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 F.L. Manning of Hooper & Co. regarding borrowing a car as Brooklands is closing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 128\1\ scan0369 | |
| Date | 21th October 1938 | |
| 1164. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}4/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 21st October, 1938. F.L. Manning, Esq., Messrs. Hooper & Co.(Coachbuilders) Ltd., 54, St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} James' Street, Piccadilly, S.W.1. Dear Manning, There is still no news of the Cord. As Brooklands will shortly be closed, will you do your best to persuade Greenwood to loan us the car as soon as possible. Kind regards, Yours sincerely, | ||