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).
Steering column length being too short, causing discomfort for tall drivers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 69\2\ scan0263 | |
| Date | 17th December 1924 | |
| HCT 2 Ns{Norman Scott} seen J 48770 3/1 for file B.J. (Secret) Cxl/LR{Mr Ellor}/17. 12. 24. Re: EAC-2. There is one additional point which I would like to mention concerning the above, which I briefly referred to in my previous communication dealing with trial with 16 tooth axle. The point in question is the steering column, the length of which I criticised a fortnight ago. My view as regards the length of this was confirmed on Monday, because while in the driving seat with my feet resting on the clutch and brake pedals, my legs were touching the steering wheel. My belief is therefore, that the distance between the pedals and the bottom edge of the steering wheel is too short and that 2" would not be too much to add to it. As it is at present, a very tall man could only drive the car with discomfort. Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} AWB [Stamp: MADE AT CHORLEY] [Stamp: J.S. RECEIVED] | ||