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).
Outlining the sales and stock position for the 20 HP model.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 57\1\ Scan094 | |
Date | 3rd March 1925 | |
CJ1/E3/3/25 THE 20 HP POSITION. A.{Mr Adams} FACTS THAT WE HAVE TO FACE. (1). Current type yet to be sold: (a). Unsold stock (completed) cars the property of the Co............ ---- (b). Unsold chassis the property of the Co................... ----- (c). Unsold chassis the property of Retailers................... ----- (d). Unsold complete cars the property of Retailers......... ----- Total Unsold (say)............ 70 If these are ordered at the rate of 7 a week, there will still remain to be delivered (allowing one week's holiday at Easter) ten weeks hence, (4 weeks in March, 3 weeks in April, 3 weeks in May), at the 21st May: (b). Chassis the property of the Co. to be made into complete cars......................... ---- (c). Chassis the property of Retailers to be made into complete cars.................. ----- Total........................ ----- and these deliveries as complete cars cannot be effected in toto before the ---- of June. | ||