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).
Overhaul and sale of the 9-PK experimental car, recommending the body be scrapped.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\4\ scan0268 | |
Date | 20th December 1924 | |
To Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X9770 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG20.12.24. 9-PK CAR. We have sent over to you 9-PK car. This car has been used for experimental tests in connection with 4-wheel brakes in France. We have now finished with it. The car should be overhauled and prepared for sale. We should like you to make sure that the record sheets are kept up-to-date. We have recommended to Sales that the body should be scrapped. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||