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).
Response from the Production Test Department regarding experience with 14-tooth axles on a New Phantom Chassis.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 66\4\ scan0325 | |
Date | 14th October 1925 | |
(8350) Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}[strikethrough] c Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}6/T14.10.25. re Chassis No.29-LC. With reference to your Wor{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}23/M13.10.25 with enclosures, this is a matter which we prefer should be replied to by Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} We in the Production Test Dept. have had no experience of New PhantomCodename for PHANTOM I Chassis fitted with 14-tooth axles. Rns [STAMP: RECEIVED OCT 14 1925] Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} [initials] | ||