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 requesting assistance in sourcing new big end bearings for a Bentley, providing engine and chassis details.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\5\ scan0256 | |
| Date | 22th November 1941 | |
| [Internal Memo] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | Wyman Vernon's Oak. Wraith rods with A.C.q. would be Sudbury. Sudbury better than this Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} [Letter] Dear Robotham, I do not like to bother such a busy man, but I wonder if you could help me over a worry for my Bentley car. Owing to neglect of my chauffeur I want new big end bearings and see no prospect of getting them without your help. The engine number is S2 B.H and I bought the car in August 1935. Chassis letter & No B145EF. If you can help me I shall be very grateful. Yours sincerely, Rgt. Hawtons | ||