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 The Avon India Rubber Co. Ltd. quoting a price for Duo Tread tyres.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 156\3\ scan0012 | |
| Date | 7th October 1933 | |
| MANUFACTURERS OF AVON TYRES, SPORTS SUNDRIES, FOOTWEAR, FLOORING & MECHANICAL RUBBERS Telegrams RUBBER, MELKSHAM Telephones MELKSHAM 120 (6 LINES) Established 1885 The AVON INDIA RUBBER Co. LTD. SYMBOLS OF ENDURANCE Chairman: MAJOR R.{Sir Henry Royce} F.{Mr Friese} FULLER, J.P. Deputy Chairman: SIR HERBERT E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BLAIN, C.B.E., M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} INST. T. Secretary & Director: F.{Mr Friese} W. HINDE Service Depots: LONDON BIRMINGHAM BRISTOL MANCHESTER GLASGOW LIVERPOOL BELFAST NEWCASTLE DUBLIN NOTTINGHAM Our Ref: SLH/EMD Your Ref: _______ Regd. Office & Works MELKSHAM, WILTS 7th October, 1933. Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. For the Attention of Mr. Hives. Dear Sir, With reference to the interview which you kindly gave me on Thursday, regarding our Duo Tread tyres, we have pleasure in quoting the price of £2. each per cover and tube complete for these tyres, in size 6.00/18. I hope that this will enable you to favour us with an order for a set of 6 tyres for test, as suggested. Assuring you of our best attention at all times, We are, Yours faithfully, THE AVON INDIA RUBBER CO. LTD., S. Lovell Heath Manufacturers' Section. 10M-MI 1242A-ST 1260 | ||