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).
Copy of a telegram with instructions and observations on vehicle performance and design.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 67\3\ scan0118 | |
Date | 15th April 1925 | |
Ho from By 15.4.25 18430 Copy of telegram received from R.{Sir Henry Royce} 15.4.25. ---------------------------- Roycar. Derby. Angleterre. Leaving here for Wittering Sunday. Stop. Steering should be slower Salamancas independant suggestion also. Stop. Engine distress shows fast cars should be geared slightly higher India axle use larger radius and taper bolts simplify especially machining and lighten, Stop. Gearbox increase angle of driving splines even up to sixty degrees from radial until sufficient bind. Stop. Simpler solution for squeaks must be found lower pressure tyres for all luxury cars a necessity repeat London and wittering. Royce. Elliott Speedwellin | ||