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).
Sales letter from Philco detailing the features and price of the 806T Model car radio for 12-Volt cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 63\2\ scan0004 | |
| Date | 7th May 1935 guessed | |
| 2 The other amazing new Features are -- THE 806T MODEL (12-Volt Cars) All electric, Single Unit, Superheterodyne, 6 Philco High Efficiency Valves. Improved Automatic Volume Control. Full Range Tone Control - operated by knob on set. New Improved energised moving coil speaker that faces occupants of the Car. Beautiful new Control unit with transversely illuminated dial. Safety Lock. Control has optional fitting to Steering Column or Instrument Panel. Handsome round-cornered case of black crystal-finished steel, size only 10 5/8 x 7 1/2 x 7" with no protruding screws. Universal mounting - fits any car - quick, simple and easy installation, on either side, or centre. New speedometer-type coupling for Control Cables - simple and easy to attach. Rubber-mounted shock-proof chassis. Improved sensitivity and selectivity. Background noise reduced to an absolute minimum. Philco efficient Vibrator that has proved itself by 3 years of perfect service Easily installed in, or transferred to, any car. PRICE: 17 GUINEAS. We anticipate that you will be interested in a demonstration of this new and outstanding set, in the circumstances we should appreciate it if you would complete and return the enclosed postcard to us. Yours faithfully, PHILCO RADIO & TELEVISION CORPORATION OF GREAT BRITAIN, LIMITED [Signature] West Knight Manager CAR RADIO DIVISION. | ||