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).
The initial performance review of a 25 HP car, noting oil consumption and clutch issues.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 101\1\ scan0227 | |
| Date | 24th April 1936 | |
| X500 a File 25 RUE GIDE LEVALLOIS-PERRET Seine. GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/I/JAB. 24th April 1936. To. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} From. G.W.H. We are leaving here today for Chateauroux. The 25 H.P. car arrived last night. The oil consumption appears to be very poor, worked out at 300 M.P.G. from Derby to Paris. I. Waller says the car ran very well. I got Sr. to try it this morning and he is very pleased generally with its performance. He likes the steering. The hesitation on pick up he picked out straight away and hopes it will be overcome. The Clutch is behaving very well. Further reports will follow from Châteauroux. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Radcliffe Note Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} G.W.H. | ||