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).
Vehicle inspection and performance test report detailing the condition of various components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 5a\2\ 02-page136 | |
| Date | 29th June 1929 guessed | |
| -7- IGNITION WIRES LOP. E.83204.- The ignition wires show no deterioration. DISTRIBUTION BOARD & CUT OUT LOP. D.50687.- The cut-out has functioned satisfactorily and contact points are in good condition. No trouble has been experienced with the starter switch. HEAD LAMPS & FITTINGS LOP. D.51663.- The Lucas head lamps are very good and make night driving easy. No dimming arrangement was fitted to this car. TAIL LAMP.- The tail lamp became so damaged by stones that it became necessary to replace it. It would be advantageous if the position of the tail lamp could be raised so as to be more protected. BODYWORK GENERALLY. PARK WARD WEYMANN SALOON.- The framework of the body at the front would appear to be too flexible. The front doors have dropped and rattle. The windscreen oscillates laterally and has broken two of the bottom fasteners. There is a lot of movement taking place of the scuttle and instrument board. BOSCH WINDSCREEN WIPER.- This has operated satisfactorily and is fairly quiet. Amber gear oil used throughout the test for Bijur lubrication. One shot every 100 miles. Average petrol consumption during the test: 15.46 M.P.G. Average oil consumption: 910.39 M.P.G. Weight of car (No passengers): Front: 14 cwt. 11 lbs. Rear: 18 " 14 lbs. Total: 1 ton 13 cwt Dunlop S.S. tyres 31 x 5.00 Cord. Average life of tyres: Front 2,551 miles Rear 5,000 " [Illegible signature] | ||