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).
Typed letter from Paris concerning Bentley steering, exhaust valve clearance, and travel plans.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 27a\1\ Scan291 | |
| Date | 5th August 1935 | |
| X1245 PARIS, 5th August 1935. Dear "Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}", Thanks for yours of the 26th ult., from which I note that you are going to struggle with the steering on the Bentley. I also thank you for the information contained re the clearance of .006 in respect of exhaust valves. I understand you are leaving on your holiday on the Bentley with the all-metal body. Will we have the pleasure of seeing you on your way back through Paris? I hope so. Meantime trusting that you will have an enjoyable holiday, and with kind regards, Yours [illegible signature] July 8 sales in ! July jj | ||