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).
Unavailability of 7' tyres for a Bentley 50.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 158\2\ scan0068 | |
| Date | 18th January 1944 | |
| Confidential. 1339 To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}9/OH. 18.1.44. BENTLEY 50. In reply to your memo Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}6/h.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 17.1.44. I regret to inform you that we have no 7" Tyres on the ground, and have been unsuccessful in obtaining any for the last 6 months. I am afraid our only hope is your contacting Dr. MacKay. Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} | ||