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 detailing the status of sourcing and receiving various vehicle parts including tyres, tubes, and an exhaust system.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\3\ scan0082 | |
| Date | 7th July 1939 | |
| 1332? Chateauroux To. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AJG/I/JAB.7.7.39. We have been endeavouring to trace the Dunlop and Avon tyres as you requested. We have received 18, 6.50" and 12, 7.00" Avon tyres and 30 tubes to go with them. We have received advice of the despatch by Hernu Peron of the following Dunlop covers and tubes. 10 8.00" Stabilia 18 7.00" "D" Type 6 6.50" do these will arrive in the course of a day or two. About a month ago, 12 Avon covers and tubes were despatched to us but there was some trouble about the marking of the tubes which were returned. We have the 12 covers and an advice of the despatch of the tubes which will arrive in a day or two. We have also received the complete B.V. Exhaust system, the Buick Silencer, hub for tyre fitting and 4 BZ, and 4 NU. lined brake shoes. We have not yet received advice of the 5 steel wheels but have put through enquiries regarding them. We trust this is all the information you require and will advise you again when everything is to hand. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AJG. A G Gardner | ||