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).
The design of new Lucas headlamps not permitting dipping reflectors and the despatch of a pair.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 61a\1\ scan0296 | |
| Date | 4th November 1927 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X.7800 BY/Cgh{W Clough}15/G.4.11.27. LUCAS HEADLAMPS. With reference to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/LG.24.10.27. we have now heard from the Lucas people that the design of the new headlamp does not permit the use of dipping reflectors. They also inform us that they have despatched to us one pair of the new large type headlamps, and we will arrange for same to be sent in to your Office immediately they arrive. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||