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).
Proposing to rebuild a car for a French test, specifying essential features.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 92\6\ scan0231 | |
| Date | 22th February 1938 | |
| RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} APR. FJR. HAC. Std. Sdl. RC.{R. Childs} Hym. FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} GH. 3008 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}1/AP.22.2.38 39-Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} It is proposed to rebuild this car now with a view to a French test in April. As the last specification is 6 months old, please fill in on this sheet and return to Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} before Thursday, 24th., all the non-standard features required saying whether (a) the parts exist, (b) they are drawn, or (c) designs are needed. Essential features are:- (1) .4 carbon Packard crankshaft. (2) I/C. rear brake drums with steel shoes. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||