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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 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 "Corniche" 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 -
  
  


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