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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).
Weight analysis of a 10 HP Vauxhall car, comparing its current weight to its weight upon delivery.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 132\2\  scan0122
Date  6th October 1940
  
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Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}9/ML.6.10.40.

10 h.p. VAUXHALL CAR.

The present weight of the above
car is as follows :-

FRONT. 9 cwts. 1 qr. 0 lbs.
REAR. 9 cwts. 1 qr. 0 lbs.
TOTAL. 18 cwts. 2 qrs. 0 lbs.


When the car was first delivered
to us on 27.4.40. it was weighed at that time, and the
figures were :-

FRONT. 9 cwts. 0 qrs. 0 lbs.
REAR. 9 cwts. 0 qrs. 14 lbs.
TOTAL. 18 cwts. 0 qrs. 14 lbs.


Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}
  
  


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