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 cars in the Experimental Department.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0294 | |
| Date | 30th September 1936 | |
| To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} K.W. x1042 Where is the corrected list? Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}8.10.36 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} CARS IN THE EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. 30th SEPT.1936. 40/50HP. 32-EX Phantom III New Chassis rebuilt after accident in France. 33-EX Phantom III Clutch, Steering, Carburation and tyre noise tests. 35-EX Phantom III 10,000 miles trials car at present in London for Clutch tests. 36-EX Phantom III, Suspension, Clutch, Steering and Carburation tests. 37-EX Phantom III General development of Exhaust system. 25/30 HP. 18-G.IV. Oil consumption tests. 21-G-IV Steering, Piston ring and oil consumption test 22-G-V.{VIENNA} Large bore type engine. Undergoing 15,000 miles test in France. GAE.20. Development "Wraith" engine 4 1/4 litre BENTLEY 1.B.IV Girling Braking system, light alloy drums. 3.B.IV At coachbuilders for fitting of new body. 5.B.IV Improvement in conventional suspension. 6.B.IV Returned from France after 10,000 miles trials B.23.AE. Development of large bore unit and exhaust system. B.56.BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} General development of large bore unit, and oil consumption tests. continued | ||