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).
Fitting a high compression head to chassis No.54-GX for Colonel J.N. Horlick.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\3\ Scan085 | |
| Date | 8th May 1931 | |
| Y4117. To c Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Mr. Mxl/T7. 8. MAY. 31. re Chassis No.54-GX - Colonel J.N.Horlick This car was brought to the Works on the 4th inst. by the owner for attention to various complaint matters. I understand from EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} that arrangements have been made to fit a High Compression Head to the engine of this chassis, and Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} is letting me have a high compression head which is at present nearing completion in the Experimental Dept. It will be necessary to replace this high compression head to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} - therefore will you please have this done as quickly as possible. The order number covering the work on the car in this department is 54048. (Signature) Mr [Stamp: RECEIVED 8 MAY 1931] | ||