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).
Redesign of car steps to better suit its streamline appearance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\1\ scan0294 | |
| Date | 1st May 1927 | |
| +8830 To DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/LG3.5.27. 10-EX. 4877+ You doubtless noticed the steps provided by Barkers on this car. In our opinion they rather spoil the appearance of the body. We wondered whether you would like to get us a design more in keeping with the streamline nature of the car? Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||