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 TRICO-FOLBERTH LTD regarding the success of their wiper equipment in the Scottish Motor Rally.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\5\ img070 | |
| Date | 26th June 1933 | |
| Directors: W.E. OSHEI (U.S.A) A.H. PALMER. Telephones: EALING 3117-8. Telegrams: TRICOWIPA, BRENTFORD. Cables: TRICOWIPA, LONDON. TRICO-FOLBERTH, LTD. MOTOR CAR EQUIPMENT Great West Road • Brentford LONDON YOUR REF OUR REF TWP/SMc. Enc. 26th June, 1933. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. For the attention of Mr. Royce. Dear Sirs, You probably already know the results of the Scottish Motor Rally, but we believe you will be interested to hear that all of the leading cars were fitted with "TRICO" Wiper Equipment. Team Prize........ESSEX TERRAPLANE Large Car class.......1st......FORD CAR Small Car class......1st, 2nd & 3rd.....RILEY CARS Ladies' Prize and Coachwork award.......RILEY- twelve-six Coachwork, closed cars not exceeding £250.....1st.....FLEWITT-AUSTIN All of the above were fitted with suction wipers, and all but one included the RESERVAC as described on the enclosed leaflet. This we believe is an indication of the growing popularity of "TRICO" Equipment, both from the standpoint of efficiency and attractive appearance, so essential in modern motor car design. Yours faithfully, FOR TRICO-FOLBERTH LIMITED, p.p. T.Watts-Phillips. All contracts or agreements contained in this letter are contingent on Strikes, Accidents, Fires, or any other causes beyond our control and all contracts are subject to approval by the signature of a duly authorised executive officer of this company. Clerical errors subject to correction. [Handwritten note top]: x6118. [Handwritten note right]: HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} may interest you 28/6/33 in the Reservac [Stamp]: ROYCE 28 1933 [Stamp]: RECEIVED | ||