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).
Confirming an agreement on parts for B.V. gearboxes and ordering more for new car models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\4\ scan0212 | |
| Date | 27th May 1939 | |
| H28. RHC{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer}/McClure from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c. By/CRL.{C. R. Lisson} c. HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry{Shadwell Grylls}3/R.27.5.39. B.V. GEARBOX. This is to confirm our agreement that for the 12 production boxes Sales now require, it is in order to fit the present servo oil seal, present second speed cone and cam but that you will fit the new forks and correct reverse selector spring. The Experimental Dept. will require a further 6 boxes, all with standard ratios and completely up-to-date for new cars just instructed, namely, 31, 32 and 33 G.VII and the Ripples. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||