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).
Inquiry to The Hoyt Metal Company about how their Z.3 bearing material compares to Bugatti's AU.6 material.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 115\1\ scan0188 | |
| Date | 15th December 1936 | |
| 1020 (Experimental Dept.) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}10/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 15th December, 1936. The Hoyt Metal Company of Great Britain, Limited, Putney, LONDON. S.W. 15. For the attention of Mr. H.C. Tuck. Dear Sirs, We understand from our Paris Agent that Bugatti's are very pleased with their bearing material, which is AU.6. We fully appreciate that this bearing may not give us satisfaction in our particular unit, but should be interested to know how it compares, in your opinion, with Z.3. Yours faithfully, For ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||