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).
Test report comparing two car models (B.V. and H.II.) after a 2,760-mile run, noting performance and suggesting improvements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\3\ scan0221 | |
| Date | 14th July 1939 | |
| 400g To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} c. to Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Rdy. c. to Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}/Jnr.{Charles L. Jenner} c. to L/P - Jr.{Mr James Royce} c. to Hx. c. to RP. c. to RA/IMa. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}8/JH.14.7.39. 14.B.V. in France. This car ran exceedingly well and gave no mechanical trouble during the 2,760 miles test by RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} and RA/IM. On the return trip from Paris to Derby, the writer had the opportunity of comparing this B.V. car against a similar bodied car, M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Embericos streamlined H.II. The difference in driving comfort is incredible, on the B.V. the seating position is always steady and the comfort at high speeds, both in front and rear seats most marked. In the H.II. it was impossible to find a damper setting to control the shake of the car and the driver requires a body belt to help in the physical discomfort obtained by the sideways movement of the seats. This run very clearly emphasised the progress which the B.V. has made in suspension and controllability etc. The following points of note are made in connection with the chassis:- (1) The radiator badly needs a central support, and the type utilised by M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Paulin should be fitted. (2) The bonnet fasteners were not strong enough for the job and gave out during the run, these have been pointed out and will be strengthened. (3) The petrol fillers were apparently put into the tank in a lower position than standard, and the vent pipe position will have to be altered otherwise petrol pours from the vent when the tank is full. | ||