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Box 1 \ 1 Peregrine car body, from design and coachbuilding with Park Ward to logistics, in-service faults, and eventual disposal.
Box 1 \ 2 Benzol-petrol fuel mixtures to improve engine performance and resulting challenges like corrosion.
Box 1 \ 3 Reduce Exhaust explosions through continuous testing and refinement.
Box 1 \ 4 Vehicle testing, fault-finding, and development, primarily in France.
Box 1 \ 5 Design of Peregrine model.
Box 1 \ 6 Double rear brake system.
Box 1 \ 7 Vehicle component refinement
Box 1 \ 8 Peregrine experimental car project, from its initial design, testing, and modifications to its eventual scrapping.
Box 1 \ 9 Axle and chassis for various car models like the Peregrine.
Box 1 \ 10 Peregrine brake, camshaft, and carburetter systems.
Box 2 \ 1 Peregrine engine's pistons and propeller shafts.
Box 2 \ 2 Steering columns and controls, with a significant focus on the Peregrine project.
Box 2 \ 3 Peregrine engine and its components.
Box 2 \ 4 Peregrine project's gearbox and associated chassis components.
Box 2 \ 5 Instrument panels and pedals, focusing on the Peregrine model.
Box 2 \ 6 Axles, driven by a quest for strength, lightness, and silence.
Box 2 \ 7 Servo, shock absorbers, and tool kit.
Box 2 \ 8 Peregrine engine and chassis components.
Box 2 \ 9 Chassis weight, wheel specifications, and component analysis.
Box 2 \ 10 Peregrine engine, focusing on its mounting, suspension, and exhaust systems.
Box 2 \ 11 Road springs for the Rolls-Royce Peregrine model.
Box 2 \ 12 Redesigning steering and axle pivots to prevent component failure.
Box 2 \ B002_X168 Steering pivots to eliminate catastrophic failures and ensure vehicle safety.
Box 3 \ 1 Issues like vibration and material failure.
Box 3 \ 2 Weighing chassis and components for performance, reduction, and competitive analysis.
Box 3 \ 3 Reduction of vehicle and component weight.
Box 3 \ 4 New Bentley models, primarily the 'Bensport' project, under Rolls-Royce ownership.
Box 3 \ 5 S. Smith & Sons regarding their automotive dynamos.
Box 3 \ 6 Refinement of Bentley cars.
Box 4 \ 1 Secret Rolls-Royce 'Spectre' V12 engine and chassis project.
Box 4 \ 2 Testing to customer trials, persistent faults, repairs, and rebuilding.
Box 4 \ 3 Steering wobble by addressing wheel and tyre balance issues with its suppliers.
Box 4 \ 4 Wheel technology, comparing wood, wire, and steel options for safety, performance, and different markets.
Box 4 \ 5 Magneto ignition systems.
Box 4 \ 6 Spring shackle design, addressing issues from lubrication and noise to vibration and shimmy.
Box 4 \ 7 Competitive evaluation of rival cars, with a primary focus on Lanchester vehicles.
Box 4 \ 8 Vehicle speed and performance, driven by customer expectations, technical challenges, and market competition.
Box 4 \ 9 Chassis durability during extensive endurance trials in France.
Box 5 \ 1 Engines and chassis, including performance analysis and troubleshooting.
Box 5 \ 2 Coachbuilders to design, test, and refine bespoke car bodies.
Box 5 \ 3 Chassis systems, driven by persistent performance and noise issues.
Box 5 \ 4 Carburetters, notably the Goshawk and 20 HP models.
Box 5 \ 5 Drivetrain couplings, focusing on fabric joints and their failures.
Box 5 \ 6 Clutch and flywheel systems to solve persistent vibration, slipping, and reliability issues.
Box 5a \ 1 Engines and chassis to improve performance, reduce costs, and ensure quality.
Box 5a \ 2 Endurance testing in France, chronicling component failures and modifications.
