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 Rapson Tyre & Jack Co. Ltd. offering to supply various types of cord tyres for a long test on a 40-50 HP model.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 39\1\ Scan081 | |
| Date | 5th April 1924 | |
| X1238 CUSTOMERS' CARS ONLY DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CLIENTS' OWN RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY. TYRE & JACK MANUFACTURERS BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING DIRECTORS: COL. R.{Sir Henry Royce} HALSEY, CHAIRMAN. F.{Mr Friese} LIONEL RAPSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR. VICE-ADMIRAL SIR LIONEL HALSEY, G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G., C.B. CAPT. F.{Mr Friese} McKAY HAY, D.C.M. JOHN LOMAX (SECRETARY). Your Ref. Our Ref. FLR/DLM. Please Quote. Rapson TYRE & JACK COY. LTD. Tyre Factory: NEW MALDEN SURREY Sales Dept: 477, OXFORD STREET, LONDON. TYRE & JACK MANUFACTURERS BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES Telegraphic Address: RAPSONO, NEW MALDEN, SURREY. Code: BENTLEY'S. Telephone MALDEN 190, 191, 192. 5th April 1924. E.W. Hives, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sir, I very much regret the delay in answering your last report, which was forwarded to my home address, but did not reach me until yesterday. I shall be very pleased to supply you with the 33 x 5 Rapson cord tyres for the long test which you are running on your 40-50 H.P. model and would like you to let me know whether you require the double tread, the single tread, or the standard type tyre. The two former are fitted with our deflector tubes, whilst the latter is fitted with an ordinary thin tube. These tyres, will, of course, be supplied free of charge. Awaiting the favour of your reply, I am, Yours faithfully, RAPSON TYRE AND JACK COMPANY, LIMITED., F.{Mr Friese} Lionel Rapson Managing Director P.S. This letter was dictated by Mr. Rapson, who had to leave before signing same. All communications to be addressed to the Company, not to individuals. | ||