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).
From 'R' to 'Hs' requesting a 20 HP car for use and reference, with a preference for a Lorraine model fitted with a crankshaft damper.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 57\1\ Scan310 | |
| Date | 5th March 1927 | |
| To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R. {Sir Henry Royce} c. to DA {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} /EV. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} X5770 re. 20 HP. X.5770 X.3588 R9/M3.5.27. We shall be wanting a 20 HP. car xx at WW. for use and reference. Any type will do, but I should like it with a smart covered body. At the moment we could do with the Lorraine, with everything standard, but if possible with our damper on the front end of the crankshaft to avoid lower speed periods. R. {Sir Henry Royce} | ||