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).
Test report detailing modifications, development status, and requirements for various cars on test.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161a\3\ scan0205 | |
| Date | 12th June 1939 | |
| -3- HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}2/BA.12.6.39. Remarks. 2.B.V. On test for general development. Fitted with B.V.No.3 Unit. B.I. Rebuilt after 50,000 miles trials, despatched to coachbuilders 8.6.39. Fitted with B.V.No.7 Unit. 3.B.V. On test for general development. One shot Amal Bonnet Fastener. Fitted with B.III No.4 Unit. 5.B.IV. On test for general development. Fitted with B.24 Unit. WRAITH CARS ON TEST. 26.G.VI. On test for general development fitted with W.III.No.8 Unit. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}'s car. 27.G.VI. On test for general development fitted with W.III No.6 Unit - Mx{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer}'s car. We have instructed for the two leading shoe brakes scheme to be fitted to this car. A complete shortage is required as this car is of the early type, it may be necessary to change some details on the front suspension. New brake drums are instructed the original being to suit wire wheels. - D.O. error. New Brake Drums and Brake Linings are required, to be fitted when the car returns for the Coachbuilders. Clutch Servo Mechn to PD.431 to be tried out on this car after bench tests have been completed. continued. | ||