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 discussing arrangements for vehicle testing and a potential article.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\2\ scan0107 | |
| Date | 4th July 1939 | |
| 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 3971 (4 LINES) COVENTRY: 5210 MANCHESTER: BLACKFRIARS 4412 (4 LINES.) GLASGOW: CENTRAL 4857 IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE REF: A/GS/HJJ Handwritten: 261g. BIRMINGHAM: GUILDHALL BUILDINGS, NAVIGATION STREET. COVENTRY: 8-10, CORPORATION STREET. MANCHESTER: 260, DEANSGATE, 3. GLASGOW: 268, RENFIELD STREET, C.2. Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.1. 4th July, 1939 W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham, Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited, D E R B Y. Dear Mr. Robotham, Thank you very much for your letter of the 30th June. I value very much your opinion of the chronograph, but note that it must be used in conjunction with the fifth wheel. I shall act upon your kind suggestion and arrange for Mr. Tombs to visit Derby as soon as you can fix a mutually convenient time, as we could prepare an interesting article on the result of his investigations. I note with interest you are going to the Dolomites this week and I trust that the Continental situation will be more comfortable in order to enable you to enjoy it. It would interest me very much to know of your reception as I have the fond belief that you will find people very ready to receive British tourists. Incidentally, I mentioned to Mr. Cowen last week that I should very much like to try, as early as possible (not with a view to the publication of any notes at present) the latest Bentley, and I believe he is communicating with you. Best wishes, Yours sincerely, Geoffrey Smith | ||