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 Solex Ltd. arranging a road test for a Solex carburettor on a new Phantom engine.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 121\2\ scan0069 | |
Date | 20th December 1928 | |
+3603 SOLEX LTD. Director GORDON RICHARDS. SOLEX WORKS - 223-231 MARYLEBONE ROAD LONDON N.W.1. Telegrams SOLEXCARB BAKER LONDON Telephones PADDINGTON 8621 8624 8622 8625 8623 8626 YOUR REF. OUR REF. IM/GR{George Ratcliffe} 20th December 1928. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Experimental Dept., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For attention of Mr. Robotham. Referring to our conversation per 'phone this afternoon, we understand that Monday, the 7th prox. will be suitable for a road test with the Solex carburettor on your new PhantomCodename for PHANTOM I engine and beg to say that we are arranging with our central Research Department in Paris accordingly. Meanwhile, assuring you of our best attention, We are, Yours faithfully, FOR SOLEX LTD. CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE ONLY DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT OWNERS' RISK. | ||