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 completion of a 10,000-mile test and seeking instructions for the vehicle's return.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 180\M2\M2.7\ img013 | |
Date | 24th April 1926 | |
To Mr Hives from G W Hancock X5840A Hotel de France Chateauroux France 24/4/26 We shall have finished our 10,000 miles by Wednesday. I understood that the car was to return to Derby immediately after completing this. Will you please let me know if this is still in order. We shall require papers for loading authorising us to sign for Mr Johnson what shall we do about this, also number plates will be required. We have resumed running to day and report will be posted tomorrow. G W Hancock | ||