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).
Confirmation note for the handover of a 'Phantom' chassis and engine for investigation of an engine knock.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\2\ Scan037 | |
| Date | 13th October 1927 | |
| Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Mx. {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} XL4117 MX {John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} 7/ECL.12.27. Re. Knock in "Phantom" Engine. In connection with the above, this confirms that we have to-day handed you "Phantom" Chassis No. 29-EH - Engine No. JS {Mr Johnson's Secretary} -95 complete with :- Sparking Plugs Klaxon Horn. Minus Speedometer. Scuttle. Windscreen. Footboards. Passed Axle No. EX-95. Test Wheels and Tyres. Spare Test Bonnet. Please return in due course. Stamp: RECEIVED DEPT HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} OCT 13 1927 | ||