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\ scan0190 | |
Date | 11th December 1935 | |
To HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} X1042 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}1/KW.11.12.35. The following list indicates the position of Experimental Cars :- Cars in Fitting Shop. 32-EX. For modifications - body being mounted 1E-G-IV. Cyl. head changeover and geared starter. 21-G-IV. For modifications. Buick. To be dismantled for inspection. Cars for Evening Transport. B-23-AE. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} GAE-20. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Other Cars. 1-E-IV. In Exptl. Garage, large bore development and ignition tests. 5-B-IV. Body and chassis in Exptl. Garage, engine stripped in Fitting Shop. B-23-AE. In Exptl. Garage, engine pinking tests, large and small S.U. Carburetters, exhaust tests. B-56-BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} At Chateauroux. 28-EX. In Exptl. Garage, cold start tests with hydraulic tappets. 4-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage. | ||