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 The Houdaillle Hydraulic Suspension Co. Ltd. to Bentley Motors regarding a patent for Parallite streamlined coachwork.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\2\ scan0191 | |
| Date | 16th July 1934 | |
| x4578 THE HOUDAILLE HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION Co. LTD. OFFICES & SERVICE DEPOT: 69, Drayton Gardens, South Kensington, London, S.W.10. THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TELEPHONE Nos KENSINGTON 5261 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: HOUDAILLE, PHONE, LONDON. CODES: BENTLEYS. HOUDAILLE AND BERKSHIRE PRODUCTS PLEASE QUOTE OUR REF. C.D./D.S. 16th July, 1934. Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. 16, Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Sirs, PARALLITE STREAMLINED COACHWORK. BRITISH PATENT NO. 32335 . REGISTERED DESIGNS APPLICATION Nos. 789553/4/5 & 778208 If you are considering building Streamlined cars, I think you will find the enclosed details of interest. I particularly draw your attention to the Spare Wheel and Luggage accommodation at either side of the engine, which is one of the several features covered by the above quoted Patent. I think you will agree with me that in Streamlined cars, this feature is an absolute essential. Yours faithfully, THE HOUDAILLE HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION CO. LTD. C. Napier (C. DEFRIES) Managing Director. BENTLEY BENTLEY MOTORS (1931) LTD. Received 17 JUL 1934 NOTE.—This firm take all reasonable precautions, but do not accept any liability for injury to or loss of Cars, or any property whatever left in the Works. Cars driven by experienced Staff at Owners' risk. | ||