CHASSIS RECORDS

The Company's Construction Records, which accompanied the chassis of every Rolls-Royce and Bentley (since 1931) throughout its production at Derby or Crewe are a valuable resource for subsequent owners. They show details of the original order, any special equipment supplied, and the results of tests and inspections carried out prior to dispatch.

The records for all cars over 10 years old are held by the RREC in the UK and copies are available to members of that Club at a price which has to reflect not only the cost of photocopying and postage, but also the cost of maintaining a valuable archive resource and employing a full time archivist.

The number of A4 pages for early cars may vary from two or three, up to 20 or more depending on how much work and subsequent servicing, was carried out by the company and its agents.

Records for a Silver Shadow can amount to 50 or more pages and are likely to cost around $NZ150 but will be a worthwhile addition to any owner's library.

For details of how to obtain a copy of your car's records, contact the Club's Technical Liaison Officer, Roy Tilley on 04.566.0850, e-mail, rmt@xtra.co.nz