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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).
Providing feedback on a car's poor steering and handling characteristics.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 67\4\  scan0314
Date  29th June 1927
  
TELEPHONE 1281, THREE LINES.
PULTENEY HOTEL,
BATH.

78430

29. 6. 27.

Dear Hives.
I am driving to London your Ex. Saloon on Monday and will have it taken to you at once. I should like to know what relation the steering gears is standard for that is the only feature about the car which I dislike.
Poor selectivity, Tendency to roll down camber and considerable feeling of road shock on wheel.
  
  


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