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).
Cost of testing the Peregrine chassis and the potential savings compared to the 20/25HP model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\8\ B001_X100 Engine Chassis-page131 | |
| Date | 12th December 1932 | |
| To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 84027 Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}10/T12.12.32. PEREGRINE. Cost of Testing. I have had a discussion with Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} on this subject today, and we have thoroughly reviewed the whole position. Making a comparison between this chassis and the 20/25HP. I consider that we can effect a saving of between 25% and 30% on labour, and 30% to 40% in the cost of fuel, i.e. gas and petrol. [Signature] P.S. Your list of operations is returned herewith. | ||