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 concerning an experimental car and tyre noise.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\1\ Scan127 | |
| Date | 28th October 1920 | |
| X4050 By Appointment To H.M. The King DUNLOP RUBBER CO LTD FOUNDERS OF THE PNEUMATIC TYRE INDUSTRY. TELEGRAMS: "COVERS, BIRMINGHAM." TELEPHONE NO. EAST 920 (11 LINES) A.B.C. CODE, 5TH. EDITION, BENTLEY'S CODE REGISTERED OFFICES: "DUNLOP HOUSE," 1, ALBANY STREET, LONDON N.W.1. WHEN REPLYING PLEASE QUOTE ON BOTH LETTER AND ENVELOPE. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM. WB{Mr Brazier/Mr Bell}/GG. Development. ASTON CROSS, BIRMINGHAM. October 28th, 1920. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, Nightingale Rd, DERBY. For the attention of Mr. Hives. Dear Sir, Ref. HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}3/LG. Thanks for your favour of yesterday We are much obliged to you for sending down the experimental car this morning. The writer went out with the car for about half an hour, and your previous remarks regarding the noise are fully understood. The matter is having our further attention. Please also accept our thanks for the usual report on tyre mileage duly received. Yours faithfully, THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO: LTD: W. Bond. For DEVELOPMENT SUPT: | ||