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).
Production and fitting of rib brake drums to experimental 40/50 HP cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 120\1\ scan0038 | |
| Date | 4th February 1931 | |
| X4612 RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}6/ME .4.2.31. RIB BRAKE DRUMS. We understand that we have produced six sets of these, three in cast iron, and three in steel. We want them fitted to all our experimental 40/50 HP. cars as circumstances permit. Will you please arrange to complete two further sets, and we will let you have cars for conversion as soon as you are ready. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||