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).
Secret memorandum outlining the expected characteristics and features for the upcoming 'V' series car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\4\ scan0259 | |
| Date | 12th December 1924 | |
| To CJ. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} S E C R E T. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}4/LG12.12.24. 19770 (handwritten, crossed out) 93-NK. 18770 (handwritten, crossed out) This car is what we expect the 'V' series car to be like as regards the following points :- 1. Performance. 2. Silence. 3. Freedom from vibration. 4. Slow running. 5. Steering. 6. Clutch. 7. Springing. 8. Electrical equipment except starter button. The exhaust fittings on the car are temporary. The change speed and gate is the design which it is proposed to use on 'W' series. The starter button on 'V' series will be on the dashboard and operated by the foot in the same manner as the present std. 40/50. 'W' series will have the starter switch on the instrument board with the new scheme of starter engaging with the flywheel. The autovac on this car is in a temporary position under the scuttle. The noise from the autovac will not be noticeable when it is placed in the correct position under the bonnet. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||