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).
Request sent to Buick to purchase a right-hand drive car with a specific gearbox.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\3\ scan0038 | |
| Date | 5th November 1937 | |
| 1049 W/S. C. from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/R.5.11.37. BUICK CAR. C11/C29.10.37. With reference to the Buick car, we cabled Chayne of Buicks asking him whether they would allow us to buy a right-hand car fitted with this gearbox, and are at present awaiting their reply. As soon as he answers we will communicate with you again. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||