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).
Customer testimonial letter from Captain Arthur Gibbs regarding his 25 HP car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\3\ Scan540 | |
| Date | 14th December 1932 | |
| COPY. 3, Sheffield Terrace, Campden Hill, W.8. December 14th, 1932. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd. Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Sirs, Now that I have run my 25 h.p. car for about 6000 miles, I feel that I must write and tell you how delighted I am with it. My expectations were high, but they have been far exceeded. The way the car silks along the road at sixty miles an hour is beautiful, and the surge of power when one depresses the accelerator and quickens to seventy-five, must be experienced to be believed. The easy-change gear-box, while being a joy to operate, is a definite saver of time, with the result that a very high speed can be maintained, and my best achievement so far is an average of just over 49 miles an hour on a run of about 350 miles in this country. As you know, I do not employ a chauffeur, but the centralised lubrication and your efficient service scheme make this a perfect car for the owner-driver. In short, it is the most beautiful piece of machinery I have ever handled, and I must congratulate you on its magnificent performance, which makes it difficult to realise that the engine is only 25 horse-power. I am, Yours faithfully, (sgd) Arthur Gibbs (Captain) | ||