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).
Use and potential salvage of Peregrine parts for experimental work and testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 1\8\ B001_X100 Engine Chassis-page179 | |
| Date | 29th November 1934 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to WOr.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} X 4027 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}10/KW.29.11.34. Peregrine. Referring to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}18/E.26.11.34. We are at present usefully employing quite a number of Peregrine parts in our experimental work. As an example, the Peregrine engine unit is ideal for driving rigs as it is economical to run and has a large speed range. We have been using one unit for this purpose for some time and have two old 20 HP. units which we should like to replace with Peregrines; alternatively, they will have to be overhauled at considerable expense. Similarly, the Peregrine axle suited Hall's car for Shelsley hill climb. The gearbox we have been utilising for tooth strengths. The steering is about to run 10,000 miles on 5-B-IV. This situation arises because the Bentley is in effect Peregrine with 6" put in the middle of the chassis frame. It would be economical and helpful to us if we could salvage such parts as are useful experimentally from the Peregrine chassis before they are broken up. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||