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).
Proposed new position of the spare wheel on the 'Goshawk II' car, pending a decision from the Sales Department.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\F\May1921\ Scan15 | |
| Date | 18th May 1921 | |
| To D.R. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to C.S. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} HV ORIGINAL RECEIVED 18 MAY 1921 E2/G11/5/21. XL4085 RE "GOSHAWK II" - POSITION OF SPARE WHEEL. We send you herewith drawing No.Lec.1390 shewing the new proposed position of spare wheel on the "Goshawk II" car. An illustration is also given of the "Essex" car for comparison. This drawing has been sent to Mr. Spinney, and we are awaiting Sales Dept's decision as to whether the proposed position for the spare wheel will clear all types of hoods when folded up, namely, cape-cart, landaulet, and cabriolet. As soon as this decision is received the design of the spare wheel mounting will be altered to suit. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||