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).
Cadillac car held up in France due to seized gudgeon pins.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\2\ scan0186 | |
| Date | 13th December 1934 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} x1729a HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}15/KW.13.12.34. Cadillac Car in France. The Cadillac has been held up with seized gudgeon pins since November 21st. We have had a note from Hancock to say that he hopes to start miles again this week. He could not get any spare parts and so had to get the necessary pieces made in Paris. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||