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).
Mileage report for cars 26.G.VI and 32-EX after undergoing tests in France.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\1\ scan0132 | |
Date | 30th August 1937 | |
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IM. c. to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to Ry. c. to HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}10/JH.30.8.37. 26.G.VI - 25/30 H.P. 32-EX Phantom III. Tests in France. Both these cars are now back at Derby, and the position as regards mileage is as follows. 26.G.VI. Total French running 7,100 miles. Car now being stripped for examination. 32-EX. Preliminary running in England 3055 miles. French running 13,300 miles. Total 16,355 miles. Further running for special tests on various features to be carried out before stripping car. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IM. | ||