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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).
Request to take out a new car license, detailing the vehicle's specifications.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 138\3\  scan0429
Date  6th November 1939
  
1162
D/L. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}1/JH.6.11.39.

Will you please take out a new licence expiring Dec. 31st. for a new Rolls-Royce car, particulars are as follows :-

Chassis No.1.R.1.
Engine No.B.III No.5.
Reg. No.RC.{R. Childs}7846.
Body Saloon.
Colour Grey
Bore - 3.25"
Stroke 4.5"
No. of cyls. 6.

Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}
  
  


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