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).
Car's performance, weekly mileage, and fuel consumption, including a note on Mr. Royce's satisfaction.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 42\2\ Scan135 | |
Date | 14th January 1924 | |
138240 36 The Laissez-Passer was taken out for 2 Months and expires on 14th Feb. 1924.? YH29 Restaurant Octobon. Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence. Par Le Lavandou. (Var) France. 14-1-24. Mr. Hives, Received licence for car. off. The car is going splendid and I have no complaints to make of any kind. The body is very good for rattles etc, it is standing up well. Mr. Royce seems quite satisfied with the car in every way. The mileage of car W/E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} 15-12-23. 428 " " " " 22-12-23. 551 " " " " 29-12-23. 112 " " " " 5-1-23. 139. " " " " 12-1-23. 54. Total since taking over car. 1,284 Petrol used. 64 galls. Oil " 1 1/4 galls. Average M.P.G. coming down France 23. " " Altogether:- just over 20 m.p.g. | ||