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).
Telegram from Detroit discussing engine smoothness, comparing twelve and eight-cylinder designs, and flywheel flexibility.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 173\4\ img089 | |
| Date | 5th December 1935 | |
| Copy & circulate ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. ELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 9-15 Date: 5.12.35 To: NLT Roycar Derby By: EW from: Detroit michigan 4th bl Robotham twelve smoother all conditions than orthodox vee eight but eight can be made very good by flywheel flexible both laterally and torsionally stop think latter obtainable and worth while FROM THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED. | ||