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).
The lightened front axle on the 12-EX car and a complaint investigation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 17\3\ Scan023 | |
| Date | 12th August 1926 | |
| To FN. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} x7430 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG12. 8. 26. 12-EX - EAC-Vlll. x7940 Replying to PNA/HW10.8.26. 12-EX car is fitted with the new lightened type front axle. Otherwise the steering is the same as standard. We have taken action in connection with the reports and Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} is now at Chateauroux investigating the complaint. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||