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).
Gearbox trouble on a Wraith Chassis WXA-58.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 131\3\ scan0121 | |
| Date | 18th August 1939 | |
| //13. To Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}....... from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} c. By c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}20/N.18.8.39. Wraith Chassis WXA-58 - Owner - Owens Agents. Mileage 4,276. Gearbox Trouble. This is the second case of the lugs breaking off on the second motion shaft, that has been dealt with by N. The history of the car is, it is still a Trials car and will have been used by various kinds of drivers during the 4,000 miles run. The box has been up to Derby to have the shaft changed. GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} | ||