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).
And approving the axle ratio for Phantom chassis intended for the American market.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\2\ scan0068 | |
| Date | 25th February 1926 | |
| 48991 BY C. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY4/H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 25.2.26. AXLE RATIOS FOR PHANTOM CHASSIS INTENDED FOR AMERICA? ************************************************** Referring to BJ2/H.24.2.26. and Rolls Royce of America Inc. letter of February 10th, attached, we do not think it advisable to discuss the pros and cons of the axle ratio with our American Associates, as their conditions would be entirely different from ours. We would suggest that we accept their estimate of the position, which must be based upon the performance of other chassis which they have to figure against, and arrange to carry out their requirements of fitting a 14/52 ratio axle in the future. I propose, with your consent, to instruct the Works accordingly. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||