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).
Post-War Car Programme and the anticipated long-term effect of Purchase Tax on vehicle prices.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 144\2\ scan0042 | |
| Date | 28th February 1941 | |
| To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} re Post-War Car Programme. You will remember what I mentioned the other afternoon about the effect of the Purchase Tax, which I think it is safe to assume will remain in force for some considerable time after the cessation of hostilities, and it will therefore be a very serious handicap from the point of view of complete car prices. As an indication of the effect, I attach a schedule, showing the pre-war catalogue prices of our various main types of Wraiths and Bentleys, and the prices that would have to be charged inclusive of the Purchase Tax. Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} | ||