Letter discussing a 'MOTOR SPORT' article on the Corniche Bentley and proposing a new piece on experimental models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\5\ scan0336 | |
| Date | 28th August 1941 | |
| 1378 129, Fleet Road, Cove, Hants. 28/8/41 W. A. {Mr Adams} Robotham, Esq, Rolls-Royce, Ltd, Belper. Dear Mr. Robotham, Your article on the "CornicheBentley streamlineExperimental Streamline Bentley B.23.A.Ed precursor to R Type Continental, never produced" Bentley went over extremely well; I have instructed City Road to forward copies of the August MOTOR SPORT in which it appeared. At the risk of becoming a nuisance, I am wondering if you would feel like tackling the account of the experimental Rolls-Royce and Bentley models for me? I am fully aware of the unique opportunity you so kindly offered me in inviting me to see these cars and engines for myself. Alas, MOTOR SPORT is now my hobby and I do not see any prospect of leave from The R.A.E. to enable me to visit - | ||
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).