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).
Advertisement for Ripaults O.S. Speedometers and an 8-Day Watch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 45\3\ Scan236 | |
| Date | 6th March 1922 guessed | |
| Ripaults O.S. Speedometers "THE COMPASS OF THE ROAD." THE BEST SPEEDOMETER IN EXISTENCE. Wonderful Workmanship Wonderful Appearance. TYPE 5.F.6.—Total mileage counter to 100,000 and repeats, 1,000 mile trip recorder with tenths, instantaneous reset, 60 miles an hour, flush fitting - £6 6 0 TYPE 5.F.8.—As above, indicating 80 m.p.h. - £6 10 0 TYPE M.5.—8-Day Watch. Flush Fitting. Makes, with our speedometer type 5, a splendid set—it is highly reliable and not influenced in any way by vibrations or temperature £4 4 0 STANDARD FLUSH-FITTING TYPE. The above type is supplied with brackets for fitting to motor-cycles or to dash boards (non-flush fitting). We have expert advisers and fitters. State year and make of car and correct speedometer will be supplied or fitted. Ripaults O.S. Speedometer is the oldest speed indicator for cars. Its reputation is universal, and is established by the enormous number in use, giving entire satisfaction. Ripaults O.S. Speedometer is MAGNETIC, the needle is absolutely steady at all speeds notwithstanding any violent jolts of the car. Its patent temperature compensator renders it rigorously exact. FINISH.—All speedometers and clock cases are enamelled black and can be supplied with Nickel Plated or Brass rims. GUARANTEED TWELVE MONTHS. Our Prices include the drive and transmission cable up to 5 feet—over 5 feet, 5/- extra per foot. | ||