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).
Letter regarding a change of plans for the disposal of the Embiricos Bentley (Chassis B-23-LE) due to the political situation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 161\1\ scan0204 | |
| Date | 28th September 1938 | |
| +245 1380 Showrooms Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby..........Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Sr/Dn7/MLG.28.9.38 Re- Chassis B-23-LE-Paulin Streamlined Bentley ------------------------------------------ Dear "Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}", [Handwritten in pencil across text: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}] Having been informed by Mr. Embiricos' secretary this morning that the owner of this car will be returning to Paris tomorrow I wired you as follows- ROBOTHAM OWING POLITICAL SITUATION EMBIRICOS ARRIVING PARIS TOMORROW THURSDAY ASKS CAR BE AT HIS DISPOSAL As you will readily understand the present political situation is the cause of the change in Mr. Embiricos' program . I await a line from you on this subject so that I can inform Mr. Embiricos. [Handwritten in blue ink at bottom] Things seem to be working out Hope to see you tomorrow | ||