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).
Experiments completed on a Packard car and awaiting further instructions.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 127\1\ scan0021 | |
| Date | 25th September 1912 | |
| S.R. 283A 300 m) (L.L 439 26.7.12) G 9750. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}4/T25912. RE PACKHARD CAR. X435 To S. Mr. Cowem 25.9.12. I wrote you on Jan. 20th stating that we had finished the experiments to be carried out on this car, and that we wanted to have your instructions regarding same, I also pointed out that same was not in a very good condition although as good as when handed to us. I received a memo on the following day from Mr. Cox stating that we had better keep this at Derby for a time, and that you would issue necessary instructions regarding same. I shall be glad to know if you can let us know anything definate on this matter. E.P. | ||