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).
Questioning the value of a Continental Touring Car with a short chassis and listing the new parts required.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\1\ Scan004 | |
Date | 24th January 1930 | |
Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} x7/20 BY11/G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 24.1.30. CONTINENTAL TOURING CAR - SHORT CHASSIS. ---------------------------------------- We are not at all clear on the value of or reason for this design, and as it will mean a large expenditure we think you should decide as to whether it is to be built or not. For your guidance we wish to point out that the following new parts would be required :- Subframe. Petrol tank. Rear spare wheel carrier. Steering column. Dashboard. Front and rear road springs. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||