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).
Querying the timeline for fitting 14-tooth axles, requesting petrol consumption tests, and arranging a fitment for a demonstrator car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\1\ Scan347 | |
| Date | 7th July 1921 | |
| Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from BJ. c. to R. {Sir Henry Royce} c. to PN. {Mr Northey} c. to C. X.3545 BJ20/H7.7.21. 14 and 15-tooth Axles. X4299 I attach report PN {Mr Northey} 1/DN2.7.21 concerning the above. Will you kindly let me know:- 1. How soon it will be possible for all chassis to which closed bodies are to be fitted to have 14-tooth axles. It seems very desirable that this should be arranged as soon as possible. 2. Have any comparative tests been made of petrol consumption of a closed car fitted with 14 and 15-tooth axles? If not, will you please let me know how soon such a test could be made? 3. How soon can you arrange for a 14-tooth axle to be fitted to our demonstrating landaulet car in London? BJ. | ||