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 various experimental cars.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0162 | |
Date | 22th November 1935 | |
To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X1042 HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}10/KW.22.11.35. The following is a list indicating the position of Experimental Cars :- Cars in Fitting Shop. 32-EX. For modifications. 33-EX. " " Vulture. For attention to brakes. Cars for Evening Transport. Packard. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} GAE-20. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Other Cars. 1-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage - large bore development. 3-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage - roll rod tests. 4-B-IV. " " - oil consumption tests, and large oil pump 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} B-56-BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} At Chateauroux. | ||