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).
Page of correspondence and book advertisements from 'The Autocar' magazine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\5\ scan0161 | |
| Date | 24th January 1941 | |
| PUBLICITY FILE January 24th, 1941 The Autocar 1378 89 Correspondence The car, which I bought for £5, is a 1932 M.G. Magna that I have stripped down almost to the last nut and bolt, and have now commenced to rebuild. I have been rather lucky for, although the body was too dilapidated for anything but the rubbish heap, I found that four of the tyres were almost brand-new Fort Dunlops, the brakes had been relined, and the engine was in remarkably good condition. May I say to other readers that I have already had my "fiver's" worth of enjoyment out of it, and it helps to keep the motoring enthusiasm afloat in these times? I recommend the hobby to any enthusiast who has a certain amount of spare time and who is feeling the lack of "the sport." All the best to your excellent journal. W. B. COOK. Keston, Kent. only of his car—Hall being a first-class race driver and a... I hope The Autocar may have an opportunity of trying out the T.T. Bentley. It might settle how much of the car's success was due to itself and how much it owed to its driver. Dubiety as to the T.T. car's availability at the present juncture might, I feel, have been more happily expressed by Mr. Bennett than by "If Hall's car is still in existence." Why, pray, should this quite modern sports car not be still in existence? My Bentley is, as yet, barely "run-in," and is certainly still improving. All credit to its designer and to those who produced it. F.{Mr Friese} LYCETT. London, S.W.5. THE EVERYMAN CAR No Need to Look Beyond the Present Morris Ten [49947.]—With regard to the articles recently published concerning the Everyman's car, surely no further evidence is necessary beyond the sight of the many Morris Tens on the road. For this car possesses all the qualities required in a car for the masses. It has speed, comfort, a refined appearance, and last, but not least, the excellent Lockheed hydraulic brakes. Also, it is economical to run (36 m.p.g. on B.P. Ethyl). In fact, so many points could be mentioned in favour of this wonderful car that it would take up quite a large space in this column. I would like to say that The Autocar is doing a grand piece of work in keeping us all interested in motoring during these difficult times. MORRIS ENTHUSIAST. St.{Capt. P. R. Strong} Helens. An Early Frazer Nash [49950.]—I was amused to see Sir Clive Edwards' accurate reference to my old Frazer Nash (OH 3230) in his letter [49894]. I bought this car from the redoubtable "Archie" in July, 1927. In February, 1931, I drove it in the Inter-Varsity hill-climb at Ewelme Down and made fastest time in the sports car class, and I have driven it in several reliability trials. It is still in good condition and has the original tool kit complete. I intend to get it out of its winter quarters and on the road again in the spring. C. WINSLOW-TAYLOR. Stanmore, Middlesex. Interest in the Old-type Bentley and the Frazer Nash [49951.]—I have been reading with the greatest relish various articles and letters which you have been publishing as regards the old Bentleys and Frazer Nashes. Interest is added by the fact that I have both a "4½" Bentley and a 1929 (Ulster) Nash—perhaps you recollect publishing a photograph of them during last summer. I should very much like to get in touch with enthusiasts who own the later type of T.T. replica Frazer Nash. I wish you would persuade "V," to write an account of a 4½-litre Bentley, under "Talking of Sports Cars," as I do feel that they are just as romantic and popular as the 3-litres. His articles are eagerly awaited each week. Can you tell me when Mr. Reginald Cartwright's articles are expected in book form? With my very best wishes for the continued success of The Autocar during 1941. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} P. OBEYESEKERE. Wadebridge, Cornwall. [Our correspondent's—and others'—good wishes are greatly appreciated. As announced in the January 10th issue, the book in which Mr. Cartwright's despatches are collected, entitled "Mercy and Murder," is now available from booksellers at 1s. 6d. or from these offices at 1s. 8d., post free.—ED.{J. L. Edwards}] "TALKING OF SPORTS CARS" A Very Special Austin [49948.]—Letter [49932] interests me, for some time ago I bought an Austin sports two-seater from a man who seemed to have very little knowledge of its past history. I wrote to the Austin Company, who could give me very little information owing to the lack of chassis and engine numbers. This also caused some difficulty in 1938 when I wished to register and license the car for the first time. These are some of its features: Dropped front axle, remote control of three-speed gear box, extra large brake drums with cooling fins, fully counterbalanced crankshaft, full pressure lubricating system, magneto ignition, pump cooling, non-adjustable tappets, outside exhaust manifold, oil thermometer, drive for supercharger (the previous owner told me at the time of purchase that this component was removed). I should be interested to hear from anyone who knows of this or a similar car and its history, as I am led to believe that only a few were made and that the car in my possession was run at Brooklands and Donington, with what success I have no idea. AWF 951. Driffield, Yorks. The Personal Factor in a Comparison [49949.]—In his eagerness to draw comparisons agreeable to himself between E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} R.{Sir Henry Royce} Hall's T.T. Bentley and my 8-litre Bentley, Mr. John P. Bennett [49919] disregards the personal factor. Even were Hall on his car quicker up Shelsley Walsh than I on mine, would it furnish conclusive proof of the superi- SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE £5 BENTLEY.—Mr. F.{Mr Friese} Landers, Maghull, Lancs, asks if any reader knows where he can find an old-type Bentley, either Red or Blue Label, for not more than £5. BACK NUMBERS WANTED.—L-Cpl. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} Borman, Home Forces, would be very grateful for any old copies of The Autocar. They would be invaluable to members of his unit, which is highly mechanised. Back numbers from 1930 to 1936 inclusive, preferably bound, are also wanted by Mr. P. S. Lythgoe Sutcliffe, S. Devon. Yet another reader, Mr. P. Brockes, of London, E.6, would be glad to have issues of The Autocar for dates between 1934 and 1937. Letters from readers offering copies will be forwarded. BOOKS FOR MOTORISTS Issued in conjunction with "THE AUTOCAR" Net Price. / By Post. 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