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 C.C. Wakefield & Co. regarding the supply of Castrol 'R' oil for testing on cars fitted with Hypoid Bevel Gears.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 145\2\ scan0212 | |
| Date | 20th September 1928 | |
| BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. C. C. Wakefield & Co., Limited. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH CLASS LUBRICANTS. GOVERNING DIRECTOR, SIR CHARLES WAKEFIELD, BT{Capt. J. S. Burt - Engineer} MANAGING DIRECTOR, W.R.GRAHAM. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY, J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} BROWNE. TELEGRAMS: "CHEERY, CENT, LONDON." TELEPHONES: CENTRAL 5202 (4 LINES). CENTRAL 9215 (2 LINES). CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION, PREMIER, BENTLEY'S, AND BROOMHALL. WORKS: REGENT STREET, LIVERPOOL. AND HAYES, MIDDLESEX. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES. HOME. ABERDEEN BELFAST BIRMINGHAM BRISTOL CARDIFF CORK DUBLIN GLASGOW LEEDS LIVERPOOL MANCHESTER NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE NOTTINGHAM SOUTHAMPTON ABROAD. ADELAIDE AUCKLAND BANGKOK BERLIN BOMBAY BRISBANE BRUSSELS BUENOS AIRES CALCUTTA CAPE TOWN COLOGNE COLOMBO COPENHAGEN DURBAN GENEVA JOHANNESBURG LISBON MADRAS MADRID MALTA MELBOURNE MONTEVIDEO NEW YORK PARIS PENANG PERTH W.A PORT SUDAN PRAGUE RANGOON SANTOS SOURABAYA SYDNEY THE HAGUE VALPARAISO VIENNA WELLINGTON ZURICH PLEASE QUOTE OUR REF.: CJC/RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} YOUR REF.: Wakefield House, 30&32, Cheapside, London, E.C.2. 20th September, 1928. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. For Attention of the Experimental Dept. Dear Sirs, We wish to thank you for the interview granted yesterday by Mr. Robotham to Mr. Limb, the Manager of our Motor and Aviation Depts. We understand that you will shortly be making tests on cars fitted with Hypoid Bevel Gears, and in confirmation of Mr. Limb's suggestion, the oil we recommend as being most suitable is Castrol "R". Your kind promise to use this grade is much appreciated, and if you will be good enough to let us know when you are commencing the tests, we will arrange for the necessary quantity of Castrol "R" to be supplied from our branch in Paris. Assuring you of our best services at all times, We are, Yours faithfully, C. C. WAKEFIELD & CO., LIMITED Managing Director. MAKERS OF THE FAMOUS "CASTROL" MOTOR OILS. | ||