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).
Clarifying vehicle numbers and arranging travel to meet in Boulogne.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 76\1\ scan0364 | |
| Date | 14th July 1926 | |
| X 677 X7940 To Mr. Pinsard - from Mr. Hancock. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}2/LG14.7.26. We have received your letter of the 12th.inst. Mr. Pope has notified the Paris Office of the correct number. etc. of the car which is - 12-EX-EAC-Vlll. The engine No. is 9-EAC-11. There is no alteration to any numbers, the EAC-Vlll is an addition and signifies the series only. We are booking the car to cross over on Tuesday the 20th. July by the afternoon boat, and wish you to meet us with the necessary papers and number plates, also cash as I instructed (copy to Mr. Steel). We shall wire you C/O Hotel Christol Bristol. In case we are delayed, we expect you to remain at Boulogne until otherwise notified. G.W.Hancock. | ||