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 Lodge Plugs Ltd. to Bentley Motors offering free specially finished sparking plugs for the 1938 Motor Exhibition.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 162\6\ img350 | |
Date | 25th August 1938 | |
Telephone, 2076 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY" Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931), Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, LONDON, W.1. DIRECTORS: J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} ALFRED HOPPS BERNARD HOPPS ALEC M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} LODGE BRODIE LODGE. All letters must be addressed to the Company, not to individuals. Our Ref. SE/SRT/PC. Date 25 August 1938. 6002. Dear Sirs, Motor Exhibition, Earls Court October 13-22, 1938 In connection with the Motor Exhibition, we would inform you that we should be pleased to supply you with chromium plated or other specially finished sparking plugs for fitment to stripped chassis or exposed engine units free of charge. We should be obliged if you would let us have particulars of your requirements, indicating the finish and quantity required, as early as possible so that the plugs may be prepared and sent to you in good time. In this connection, will you kindly give the date you require delivery. Assuring you always of our co-operation, Yours faithfully, LODGE PLUGS LIMITED. ASST. SALES MANAGER. POST OFFICE [STAMP] 26 AUG 1938 BENTLEY [STAMP] WORLD'S LAND SPEED RECORD—312 MILES PER HOUR—CAPT. EYSTON USED LODGE PLUGS IN HIS ROLLS-ROYCE ENGINES | ||