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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).
Inquiry about the readiness of a car with a 3-speed box and over-drive, referencing a previous communication.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 94\2\  scan0147
Date  4th January 1937
  
328

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To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} P.III Gearbox. Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}14/E4.1.37
Copy to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}E. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}Hdy.{William Hardy}

Referring to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}4/R.1.12.36 wherein you said that you hoped to let us have a car to try before Christmas with 3-speed box and the over-drive, would you please let me know how soon this is likely to be ready?

Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}
  
  


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