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 from New-Hudson Ltd offering a free fitting and demonstration of their Girling Universal Brake system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 120\3\ scan0068 | |
| Date | 22th November 1933 | |
| TELEGRAMS: "WONDER, BIRMINGHAM." TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 0321 (5 LINES). CODES: A.B.C. 5TH. EDN. BENTLEYS. x4456. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, WAR OFFICE, G.P.O., COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. NEW-HUDSON LTD MOTOR AND GENERAL ENGINEERS, YOUR REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}6/KT. OUR REF. AF/FM. ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S WORKS, ICKNIELD STREET, BIRMINGHAM, 18. 22nd November 1933. Sole Manufacturers of THE GIRLING UNIVERSAL BRAKE. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Experimental Department, D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, For Attention of Mr. Hives. re GIRLING BRAKE. We make no apology in enclosing a Reprint from the "Daily Mail" of Friday last. Apart from the very high efficiency of this Brake, we are certain that we can save you money on your existing lay-out. Can we interest you, by a personal interview, demonstration, or by fitting up one of your own Chassis, free of all charge to your goodselves, with this GIRLING BRAKING System ? Braking efficiency such as this, is going to be a big factor in the coming Season. Let us help you ? With many thanks. Yours faithfully, For NEW-HUDSON, LTD. [Signature] WORKS MANAGER. (Enclos). | ||