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).
Listing new features fitted to a test car with remarks on their status.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 57\1\ Scan303 | |
| Date | 22th April 1927 | |
| To B.J. from Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to CWB. X5770 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 2/LG22.4.27. 10-G-111. X5840b We give below a list of new features fitted to the above car. This car is the one used by Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} and Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} to go to Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence and also Col. Fell and Rn. {Mr Robinson} 4500 miles were covered on these two journeys and we consider they should count as part of the 10,000 miles test. ITEM. REMARKS: Cast dash. Doubtful if we shall ever use this. Radiator with vertical shutters. New controls on instru: board. Mixture control on column. New petrol tank with reserve. Latest type Firths springs. Since condemned. Low geared axle 10 X 47. Spring loaded cross steering tube. Standardised. Weaker springs in s.s. tube. Standardised. Artillery wheels. Zenith petrol filter. Hobson petrol gauge. New battery box support. Hydraulic shock dampers all round. Standardised. Improved undershield. Standardised. Aluminium induction pipe. Standardised. Servo plate with springs to give flexibility. Standardised. Dynamo with 23 slot armature. contd :- | ||