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).
The despatch and potential overhaul of a Packard car used for experimentation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 127\1\ scan0018 | |
| Date | 20th June 1912 | |
| EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}60/T20612 W to S. ( Mr Cowen ) 20/6/12 RE PACKHARD CAR. X435 With reference to the above car with which we have been experimenting, please say when we can despatch this and where as we have now finished with same. This car is not in very good condition but about the same as when handed to us, we have not overhauled it in any way., shall we do so? E.P. [Handwritten notes:] [Left side:] B Remind me that I telephoned Mr Cowen this morning re this CJY [Right side:] Finished as we arranged JAH 19/9/12 Mr Howes Please see me next week on this. Do not do anything further. Car can be despatched AH 18/9/12 | ||