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).
Proposal from the Spreckels 'Savage' Tire Co. and its implications for owners needing replacement tires.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 42\5\ Scan013 | |
| Date | 22th July 1920 | |
| R & A (100. T) D y 846. 6-8-19) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2480 X3895 c.(Sales)from Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} c.to By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c.to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c.to Ef. c.to My. Wd{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead}4/NJ22.7.20. Spreckels "Savage" Tire Co. Herewith I send you copy of a letter from Linus G.Read, 26,27, Avenue Chambers, Southampton Row, W.C.1, dated 12th inst. which arrived here during the holidays. You will note that the letter is written on behalf of the Spreckels "Savage" Tire Co. to draw attention to the fact that said Company are prepared to supply "Savage" tires direct to automobile manufacturers without the intervention of a dealer; in fact they state that their intention is not to market the tires through dealers. It appears to me that if the "Savage" tire is worth consideration at all, owners of cars fitted with such tires would expect to be able to purchase replace tires from any dealer in the country and if they were not available, we would be very much handicapped. If Sales Dept. wish to go further into this matter, perhaps they will communicate direct with Mr.Linus G.Read. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} Ltr.att. | ||