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 Chrysler Motors to Rolls Royce discussing Chrysler car models, prices, and availability in response to an enquiry.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\2\ scan0109 | |
| Date | 31th October 1936 | |
| /1054 CHRYSLER MOTORS LIMITED CHRYSLER MOTOR CARS DIRECTORS BENJAMIN KING, U.S.A. C. MORTON LOMAX, F.S.A.A. W. LEDYARD MITCHELL, U.S.A. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} C. TEWSON. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MANAGING DIRECTOR WALTER P. CHRYSLER, U.S.A. B. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} HUTCHINSON, U.S.A. TELEPHONE: PROSPECT 3456 (12 LINES) TELEGRAMS: CHRYSLER, RICHMOND, SURREY. CABLES: CHRYSLER, LONDON. MORTLAKE ROAD, KEW GARDENS, SURREY. ADDRESS BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. OUR REF. HJM/EC. YOUR REF. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/AP. 31st October, 1936. W.A.Robotham, Esq., Experimental Department, Messrs.Rolls Royce Limited, Derby. Dear Sir, We have to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated the 29th instant, from which we are very pleased indeed to note that you are interested in a Chrysler 7-Passenger Saloon, with partition. The particular model exhibited by us at Olympia was a Wimbledon 23.4 7-Passenger Limousine, listed at £530, this Car being illustrated in the enclosed catalogue. A similar type of body on the Chrysler Richmond 27.3 Chassis will be available for delivery about the middle of December, and whilst a definite list price has not yet been established, it is anticipated that the Limousine will list at £600. The approximate weight will be 30 cwt. As soon as we have established a definite list price for this model, this information will be sent to you, together with a complete specification of the Car. Thanking you for your enquiry, and assuring you of our best attention should there be any additional information you require, We are, Yours faithfully, CHRYSLER MOTORS LIMITED, H.J.Muggleton, Manager Car Order Department. | ||