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).
Request to examine worn clutch linings from Lord Rea's car and to comment on the owner's driving habits.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 96\1\ scan0373 | |
| Date | 8th March 1939 | |
| 361 W/N. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler} c. Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler}2/MH.{M. Huckerby}8.3.39. RE 3.AZ.226. - The Rt. Hon. Lord Rea. Owner's Complaint Report N.1667. We note that the clutch linings of the above car appear to be worn and burnt. In view of the fact that we have hitherto regarded Thermoid as being almost free from wear we would be particularly interested to examine this plate, and we would be glad if you would send it to us. Will Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} kindly let the writer have this plate on arrival at Derby. We would also be glad to have any remarks you may be able to give us concerning the driving habits of this owner or his driver. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/NRC.{N. R. Chandler} | ||