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).
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/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/GLB. JM{Mr Morley} | ||