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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).
List indicating the position and status of experimental cars.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 123\4\  scan0164
Date  25th November 1935
  
To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
X1042
Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}20/KW.25.11.35.

The following is a list indicating the position of Experimental cars :-

Cars in Fitting Shop.

32-EX. For modifications - Body being mounted.
35-EX. " "
4-B-IV. " "
Vulture. For attention to brakes.

Cars for Week-end Transport.

28-EX. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
GLG-5 (Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}) Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
GAE-20. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
3-B-IV. EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}
Packard. Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}

Other Cars.

1-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage, large bore development.
3-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage, roll rod tests.
5-B-IV. Body & Chassis in Exptl. Garage, Engine stripped in fitting shop.
6-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage, waiting for fitting shop.
B-23-AE. In London with Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}
  
  


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