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).
Secret memo regarding a car being prepared for the French Grand Prix and for Press runs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 73\3\ scan0425 | |
| Date | 25th June 1924 | |
| To CJ. from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} SECRET. X9946 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG25.6.24. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} A.{Mr Adams} C. X9946 With reference to the attached letter from Mr. Massac Buist dated 20th.inst. We are preparing a car for PN.{Mr Northey} which he proposed to take to the Grand Prix in France at the end of July. We recommend that car would be the most suitable for giving Press runs on because the Coachwork will be finished properly. [Faint stamp: MADE AT CROXLEY] Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||