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).
To Roy requesting an order for two sets of Dunlop tyres for the Spectre.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\1\ scan0131 | |
| Date | 31th July 1934 | |
| X4094 X4050 To Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}16/KW.31.7.34. SpectreCodename for Phantom III Tyres. Will you please order from the Dunlop Rubber Co. a set of 7.50 x 17 Fort Dunlop Triple Stud Tyres. These are for the SpectreCodename for Phantom III. Will you also please order 6 Tyres to the same dimensions in their "90" tread. We understand that the mould for the latter covers will not be completed until mid-August, but suggest that you ask them to urge the matter. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||