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 Lodge Plugs Limited providing feedback and suggesting modifications for a 3 1/2 litre Bentley car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 90\4\ scan0005 | |
| Date | 19th March 1934 | |
| Telephone. 276 RUGBY (2 lines) Established 1904. Telegrams, "LODGE, RUGBY." X7261 Lodge Plugs Limited. Rugby. A/s noted thanks Ar E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} W. Hives Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Your Ref. Our Ref. BH/EW. Date 19 March 1934. DIRECTORS: J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} ALFRED HOPPS. BERNARD HOPPS. LEO M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} LODGE. BRODIE LODGE. All letters must be addressed to the Company, not to individuals Dear Mr. Hives, Thank you for your letter of the 16th inst. and for trying out my 3½ litre Bentley car. As I told you on the 'phone to-day, I am very pleased with the performance and with the chassis as a whole, and I must congratulate you on turning out such an attractive car. I find the top of the gear lever does still catch my leg, and I should be glad if you would let me know whether it is possible to lengthen this by 1½" to 2". The lever would then act as a stiffening rest for the side of the leg, and would make the driving much more comfortable. I would also suggest you fit a roller on the accelerator pedal, as the present plate does not slide easily on the foot, and is inclined to make the opening of the accelerator jerky. As I told you on the 'phone, there are a lot of defects with the body, which I think is due to rushing it through, although I gave them plenty of time. When I can spare the car I am sending it up to London to have these rectified, together with a detailed list of the various complaints - of which I will send you a copy as promised. In regard to Mr. Parsons, we already have an agent fixed up for the countries you mention, but if we can help this man in any way we certainly will do so, and I am very much obliged to you for your recommendation. Yours sincerely, Bernard Hopps. | ||