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 for special carburettor needles for a car entering the Monte Carlo Rally.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\1\ scan0144 | |
| Date | 10th January 1935 | |
| Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}22/HR.10.1.35. re CHASSIS NO. B.185-BL. STOTT. --------------------------------- The above Owner is entering this car in the Monte Carlo Rally and the car is at present with us for attention prior to the Rally. One request he makes is that we provide him with two carburetter needles which will give the best possible acceleration independent of petrol consumption. It is his intention to change the needles just prior to reaching Monte Carlo. Will you please say whether his request can be agreed to and if so, whether you can provide us with the needles he requires. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} | ||