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 Jack Barclay regarding suspension issues and other work required for a Bentley B 34 AW.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\2\ scan0066 | |
| Date | 15th January 1941 | |
| OFFICIALLY APPOINTED ROLLS-ROYCE RETAILERS SERVICE DEPT BARLOW PLACE BRUTON ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} W.1 MAYFAIR 7444 OPPOSITE SAINT GEORGE'S CHURCH JACK BARCLAY LIMITED MANAGING DIRECTOR - JACK BARCLAY DIRECTORS - A.{Mr Adams} S. BARCLAY - I. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} BARCLAY 12/13 ST.GEORGE STREET HANOVER SQUARE LONDON W1 TELEPHONE: MAYFAIR 7444 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: ROLBEN, WESDO, LONDON OFFICIALLY APPOINTED BENTLEY RETAILERS ASSOC. COMPANY JAMES YOUNG LTD COACHBUILDERS ESTABLISHED 1863 JDB/MRW. 15th January, 1941. W.A. Robotham, Esq. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Limited, Duffield Bank House, Duffield, Nr. DERBY. Dear Robotham, RE: MY BENTLEY B 34 AW. When I was at Derby you very kindly gave me some distance pieces to strengthen the front springing on my car. I feel that the front springing is quite satisfactory but the rear springing is, truthfully, far too soft; passengers in the back seat complain of sickness. Can you make any suggestion which I can convey to Willesden to strengthen the back springing? Could I have a heavier, or an additional, leaf fitted. I am sending the car into them on the 3rd February for a top decarbonisation, and if it is possible, for them to rectify the second gear. If you are unable to have this stronger leaf made up for me, could you suggest anyone who would be capable of carrying out such work to your satisfaction. The mileage now covered is 11,000. continued | ||