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).
Particulars of car 8-EX for Lord Wargrave, including specifications and international travel arrangements.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 25\4\ Scan137 | |
Date | 28th June 1928 | |
W/S. X677 C. from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/AJL. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/AJL1/LCS. 6. 28. 8-EX CAR FOR LORD WARGRAVE. X180 Herewith particulars of the above car for the triptyque papers - we understand that you are dealing with this. HP. (R.A.C. rating)................ 43.3 Registration No. .................. CH.5239. Type of body....................... Limousine. Weight............................. 51 cwts.3 qrs.7 lbs. (5803 lbs.) Engine No. ........................ 8-EAC-11. Chassis No. ....................... 8-EX. No. of tyres....................... 6 wheels and tyres. Make of tyres ..................... Dunlop 33 X 6.75. Colour of body..................... Grey. Seating capacity................... Six. Front upholstery................... Black leather. Rear " ....................... Fawn Bedford Cord. The drive, F.{Mr Friese} Dodd, has a French driving licence so that if the car is not going further than France, an International driving pass will not be required. Will you please let us know where and when the papers are to be collected, the time of boat departure, and any further arrangements you wish carried out. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/A.{Mr Adams} J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Lidsey. | ||