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 Lodge Plugs Limited discussing modifications and feedback on a 3 1/2 litre Bentley.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\4\ scan0008 | |
| Date | 27th March 1934 | |
| Telephone, 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. x7961 Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." Lodge Plugs Limited, Rugby. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} W. Hives Esq., c/o.{Mr Oldham} Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 27 March 1934. DIRECTORS: J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} ALFRED HOPPS. BERNARD HOPPS. ALEC M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} LODGE. F.{Mr Friese} BRODIE LODGE. All letters must be addressed to the Company, not to individuals Dear Mr. Hives, Many thanks for your letter of the 26th inst. relative to the brakes on my 3 1/2 litre Bentley. By taking great care in washing the wheels it is possible to avoid water getting on to the brake linings. If you arrive at an improvement I shall be much obliged if you will let me know. As regards the extension to the gear lever which I mentioned to you, I have had an extension piece made up here, and, in addition to lengthening, the knob has been offset, which forms a very convenient leg rest, and also makes it much more get-at-able. I have done about 700 miles in the car to date, and the more I drive it the better I like it, and when I can get all the body defects eliminated it will be my ideal of what a motor car should be. Yours sincerely, Bernard Hopps. | ||