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).
Preparations for a 10,000-mile test on a 20/25 model with smaller wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 101\4\ scan0017 | |
| Date | 5th April 1935 | |
| X500a To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} 8/KW.5.4.35. 20/25 with Smaller Wheels - 10,000 miles Test. Replying to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}1/E.8.3.35. We received the last of the schemes for raising the road springs on the 3.4.35. We hope that the car will be able to get away immediately after Easter. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson} | ||