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).
Preference for grey and black painting over the proposed upholstery.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5\2\ 02-page100 | |
| Date | 30th May 1927 | |
| TO HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} X5730 R3/M30.5.27. 20HP. FOR WW. Replying to your HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG26527., I agree to the proposed upholstery, but I much prefer my usual grey and black painting, as on 7-EX. RECEIVED STAMP: Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} MAY 21 1927 Handwritten: N/C from HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} If the body is not already painted we should carry out Rs{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} wishes HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||