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).
Confirming an order for 200 sets of 20/25 HP chassis material and listing proposed improvements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\2\ Scan142 | |
| Date | 9th January 1933 | |
| SFt{Mr Swift}: Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} EWT10/GR.{George Ratcliffe}9.1.33. 20/25 H.P. CHASSIS. This is to confirm telephone conversation with Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} this morning that Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} has instructed he proceed at once to order a further 200 sets of material, with provision for improvements, to be discussed on Wednesday when Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} is expected to be here. The improvements are as under:- 1. Air Silencer to Carburetter. 2. Silent Second Speed. 3. New Type Shock Dampers. 4. Luvax Scheme of Central Lubrication. 5. Improved Axle Control. 6. Radiator Shutters. 7. Cold Pressed Frames. This is to again remind Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} that a set of the drawn tube type of radiator shutter is to be made up for Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} to see on Wednesday. EWT. | ||