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).
Loose spare wheel mounting, including car weight, fuel consumption, and fluids used.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 83\4\ scan0233 | |
| Date | 8th June 1936 guessed | |
| ( II ) Spare Wheel Mounting. The wheel moves considerably on rough roads, and is gradually working loose. There seems to be lack of support inside the rear boot door. Steel supports should be placed behind the panelling to assist the steel in holding the mounting rigid. ------------------- Weight of Car........... 32 cwt. 2 qrs. 2 lbs. Average Petrol Consumption..... 14.7 M.P.G. Average Oil Consumption........ 1,000 M.P.G. Petrol Used........... Shell (In England) Esso ( In France ) Oil Used....... Engine. Mobiloil "D" Special Rear Axle. Mobiloil " E.P. " Gearbox. Mobiloil "D" Special ____________________ G.W.H./HFH.{Hoppy F. Hamilton} | ||