From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Departmental memo chasing a progress update on road testing Rudge Whitworth detachable wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\7\ scan0037 | |
| Date | 18th June 1914 | |
| R.R. 475 (100 H) (PP 835. 8.4.13) E.P. 3962. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/Mcr4/Bl8614. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr. Matthews DATE. 18.6.14. Re Rudge Whitworth detachable Wheels. X. 421. We wrote you on 22nd. Jan. enclosing production card for one set of the above with latest automatic locking device, stating that Mr. Royce wished these to be tested. On the 20th May we forwarded you a memo from Mr. Bailey stating that these wheels should be fitted up as soon as possible, as Mr. Royce was anxious to have the results of this road test, but we have never heard from you that anything has been done with this experiment. Will you kindly let us know what is preventing you from having these fitted to a car for road test. p. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} [Signature] This sheet must be filed with the correspondence to which it refers. | ||