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 'The Autocar' magazine to Mr. Robotham regarding acceleration figures and lap tables.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 160\4\ scan0110 | |
| Date | 20th July 1939 | |
| 1349. The Autocar The Leading Motoring Journal PROPRIETORS: ILIFFE & SONS LTD. Telegrams: AUTOCARS, SEDIST, LONDON. AUTOPRESS, BIRMINGHAM. AUTOCAR, COVENTRY. ILIFFE, MANCHESTER. ILIFFE, GLASGOW. Telephones: LONDON: WATERLOO 3333 (50 LINES) BIRMINGHAM: MIDLAND 2971 (4 LINES) COVENTRY: 5210 MANCHESTER: BLACKFRIARS 4412 (4 LINES.) GLASGOW: CENTRAL 4857. IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE REF. A.JFD.KJL. BIRMINGHAM: GUILDHALL BUILDINGS, NAVIGATION STREET. COVENTRY: 8-10, CORPORATION STREET. MANCHESTER: 260, DEANSGATE, 3. GLASGOW: 26B RENFIELD STREET, C.2. Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.1. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham, Esq. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. 20th July 1939 Dear Mr. Robotham, Many thanks for your letter received this morning, and for the acceleration figures which will form a useful comparison. On Tuesday, just as I was leaving for London, I was asked whether I had the Lap Tables, but the only one I had (for the 10 miles) I gave back to you just before you drove off. The last person whom I saw with the complete table was Pardy of THE MOTOR. I do so hope I shall be able to come and see you early in September, but I am afraid this is rather doubtful, as next week I am off to America with John Cobb, and cannot be certain of the date of my return. With many thanks for Tuesday's arrangements, Yours sincerely, John Dugdale. | ||