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).
The supply of 'Tangye Jacks' for the 40/50 HP Chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 48\1\ Scan043 | |
| Date | 23th August 1929 | |
| W/S. {Derby Works / Sales} X4124. To Cx {Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} /Hdy {William Hardy} from ROY. {Mr H. Royce - Buyer} c. to Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Mr. Lidsey. ROY {Mr H. Royce - Buyer} 5/MG23.8.29. re. TANGYE JACKS. X.4491 X.4124 Replying to Cx {Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} /Hdy {William Hardy} 7/CP21.8.29, kindly note Messrs Tangye are not yet in a position to put forward any scheme for the supply of a Jack suitable for the 40/50 HP. Chassis at a figure under 55/-. In the circumstances, the Experimental Shop advise that they propose continuing the use of the Dunlop Jack for the present, and do not propose circulating a standardisation sheet. ROY. {Mr H. Royce - Buyer} | ||