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).
Difficult negotiations over the part-exchange value of a 1933 Talbot car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\1\ scan0009 | |
| Date | 7th November 1933 | |
| S/W Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}..from C. X7961 C1/C7.11.33 For your information, the following is copy of further letter received from Watsons in regard to the Summers Brothers:- "I spoke to Mr.Dick Summers this morning regarding the name you mention, i.e.Spencer, and he says he thinks there must be some mistake and that Mr.Rowbotham must be referring to Mr.Geoffrey Summers, His brother. By the way, I am unable to make any headway with the car for Mr.Dick Summers as the price he wants for his 1933 '95' Talbot is absolutely ludicrous. It cost him £535 new and his first idea of its value in part payment was £650. Since, however, he has come down to £550, but at this figure it is not possible to do the deal. These two brothers are most difficult to negotiate with. The present arrangement is that I have to ring him again on Monday." C. | ||