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 Solex Ltd. regarding downdraught and twin carburettor tests.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 121\2\ scan0182 | |
| Date | 17th May 1935 | |
| SOLEX LTD. Director GORDON RICHARDS. SOLEX WORKS - 223-231 MARYLEBONE ROAD LONDON N.W.1. Telegrams SOLEXCARB NORWEST LONDON New Telephone Nos. PADDINGTON 5011 (6 lines.) YOUR REF. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Smth.11/KW. OUR REF. HCM/CM. 17th. May, 1935. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. F.{Mr Friese} Ll. Smith. We thank you for yours of the 16th. instant regarding the 46 m/m downdraught and 35 m/m twin carburettor tests. We note that these have been suspended for a while, and have pleasure in confirming that you can retain the carburettors for as long as you wish. Regarding the second paragraph of your letter in connection with the Governor carburettor, we are extremely surprised to note your remarks as we are supplying some thousands of these Governor carburettors for production models to the leading manufacturers and everyone is fully satisfied. CUSTOMER'S CARS ARE ONLY DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT OWNERS' RISK. | ||