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 discussing the replacement of car wings and running boards, with associated costs from the coachbuilder.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\2\ scan0097 | |
| Date | 21th February 1935 | |
| C. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Ld. Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} Hn{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}18/EC. 21st February 1935. A.H.R.Fedden Esq., The Bristol Aeroplane Co.Ltd., Filton House, Bristol. Dear Sir, With reference to the wings of your car, we have consulted the Coachbuilders, Messrs.Park Ward & Co. who suggest that the cycle type front wings should be replaced by ridged swept wings as shown in their drawing No.10445 enclosed herewith. If new front wings be fitted, it is recommended there should be new running boards and these too are shewn in the drawing. Of course, if desired, the existing running boards can remain, but you will appreciate that in this case there would be a gap between the back end of the front wing and the front end of the running board, through which mud would find its way on to the body. In case you may consider it desirable to replace the existing back wings, an alternative drawing No.10448 is also submitted. This shows new front wings and running boards and new back wings of a type which it is considered harmonize with the proposed front wings. For the new front wings, the Coachbuilders will charge £30.0.0d. For the new running boards, they will charge £16.10.0d. whilst if new back wings are wanted, there will be an additional charge of £16.0.0d. To make up and fit the new wings, the Coachbuilders | ||