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).
Letter to coachbuilders Barker & Co. confirming design points for sports bodies on a 40/50 chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 41\4\ Scan201 | |
| Date | 25th September 1924 | |
| Copy to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} C. X.3729. "CAMACHAHenry Royce's office in West Wittering" WEST WITTERINGHenry Royce's home town, CHICHESTER. 25th Sept. 1924. H.Munro Esq., at Messrs. Barker & Co.(Coachbuilders) Ltd. Olaf Street, Latimer Road. LONDON, W. Dear Sir, re SPORTS BODIES ON 40/50 CHASSIS. This is to confirm our conversation of yesterda s date concerning the following points :- (1) That the body is ready for mounting and we will endeavour to supply you with a dummy chassis in about a weeks time from this date. (2) 1st. BODY. We think that the wings for this body should certainly be painted, and angular, conforming somewhat to the angular nature of the body. We append herewith a sketch. We wired you this morning that the front edge of the front wing can be 6 1/4" in front of the front axle. We think a tonneau cover should be fitted on the lines suggested to the first three bodies of this model, but that no rear screen should be fitted. From the point of view of inspection by Mr. Johnson and others we agree that the body should be finished off roughly with 2 coats of varnish-colour Powder grey, as on 107.MG., and upholstered with Conelleys leather AN.125 or some other leather of a similar kind, not having an antique grain. (3) 2nd 3 BODIES. We did not like your design S.7050. and it was agreed that you would supply us with a further design, adhering as closely as possible to our N.Scheme 1829. We think this car should also have pointed wings, but not angular ones, as illustrated in the second portion of our sketch herewith. The back seat should be kepy at the same level as the front seat so asto give the car a very low and shallow appearance. | ||