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 Raymond Mays regarding the delivery and condition of his Bentley car, noting various faults.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\4\ scan0129 | |
| Date | 11th November 1937 | |
| Handwritten notes: Top Left: 11d, For your enlightenment Top Right: 261(2) Below letterhead: PS we shall be fitting 17" wheels on his new car Right of letterhead: GRY{Shadwell Grylls} Below date: RMC has promised brake drums & a servo for M GA Letterhead: RAYMOND MAYS EASTGATE HOUSE BOURNE LINCOLNSHIRE TELEPHONE: BOURNE 17 November 11th 1937. S.W.Grylls. Esq. Messrs. Rolls Royce. D E R B Y. Dear Grylls. I have had a letter from Mr.Cowen saying I am to deliver my Bentley Car to you at Derby when I leave for South Africa. No doubt you will be disposing of this Car in the near future, and I should like to confirm that the mechanical condition of the Car seem to be good, also the performance is well up to standard. There are a few rattles and shakes on the body and chassis which no doubt you can easily overcome. The luggage door at the rear rattles rather badly -- Both front windows are stiff and do not open properly. Also the screen wipers have just ceased to work. I shall be awfully grateful if you will be good enough to personally keep in touch with the new Car that is going through for me, and do everything possible to see that she is a really good chassis. With kindest regards. Yours sincerely. Raymond Mays (signature) P.S. All being well the Car will be delivered to you on Monday morning next the 15th inst. | ||