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).
Specifications and optional features of the GOSHAWK III model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 57\1\ Scan055 | |
| Date | 26th September 1924 | |
| X5770 To CJ. from R.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to BJ. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} GOSHAWK III. X.8770 (crossed out) X5770 This is the new model with side levers, and many improvements. It will have :- (1) 4 speeds. (2) Side levers. (3) Economy of pedals (possible in 'D' only) (4) Joggle further back. (5) Wheel track 56" instead of 54" (6) Same lock with low pressure tyres. (7) Oil retaining steering box. (8) Frame same depth - 6" - with tie rods. (9) 40" front springs. It can have :- (a) 4 wheel brakes. (b) Low pressure tyres. (c) Steel artillery wheels, (our improved Dunlip detachable hub). R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||