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 investigation into slow running and idling issues with Lord Swinton's car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 101\3\ scan0070 | |
| Date | 5th June 1937 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} c. to E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 50° γ Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}6/AP.5.6.37 25/30. SLOW RUNNING Since the above was written, we have had a message from N. to say that Lord Swinton's car has failed to maintain good idling and Swdl.{Len H. Swindell} is at present at Cricklewood continuing his investigations. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||