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).
Status report on the position and current work being carried out on various experimental cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0149 | |
| Date | 12th November 1935 | |
| To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}2/KW.12.11.35. The following list indicates the position of Experimental Cars :- Cars in Fitting Shop. 1-B-IV. Clutch failed - dismantled. 30-EX. For modifications. 32-EX. " " 33-EX. " " Cars for Evening Transport. GAE-20. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 21-G-IV. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Other Cars. 19-G-IV. In Exptl. Garage, transport to Shardlow. 18-G-IV. Carburetter experiments on the road by Salt, Ratcliffe and Mr. Fisher. 21-G-IV. In Exptl. Garage, waiting for Fitting Shop. 3-B-IV. In Exptl. Garage, rear cross member vibration tests, oil pump tests. 5-B-IV. Body and chassis in Exptl. Garage, engine stripped in Fitting Shop. B-23-AE. In Exptl. Garage, general development of large bore engine. Being prepared for Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||