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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\  scan0156
Date  16th November 1935
  
X1042
To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/PD.3/KW.16.11.35.

The following list indicates the position of Experimental Cars :-

Cars in Fitting Shop.
32-EX. For modifications.
33-EX. " "
Vulture. For attention to brakes.
Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}'s Car. For engine.

Cars for evening transport.
Packard. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
3-B-IV. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

Other Cars.
1-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage, checking up clutch after Porlock tests.
3-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage, checking up clutch after Porlock tests.
4-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage, checking up clutch after Porlock tests.
5-B-IV. Body and chassis in Exptl. Garage, engine stripped in Fitting Shop.
B-23-AE. In London with Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}
6-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage, waiting for Fitting Shop.
B-56-BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} At Chateauroux.
  
  


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