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).
Order for 6.50'-17' India tyres and 17' wheels for Lord Cholmondeley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\4\ scan0207 | |
| Date | 16th December 1937 | |
| To BP. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} γ 261 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux}7/MH.{M. Huckerby}16.12.37. RE 6.50"-17" INDIA TYRES AND 17" WHEELS FOR LORD CHOLMONDELEY. We understand that the above are on order. In the meantime we have loaned a pair of our tyres and wheels from the Experimental Garage to Lord Cholmondeley with the option to purchase these after trial. Will you, therefore, please hold up the order if it has not been completed and let us know the position. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/IMW.{Ivan M. Waller - Head of Chateauroux} | ||