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).
Query regarding wheel clearance for various hood types on the Goshawk 11 model, with a note on wheel size.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 21\6\ Scan036 | |
Date | 5th May 1921 | |
-2- R3/G5.5.21. Will the new position shewn for the "Goshawk 11" wheel on the attached drawing clear the various types of hoods, namely, cape-cart, landaulette, and cabriolet? R.{Sir Henry Royce} + Since decided on 815 mm. - 32" same as Goshawk 11, though we still may change to the Ford size. | ||