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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 detailing the location and status of various experimental cars.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 123\4\  scan0139
Date  4th November 1935
  
To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

X1042

HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}6/KW.4.11.35.

The following list indicates the position of
cars in the Experimental Garage :-

18-G-IV. In Exptl. Garage, working on suspension.

19-G-IV. Transport to Shardlow.

20-G-IV. In Repair Dept. for new front axle.

21-G-IV. In Exptl. Garage for steering tests by Hardy.

GAU-20. In Exptl. Garage, riding comparison with
Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}'s car.

1-B-IV. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} - London.

3-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage, tests on ignition and
steering by Leslie.

5-B-IV. Body and chassis at Shardlow, engine
stripped in Fitting shop.

B-23-AE. In Exptl. Garage, general development
large bore engine.

B-56-BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} At Chateauroux.

28-EX. In Exptl. Garage.

29-EX. In Exptl. Garage for chunking in drive tests.
  
  


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