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} | ||