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).
One-mile race where chassis No. 770 defeated Deasy and Daimler cars.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 29\3\ Scan004 | |
Date | 14th September 1909 | |
R.R. 148 (20 H) (F 148, 17.6.09.) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 103. Speeds tests X1010 H200 In a' race over a distance of one mile Mr.Blamires' chassis No.770 beat a Deasy and Daimler cars from a standing start - won by 15 yards. ? average speed - from standing start. Recorded by Q. - 14-9-09 Refer. Autocar. CP 17/9/09 R | ||