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 Overdrive Gears Ltd. to W. A. Robotham discussing an alternative licence fee proposal.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\2\ scan0087 | |
| Date | 25th April 1939 | |
| PLEASE REPLY DIRECT TO "ORMIDALE" THE AVENUE, HATCH END, MIDDX. 'PHONE: HATCH END 1221 11/53. Overdrive Gears Ltd., DIRECTORS A.C.WICKMAN. WALTER JENKS. C. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} GAY. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} de NORMANVILLE. 76, VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, S. W. 1. TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAMS VICTORIA 6291 EN/KA 25th April, 1939. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr. Robotham, Thank you for your letter of the 20th inst. I have been studying the problem of an alternative basis of licence fee and it is not as easy as it appears superficially. I do not know whether there would be any material difference in the price of the different models you might offer, if, for example, they were the same except for one having (say) a 3½ litre engine and the other a 4½ litre engine. As a tentative proposal however, I attach an alternative scheme in regard to which you would perhaps, be kind enough to let me have your suggestions as to how it would appear likely to fit in with your Company's viewpoint. If we can individually arrive at something of the sort which appears satisfactory, I will then take steps to get it confirmed by my Board. With personal regards, Yours sincerely, OVERDRIVE GEARS LIMITED. Edgar de Normanville. Managing Director. | ||