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).
Purchase of a new 2-ton Karrier Bantam lorry for £279. 10. 0.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 158\3\ scan0048 | |
| Date | 23th February 1940 | |
| 13645 To Der. from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}12/AP.23.2.40. NEW LORRY. We have not been able to get a promise of delivery for a 2-ton Commer, we have therefore ordered for you a 2-ton Karrier Bantam. There is more room behind the driver and is a low-loading vehicle. It costs £279. 10. 0. and will be delivered at the end of March. Your present Bedford should be delivered to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} in the Experimental Department at Derby when the Karrier arrives. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} | ||