The status and financial allowances for Experimental Cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0418 | |
| Date | 9th February 1940 | |
| Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} noted & no 5 answered Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} 1042? Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} Copy to HPS {Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} /CEP. G {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} /GLB.1/JM. {Mr Morley} 9.2.40 Your memo Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} 5/JH.6.12.39 The following is our report on Experimental Cars: 1. The following cars, disposed of by Experimental Department, have not yet been sold: 25.G.VI 29 G.VI 2. Cars not R.R. make, for which no charge, other than Depreciation, was made to Experimental Department: Humber 6 cyl. 3. The Experimental Department has been allowed in A.P.13 (ended December 30th 1939) £100 each in respect of the following cars placed on test: 33.G.VIII 4.B.50 1.R.1 total £300 4. Chassis 27.G.VI re-numbered WXA-6, for which allowance of £100 was given, was sold in December 1939 for £850, and the difference of £750 has been allowed to Experimental Department in A.P.13 (ended 30th December 1939.) 5. We have no record of the Studebaker quoted on your memo Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} 5/JH.6.12.39, and we shall be glad if you will let us know the date you received the car. 26-10-39 G {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} /GLB. JM {Mr Morley} | ||
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