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 to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming the use of hood material pattern 217 for a 10.B.5. Drop Head Coupe.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 98\2\ scan0272 | |
| Date | 16th February 1939 | |
| c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} 404 16th. February 1939. BY.11/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 10.B.5. Drop Head Coupe. We thank you for your letter of the 15th.inst. and for the samples of hood material, and we agree to use the sample of material, pattern number 217 as you suggest. Our instructions regarding the upholstery leather have already been sent. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. CHIEF ENGINEER - CHASSIS. | ||