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 parts for Special Sports model 6055.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\1\ scan0422 | |
Date | 3rd February 1928 | |
48630 CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CUSTOMERS' RISK ONLY. ESTABLISHED 1710. BARKER & Co. (COACHBUILDERS) LTD. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES. SPECIALISTS IN COACHWORK FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE CHASSIS. COMPLETE CARS OF ANY MAKE SUPPLIED. PHONE: PARK 6200 (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: OLAFONIA, SHEPHERDS, LONDON. WORKS: Olaf Street, Latimer Road. LONDON. W.11. SHOWROOMS & HEAD OFFICE: 66 & 67, SOUTH AUDLEY ST, LONDON. W.1. PHONE: GROSVENOR 2420 (5 LINES.) TELEGRAMS: MOBILIA, AUDLEY, LONDON. 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. ANSWER PLEASE QUOTE CWW/LC February 3rd 1928 Mr. Hives, C/o Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Nightingale Road, Derby. Dear Sir, re Rolls-Royce Special Sports 6055 In accordance with Mr. Evernden's instructions, we have to-day sent, under separate cover, the front body bolts, springs, and covers ex the above job. Yours faithfully, 4.30.P.M. For BARKER & CO (Coachbuilders) LTD Cloul. T. Lloyd Director. [Handwritten note in bottom left corner] Fm now Modified Parts ready HEC | ||