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 New-Hudson Ltd. proposing the fitment of Girling Brakes to future models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 120\3\ scan0101 | |
| Date | 21th November 1934 | |
| TELEGRAMS: "WONDER, BIRMINGHAM." TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 0321 (5 LINES). CODES: A.B.C. 5TH. EDN. BENTLEYS. GRY{Shadwell Grylls} +4456 CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT, WAR OFFICE, G.P.O., COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. NEW-HUDSON LTD MOTOR AND GENERAL ENGINEERS, ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} GEORGE'S WORKS, ICKNIELD STREET, BIRMINGHAM, 18. Sole Manufacturers of THE GIRLING UNIVERSAL BRAKE. YOUR REF. OUR REF. AF/AL. 21st November 19 34. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, GIRLING BRAKES For Attention of Mr. Hives. We wrote you in October re the fitment of GIRLING BRAKES to your Next Year's Models. We are quite prepared to collaborate with you re the design of GIRLING BRAKES either for your present chassis, or for your new designs. We shall also be very pleased to fit up an experimental chassis, free of all charge to your goodselves. Apart from the wonderful efficiency of the GIRLING BRAKE, our prices are definitely competitive, in fact we feel certain we can save you money on your existing Braking System. May we kindly hope to hear from you that you will grant us an interview to discuss our proposition ? Many thanks. Yours faithfully, for NEW HUDSON LTD., Alby Hirst WORKS MANAGER. | ||