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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 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}

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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.
  
  


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