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).
Typed report detailing critiques and suggested improvements for a car's interior fittings and trim.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\3\ scan0019 | |
| Date | 15th May 1940 | |
| -5- Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RJTH.10/JH.15.5.40. (a) Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} A better type of fitting is advocated on future cars, sample of which can be obtained if required. The visors should be covered in rexine to avoid finger marks. (b) Rear cigar lighter is in such a position that passengers head might bump against it when cornering. (c) Driving mirror of poor quality (gives 3 images) - vibrates badly. Previous type supplied was quite satisfactory - why change? (d) There is no ashtray for front passengers. (e) There is a general lack of harmony in colour and style of various knobs' and handles on facia board and screen rail. (f) The cheap headcloth used is of bad appearance & medium quality was requested. (4) Seats. (a) The hide used is harsh and of cheap appearance, and is not the same quality as used by Rovers, as requested. (b) Front cushions are too low at front edge, giving no support to legs. Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} | ||