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).
Outstanding purchases made in the U.S.A., including a Cadillac car, pistons, oil coolers, and a clutch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 173\2\ img047 | |
| Date | 20th March 1934 | |
| March 20, 1934 To: Mr. Inskip From: Mr. Robotham Re: Purchases by Rolls-Royce, Derby. The following purchases have been made in the U.S.A. The parts in each case have not yet been delivered, but we would ask you to be so good as to settle each invoice as it becomes due. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR CO. 1 Cadillac 16-cyl. 7-pass. limousine, Style 6275. List price believed to be $7000. Discount allowed 30%. To be available for shipping not later than April 25th..................................... $4900.00 Shipping cost of same.......................... ? 1 LaSalle frame front end, complete with steering gear and spare front springs. Not more than..... $200.00 Shipping cost of same.......................... ? ALUMINUM CO. OF AMERICA 14 T slot pistons for RR car, as per order acknowledgment 165M.................................. $56.00 Slight additional cost for alumilite treatment, packing, etc., say $10. ......................... ? Shipping to Derby ............................ ? UNITED AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS, INC. 2 Oil coolers: 1 8" oil cooler .............................. $60.00 1 9" oil cooler .............................. 65.00 To be shipped to New York as per their letter of March 14th and forwarded to Derby by RR of America, Inc. Shipping, etc ............................... ? LONG MANUFACTURING CO. 1 Complete clutch as supplied to the Lincoln and discussed verbally. To be shipped direct to RR, Derby as per my letter of the 21st attached .... $18.00 Derby have requested that you cable Conduit St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} for funds as you require them. | ||