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).
Status report on vehicle and engine units undergoing testing and development.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0219 | |
| Date | 19th June 1939 | |
| -4- HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}1/BA.19.6.39. Remarks. 27.G.VI. On test for general development fitted with W.III.No.6 Unit - Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}'s Car. 28.G.VI. On test for General Development fitted with W.III No.5 Unit. 30.G.VII.Silver Wraith. Required for 30,000 miles trials in France. To be completed and passed to test by 19.6.39. We are to incorporate the following for the tests in France. 1. Fit B.80.No.5 Unit. 2. Fit 11 x 41 Rear Axle. 3. All helical Gear Box Standard Ratio. 4. Fit 2" Tension Shackles to Rear Springs. 5. Fit new Buick Silencer. 6. Fit new Induction System. 7. Change Brake and Servo Linings. 8. Fit Studebaker Damper. ENGINE UNITS. B.80. B.80.No.1. Temporarily fitted in 30.G.VII. To be fitted to 11.B.V. B.80.No.2. On test for general development. B.80.No.3. Fitted in 11.B.V.Chassis. B.80.No.4. At present on test bed. continued. This Unit has been returned to the shop for the purpose of removing the Crankshaft, Camshaft, etc., and fitting. | ||