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).
Road test results following the fitting of a new clutch and wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\3\ scan0215 | |
| Date | 22th April 1935 | |
| Othy HOTEL DE FRANCE CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. 22nd April 1935. To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} From G.W.H. 5 B IV. We have resumed running with the new Clutch fitted, and the 19" wheels. We have also spent some time dealing with the wind noise question, as it is impossible to hear anything above 50 MPH. This has been reduced considerably. The 19" wheels give a softer ride in the rear, and has not affected the stability of the Car. There is little hope of obtaining a standard steering from Paris, as they carry very little stock, and the only Chassis they have is required by the Coach Builders. G.W.Hancock. G.W.H. | ||