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).
Confirming axle ratios and weight for Mr. Geoffrey Summer's Silver Ghost and Phantom cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\1\ Scan210 | |
| Date | 14th December 1925 | |
| To BJ. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X4117 Hsl/LG14.12.25. X4117 X4578 X1725 Y8771 MR. GEOFFREY SUMMER'S CAR - 117-MC. BJ8/Hl1.12.25. We have confirmed that the axle ratio on his Silver Ghost car was 16/52, and also that the axle ratio on his present Phantom is 16/52. From our records, the weight of his old Silver Ghost car was 38 1/4 cwts. Attached herewith is the Expl: Dept's remarks on the figures obtained by Mr. Geoffrey Summers. When you send ~~him~~ a copy of Mr. Geoffrey Summer's report on to R.{Sir Henry Royce}, you might like to attach a copy of the experimental remarks - we are therefore sending you an extra copy. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||