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 a telegram about Mr. Royce's urgent request to see the latest 'B' pedals on a Goshawk 11 limousine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\2\ scan0119 | |
| Date | 20th May 1922 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Y4267 Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Evl/M20.5.22. GOSHAWK 11 "B" PEDALS. X.4267. T Herewith confirmation of telegram sent to you this morning. Roycar Derby. HIVES - MR ROYCE ANXIOUS TO SEE LATEST "B" PEDALS WHERE AND WHEN CAN A CAR BE SEEN IS IT THREE GOSHAWK TWO LIMOUSINE WIRE REPLY - EVERNDEN. It was arranged immediately after Easter that within about 10 days from that time 3-Goshawk 11. limousine fitted with latest "B" pedals would be sent to London, where seating modifications would be made, and then the improved chauffeur steering seats would be examined and considered. Mr. Royce is very anxious to know where this car is and what state of progress the job is in. MADE AT CROXLEY Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||