Box 5a \ 3 Extensive road tests, primarily in France.
Box 5a \ 4 20/25 HP 10,000-mile test car.
Box 5a \ 5 Engine performance development.
Box 6 \ 1 Crankshafts to mitigate torsional vibration and improve performance.
Box 6 \ 2 Silent, easy-change gearbox, exploring freewheel, epicyclic, and synchromesh systems.
Box 6 \ 3 Wheel rims and tyres, addressing persistent supplier and performance issues.
Box 6 \ 4 Gearboxes and transmission components.
Box 6 \ 5 Gear and brake lever design.
Box 6 \ 6 Wraith, from initial engine concepts to final production and road testing.
Box 6 \ 7 Exhaust systems to solve failures, reduce noise, and improve performance, particularly on the 20 HP model.
Box 7 \ 1 Wraith 27-G-VI.
Box 7 \ 2 Wraith front axle.
Box 7 \ 3 Wraith rear axle.
Box 7 \ 4 Carburetter and induction systems, focusing primarily on Wraith.
Box 7 \ 5 Coachwork, primarily with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co.
Box 7 \ 6 manufacture, and modification of bonnets and their components, primarily for the Rolls-Royce Wraith model.
Box 7 \ 7 Braking systems for the Rolls-Royce Wraith series of cars.
Box 7 \ 8 Wraith III camshaft, balancer, and gear assembly to resolve performance, wear, and cost issues.
Box 8 \ 1 Clutch and flywheel systems, particularly the Wraith.
Box 8 \ 2 Speedometers, primarily from supplier Elliott Brothers.
Box 8 \ 3 Material sourcing for the Wraith connecting rods.
Box 8 \ 4 Vehicle clearances, from chassis ground clearance for colonial models to precise internal engine tolerances.
Box 8 \ 5 Wraith crankshaft and its associated components.
Box 8 \ 6 Wraith engine's cylinder block, head, and associated components.
Box 8 \ 7 Wraith's engine mountings and suspension, focusing on rubber components to manage torque, vibration, and cost.
Box 8 \ 8 A series of experimental development, ongoing modification, and refinement of the Rolls-Royce Wraith exhaust system.
Box 8 \ 9 Wraith, to resolve persistent failures and performance issues.
Box 8 \ 10 Wraith chassis frame in collaboration with supplier Rubery Owen.
Box 8 \ 11 Wraith gearbox through modification, performance testing, and cost reduction.
Box 9 \ 1 Pistons and piston rings for the Rolls-Royce Wraith engine.
Box 9 \ 2 Prop shafts for various Rolls-Royce and Bentley models, notably the Wraith.
Box 9 \ 3 Wraith radiator, focusing on cost reduction and performance improvements.
Box 9 \ 4 Wraith servo, detailing design changes, material tests, and troubleshooting of faults like juddering, noise, and braking performance.
Box 9 \ 5 Suspension components, primarily for the Rolls-Royce Wraith, from design to material failure.
Box 9 \ 6 Batteries, with extensive correspondence and evaluation of suppliers like the Fuller Accumulator Co.
Box 9 \ 7 Wraith steering system and its components.
Box 9 \ 8 Wraith's shock damper and suspension systems.
Box 10 \ 1 Preparation of chassis and engines for production and public exhibition.
Box 10 \ 2 Wraith petrol tank modifications and aero engine tests.
Box 10 \ 3 Engine tests, component modifications, and failures, with a strong focus on valve gear.
Box 10 \ 4 Automotive parts and aero engines.
Box 10 \ 5 Component comparisons for cars (notably the Wraith) and aero engines.
Box 10 \ 6 Selection and sourcing of vehicle jacks.
Box 11 \ 1 Vehicle component refinement
Box 11 \ 2 Road tests, fault analysis, and engineering modifications, primarily in France.
Box 11 \ 3 Experimental cars and components, extensive road trials.
