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).
Quotation from British Tyre & Rubber Co. for hot water connections for Bentley, 25/30, and Phantom III models.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 150\3\ scan0102 | |
| Date | 30th December 1936 | |
| 1280 BRITISH TYRE & RUBBER CO. LTD. FORMERLY BRITISH GOODRICH RUBBER Co. LTD. TELEPHONE: BURTON-ON-TRENT 2977 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "BRITGOODS, BURTON-ON-TRENT." OXFORD WORKS, DERBY ROAD, BURTON-ON-TRENT. HEAD OFFICE: THAMES HOUSE, MILLBANK, LONDON, S.W.1. BRANCHES & SERVICE DEPOTS: LONDON, LEYLAND, LEEDS, LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, BRISTOL, ETC. DIRECTORS: SIR WALROND SINCLAIR, K.B.E., (CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR) SIR JOHN P. HEWETT, G.C.S.I., K.B.E., C.I.E., (DEPUTY CHAIRMAN) BERNHARD H. {Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} BINDER, F.C.A. COL. THE HON. STUART PLEYDELL-BOUVERIE, D.S.O. LT COMMANDER SIR HUGH DAWSON, BART., R.N. ALFRED SEELEY. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY, POST OFFICE, PRINCIPAL RAILWAYS, ETC. RHW/M. 30th December, 1936. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Std.5/AP of the 17th inst., we have now received costs of the Connections mentioned thereon and have pleasure in submitting the under-noted quotation for your requirements. Hot Water Connections, oil resisting cover, square cut ends, no caps or brands. 200 sets of Bentley, 1 set comprising E.50462 - 2 off - 2 1/2d each Connection. E.52597 - 2 off - 3d " " 200 sets of 25/30, 1 set comprising E.60179 - 2 off - 4d " " E.61172 - 1 off - 10 1/2d " " 200 sets of Phantom 111, 1 set " E.87197 - 2 off - 4 3/4d " " E.87203 - 2 off - 9d " " Carriage paid your Works on orders value £5 and upwards. Usual settlement terms. We would mention that your drawing for part E.50462 shews ends slightly radiused - our price does not allow for this, but for square cut ends only. It also covers connections made to the standard limits of plus or minus 1/32" on O.D, in each instance. Cont'd. {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} | ||