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).
Note confirming the engine of chassis 1.EX was refilled with 'Castrol' and that Mr. Royce personally overhauled the chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 32\3\ Scan033 | |
| Date | 6th August 1920 | |
| X1583 R.R. D38E (10M) (S.G. 755, 24-5-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2650 To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to CJ. EB/G6.8.20. X. 3763. RE 1.EX. X.1583. Kindly note that the engine of chassis 1.EX was emptied and refilled with "Castrol" before leaving Wittering for the North of the 5th instant. Mr. Royce himself carefully overhauled the chassis to see that everything was in order, and he wishes this note to be sent to inform you of these points. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||