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 S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding a new heating and de-frosting unit.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 137\2\ scan0006 | |
| Date | 13th January 1938 | |
| 108 1158 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2. BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185, GT PORTLAND ST LONDON, W.1. 26-33, COX ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LIVERY ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} BIRMINGHAM 144, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST Please quote our reference: S.10. 13th January, 1938. [Handwritten: [STD] hold R/S/502] Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. C.S. Steadman. With reference to our recent conversation on Heating Equipment, we have decided to market a Heating Equipment on similar lines to the American Principle, that is, a complete unit, radiator, electric motor, fan, and leads off for de-misting and de-frosting. Originally it is true we suggested a layout which had certain advantages in our opinion as regards cost, provided a sufficiently large order was forthcoming, but after careful investigation we have formed the opinion that a complete unit as above, and fitted under the dash, will meet with greater favour, mainly due to the fact that such a complete unit can be fitted as an extra on models when cost may not permit fitting as standard. We enclose you three alternative layouts using this system, and if it is desired to fit the unit on a shelf under the bonnet the air may be taken from outside as in our original equipment although you may not consider this absolutely essential. Samples will be available next week and we are taking the liberty of reserving one for your goodselves for test purposes. Yours faithfully, p.p. S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LIMITED. [Signature] WP To avoid delay all envelopes should be addressed to the firm. | ||