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 Professor E. C. Dodds concerning an engine fault and arranging for his chauffeur to bring the car for inspection.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\2\ scan0161 | |
| Date | 9th June 1937 | |
| FROM Professor E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} C. Dodds. Please send replies to THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF BIOCHEMISTRY, THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON, W.1. MUSEUM 9333. EXT. 275. "DUNSTER," 72A TEIGNMOUTH ROAD, N. W. 2. 9th June1937. - Dodd, Esq., Experimental Department, Rolls Royce Works, Derby. Dear Mr. Dodd, At Mr. Sidgreaves' request, herewith my car together with my chauffeur who will explain in detail the astonishing collection of symptoms. There is no doubt that there is something very peculiar about the engine as all the trouble has occurred to me personally, and I am not relying on hearsay evidence. I want to take the car abroad in thesummer and therefore will be very grateful if you can really get to the bottom of it. My chauffeur will stay in Derby as long as you wish. I would be very grateful if you would arrange for him to be shown round the works. He is very keen indeed and has had a good deal of experience with Rolls and Bentleys. I remain, Yours very truly, E.C. Dodds. | ||