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).
The transportation arrangements for Sir John Prestige's old car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\3\ Scan238 | |
| Date | 13th October 1931 | |
| SG.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} FROM E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} X4117 E1/M13.10.31. C. to WOR.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} re. SIR JOHN PRESTIGE'S OLD CAR. Referring to your memo. SG{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}33/E121031., kindly note I took this matter up with R.{Sir Henry Royce} yesterday - Monday - and he thought there would probably be less delay if the car were driven up to Derby under its own power, rather than send it by rail. In accordance with R's instructions therefore I arranged with HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} by telephone that a driver should be sent off last night to arrive here as soon as possible today for this purpose. I will advise you further when the car has been sent off. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||