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).
Clarifying the use of a General Motors Diesel engine for stationary research purposes only.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 133\3\ scan0024 | |
| Date | 6th January 1939 | |
| 1128 To D/BP. c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/LS. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}17/RS.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary}6.1.39. With reference to your memo D/BP.18/MW. 5.1.39., the General Motors Corporation Diesel engine will not be used in a motor car nor will it be used for marine purposes. Our intention is to run it only as a stationary engine for research investigation purposes. No other duty is contemplated or proposed. ---------- Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} | ||