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).
From Mr. Royce detailing build specifications for the 6EX chassis, including paint and upholstery.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 183\M22\ img148 | |
Date | 19th July 1922 | |
R.R. 25M (100 T) (S.H 798. 10-12-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2048 ORIGINAL R To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} E4/M19.7.22. RE. 6. EX. CHASSIS. X3923 Referring to 6EX chassis, when this is built up Mr. Royce thinks that it should have thin leaf springs, and shock dampers, and that the body should be finished Gibbs grey, that is pure grey, not putty, and that the upholstery should be black. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} (OE) [STAMPS] REOF F.O. 1922 RECEIVED JUL 20 1922 | ||