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 R.M. Papelian Limited regarding tyre tests, noise complaints, and an offer to test a Bentley chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 158\1\ scan0136 | |
| Date | 1st October 1937 | |
| Telephones: GLADSTONE 4255-6 (2 Lines). Telegrams: PAPELIAN, PHONE, LONDON. Cablegrams: PAPELIAN, LONDON Codes: BENTLEY'S and PRIVATE R.M. Papelian Limited MOTOR CAR EQUIPMENT. Edgware Road, Cricklewood, LONDON, N.W.2 And at NEW YORK Directors: R.{Sir Henry Royce} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} PAPELIAN. (Armenian). STEPHEN PAPELIAN. Our Ref. 44/322/R.{Sir Henry Royce} Your Ref. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}19/R.{Sir Henry Royce} 1st October, 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Attention - Mr. W.A. Robotham. Dear Sirs: In reply to yours of the 28th ult, we are pleased to note that the preliminary tests of the General Dual-10 tyres are good, but of course, the squeal when going round corners would be impossible to eliminate with any make of tyre. We understand that demonstrations of the new 12-cyl. Rolls are very badly upset by the noisy tyres, and customers think that the rear axle is noisy. If you are interested in any way in the Bentley chassis, my own car has gone back to the Works, and should be in your hands by Monday, 4th instant, and will give you an opportunity of testing out a car after 9,000 miles use. Yours faithfully, p.p. R.M. PAPELIAN LIMITED. RMP/EM. [Sticker 1] INTERNATIONAL MOTOR EXHIBITION CARS & BOATS OCT 14-23 EARLS COURT OUR STAND No. 416 FIRST FLOOR Accessory Section [Sticker 2] OUR STAND No. 513 FIRST FLOOR Garage Equipment Section All contracts or agreements contained in this letter are contingent on Strikes, Accidents, Fires, or any other causes beyond our control and all contracts are subject to approval by the signature of a duly authorised executive officer of this company. Clerical errors subject to correction. | ||