Box 11 \ 4 Experimental predominantly the 19-EX car during trials in France.
Box 11 \ 5 Road testing of an experimental prototype, chassis 28-EX.
Box 12 \ 1 Front axle, steering, and suspension systems to enhance performance and stability.
Box 12 \ 2 Rear axle, detailing its design, testing, failures and lubrication.
Box 12 \ 3 Experimental coachwork for prototype chassis in collaboration with external coachbuilders.
Box 12 \ 4 Design, testing, and problem-solving for engine components.
Box 12 \ 5 Brake systems to improve performance and eliminate persistent issues of noise, feel, and reliability.
Box 12 \ 6 Chassis vibration, body booming, and coachwork.
Box 12 \ 7 Bonnets, radiators, and dashboards to enhance performance, fit, and aesthetic appeal.
Box 13 \ 1 Braking systems, components, and materials.
Box 13 \ 2 Engine camshafts and valve gear to boost performance, improve reliability, and resolve mechanical and noise issues.
Box 13 \ 3 Carburettor and induction systems to enhance engine performance and reliability.
Box 13 \ 4 Carburetters and air intake systems, primarily for the Phantom II, to optimize performance and reliability.
Box 13 \ 5 Spare wheel and luggage carriers to solve persistent issues of vibration, stability, and design.
Box 13 \ 6 Luggage and spare wheel carriers on various Rolls-Royce chassis.
Box 13 \ 7 Clutch and flywheel systems to resolve faults, vibrations, and improve performance.
Box 13 \ 8 Engineering, lubrication, and modification of crankshafts and connecting rods.
Box 13 \ 9 Analysis, modification, and lubrication of crankshafts and connecting rods.
Box 14 \ 1 Refinement of engine and chassis components to resolve faults and improve performance.
Box 14 \ 2 Crankshafts, focusing on solving issues of vibration, balancing, and lubrication.
Box 14 \ 3 Engine components, performance testing to increase power and reliability.
Box 14 \ 4 Dashboard and steering designs, balancing structural rigidity with driver comfort and vibration isolation.
Box 14 \ 5 Engine mounting systems, using rubber and dampers to eliminate chassis vibration, noise, and instability.
Box 14 \ 6 Exhaust systems to solve issues of noise, performance, and material failure.
Box 14 \ 7 Overheating correction by modification of fans, radiators, and cooling systems.
Box 14 \ 8 Chassis and subframes to solve issues of stiffness, vibration, and component fit.
Box 15 \ 1 Radiators and cooling systems, addressing overheating, vibration, and performance.
Box 15 \ 2 Vehicle pedals, detailing their design, testing, problem-solving, and standardisation.
Box 15 \ 3 Pistons to enhance reliability and eliminate engine knock.
Box 15 \ 4 Drivetrain components to address failures, leaks, and performance demands.
Box 15 \ 5 Gearboxes, from early faults to advanced epicyclic and synchromesh systems.
Box 15 \ 6 Patenting of internal designs and the evaluation of external inventions, patents, and supplier technologies.
Box 15 \ 7 Instrument board, from design and prototyping to production.
Box 16 \ 1 Engine lubrication, solving issues of oil control, consumption, and piston ring performance.
Box 16 \ 2 Radiator and engine cooling systems to enhance performance and resolve issues.
Box 16 \ 3 Servo-assisted braking systems to improve performance, materials, and eliminate mechanical noise.
Box 16 \ 4 Hydraulic shock dampers to improve vehicle suspension and ride quality.
Box 16 \ 5 Shock absorbers to perfect suspension and ride quality.
Box 16 \ 6 Vehicle tool kits, their contents, and their storage.
Box 16 \ 7 Suspension systems, focusing on springs and dampers to enhance ride quality and handling.
Box 17 \ 1 Suspension, improve ride comfort, reduce costs, and resolve customer complaints.
