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 continental running performance and condition of a car after a 2,675-mile trip.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\5\ scan0155 | |
| Date | 15th April 1939 | |
| 4006. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}.. from Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} c. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. Ey. c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} c. GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}1/MG.15.4.39 Continental Running on 8.B.V. Total mileage 48,694 Mileage after strip 30,197 Trip mileage by Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 2,675 Average Petrol consumption for trip 14 M.P.G " Oil " " 3000 Water temperature 80°C. Accompanied by Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} I have run this car 2,675 miles in France, Italy, and Belgium. The car is running remarkably well, and is in very good condition indeed considering the mileage. Engine. Smooth and free from periods. Starts up well cold and hot. Engine gears rattle. These were not free from rattle at commencement of mileage. Engine continues to fire after switching off when hot, and water temperature momentarily rises to 95-98°C. indicating hot spots in cylinder head. Detonations are noticeable unless a good quality spirit of 80 octane value is used. This is obtainable anywhere in France. (continued) | ||