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).
List of alterations made to a standard car, model 17-G.1V.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\5\ 05-page072 | |
| Date | 25th March 1929 | |
| To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} Y5770 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/RmL/LG25.3.29. 17-G.1V. This car is standard in all respects with the exception of the following alterations :- (1) Centre point lubrication with dashboard pump of increased capacity F.35321. (2) New type petrol yank to give increased ground clearance. Luggage grid to suit and spare wheel carrier. L.O.P.E1897. (3) Smaller wheels than standard. 19" rims with 31 X 6" tyres instead of 20" rims and 32 X 6" tyres. (4) Standard rating road springs but with reduced initial camber thereby lowering the car, and cadmium plated. (5) Rear hydraulic shock absorbers. Drill high pressure valve and increased link bearing area. (6) Rear axle - 11/50 ratio with greater tooth area and new casing to accommodate shorter wheel hubs front and rear. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rs.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} We can let you have a full detailed list of LOP's fitted to this car if you require it. The above is a general specification. | ||