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).
Inquiring about the availability of a borrowed engine from chassis 3-B-IV, with a handwritten reply.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\5\ scan0233 | |
| Date | 13th February 1939 | |
| 200a S/W. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Chassis 3-B-IV. Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager}14/KW13.2.39. I understand from Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}'s Dept. that you have borrowed the engine of this car, which car was being overhauled preparatory to its being sent to London for sale. In order to give us some idea when it is likely to be available, will you please say how long you will wish to keep the engine for some special tests. Cx.{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} - KWL Reply saying being used for 24 Hour run on Montlhery - will be released end of April | ||