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).
Quotation from Dunlop for Wraith chassis components, specifically the cost of wheel nuts.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\1\ scan0260 | |
| Date | 2nd February 1937 | |
| SECRET. 1370 1044 E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} C. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} G/Rb.{R. Bowen} Bramber's Your Ref.Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}2/R.20.1.37. ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/MS6/P.2.2.37. WRAITH CHASSIS. We attach hereto a copy of a quotation received from Messrs. Dunlop Rubber Co. dated 27th ultimo, giving detailed prices of Wheels, Hubs, etc. It will be noted the Wraith price includes retaining nuts fitted with bronze inserts. If this type of wheel nut is discarded there will be a saving of 42/- per set. Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} [Handwritten note] Gry{Shadwell Grylls} Can you believe that Bentley hub nuts should cost 10/6 each. This wants investigating. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||