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).
List indicating the position and status of experimental cars and cars in the fitting shop.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0207 | |
Date | 7th January 1936 | |
X1042 To Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}4/JH.7.1.36. The following is a list indicating the position of experimental Cars:- 18-G-IV. In Exptl. Garage. Tests being carried out on the Stroburg carburetter. 19-G-IV. Transport to Hucknall. At present in the Exptl. Garage, engine knock being investigated. 20-G-IV. Hucknall- transport to replace 19-G-IV. which is held up with engine trouble. 21-G-IV. With G.W.H. GAE-20 Exptl. Garage. 1-B-4. Exptl. Garage. Braking Tests- Large Carburetter test on leverage, continuation of ignition tests. 3-E-4. Exptl. Garage- Roll rod experiments, springing and dampers. B-23-AE. Exptl. Garage- Exhaust tests. 29-EX. At Shardlow. Gear box tests with G.W.H. 30-EX. At Shardlow. Gear box tests with G.W.H. Cars in the fitting shop. (1) New 25 H.P. Chassis. (2) 32-EX. being rebuilt. (3) 33-EX. being modified. (4) New Ph.III chassis. | ||