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).
Drawings for 'Buzzard' and 40/50 HP chassis, bonnet alterations, and a request for a comparative body.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\5\ scan0066 | |
| Date | 29th May 1920 | |
| x4293a To Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ. c. to Bn.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to EFC. E2/G29.5.20. X.3862. X.3822. RE CHASSIS MODELS OF "BUZZARD" AND 40/50 HP. X.4293. X4293c We send you herewith drawings numbers LeC.1235/1240. The former shows the alterations required to the dimensions of the "Buzzard" bonnet, and also illustrates a four-seater body which should be made for the model. X.4293a. A Body should also be made for comparative purposes for the 40/50 H.P. model, and this we have shewn of similar proportions to the body on 1.EX at West WitteringHenry Royce's home town. Would you kindly issue the necessary instructions. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} (Footer text, inverted): R.R. 285A (100 T) (S) H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 159. 11-8-20 (G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2800 | ||