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).
Letter regarding the performance report of the Paris Trials Car, tested by Mr. Marcel Michelin and compared to a Phantom III and a Bugatti.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\1\ scan0061 | |
| Date | 29th October 1937 | |
| To "Rolls Royce Ltd". Derby. To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1245 Sr/Dn26/Vf.29.10.37 Dear Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Re 3-AZ-20 - Paris Trials Car. I lent this car for a couple of days to Mr.Marcel Michelin, who does all the testing of cars for the Michelin Company. I have just received his report on the performance of this car, which I have translated as per attached copy and I also enclose the schedule showing the comparative times between the Phantom III and the Bugatti car referred to which was the double camshaft touring model fitted with a light body. | ||