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 Dunlop confirming the dispatch of six 5.50-18 tyres with a modified tread pattern for testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 157\1\ scan0088 | |
| Date | 31th May 1933 | |
| X 4050. DUNLOP RUBBER CO.,LTD. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "DUNLOPS, PHONE, BIRMINGHAM". TELEPHONE: BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL 4108 (P.B.E.) EXTENSION NO. 395. YOUR REF: OUR REF: HEP/LW.490. FORT DUNLOP ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, D E R B Y. 31st May, 1933. Dear Sirs, Attention of Mr. Robotham. Referring to your call at Fort Dunlop on the 25th inst. when you were good enough to signify your willingness to test a set of 5.50-18 tyres with modified tread pattern, you requested us to have these available for the 3rd June. We are pleased to inform you that we have been able to anticipate your requirements and six covers and tubes will be ready for despatch to you tomorrow. Unless we receive 'phone instructions to the contrary, these tyres will be sent to Derby labelled for your attention. Yours faithfully, FOR THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO.LIMITED. H.E.Price. Manager Car Manfrs. Division. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||