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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).
Advertisement for Rover cars from 'The Autocar' magazine, with handwritten annotations querying the use of stainless steel in brake parts compared to cadmium plating.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 127\3\  scan0154
Date  11th December 1936
  
THE AUTOCAR. ADVERTISEMENTS. DECEMBER 11TH, 1936. 21
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Handwritten:
GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} Martindale } ? Where do rovers use this. It seems to be better than Cadmium plating Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}
Printed:
ROVER
Quality of Detail
Stainless steel is used extensively in Rover brake parts for protection against rust.
London Showrooms : Henly's Ltd , Devonshire House, Piccadilly, W.1. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD., COVENTRY
CVS-214
MENTION OF " THE AUTOCAR " WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS WILL ENSURE PROMPT ATTENTION.
  
  


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