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).
Disposing of experimental cars, including a Phantom III, and transferring parts between other models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0365 | |
| Date | 17th March 1938 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} Lea. Sym. Std. GK. PJH. JBD.{John B. Dixon - Fuel Systems} AFH. RO.{C. C. Rose - Export Manager} noted crop (handwritten) 1042. (handwritten) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/VD.15/JH.17.3.38. EXPERIMENTAL CARS. We are thinking of disposing of B.23.AE. and also a Phantom III. Will you please let Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Fh. have particulars of any Exptl. features on B.23.AE. which you would like to retain. With regard to the Phantom III it is suggested that we retain 35.EX and sell 32.MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Will you also include on your list particulars of Exptl. parts on 32.MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} which could be transfered to 35.EX. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/VD. | ||