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).
Maintenance and delivery instructions for Mr. Sidgreaves' car, model 404 MR.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 19\3\ Scan354 | |
| Date | 14th May 1930 | |
| [Typed] To: Works [Struck through] from Oy. c.c. HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c.c. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} 404 MR. It has been arranged that Mr. Sidgreaves should have this car in London before 4.30 p.m. on Friday next 16th. Could you arrange to deliver it at Conduit Street in suitable time and previously to do the following general maintenance work:- 1. Wash and polish. 2. Spring gaiters. One syringe engine oil each hole. ✓ 3. Sphere and T. One syringe gear oil Tube. each hole. ✓ 4. Check oil, water, fuel, tire pressure. ✓ 5. Check oil in C.C.L. tank and refill with engine oil if necessary. ✓ 6. Check oil level in front shock absorbers. ✓ [Handwritten] ⅓ PINT IN EACH Refill R.R. "Compressor Oil" if necessary. ✓ 7. Tire pressure. 40 lb. front 35 rear. ✓ [Handwritten] SPARE 40LBS/□” We should like to have your advice when you would like the car for your own use. Oy. [Handwritten] [Top right corner] X7772 [In middle section] Spokes of one wheel are very loose, require attention. The wheel is now being corrected for overall or O.S.R [Left side] AJL Please arrange to send this car to Bond Street Garage tomorrow morning HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} [Right side signature] Maurice Olley [Bottom center signature] HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||