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).
15,000-mile test car, detailing the total mileage covered after being re-built.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 108\3\ scan0174 | |
| Date | 6th April 1938 | |
| To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} a.{Mr Adams} RS.{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Ey. b. OS. O.{Mr Oldham} Ls. c. RR. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} GRH. d.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} WFS. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}-7/WR.6.4.38. spare '600a 26.G.VI. - 25/30 15,000 MILES TEST CAR. This car came out of the fitting shop after being re-built for its second 15,000 miles test on 6.1.38. During the preliminary running in England 3373 miles were covered. This car ran on the Continent from 31.1.38 to 30.3.38 during which time 17,374 miles were covered. The total distance run up to returning to Derby was 20,747 miles. A list of the parts which were fitted during the running, and did not, therefore, cover the full mileage, also a list of various alterations and faults has been circulated to those concerned. A full report on the running will follow on completion of the investigation work at present in progress, and examination after stripping. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} | ||