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 The Bristol Aeroplane Company Ltd enquiring about a car engine upgrade from 3.5 to 4.25 litre.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\2\ scan0158 | |
| Date | 9th April 1936 | |
| LONDON OFFICE:- BUSH HOUSE, ALDWYCH, W. C. 2. TELEGRAMS: INLAND: AVIATION, PHONE, FILTON. FOREIGN: AVIATION, FILTON. CODES: WESTERN UNION, BENTLEY'S & A.B.C. TELEPHONE: TEMPLE BAR 7193. TELEGRAMS: "BRISTAIRCO, BUSH, LONDON" TELEPHONES: OFFICES AND WORKS, 45051 (PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE) "Bristol" Aeroplanes and Aero Engines. THE BRISTOL AEROPLANE COMPANY LTD FILTON HOUSE, BRISTOL, ENG. SIR G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} STANLEY WHITE, BT{Capt. J. S. Burt - Engineer} (MANAGING DIRECTOR.) YOUR REF. OUR REF. ENGINES F/HCM-6. 9th April 1936. W.A.Robotham Esq, Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd, Derby. Dear Robotham, I got my car back on Tuesday, but have only just tried it between my house and the Works. I am going away for three or four days for Easter, and hope I shall find everything in order. Could you give me your honest opinion about the 4¼ litre ? Would it pay me to make a change before the price of my car drops ? I understand that you are dropping the 3½ litre altogether, as soon as you have used up your present stocks. Alternatively, is it possible to have a 4¼ litre engine in my chassis, as I am quite satisfied with the seating capacity and comfort of my body, and I understand Park Wards have now made a really good job of the pillars, etc., and my cracking troubles are over. I should be very grateful if you would let me have your advice on this matter. With kind regards, Yours sincerely, A.H.R.Fedden. | ||