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).
List indicating the position and status of various experimental and test cars.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0131 | |
Date | 28th October 1935 | |
X1042? To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}16/KW.28.10.35. The following list indicates the position of cars in the Experimental Garage :- 18-G-IV. In Exptl. Garage, working on suspension, and changing cylinder head over from large inlet type. 19-G-IV. Transport to Shardlow. 20-G-IV. In Repair Dept. for new front axle. 21-G-IV. In Exptl. Garage for steering tests by Hardy. GAU-20. In Exptl. Garage, riding comparison with Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}'s car. 1-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage. 3-B-IV. IN Exptl. Garage, tests on steering by Leslie. 5-B-IV. Body and Chassis at Shardlow, engine stripped in Fitting Shop. B-23-AE. In Exptl. Garage, for tuning up. B-56-BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} At Chateauroux. 28-EX. In Experimental Garage. 29-EX. In Experimental Garage. Cadillac. In London for brake re-lining, etc. | ||