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 to W.O. Bentley of Lagonda Motors, expressing admiration for a car and engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 128\1\ scan0347 | |
| Date | 23th June 1938 | |
| 1104 Rml/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 23rd June, 1938. W.O. Bentley, Esq., Lagonda Motors Ltd., STAINES, Middlesex. Dear W.O., I should like to thank you for the very pleasant time you gave us yesterday. Seeing your house and garden was an unexpected pleasure. With regard to the car, I can honestly say that I am astonished at the standard which you have reached in so short a time, particularly in view of the fact that you have had to educate the factory with regard to manufacturing. The engine in particular struck me as being a very sweet running unit. I hope that you will not be overwhelmed with Service troubles, which are always the worst part of any new motor-car. We are looking forward to having the Lagonda as a competitor, which will prevent us sitting back and having a rest. As soon as any of our recent experimental stuff reaches the public, we shall be glad to give you an opportunity of trying it, if you are interested. Yours sincerely, | ||