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Letter regarding the procurement of a 'Rougier' flexible steering wheel for experimental purposes.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 154\3\  scan0154
Date  20th November 1926
  
"Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} " Derby

X3861

Ps1/JP.20/11/26

RE FLEXIBLE WHEEL FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES

Dear "Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ",

Some time ago I mentioned to you that I had come across a flexible steering wheel which appeared to have certain virtues. I have since had one fitted to my own car, and find it so interesting that I have procured one at cost price, viz Fcs.175.- with a blank boss, which would be suitable for you to adapt to a Rolls-Royce.

I suggest you do this; the wheel is made by "ROUGIER" the French racing driver of renown.

It has been sent ower to Conduit Street, and I have asked them to forward it to you.

Ps.

[Stamp: Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} NOV 20 1926]
[Stamp: RECEIVED]
[Stamp: ENCLOSURE No 233 "JUSTSO"]
  
  
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