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).
Request for the chassis number and coachbuilder's drawing for the Derby Experimental Landaulet.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 41\4\ Scan144 | |
| Date | 16th July 1920 | |
| R.R. 238B. 50 T) (S.G. 716. 24-2-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 1656 X.180 Re - Derby Experimental Landaulet. (Long Chassis). --------------------------- BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} D/Sn{Mr Sanderson}13/AW/16.7.20. Sales Dept. wish to know the number that will be given to this chassis, and would also like us to send them as quickly as possible the Coachbuilders Drawing, so that Hoopers can proceed with the building of the body and get it completed by the time required. Will you kindly let us have this information early, along with the Drawing, and oblige, Reply Monday Sh. Ba | ||