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).
The steering on the Continental Demonstrator, Chassis No. GUL-4.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\1\ scan0403 | |
| Date | 14th September 1936 | |
| Copy sent to G.W.H. 16.9.36. GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} x5B0 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}23/T14.9.36 re. Chassis No. GUL-4 - Continental Demonstrator. We have discussed the question of the steering on this car with Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} and he suggests that Mr Hancock should be given an opportunity to try this car as soon as possible. In a few days time he is leaving for France. We are unable to give you any information which will be of any immediate help in the trouble you mention, as the steering on this car represents the best we know at the moment. Mr | ||