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 S. Smith & Sons regarding a suggested speedometer dial design marked in miles and kilometres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 62\2\ scan0133 | |
| Date | 19th July 1932 | |
| E.1.POD. 19th. July. 1932. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., 15. Conduit Street. W.1. Dear Sirs: For the attention of Major Cox. We are enclosing herewith photoprint of the suggested Speedometer dial marked in miles and kilometres. This is printed in accordance with your suggestion to enlarge the mileage figures and delete the 5, 15, 25 etc. We are sending copy of this letter to Mr. West at Derby. We shall be glad to have your O.K. or comments. Assuring you of our best attention. Yours faithfully FOR S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LIMITED. INSTRUMENT ENGINEER. | ||