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).
Typed letter discussing car sales figures for Bentley, 40/50 HP, and 20/25 HP models, and delivery schedules before the Motor Show.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 27a\1\ Scan121 | |
| Date | 12th June 1934 | |
| Y4013 To "Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}" Derby Showrooms Sr36/MLG.12.6.34 Dear "Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}", I thank you very much for your Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}17/KW.8.6.34. The information you give is indeed very interesting. You will be glad to hear that since the 1st of May we have definitely sold 14 cars, not including secondhand "stuff." Bentley of course is the best seller. In fact, out of the 14 cars, there are 9 Bentley, 3 40/50 HP and 2 20/25 HP and there are plenty more coming along especially if we could get better deliveries than 15th of August for the Bentley. This you will realise makes further sales of Bentley cars prior to the Motor Show, almost impossible. "Sr" M When will we see you. SL | ||