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).
List of suggested interior fittings and body mounting specifications for a car body.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\1\ scan0238 | |
Date | 25th February 1936 | |
-2- E/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}4/MN. 25.2.36. (4) Rope Pulls. Rope pulls or an equivalent device should be fitted to the rear pillars of the rear doors. (5) Heater. It is suggested that this is a type of car in connection with which a demand for a heater is not uncommonly encountered. We suggest that a heater be fitted in the back of the division and we will supply you with the heater. (6) Dictograph. It is suggested that we should fit a dictograph telephone or something equivalent, as this is a feature normally demanded by the purchaser in a body of this type. We understand that Messrs. Freestone & Webb have a new electrically operated one-way telephone and that they are willing to supply the Trade. We would be glad if you would let us know whether you can obtain one of these instruments and arrange to have it fitted. (7) Ash Trays. It is recommended that the ash-trays for the occupants of the back seats should be in the companions and not as asked for by ourselves, in the side arm rests. (8) Body Mounting. We have considered your proposal to mount this body on silent block fittings. We wish the mounting of this body to be according to a design by ourselves, in as much as we want to test Contd: | ||