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 regarding a quotation for Vanvooren type bucket seats and comparing costs with standard B.5 bucket seats.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\3\ scan0070 | |
| Date | 23th May 1940 | |
| 1021. DIRECTORS: A.{Mr Adams} P. SIDGREAVES R.{Sir Henry Royce} W. HARVEY-BAILEY F.{Mr Friese} C. HONEYMAN C. W. WARD C. FALCONER W. S. PAGE TELEPHONE . WILLESDEN 2595 (6 LINES) TELEGRAMS. WARENPAR-WILLROAD-LONDON PARK. WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS 473. HIGH ROAD . WILLESDEN LONDON . N . W . 10 OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE AND BENTLEY CARS YOUR REF........ OUR REF...... CWW/GC. 23rd May,1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}, I am pleased to advise you that I have now received a quotation from Messrs. Accles Pollock for the Vanvooren type bucket seat and their price is £1. 1. 0. each plus 1/2d each tool cost. At present, however, we are paying Messrs. Motor Panels 8/- each plus a tool charge of 5/9¾d each in respect of the standard B.5. bucket seat. In the circumstances, your further advices in the matter would be appreciated. Yours sincerely, [Signature] | ||