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).
Mileage and performance record for a Wraith III with a chromium-plated cylinder block.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 132\5\ scan0161 | |
| Date | 27th May 1941 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Wyman How many miles since we plated the Block? Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} TB/AGR. 5/PK. 27.5.41. Aero Service Car 25GM. WRAITH III. UNIT N.o 8. We have completed 5000 miles running on the car between 18-3-41 and 23-5-41; during this period the oil consumption has been 3 1/4 gallons. E.W. 1923. All Bores Chromium Plated 2". From Top. Fitted. 6-10-39. Speedometer. 29066. TB/AGR AGR Record for Bore wear taken 31-7-40 - Mileage 13,972. - 1231. MPG Mileage of Cyl. Block to Date. 30-5-41 - 22,534. | ||