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 from K.L.G Sparking Plugs Ltd. to Bentley Motors Ltd. seeking confirmation that their plugs were used in a record-breaking car at Brooklands.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 162\5\ img101 | |
| Date | 11th August 1939 | |
| K·L·G Sparking Plugs Limited CONTRACTORS TO THE AIR MINISTRY, ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Sole Manufacturers of "KLG" Sparking Plugs and Accessories PUTNEY VALE, LONDON. S.W.15 Telephone Putney 2671 (Four Lines) Telegrams 'Kaelgee' Phone London. PLEASE REFER TO COMPETITIONS DEPT. AND QUOTE REFERENCE M.S.R. IN YOUR REPLY 11th August 1939 Messrs. Bentley Motors Limited, Kingsbury Road, LONDON, N.W.9 Dear Sirs, We shall be obliged if you will kindly confirm that "K.L.G." sparking plugs were fitted in the "BENTLEY" car with which Captain George Eyston attained the highest speed ever established by a standard closed car at Brooklands. Thanking you for your kind reply, Yours faithfully, p.p. K.L.G. SPARKING PLUGS LIMITED. Mchose Handwritten notes: Top center: 66DI Left margin signatures: W/A, Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Center right: K.L.G 827 Stamp: AUG 12 AM 1939 | ||