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 to Messrs. H.M. Hobson Ltd. regarding failures in K. S. petrol gauges, including one on the Prince of Wales' car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 44\4\ Scan160 | |
| Date | 16th January 1930 | |
| X4038. Expl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}1/MJ. Jan.16th.1930. Messrs. H.M. Hobson Ltd., 47 - 55, Acton Vale, LONDON. W.3. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Major Searight. K.{Mr Kilner} S. PETROL GAUGES. We shall be glad to receive the two petrol gauges which you are modifying for us as soon as possible because we find that there are a number of failures on cars now delivered to customers, amongst which, unfortunately, is the Prince of Wales' car. We are sending this letter to you complete so that you can determine where the fault occurs. Yours faithfully, For Rolls-Royce Ltd. | ||