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).
Inquiry about engine work on a car and its effect on horsepower rating for duty purposes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 107\1\ scan0029 | |
| Date | 1st September 1930 | |
| W (Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}). Copy to D/L. RECEIVED SEP 2 1930 #7960. Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}/Hn{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}5/MJV.1.9.30. Aero Department car No. GLN-60. Registration No. UL-7712 HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} We understand you have carried out some work on the engine of this car which may have had the effect of increasing the horsepower according to the R.A.C.rating. If such an alteration has been made The London County Council with whom the car is registered should be notified of the change and any increased duty necessary because of the greater horsepower will have to be paid. Will you kindly advise us the position. Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} Hn{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} | ||