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).
Report from F. Dodd to Mr. Hives on a car's performance, detailing the engine, luggage carrier, and steering characteristics after a journey.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\2\ scan0240 | |
| Date | 16th December 1926 | |
| L8992 Restaurant Octobon Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence Par Le Lavandou (Var) Mr. Hives from Dodd. 16-12-26 Arrived Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence OK. I met Mr. Royce at Toulon on the 15th. all went off quite smoothly. 1 T.EX. running very well. The luggage carrier is quite OK after a stiff test coming down. Steering is quite good with the exception of 'nibbles' at the wheel. With 35 lbs. pressure, it is quite light at low speeds. i.e. RUNNING WITH THIS PRESSURE HERE. I have received Hives' letter, and will get R.{Sir Henry Royce} to try steering at first opportunity. Yours Faithfully F.{Mr Friese} Dodd | ||