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).
Status report on cars in the Experimental Department, detailing ongoing tests and developments.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\4\ scan0300 | |
| Date | 15th October 1936 | |
| FILE. To Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}15.10.36 CARS IN THE EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. 30th SEPT.1936. 40/50 HP. 32-EX Phantom III New Chassis rebuilt after accident in France. 33-EX Phantom III Clutchm Steering, Carburation and type noise tests. 35-EX Phantom III 10,000 miles trials car at present in London for clutch tests. 36-EX Phantom III Suspension, Clutch, Steering and Carburation test 37-EX Phantom III General development of Exhaust system. 25/30HP 18-G.IV. Oil Consumption tests. 22.G.V. Large bore type engine. Undergoing 15,000 miles test in France. GAE.20 Development "Wraith" engine, steering, carburetter tests. 4 1/4 litre BENTLEY 1.B.IV. Girling braking system, light alloy drums. 3-B-IV At coachbuilders for fitting of new body. 5.B-IV Improvement in conventional suspension. 6.B.IV Returned from France after 10,000 miles trials. B.23.AE. Development of large bore unit and exhaust system. B.56.BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} General development of large bore unit, and oil consumption tests, also overhead camshaft unit. continued | ||