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).
Complaint case memo regarding engine and pump troubles with chassis 3.AZ.52, owned by Mr. Lionel de Rothschild.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\2\ scan0340 | |
| Date | 27th July 1937 | |
| File To Rolls Royce Ltd Derby ............Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} copy to ............Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} 1243 Levallois Sr/VAIO/GM.27.7.37 Re: CHASSIS 3.AZ.52 - Mr. Lionel de ROTHSCHILD --- COMPLAINT CASE --- On the 19th. instant the driver of the above owner telephoned to us from Brides-les-Bains to say that he was having trouble re the following and requested us to send a mechanic to Brides-les-Bains:- 1°. Engine overheating. 2°. Engine stalls 3°. Trouble with silent tappet mechanism. 4°. Petrol pump giving trouble. We sent a mechanic-tester to attend to the above car and we attach a translated copy of his report dated the 23rd. instant. You will observe his remarks concerning the position of the petrol pump. We also attach a copy of a memo which we have sent to 'C' ref. Sr/VAII/GM.27.7.37 WHICH YOU WILL FIND SELF EXPLANATORY. [Handwritten in red ink] DIXON How soon can we get a pump for this Car Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Sr/VA. [initials] | ||