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).
Secret memo detailing the status of 'V' Series test cars undergoing modifications and repairs in France.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\4\ scan0099 | |
| Date | 30th March 1925 | |
| X8940 To CJ. } FROM HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} To BJ. } c. to PN.{Mr Northey} c. to CWB. c. to EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} ✓ c. to MX.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} ✓ S E C R E T. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}7/LG30.3.25. TESTS ON EAC. 'V' SERIES X8940 CARS IN FRANCE. X8770 We are sorry to say, that in spite of all efforts, we shall not be able to bring the cars to London tomorrow. 93-NK car,(the car which is starting on the 10,000 miles) is not quite ready because of alterations to piston rings. These alterations were only decided upon when E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} and DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} were at Derby on Friday last. The modifications consist of alterations to the machining of the piston to reduce the oil consumption. The car will be running fitted with the new pistons tomorrow. We expect to be able to bring the car to London on Thursday on its way to France. 98-NK car, the car which has just returned from France after completing 10,000 miles, we found on this car that the fabric coupling was practically destroyed and it was not safe to run it until a new one had been fitted. The engine bearer tubes were also badly bent which caused the engine to be out of line. These are being replaced with the latest type. 46-PK car - on this car we have had one of the blades of the fan break which badly damaged the radiator. The fan is one of the original type. These are all being replaced with the new type fan as soon as they are available. We will let you know as soon as we are in a position to say when 93-NK car can leave a Derby for France. It is our intention, after examining 98-NK, contd :- | ||