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).
Requesting an inspection of a Goshawk Phaeton before it goes to France, and to confirm the fitting of specific parts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 41\3\ Scan093 | |
| Date | 24th February 1922 | |
| LHS.{Lord Herbert Scott} (for Sp.{Mr Spinney}) from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} X3730 Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/M24.2.22. GOSHAWK 11. FOR LE CANADELHenry Royce's French residence. X.4219. X.3730 X.3549 We understand that a Goshawk (presumably the Hooper Phaeton built for R.{Sir Henry Royce}) will be going to France in a week or so. In view of Mr. Royce's recent instructions, it will be necessary for me to see this car at an early date to examine seating positions, and coachwork in general. We have completely instructed some months ago a set of mudguards, valences, running boards, wingstays, and lamp brackets, all of which were to be fitted to this car. We are anxious that this should be done, as the two Goshawks we have seen at WW. have not been well equipped with these parts. We would be glad if BY, Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}, & Sp.{Mr Spinney} would report the state of progress these parts are in. Will you kindly inform me when and where it will be possible to inspect this car. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} | ||