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).
Letter requesting a comprehensive weekly performance report on the experimental car 14-EX.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\2\ scan0254 | |
| Date | 28th December 1927 | |
| X8992 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. 28th Dec. 1927. Hotel Octobon, Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence, Par le lavandou, Var, France. X8770 Mr. Dodd from Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} We have received your measurements re. the amount xx the engine has dropped. We think you should continue to watch this carefully. We are very anxious to have a report on the behaviour of 14-EX. We want a complete report from you on items - such as - riding, steering, brakes, power, noises, vibrations, petrol consumption etc. etc. We should like, if you would, to comment weekly on the running of the car. This should be sent in with your time and expenses sheets. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||