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 successful 10,000-mile test of Woodhead 20% stiffer front springs for 40/50 HP cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 42\3\ Scan167 | |
| Date | 10th October 1924 | |
| K3854 To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to CJ. BJ. c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BA. c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to PN.{Mr Northey} EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}10/LG31.10.24 FRONT SPRINGS FOR 40/50 HP. CARS. L9941 The 10,000 miles test has been completed in France in connection with the Woodhead 20% stiffer front springs - thin leaf type. No failures have occurred during this test. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||