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 coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding an instruction book for a Packard Chassis and a potential Lancia bargain.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 127\1\ scan0160 | |
| Date | 7th September 1927 | |
| X 435 CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CUSTOMERS' RISK ONLY. ESTABLISHED 1710. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. BARKER & Co. (COACHBUILDERS) LTD SPECIALISTS IN COACHWORK FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE CHASSIS. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES. COMPLETE CARS OF ANY MAKE SUPPLIED. PHONE: GROSVENOR 2420. TEL: MOBILIA, AUDLEY, LONDON. 66, 67 & 69, South Audley Street, LONDON, W. 1. WORKS: OLAF STREET, LATIMER ROAD, SHEPHERDS BUSH, W. PHONE: PARK 6200(5 LINES) FIRE: BARKER & CO.(COACHBUILDERS) LTD. TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION AGAINST FIRE BUT DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE TO PROPERTY ENTRUSTED TO THEM FOR ANY PURPOSE. FIM/KMN Sept. 7th. 1927. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham Esq., Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. EXPL Dept. Dear Mr. Robotham, Thanks for your letter of the 6th. inst., with regard to Instruction book for the Packard Chassis; these are rather difficult to get hold of but I will endeavour to get one, failing that I will try and find out the order of firing. It makes it more awkward as shortly after your visit, Mr. Williams of the Packard Coy, phoned through and asked me if you were connected with Rolls-Royce as he apparently gave you a run about six months ago and recognised you. However I will do my utmost. With regard to the "Lancia" immediately I hear of a bargain in this way I will let you know. Yours very truly, For BARKER & CO(COACHBUILDERS) LTD., Sales Manager. | ||