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 detailing the procurement of Front-Wheel Drive Citroën parts from Mr. Michelin.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 128\1\ scan0248 | |
| Date | 24th July 1936 | |
| PARIS Sr/Dn21/24.7.36 To: "Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}", DERBY. re Front-Wheel Drive Citroën Parts. ------------ Dear "Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}" Just a line to let you know that I have at last been successful in getting hold of Mr Pierre Michelin with whom I spent best part of an hour. I explained to him the parts you required, and gave him a list of same. He was exceedingly nice, and promised to do the necessary. After a not inconsiderable number of telephone calls, etc., we have at last got the goods. These are now being packed by our people in Levallois prior to despatch to Derby, so please tell your staff to be on the look-out for them. Mr Michelin was very decent re terms, and gave us 25% off, instead of the usual 10%. I hope these parts will fill the bill, Yours sincerely, | ||