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).
Car's performance during Continental Trials, arranging for an inspection in Paris and a potential follow-up in Derby.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 27a\1\ Scan150 | |
| Date | 15th November 1934 | |
| W/S - C. c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} +4013 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}28/KW.15.11.34. B-49-BL. Continental Trials. Replying to C6/C.14.11.34. We have asked Hancock to go to Paris and satisfy himself that this car is up to standard for performance. When we get his report we shall know whether we can do any good to it at Derby or not. If it is found that there is something peculiar about it we can tackle it on December 10th. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||