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).
The surprisingly high performance of M. André Dubonnet's car, with a request for information about its power unit.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 154\1\ scan0200 | |
| Date | 15th February 1934 | |
| To: Mr. Leslie, DERBY. X3873. Levallois, Srl/Crn.15.II.34. re: M. {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} André Dubonnet. I have been in touch with this gentleman, and would inform you that the car in question is now on the road. He would like you to arrive on Wednesday next. I should be glad if you would bring information as to whether or not the power unit on this car is fitted up as a standard power unit. Personally, I cannot believe that it is, as the car simply runs away on top gear from the "very latest improved 20/25 HP." !!! Sr. M. {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} P.S. Since writing this memo. I have received your Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Les29/KW.12.II.34 which only reached me this morning. [Handwritten note at bottom] The car is on the road + Dubonnet is "playin'" with his springs perhaps you would like to come over anyway? M. {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} | ||