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).
Wheelbase recommendations for the Goshawk, 40/50, and 20 HP chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\3\ scan0368 | |
| Date | 1st July 1924 | |
| /4260 To RG.{Mr Rowledge} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} } FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} AT LE CANADELHenry Royce's French residence. R1/M7.1.24. c. to CJ. BJ. WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} PN.{Mr Northey} RE. WHEELBASE - 40/50 AND 20 HP. X.4260. X.3440 We made occasion to bring the Goshawk up to the villa for experience. It left an impression that the wheelbase of this and the 40/50 should be kept as short as at present if possible. Or that it would be better to continue the lengths of chassis. The steering lock will not make up for a very long chassis, but of course the big lock should be maintained the same as the present 40/50. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||