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).
The paint and proposed upholstery for a 20 HP car with a Hooper body.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 57\1\ Scan326 | |
| Date | 26th May 1927 | |
| To R. {Sir Henry Royce} from Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to DA {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} /EV. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} X5770 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 2/LG26.5.27. 20 HP. CAR FOR WW. X5770 X5830 The Hooper body which is being prepared for this car is painted buff panels, black top, wings and bonnet. We attach sample of the proposed upholstery for the body. Will you please say whether you are in agreement. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||