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).
Sourcing of a 25 HP front axle and road wheel from the Paris Depot for a car repair.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 101\1\ scan0239 | |
| Date | 27th April 1936 | |
| X500a HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/2/JAB. 27th April 1936 To. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} From. G.W.H. 22. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} V.{VIENNA} We rang up the Paris Depot to ascertain whether we could obtain a Front Axle. They stated that they had no 25 HP. Axles in stock. We have made a thorough examination of the front of the car, steering etc., Apart from the wing which is being straightened out, no further damage has been sustained. We are obtaining a road wheel from Paris. ----------- G.W.H. | ||