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).
Wheel and tyre choices (wire wheels vs disc wheels) and paint colour options for chassis 6.EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\1\ Scan038 | |
| Date | 14th June 1920 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R.{Sir Henry Royce} Copy to CJ. X.4050 R2/G14.6.20. X.3923. RE CHASSIS 6.EX. X.3482 (struck-through) X.4050 I certainly think that the wire wheels having the straight sided tyres as at present fitted to 1.EX is the most desirable thing we can fit to 6.EX as being the most hopeful combination to become and remain our standard. I am very disappointed in the limitations of the disc wheel that they cannot use the straight sided tyres or security bolts, and I certainly also feel disappointed with their heavy appearance on our car. Regarding the paint, I cannot see how you can very well paint the frame black, and think if you intend to do so, it would be better to try this on some old car, the paint of which is of no moment. I think it would be quite all right if you use the black and white grey suggested lately. I am not particularly charmed with the buff greys that I suggested earlier, I am afraid they look either too conspicuous or dingy. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||