Box 17 \ 2 Starting handles.
Box 17 \ 3 Steering, axles, and suspension to resolve vehicle wobble and improve performance.
Box 17 \ 4 Vehicle steering systems to improve handling and solve specific issues.
Box 17 \ 5 Fuel systems, focusing on tanks, gauges, and pumps.
Box 17 \ 6 Quietness, and reliability, with a primary focus on Phantom models.
Box 17 \ 7 Wheels and tyres to improve performance, steering, and design.
Box 18 \ 1 Reducing vehicle weight and its impact on performance and handling.
Box 18 \ 2 Chassis and bodywork components.
Box 18 \ 3 Experimental and customer vehicles.
Box 18 \ 4 Bespoke modification, experimental testing, and detailed fault resolution on its vehicles.
Box 18 \ 5 Bespoke modifications and the resolution of technical issues, particularly concerning brakes and performance.
Box 18 \ 6 Engineering modifications, production management, and strategic policy decisions vehicles and engines.
Box 19 \ 1 Phantom II Continental, from experimental prototypes to production models.
Box 19 \ 2 Truffault shock absorbers to improve vehicle suspension and performance.
Box 19 \ 3 Developing secret left-hand drive models for the American market.
Box 19 \ 4 Adapting the Phantom II for the American market's unique requirements.
Box 19 \ 5 Experimental Rolls-Royce cars, often under the direct supervision of Sir Henry Royce.
Box 19 \ 6 Sir Henry Segrave's Phantom II, driven by his persistent feedback on numerous performance issues.
Box 19 \ 7 Engine compression to balance power, refinement, and reliability.
Box 20 \ 1 Clutch lubrication issues.
Box 20 \ 2 Failures, customer complaints, testing, and design refinement for safety.
Box 20 \ 3 Clutches, material testing, and failure analysis.
Box 20 \ 4 Fuels and oils, primarily involving Shell and Mex, to ensure optimal engine performance.
Box 20 \ 5 Specification of vehicle turning circles and steering systems.
Box 20 \ 6 Fuel, performance tests, chemical quality, additives, supply logistics, and wartime regulations.
Box 20 \ 7 Ball and roller bearings to ensure maximum vehicle performance and reliability.
Box 20 \ 8 Tool kits, focusing on the design, quality, and refinement of their spanners and spares.
Box 20 \ 9 Procurement of Stromberg carburetters with supplier Zenith Carburetter Co.
Box 20 \ 10 Blueprints detailing the development, and outfitting of Rolls-Royce armoured cars.
Box 20 \ 11 Experimental cars, competitor analysis, rigorous testing, and eventual disposal.
Box 21 \ 1 Evaluation of competitor cars, primarily the Austro-Daimler, for performance benchmarking and design insight.
Box 21 \ 2 Performance testing of rival Bentley cars to benchmark and inform their own engineering.
Box 21 \ 3 Parts procurement for a Calcott car personally used by Sir Henry Royce.
Box 21 \ 4 Testing, and teardown of rival cars like Delage to benchmark and improve their own engineering.
Box 21 \ 5 Evaluation, and disposal of competitor cars (notably American and D.F.P. models) for engineering research.
Box 21 \ 6 Analysis, and teardown of rival American cars, primarily the Essex.
Box 21 \ 7 Analysis of rival cars, particularly Fiat.
Box 22 \ 1 Hispano-Suiza, focusing on its advanced brake, engine, and steering systems.
Box 22 \ 2 Isotta Fraschini car for competitive evaluation.
Box 22 \ 3 Lanchester car, for experimental research, comparison, and development purposes.
Box 22 \ 4 La Salle, Lorraine to benchmark and improve their own vehicle technology.
Box 22 \ 5 Maybach and Mercedes, to inform their own engineering.
Box 23 \ 1 Employee travel expenses through cash advances, reimbursement claims, and authorisations.
Box 23 \ 2 Napier, Westinghouse, and others testing.
