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 a supplier requesting drawings for petrol gauges with warning lights for the 'Phantom 2' model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\4\ img063 | |
| Date | 18th December 1934 | |
| CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2 BRANCHES AT PARIS MILAN SYDNEY WELLINGTON AGENCIES AND SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES SHOWROOMS & DEPOTS 179-185 GT. PORTLAND ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} LONDON W.1 26-30 COX ST LIVERY ST BIRMINGHAM 14A, JACKSONS ROW DEANSGATE MANCHESTER 21, DRURY STREET GLASGOW DUBLIN & BELFAST Please quote our reference: E.2. 18th December 1934. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. West. I understand from Mr. Nichols that you require two further Petrol Gauges with Warning Lights, suitable for your 'Phantom 2' model and in order to enable us to proceed with the Tank Units, I shall be glad if you will kindly send us drawings of the tanks. It is understood that the tanks themselves will be forwarded us in due course. I shall also be glad if you will advise us that the Meter portion is, apart from calibration, to be exactly as supplied for your 40/50 HP Model. Yours faithfully, FOR S. SMITH & SONS (MOTOR ACCESSORIES) LIMITED. V.{VIENNA} Russell ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. Handwritten notes: Top right: 86112, Bottom: Similar D74973 TO AVOID DELAY ALL ENVELOPES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE FIRM | ||