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 Shell-Mex Limited regarding the international distribution of their motor oils.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 20\4\ Scan043 | |
| Date | 25th June 1926 | |
| C o p y From: SHELL-MEX LIMITED. Shell Corner, Kingsway W.C.2 MOTOR OILS EWP{Mr Punt}/MS 25th June 1926 Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby. Dear Sirs, You will doubtless recollect that some time ago you enquired of us as to the distribution in other countries which we could offer for our "Shell" Motor Oils. At that time we were unable to offer anything like the same service as the world-wide-success Shell Lubricants now enables us to do and we are, therefore, advising you of the present position in view of the fact that your cars are to be seen in so many different countries. In some of the districts where they are observed we believe we are in a peculiarly favourable position to offer thorough distribution of reliable oil, owing to the fact that these are handled through our own or associated organisations not only at main ports but in the interior districts also. This we may point out is in some markets, particularly in the East, of very real importance owing to the grave possibility in such regions of adulteration on the part of native chauffeurs, etc. "Shell" Motor Oils of the same high qualities as sold in this country are now distributed by our associated Organisations in the following countries:- France Hungary Switzerland Austria Spain Holland Portugal Baltic States (Riga area) Finland Gibraltar Germany Greece Italy Malta Scandinavia Jugoslavia British India Egypt Ceylon Palestine Java Sudan Phillipine Islands Syria Straits Settlements Tunis China U.S.A Japan South and East Africa Australia. over | ||