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).
Compiling extracts from Mr Royce's criticisms regarding the use of louvred bonnets.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 119\3\ scan0048 | |
| Date | 20th July 1914 | |
| Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}/Mcr7/L20714. RE LOUVRED BONNETS. X.55 E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 20-7-14. Na.{Mr Nadin}c. With reference to our conversation that you were unaware that Mr Royce had spoken in a derogatory manner on the use of Louvred Bonnets and for copies of his adverse criticisms, I give below some extracts from his memos. In M1R1/H181212 he said :- "Are the louvres a decided advantage, if "not do not fit them. They always look "ugly and let out noise." On 28/4/13 Mr Royce stated :- "No louvres but opening windows are my "recommendation." In R3/P21813 :- "My impression is that louvres should not "be fitted to English cars but only to "those for very hot climates." R9/P181013 in reference to fitting a louvred bonnet to a customers car :- "I have no objection but why not a shuttered "bonnet so that it can be closed in cold "weather." In R3/P3514 :- "I am very anxious to do away with the | ||