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).
Car design philosophy, performance modifications, and market perception.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\3\ scan0006 | |
| Date | 1st December 1938 guessed | |
| 6. Is it not a tremendous asset② that this car was built for a private owner at his expense. i.e. no one can suggest it is a freak car that no one would buy. 7. Why is it considered derogatory in the motor industry to increase the performance of a sports car by streamlining. Imperial Airways have been forced to it. 8. We already have a design out for a 4 door saloon on Embericos lines which has not the limitations of the first car. The chassis modifications required are not great. i.e. one can sell a customer a satisfactory replica of the stunt car if required. 9. How can anyone seriously suggest that we should "Hot up" an engine in a standard car and at the same time complain about the bearing situation | ||