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 coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding the production of a light body, B-V costs, and sourcing material.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\2\ scan0165 | |
| Date | 15th January 1940 | |
| 1021. PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS 473 HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 DIRECTORS: A.F.SIDGREAVES C.W.WARD R.W.HARVEY-BAILEY C.FALCONER F.C.HONEYMAN W.S.PAGE TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS: WARENPAR-WILLROAD-LONDON OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE AND BENTLEY CARS SHOWROOMS: 40 CONDUIT STREET, LONDON W.1. 15th January, 1940. YOUR REF. ... OUR REF. CWW/GC. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Mr. Robotham, I thank you for your letter of the 10th inst., and have pleasure in confirming the suggestion of producing a light body on the lines of 12 B-V has been dealt with in a separate letter of even date. With regard to the report from Mr. Draper concerning B-V costs, I wish to confirm that it is from Motor Panels that we are awaiting certain information, and this opportunity is taken of enclosing a copy of my letter to them of December 13th last, together with copies of the reports referred to therein. This communication was followed by a reminder on the 4th January and we were informed on the 9th inst., that the matter is in the hands of their Mr.Lyons. In view of these circumstances, you will no doubt, appreciate the difficulties we are at present up against in this respect. This opportunity is taken of thanking you for your kind suggestion of assistance with regard to our obtaining light gauge material, and I shall be pleased to take advantage of your kind offer if the necessity arises. Yours faithfully, for PARK WARD & CO LTD. [Signature] Works Director. Encs. | ||