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 Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of supplied tyres and arranging for comparative tests.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\1\ scan0220 | |
| Date | 3rd October 1935 | |
| X1332 DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM" TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2121 (P.B.X) EXTENSION No. 395. YOUR REF: OUR REF: HEP/LW.71. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. For the attention of W.A.Robotham, Esq. 3rd October, 1935. Dear Sirs, Confirming our telephone conversation this morning, we have been advised by our Sales Director through your London Office that the 7.00-18 Fort "90" pattern tyres supplied to you with your new equipment have been under test, and that certain features have been brought to your notice which it is felt require attention. We appreciate the opportunity you will offer us of carrying out comparative tests. We understand that at the moment no chassis is available, but it is hoped that one may be at Derby early next week, and we thank you for your promise to advise the writer of a suitable time for an appointment. Yours faithfully, FOR THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. LIMITED. Manager, Car Manfrs. Division. | ||