Box 23 \ 3 Windscreens and wipers.
Box 23 \ 4 Reverse-engineering of competitor vehicles to inform its own engineering and design.
Box 23 \ 5 Analysis of a Stutz car, from road testing and teardowns to benchmarking against its own models.
Box 24 \ 1 Competitor analysis and research focusing on performance, handling, and aerodynamics.
Box 24 \ 2 Electrical insulation materials.
Box 24 \ 3 Fuel supplier Carless, Capel & Leonard regarding their oils and spirits.
Box 24 \ 4 Engine overheating testing and customer feedback.
Box 24 \ 5 Engine overheating issues through exhaustive testing, analysis, and design modification.
Box 25 \ 1 Adapting car engines for military tanks to perfecting the design and function of bonnet fasteners.
Box 25 \ 2 Potential adoption of Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers.
Box 25 \ 3 Engine and chassis vibration for ultimate smoothness and silence.
Box 25 \ 4 Insurance, licensing, private use, and international travel paperwork.
Box 26 \ 1 Initial styling concepts to production challenges.
Box 26 \ 2 Technical instruction books, with a strong focus on electrical systems and battery maintenance.
Box 26 \ 3 Vehicle jacking system through continuous supplier evaluation and modification.
Box 26 \ 4 Brake and clutch friction materials to solve persistent issues like noise, wear, and overheating.
Box 26 \ 5 Centralised chassis lubrication systems, focusing on the Bijur and Enots systems and components.
Box 26 \ 6 Car jacks for various Rolls-Royce models to adapt to changing vehicle and tyre designs.
Box 27 \ 1 Centralized chassis lubrication systems (e.g., Bijur).
Box 27 \ 2 Daily operations at Rolls-Royce routine administrative, financial, and logistical minutiae.
Box 27 \ 3 A diverse collection of records detailing the daily administrative, technical, and personnel operations of the Rolls-Royce factory.
Box 27 \ 4 Experimental development and testing of Rolls-Royce's cars and aero engines.
Box 27a \ 1 Fault diagnosis, experimental modifications, and continental performance testing.
Box 27a \ 2 Fuel pump technology for Rolls-Royce vehicles over several decades.
Box 27a \ 3 Radiator performance and corrosion.
Box 27a \ 4 High-octane fuels and additives for aero and motor engines, correspondence with suppliers and government bodies.
Box 28 \ 1 Shock absorbers and vehicle suspension systems from various manufacturers.
Box 28 \ 2 Marles and other steering systems in collaboration with engineering suppliers.
Box 28 \ 3 Adamant Engineering on the design, testing, and supply of Marles steering systems.
Box 28 \ 4 Steering wobble, often linked to tyre imbalance.
Box 28 \ 5 Eliminate vehicle vibrations, a phenomenon they frequently termed 'jellying'.
Box 29 \ 1 Vehicle steering wobble (shimmy) through tests on tyres, dampers, and wheel balancing.
Box 29 \ 2 Standardisation Sheets.
Box 29 \ 3 Testing and modifications, primarily at Brooklands racetrack.
Box 29 \ 4 Spring clips and an extensive collaboration with the India Tyre & Rubber Co.
Box 30 \ 1 Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars, engines, and chassis components.
Box 30 \ 2 Car and aero engines, chassis, and components through meeting agendas and minutes.
Box 30 \ 3 Design, modification, and drawing status for Rolls-Royce aero engines and car chassis.
Box 30 \ 4 Car chassis and aero engines.
Box 30 \ 5 Tyre development to refine vehicle performance and resolve engineering issues.
Box 30 \ 6 Material treatments like plating and innovating mechanical systems such as brakes and suspension.
Box 31 \ 1 Dynamos, regulators, and early electrical systems.
Box 31 \ 2 Standardisation of key engine and electrical components.
Box 31 \ 3 Engine cold-start systems and solutions for chassis lubrication.
