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).
Design changes for the 14-EX car, including starter button placement, controls, and frame height.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 65a\1\ scan0374 | |
| Date | 31th May 1928 | |
| To BJ. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} x7770 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG31.5.28. 14-EX CAR. X7770 X4663 (crossed out) With reference to BJ7/E30.5.28. It is not proposed to introduce the starter as fitted to 14-EX until we come on to the 'SS{S. Smith}' chassis. It has been agreed that the starter button will be put in a more convenient position for the driver to operate. As regards the finish of the starter button. Could you give us any idea in what way you would like this to be improved. The position of the steering wheel controls etc. will become standard on the G.2.B series. The convenience of the control on the dashboard is largely influenced by the position of the instrument board. We consider this is a point for the C.S.C. to watch. The height of the frame on 14-EX chassis is 1" lower than present standard and ½" lower than the F.2.B. series which is about to be put on test. The low appearance of 14-EX is partly due to lower roof. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||