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).
Faults noticed during a test run on vehicle 29.G.VI.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\3\ scan0060 | |
| Date | 30th May 1938 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} FOR LOG BOOK. c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} 600 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}2/MH.{M. Huckerby}30.5.38. RUN ON 29.G.VI. Apart from obvious faults due to the test bed engine the following points were noticed:- (1) The sunshine roof drains were blocked causing water to pour into the car, These have been partially cleared by a bit of wire. (2) Most of the time only one horn works, especially in rain. (3) Engine misfires on pick up at about 15 m.p.h. (4) Petrol pumps noisy. (5) Steering very nearly wobbles on pot-holes. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||