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).
To G.W. Hancock regarding car testing procedures and running in a Bentley in France.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\1\ scan0073 | |
| Date | 1st April 1933 | |
| r4153a G.W.Hancock, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre. FRANCE. GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/KT.1.4.33. I attach herewith copy of note sent to PN.{Mr Northey} We have got it agreed that PN.{Mr Northey} cannot barge in halfway through a test. In future the car will not leave Chateauroux unless instructed from Derby. I do not blame you at all for what happened. We should like you to get as much running as possible on the Bentley. It will be at least another week or ten days before 18.G.IV. is sent out. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||