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).
Conclusion that the 12 X 41 axle would not improve the standard production Continental type car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 182\M19\ img193 | |
| Date | 4th June 1931 | |
| - 3 - Summarising the results, both Sales and ourselves came to the conclusion that the 12 X 41 axle would not improve our existing standard production Continental type car under the average conditions of use. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||