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).
Promotional letter from Frank Ashby & Sons Ltd. regarding the 'Brooklands' Fully Flexible Steering Wheel.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 153\1\ scan0234 | |
| Date | 4th April 1939 | |
| MANUFACTURERS & PATENTEES OF CYCLE AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES 1300- FRANK ASHBY & SONS LTD. DIRECTORS: F.{Mr Friese} ASHBY C. ASHBY F.{Mr Friese} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} BROOKE BOURNVILLE STAMPING WORKS CHARLOTTE ROAD . STIRCHLEY BIRMINGHAM . 30 GRAMS 'LUGGAGE STIRCHLEY' 'PHONE KINGS NORTON 1126-7 Messrs. Bentley Motors Ltd., 16, Conduit Street, LONDON W.1. LDD/RM.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 4th April 1939 Dear Sirs, ATTENTION OF SERVICE DEPARTMENT. We have pleasure in enclosing herewith, copy of an illustrated and descriptive brochure dealing with the "Brooklands" Fully Flexible Steering Wheel, which we trust will prove of interest. Naturally, in view of its special construction, the "Brooklands" Wheel is rather more costly than the ordinary mass produced spring Wheel, but we do know that a demand exists. The retail prices throughout the brochure are subject to a Discount of 50% to yourselves, with the exception of centre bosses as dealt with in the list of models inside the back page of the cover. These are nett nett. A point to which we would like to draw your special attention is that we guarantee exact interchangeability so that "Brooklands" Wheels as supplied, exactly replace your standard equipment and all controls are housed in their normal positions. In the case of adjustable Wheels, adjustability on the column is maintained. Wheels are available both for your current and earlier models, and we are in a position to give prompt delivery. Assuring you of our very best services at all times. Yours faithfully, p.p. FRANK ASHBY & SONS LIMITED [STAMP: Enclosure] | ||