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 from New-Hudson Ltd. regarding the 15,000-mile test of Girling Brakes on a Bentley in France.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 120\2\ scan0132 | |
| Date | 8th January 1937 | |
| 1029. MARTINDALE TELEGRAMS: WONDER, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 7921 REGISTERED CODES: A B. C. 5TH EDN. BENTLEY'S TRADE MARK CONTRACTORS TO H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} GOVERNMENT WAR OFFICE, G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} P. O.{Mr Oldham}, COLONIAL AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS NEW-HUDSON LTD PROPRIETORS OF ST GEORGE'S ENGINEERING WORKS. OUR REF AF/AL. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale}8/JH. Icknield Street BIRMINGHAM·18 8th January 1937 Sole Manufacturers of THE GIRLING UNIVERSAL BRAKE. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter of the 7th inst., and note that the Bentley fitted with GIRLING BRAKES has been sent out to France for its 15,000 miles test. We also note your remark with regard to settling any outstanding account and this matter will be taken up with Mr. Robotham on Mr. Fraser's return to the factory. With regard to your last paragraph, we see that no definite decision has yet been made, but your present opinion is that you will only be able to standardize GIRLING BRAKES on the rear axle, providing they last the course in France. We shall, therefore, await the result of this test with interest. Assuring you always of our best attention, we remain, Yours faithfully, for NEW HUDSON LTD., | ||