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 Barker & Co. to Mr. Rowbotham about a visit from Maybach representatives and Bentley's interest in their gearbox.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 22\5\ Scan015 | |
| Date | 8th November 1933 | |
| X3531 CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CUSTOMERS' RISK ONLY. ESTABLISHED 1710 BARKER & CO. (COACHBUILDERS) LTD SPECIALISTS IN COACHWORK FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE CHASSIS 66, 67 & 69, South Audley Street, LONDON, W. 1. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. COMPLETE CARS OF ANY MAKE SUPPLIED SHOW ROOMS: PHONE: GROSVENOR 2420. TEL: BARKEROLLS, AUDLEY, LONDON. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES. WORKS & STORAGE DEPOT OLAF STREET, LATIMER ROAD, NOTTING HILL, W.11. PHONE PARK 6200,(5 LINES) REPAIR WORKS CLAREMONT ROAD, CRICKLEWOOD, N.W.2. PHONE HAMPSTEAD 3386-7. FIRE: BARKER & CO., (COACHBUILDERS) LTD. TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION AGAINST FIRE BUT DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE TO PROPERTY ENTRUSTED TO THEM FOR ANY PURPOSE. Nov. 8th 1933. Dear Mr Rowbotham. Just a line to say that the Maybach representatives have been in again. The car will be here until the end of the week when it is returning to Germany, so if you want to try it, will you make an appointment. Incidentally Bentleys have tried the car & I understand they are very interested in the gearbox! Yours sincerely, A.{Mr Adams} Arnold | ||