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 Humber Limited detailing the construction and weight of the Snipe Sports Saloon.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 126\2\ scan0063 | |
| Date | 8th August 1938 | |
| Handwritten note top: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} totea Er F.Dorp. - Do you consider that this Humber body is basically lighter than that of the Bentley Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} TELEGRAMS & CABLES HUMBER, COVENTRY TELEPHONE:- 5041 Your ref: Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}8/MH.{M. Huckerby} IN REPLY KINDLY QUOTE: BBW:AMS:IA. HUMBER LIMITED COVENTRY BY APPOINTMENT CYCLE MANUFACTURERS LONDON SERVICE STATION: CHASE ROAD WILLESDEN, N W 10 1069 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. 8th August, 1938. Dear Mr. Robotham, Very many thanks for your letter of the 6th. regarding the Snipe Sports Saloon. I have pleasure in giving you below the details you require regarding this job. a) The body is of composite construction, not all steel as suggested. b) We give the official weight of the complete car, including petrol, oil and water, as 31 cwt. 0 qrs. 14 lbs. c) The chassis weight, complete with water, oil and petrol, including such details as radiator shell, wings, running board, spare wheel, is 21 cwt. 3 qrs. 14 lbs. or Front 12 cwt. 2 qrs. 21 lbs. Rear 9 cwt. 0 qrs. 21 lbs. d) The body weight prior to mounting is 9 cwt. 1 qr. 0 lbs. I sincerely trust that this is the information you require. With kindest regards, Yours sincerely, [Signature] Handwritten note bottom left: file =D | ||