The completion of a Corniche car by Kellners, detailing chassis delivery, timelines, and import/export requirements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\2\ scan0151 | |
| Date | 14th May 1940 | |
| c. to Sg. {Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} -> Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} JND. CS/C14.5.40. COMPLETION OF CORNICHE(Bentley streamline(Experimental Streamline Bentley B.23.A.E)d precursor to R Type Continental, never produced) CAR BY KELLNERS. Sr1/ET3.5.40 I note contents of your memo, and as regards the chassis, we hope to send this off in the course of the next few days. I also note that Kellners have stated verbally that they are prepared to complete the car in 2½ to 3 months, which will enable us to use our Import Licence, unless, of course, this arrangement is cancelled in the meantime. I further note that the car will have to come into England first and then if we want it to return it will have to be re-exported under a carnet, if facilities are then available. It, therefore, seems in order for you to go ahead as soon as you get the chassis. C. | ||
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).