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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).
Visit to 'R' to discuss developments in steering, suspension, gearboxes, and dampers.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 33\2\  Scan141
Date  9th December 1932
  
81698.

To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} From Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}

Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}15/MJ.9.12.32.

Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} and myself went to West WitteringHenry Royce's home town on Wednesday to see R.{Sir Henry Royce} arising out of a message we received from Miss Aubin that he would like to see me.

R.{Sir Henry Royce} was in bed, but we had about two hours talk with him. We avoided any controversial subjects and no difficulties arose.

We mentioned that we had a car running with the Marles Weller Steering which was giving very good results and which I think will accelerate the design of the independent front wheel suspension. Ds. has this scheme well in hand and R.{Sir Henry Royce} has agreed that the design was to be sent through so that we can make a trial before all the details and frills are completed.

Hdy.{William Hardy} is working on a Phantom gearbox which has a silent second speed with synchro-mesh. This is an entirely new box and will be separated from the engine similar to Bensport. We are in agreement with this scheme.

R.{Sir Henry Royce} agreed with the suggestion of the hand over-riding control for the automatic dampers.

We found R.{Sir Henry Royce} looking much better than we had anticipated although it was noticeable that he tired very quickly.

Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  


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