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).
Progress of 10,000-mile car tests in France, including car adjustments and personnel movements.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\T\November1928\ Scan110 | |
| Date | 29th December 1928 | |
| To R.{Sir Henry Royce} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} c. to BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} ORIGINAL Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG29.12.28. X7941 X5941 10,000 MILES TEST ON 'SS{S. Smith}' IN FRANCE. We have heard by telegram that the car in France has completed 6100 miles and is running satisfactorily. The adjustments have been made to the clutch and starter motor and these are now functioning reliably. We expect on Monday to have on the road 19-EX with the Hooper Sedanca and 20 EX with the Hooper limousine. 19-EX is fitted up with solid engine mounting in front. It has been arranged for E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} and DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} to come to Derby on Monday and go over the criticisms we have received from Hancock in connection with 18-EX. It has been arranged that when I bring 19-EX to Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence next week I shall meet PN.{Mr Northey} and CWB. in France with 18-EX and shall travel together to Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence. This will give us an opportunity of changing over cars and getting an average result from the two cars. We expect to arrive at Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence on Sunday 6th. 20 HP. 10,000 MILES TEST IN FRANCE. We have heard from Rn.{Mr Robinson} that the 20 HP. car has arrived at Chateauroux and has started on its schedule of tests of 600 miles per day. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||