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).
High cost estimate from coachbuilder Barkers for modifications to the 10-EX sports body.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\1\ scan0269 | |
| Date | 1st December 1926 | |
| To C. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} x8830 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LGS1.12.26. x8774 RE. ALTERATIONS TO 10-EX SPORTS BODY. With reference to C36/C30.12.26. it is necessary that the proposed modifications to this body, in order to make it satisfactory for a high speed car, should be carried out. We are of the opinion that Barkers estimate for the cost of this work is excessively high. We consider that Barkers should not expect to make any profit out of bodies for experimental cars. The information which is given by making these bodies is passed on to them and therefore we think it is only right that they should meet us as regards the cost. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||