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).
Arranging a meeting to inspect various competitor cars including Alfa, Bugatti, Talbot, and Alvis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 155\1\ scan0080 | |
| Date | 4th May 1933 | |
| S/W Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Re: Your Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/KT.2.5.33 X788. Bt{Capt. J. S. Burt - Engineer}2/AL.4.5.33. Thank you for your memo as above. I have written to Capt. Eric Burt, suggesting meeting at 11.0 on Friday 12th. Provided that none of them blow up during this Saturday's racing at Brooklands, he proposed to assemble for us the following cars:- 1. 1933 Alfa. 2.3 litre. 2. 1931 de-tuned Alfa. 2.3 litre. 3. Latest Bugatti, double overhead cam shaft, super charged 2.3 litre. 4. 95 Talbot Saloon with Sportsman Coupe Body, Self Change Gear Box. 5. 90 Talbot Open Body. I have also got the promise of a Speed 20 Alvis, Open Body. Thank you for returning the copy of the letter which was, of course, attached to my memo in error. Bt.{Capt. J. S. Burt - Engineer} | ||