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).
Request to extend the 20 HP chassis wheelbase from 118 to 120 inches.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 56\3\ Scan046 | |
| Date | 16th June 1919 | |
| R.R 235 B (200 T) (S.F. 103, 25-10-18) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2244 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 EH. c. to EFC. E1/G16.6.19. RE 20 H.P. CHASSIS X.3551. Would you kindly note that Mr. Royce would like to extend the wheelbase for the 20 H.P. chassis from 118" to 120", the increased length to be inserted behind the dashboard. Would you please say whether the condition of the pieces on order makes it possible without causing any scrap. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||