From G.W.H. to Hs. detailing a delay in completing the ten-thousand-mile test for car 28-EX due to required alterations.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 11\5\ 05-page074 | |
| Date | 21th April 1934 | |
| To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} From G.W.H. (X2941) Hotel de France, Chateauroux(French test region), FRANCE. 21.4.34. 28-EX. we have received your telegram - RETURN 28-EX AFTER COMPLETION OF TEN THOUSAND MILES. We had completed 9637 miles yesterday noon, but since then the car has been held up for powering to make alterations to his requirements. we also took the opportunity to alter the tappets for hm {Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} , and examined the brakes and cylinder head. We shall complete the mileage on monday. i am waiting for a further credit note from Mr De Looze to pay up the hotel bill, and covering for the car. [Signature: G.W.Hancock] G.W.H. | ||
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).