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).
Departmental memo regarding the position of the change gear quadrant and levers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 6\5\ 05-page13 | |
| Date | 13th September 1912 | |
| ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, 'ROLHEADRolls-Royce telegram address,' LONDON. TELEPHONES, 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Person Addressed: Lord Herbert Scott Date: 13/9/12 Reference: HOLS/TB13212 Re Position of Change gear Quadrant. With reference to attached. In my opinion the 8set in" (i.e. nearer centre line of chassis) position of levers which will soon be standard, is very suitable. I still consider the side brake lever is too far forward when in "off" position. In one car (1711 Singer) we fitted steering column in "C" and the levers in "D" position which I thought an improvement. we have a car (1804E Farmer) in hand which has "C" column and short levers in "D" position; we will be able to see how this plan works. H.O. Enc. This sheet must be filed with the correspondence to which it refers. [Handwritten text in pencil at top right]: X582 [Handwritten text in pencil vertically on left margin]: X582 [Handwritten text in ink on left margin]: Tech Cttee For further consideration 16/9/12 hbt Caswell | ||