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 to The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting a set of 6.50 x 16 tyres for trial.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\3\ scan0056 | |
| Date | 14th June 1938 | |
| 1331 Experimental Dept. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}9/MH.{M. Huckerby} 14th. June 1938. The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd., Melksham, WILTS. For the attention of Dr.Mackay. Dear Sirs, It is some time since we have had a visit from Mr.Hewitt and we are wondering how you are getting on with the development of your new tyre. The weather at the moment is very favourable for tyre testing and we wonder whether you can send us a set of 6.50 x 16 tyres for trial. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||