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 completion of experiments on a Packard car axle, with a proposal for its sale.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 127\1\ scan0017 | |
| Date | 16th May 1912 | |
| R.R. Bda (100 H) X 726 14.3.12) G 2452 P. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}30/T16512 Mr Johnson for T.C. 16/5/12 RE PACKARD CAR. x435 We have a Packard car in our hands on which we have been experimenting for some time as regards the axle. As far as the Experimental Dept. is concerned the car is now finished with and we are about to propose to Sales Dept. that they arrange to sell same. Before doing as above we shall be glad to know if any further tests are to be made or any information given. We are also in the same position as regards the Mercedes. E.P. | ||