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).
Confirming a discussion about a rationalised chassis production programme, requesting cost submissions based on different production scenarios.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\2\ scan0174 | |
| Date | 9th May 1939 | |
| 1260? RHC. {R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} [struck through] Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} BY.12/N.9.5.39: Rationalised Programme. Referring to our discussion on the above, I wish to confirm we will supply you with Specifications of the various chassis, and you will submit costs based on the following:- (a) Minimum output of 30 per week. (b) Chassis to be produced under prevailing conditions. (c) Chassis produced with special machinery and tools. (d) Chassis produced in a new plant. [Handwritten initials in red ink: Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} ] BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} [Handwritten initials: By] | ||