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 Briggs Cunningham comparing his Cadillac V16 and Fiat 500 to a Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 174\2\ img229 | |
| Date | 29th December 1937 guessed | |
| Cadillac V16 reminded me very much of the ride I had in the V12 Rolls in Florida last winter. Both cars felt a bit heavy in the front end, and I didn't like either one as much as the Bentley. I bought one of the little Fiat 500's at the Auto Show in N.Y., and find it is a great little car. I am taking it to Florida where gas-petrol is dear and hills are scarce! After driving it a while, and then driving the Bentley, I appreciate the latter car much more! As yet, I haven't touched the box of spare parts I brought back with me, but it gives me a nice feeling of security, anyway. Please remember me to your wife, and if you come down to Florida this winter, please let me know. Most sincerely, Briggs Cunningham | ||