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 to H. Thompson, Esq., regarding the price and details of new seat fittings and a query about upholstery samples.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\3\ scan0049 | |
| Date | 20th November 1934 | |
| S/W. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} x7961 Bly{B. W. Bleaney - Bentley Sales}/BR.20.11.34. Re:- H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Thompson, Esq., We have now heard from Messrs. Park Ward & Co. concerning the seat fittings. They say they have now ascertained from Messrs. Leveroll that they have just perfected a type which acts similarly to the old <del>chassis</del> (as Hopp's car) but in slides. The price will be £3 extra for this fitting above the standard price. This is due to the fact that in this case they would only purchase one set, whereas for standard bodies they purchase them in quantities. Park Wards say this mechanisim does not raise the seat cushion in the same way as the old model so that the seats will be in the same position as supplied with the standard <del>seating</del> fitting. Would you therefore kindly let us know if these are required. With regard to the colour and upholstery, we have the specimen colours here but are now waiting for samples of upholstery, are we to send these on to you or direct to Mr. Thompson please? Bly.{B. W. Bleaney - Bentley Sales} | ||