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).
Letter regarding car performance, specifically dissatisfaction with the rear springing and subsequent adjustments.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\2\ scan0182 | |
| Date | 26th December 1925 | |
| Y8770 Restaurant Octobon Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence Par Le Lavandou (Var) France. 26-12-25. Mr. Hives, I met Mr. Royce at Toulon on Wed. as arranged. and things went ok. The Car is running very well but R is not very pleased with the rear springing. We have on 1700-1800 rear Springs according to log book.. and weight of car is 2 Tons. 1/2 Cwts. I have slackened the rear shock-absorbers off and reduced tyre pressure to 35° rear. Y8772 | ||