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).
Suggesting different oil and fitting a trickle charger for Chassis No. B.45.AE, owned by the Duke of Kent, to reduce battery strain.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\1\ scan0096 | |
| Date | 24th November 1934 | |
| x7961 S/W. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} LES/C/24.11.34. Re Chassis No. B.45.AE. Duke of Kent. I have spoken to Field, the driver of this car and told him he might try Wakefield's CW. or Mobiloil Arctic. He is arranging to do this and hopes that it will lessen the strain on the battery. In the meantime he has fitted a trickle charger and is using this whenever possible. J.I.E. | ||