Box 31 \ 4 S.U. on carburettor design, testing, and refinement for their engines.
Box 31 \ 5 S.U. Company to design, test, and refine carburetter and fuel systems for car and aero engines.
Box 32 \ 1 Fuels, alternatives, and suspension systems to refine vehicle performance and ride quality.
Box 32 \ 2 Braking systems and components.
Box 32 \ 3 C.C. Wakefield's Castrol lubricants.
Box 32 \ 4 Electrical transformers and lubricating oils for production and quality control.
Box 32 \ 5 Electrical systems and the extensive competitive analysis of rival vehicles for benchmarking.
Box 33 \ 1 Engineering secrecy to stationery costs.
Box 33 \ 2 Logistical coordination for its car and aero engine projects.
Box 33 \ 3 Spark plugs to resolve persistent engine performance and reliability issues.
Box 33 \ 4 Speedometers, wheel discs, and engines.
Box 33 \ 5 Speed indicators, revolution counters, and engine components.
Box 34 \ 1 Sourcing reliable condensers to perfect ignition systems.
Box 34 \ 2 Aero-engine components and materials.
Box 34 \ 3 Electrical systems, from troubleshooting early spark plugs to perfecting starter motors.
Box 34 \ 4 Diverse engineering components to support Sir Henry Royce's hands-on development work.
Box 35 \ 1 Electrical components to ensure performance and reliability.
Box 35 \ 2 Decades-long engineering struggle to perfect the aluminium piston, focusing on solving persistent engine knock.
Box 35 \ 3 Valvetrains, electrical systems, and spark plugs.
Box 35 \ 4 Electrical components, including spark plugs, dynamos, and starter motors.
Box 35 \ 5 Tungsten for ignition contacts, detailing decades of tests, material failures, and supplier collaboration.
Box 35 \ 6 Standardization of tungsten contact points for its vehicle ignition systems.
Box 36 \ 1 Engine systems, from fluid dynamics to ignition and mechanical parts.
Box 36 \ 2 Aero engines, detailing power outputs, fuel consumption, and modifications.
Box 36 \ 3 Automotive and aero-engine components.
Box 36 \ 4 Lucas dynamos to resolve persistent faults with performance and noise.
Box 37 \ 1 Ignition, from early magnetos to sophisticated battery systems for cars and aero engines.
Box 37 \ 2 Aero engine components.
Box 37 \ 3 Aero-engine components, materials, and vehicle accessories.
Box 37 \ 4 Eagle and Falcon aero engines.
Box 38 \ 1 Steering systems.
Box 38 \ 2 Radiators to perfect engine cooling performance.
Box 38 \ 3 Electrical components for H. Royce's personal lighting installation at West Wittering.
Box 38 \ 4 Exhaust and silencer systems.
Box 38 \ 5 Batteries, primarily through correspondence with supplier Peto & Radford.
Box 38 \ 6 Aero-engines, detailing quality control, material testing, parts sourcing, and the refinement.
Box 39 \ 1 Rapson tyres, performance failures, safety concerns, and comparisons to rival Dunlop.
Box 39 \ 2 Dynamos and carburetters to tyre pressures and overall vehicle performance.
Box 39 \ 3 Bakelite and similar synthetic insulators for Rolls-Royce's electrical and ignition systems.
Box 39 \ 4 Radiator shutters and thermostatic systems to precisely control engine temperature.
Box 40 \ 1 Automotive gauges and thermometers in collaboration with specialist instrument suppliers.
Box 40 \ 2 Electrical components, especially magnetos, in close collaboration with supplier Joseph Lucas Ltd.
Box 40 \ 3 Vehicle components, mainly vacuum fuel and oil systems.
Box 40 \ 4 Problematic Autovac vacuum petrol feed system from its adoption to its replacement.
Box 40 \ 5 Magnetos and starter motors.
