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).
The decision on purchasing a 20 HP Lorraine car after testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 22\4\ Scan040 | |
| Date | 10th September 1926 | |
| To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BJ. X 5588 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/LG10.9.26. 20 HP. LORRAINE CAR. The purchase of this car was held over until after Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} had tested one. Will R.{Sir Henry Royce} please say whether it is still his wish that the car should be purchased. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||