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).
Work order for inspection, testing, and preparation for sale of the 40/50HP Experimental Car, Chassis No. 16-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 20\11\ Scan303 | |
| Date | 16th August 1929 | |
| X180 Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} re 40/50HP Experimental Car - Chassis No. 16-EX This confirms that you have asked me to carry out the following work on the above car which was sent into this Department yesterday - 1. Inspect condition of car - record rear axle ratio. 2. Carry out usual spring test of car. 3. Carry out road test and report - record particulars. 4. Carry out stage 5 fitting routine work. 5. Attend to danger points and make chassis in a condition fit for sale. When the above work has been carried out the car is to be handed back to your Department. Time spent on this work to be debited to Order No. 54800 which order number we have obtained from CEP. Please confirm that the above is in order and covers all the work you require carrying out. Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} O/C for D.P. | ||