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).
Internal instructions regarding the experimental value and potential disposal of competitor cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 20\11\ Scan036 | |
| Date | 11th November 1912 | |
| ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. R.R. 238 (24 a) (PP. 119. 11.11.12) E.P. 2936. To Order No. /// Customer's No. Exp Cars Foreign Cars Daimler. Useful, there are lots of experiments to come through on this car. Lanchester. Useful, because of the epicyclic gear. Should be kept. Dechaumey Belleville. There are some experiments to be done on this yet. Napier. I suggest we should get rid of this as it is an out of date car. There were some experiments suggested by Mr Royce to be done on it, such as fitting Polyrhoe carburettor, but I believe he would now agree to get rid of it. Signed: [Signature] This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||