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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).
Extract detailing a list of experimental parts fitted to the 6.EX Car.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 75\5\  scan0060
Date  28th June 1920
  
X 3350a

Extract from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}6/LG28.6.20a

X.3923. RE CAR 6. EX.

In reply to your telegram, we have arranged to arrive at West WitteringHenry Royce's home town about 10.30 A.M. on Thrusday. The following is a list of Experimental parts fitted to 6.EX Car. -
X.3350a. 10. Improved Slipper Drive for Starter N.323.
X.3988. 11. Jaw Clutch Drive for starter having 32 teeth in place of 6.
X.3554. 12. Short clutch Lever. N.1983.
X.3545. 13. Rear Axle - Gleason Bevels 15 x 52 - 3.47 to 1 ratio
X.3532. 14. Rear Axle Tube fitted with oil Baffles.
X.3791a. 15. Side Steering Tube with set-up springs N.325.
X.3889. 16. Petrol Tank with Side Filler N.500.
X.3660. 17. Main switch - 1" higher Dashboard. 4th Terminal - coil wound for series connection with Actuator Box - fixing nuts for cover N.298.

Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}

R.R. 335a (100) (T.S) G.S. 648. 18-2-18 (0) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2818
  
  


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