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).
The supply of stabilising bumpers for Bentley chassis to Paris.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 118\2\ scan0220 | |
| Date | 23th July 1935 | |
| ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} c.Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} [crossed out] c.h./Serv. [crossed out] c.s./Expt. [crossed out] BY/Cgh.{W Clough}21/J.23.7.35. BENTLEY CHASSIS - STABILISING BUMPERS. 7 clips [handwritten] We have already sent by Air Mail to Paris, six sets complete with locking plates and nuts, but we are still awaiting a corresponding supply of nickel steel studs with the larger diameter screw threads complete with nuts etc. which are to be fitted in conjunction with the six complete sets of clips on cars delivered to customers in France. We have received a further telegram from Paris asking for another 18 sets, therefore, will you please arrange for Wilmot Breeden to supply us with this quantity of clips with lock plates and nuts also studs complete with nuts etc. These should be sent out to Paris by Air Mail as quickly as possible. Will D/BP. please note that the above are to be supplied to Paris Depot free of charge. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||