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).
Modifications for chassis GFT-43, intended for Lord Cholmondeley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\3\ Scan174 | |
| Date | 9th September 1931 | |
| To C. From Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} [Handwritten in red] Y 4117.. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}10/MJ.9.9.31. Re. Chassis for Lord Cholmondeley. With reference to C11/C8.9.31. We note that the chassis No. allotted for this car is GFT-43. We note also that Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} has agreed to the fitting of high compression pistons and the new free exhaust system. The exhaust system should be to N.Sch.3286 and the pistons to E.57122. Will HY.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} please instruct the necessary parts. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||