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 advising a customer on a high-mileage engine overhaul and available cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\2\ scan0040 | |
| Date | 22th August 1940 | |
| 261⁴ Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}9/ML. 22.8.40. Lt. Carnoult Jones, c/o I.N.O., Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. S.E.18. Dear Sir, Commander Robertson has told me that you have run 140,000 miles on your 20 h.p. Rolls Royce and that you are wondering whether you should have a bottom overhaul. Normally, we recommend that when a car has run over 90,000 miles it should have a heavy engine overhaul. This however, costs about £90 to £100. Since your car is running satisfactorily, the oil consumption is not excessive, etc., etc., we would be tempted to leave well alone. However, the danger is that if a car is driven hard for long periods, after this mileage there might be a possibility of bearing failure. With regard to your enquiry, with regard to a 3½ litre Bentley or drophead coupe, Jack Barclay has the following cars in stock :- - Continued - | ||