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).
Typed memo concerning the ordering of a 1938 Buick car and the information required to proceed.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\3\ scan0004 | |
| Date | 26th August 1937 | |
| S/W Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}...from C. 1049 C6/C26.8.37 U.W. With regard to the Buick car, I have been on the telephone to Lendrum & Hartman, but unfortunately Mr.Hartman is away on holidays. I spoke to their Sales Manager, Mr. Berenstein, and he says they know nothing whatever about the 1938 programme, not even the price of the car. Of course there will be no difficulty in their ordering the car, stating that it is for us and therefore Mr.Charlie Chayne will give it personal attention. It seems, therefore, that we shall have to order it on trust and fix up the price later with Mr. H artman, whom I have no doubt will be quite fair. I should, however, like to know just exactly what car it is, viz. the horse-power and other details which will enable them to order the car intelligently. These people had never heard of the Phoenix, for instance. I presume we shall require right-hand steering. Incidentally, they tell me they get practically all their cars from Canada, whereas, of course, this one will have to come from America. Will you please let me know on the telephone any further information you can give me with a view to identification. Century C. | ||