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).
Potential improvements to bonnet shutters, engine, servo, and steering systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\3\ scan0072 | |
| Date | 26th May 1926 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} ) To DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} ) FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to PN.{Mr Northey} CWB. X5430 R2/M26.5.26. INDIA. X.5250 X.5770 X.5370 X.5430 BONNET SHUTTERS. Personally I think these should be altered to vertical to improve the appearance, which at present is somewhat like Essex, and might detract from sales. ENGINE. There is some little work to do at this engine, especially slightly increased compression, improved exhaust with cutout, to bring the performance near other first-class 22HP. cars, but to retain our special virtues (smoothness and low speed performance). SERVO. It is important to definitely cure servo jaggers with springs and stiffer separating springs. STEERING STEADY. Stay for D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} type steering column - design is now in Derby. I should like an open type 20 HP. at WW. with all the latest pieces fitted, including exhaust and cutout. R.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||