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 Mr. H.J. Hatch clarifying the company's position on building racing cars.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 27\2\ Scan016 | |
Date | 14th February 1933 | |
X1975 Expl. Dept. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}8/MJ. 14th. February 1933. H.J.Hatch Esq., "Undercroft", Raglan Road, Reigate, SURREY. Dear Sir, We regret not having replied to your letter previously. We have no intention whatever of making a high performance sports car for racing. Our's could be better described as a fast touring car, it will not be at all suitable for racing. Yours faithfully, For Rolls-Royce Ltd. | ||