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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).
List indicating the position and status of various experimental and test cars.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 123\4\  scan0131
Date  28th October 1935
  
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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.
  
  


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