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).
Confirming the sending of the Bentley Trials Car B-20-AW from London to Derby for investigation.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\5\ scan0128 | |
Date | 8th January 1941 | |
S/W. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hyman Notes 1941 Publicity Campaign Bs{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager}11/KW8.1.41. Bentley Trials Car B-20-AW. Further to my Bs{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager}4/KW7.1.41, I confirm having telephoned you to-day advising that the London Trials Car has been sent to Derby to-day. I understand Mr. Cowen has already advised you that Mr. Devereux is desirous of trying the car as soon as it is available, and we should accordingly like it back in London immediately you have completed your investigations. In due course you will no doubt be advising us when the car will again be available. Bs.{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager} | ||