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).
Secret memo regarding the progress of the frame and engine for the INDIA 3 (20HP) vehicle intended for trial in France.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\Q\July1927-September1927\ Scan095 | |
| Date | 5th September 1927 | |
| ORIGINAL HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} S. to B.J. [strikethrough] BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} S E C R E T. R5/M5.9.27. X5010 X5840c X5380 X5310 INDIA 3. (NEXT 20HP. FOR TRIAL IN FRANCE.) We understand that the frame for this is in progress, and also the engine crankshaft to the stiffer dimensions. We are sending to Derby further instructions with reference to the frame, comprising the cross members, and the 'X' stiffener. There will be much other work in connection with the frame and accessories sent at about the same time. Regarding the engine we expect to send the item of the halftime gears and slipper flywheel, and particulars of the front end of the crankshaft during the next 24 hours. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||