Box 40 \ 6 Bendix starter drive.
Box 41 \ 1 Specific automotive components for Rolls-Royce vehicles.
Box 41 \ 2 Valves and storage batteries for experimental and production systems.
Box 41 \ 3 Experimental chassis, notably the Goshawk.
Box 41 \ 4 Aero-engine technology, silent pistons to experimental chassis and bespoke coachwork.
Box 42 \ 1 Wheels, tyres, and aero engines.
Box 42 \ 2 Aero engines and motor cars.
Box 42 \ 3 Carburetters and vehicle chassis springs.
Box 42 \ 4 Components to ensure performance and quality.
Box 42 \ 5 Wheels, tyres, and lubrication systems for the American market.
Box 43 \ 1 Engines and components for enhanced performance and reliability.
Box 43 \ 2 Optimize ride quality for Rolls-Royce cars in America.
Box 43 \ 3 Air suspension and aero-engine camshaft systems.
Box 43 \ 4 Watford aero magnetos, multi-cylinder engine design.
Box 44 \ 1 Fuel and oil filters.
Box 44 \ 2 H.M. Hobson to design, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot petrol gauges.
Box 44 \ 3 H.M. Hobson Ltd. to develop, test, and troubleshoot K-S Telegage petrol gauges.
Box 44 \ 4 H.M. Hobson Ltd. on the development, supply, and troubleshooting of petrol gauge systems.
Box 44 \ 5 Crucial vehicle components, from battery testers to shock absorbers.
Box 45 \ 1 Straight-sided tyre and wheel technology, primarily in extensive collaboration with supplier Dunlop.
Box 45 \ 2 Dunlop to develop, test, and perfect tyres for performance, comfort, and safety.
Box 45 \ 3 Electrical and mechanical components.
Box 45 \ 4 Goshawk engine's ignition coil system.
Box 46 \ 1 Vehicles and engines.
Box 46 \ 2 10,000-mile endurance testing of Goshawk model.
Box 46 \ 3 Electrical component failures.
Box 47 \ 1 Bespoke engineering solutions to resolve faults and improve performance.
Box 47 \ 2 Customer complaints, focusing on vehicle testing.
Box 47 \ 3 Customer complaint resolution, and engineering modifications.
Box 47 \ 4 Electrical system faults on specific vehicle chassis.
Box 47 \ 5 Rectification of persistent issues on early Rolls-Royce models.
Box 48 \ 1 Mechanical components to resolve persistent engineering problems.
Box 48 \ 2 Scintilla and Watford to perfect magnetos for its engines.
Box 48 \ 3 Electrical systems, from batteries and dynamos to magnetos, switches, and other supplier components.
Box 48 \ 4 Engines, resolving performance, noise, and reliability issues.
Box 49 \ 1 Rear axle, focusing on improving strength, weight, performance, and quietness.
Box 49 \ 2 Rear axles to resolve issues of failure, noise, and performance.
Box 49 \ 3 Suspension springs and fuel systems for various models.
Box 49 \ 4 Front axle and steering systems to achieve superior reliability and performance.
Box 49 \ 5 Electrical components, from ignition coils and batteries to magnetos and horns.
Box 50 \ 1 Experimental testing of automotive electrical systems and their components.
Box 50 \ 2 Electrical systems, spark plugs, and starter motors.
Box 50 \ 3 Engine performance issues caused by cold weather and low-grade fuels.
Box 50 \ 4 A.T. speedometers to resolve persistent issues with accuracy, reliability, and temperature variation.
Box 50 \ 5 Dynamo commutators and brushes in response to recurring component failures.
Box 51 \ 1 Goshawk dynamo and its electrical components.
Box 51 \ 2 Electrical systems for the Goshawk project, in collaboration with suppliers Lucas and C.A.V.
Box 51 \ 3 Instruments and chassis lubrication systems.
Box 51 \ 4 Hartford shock absorber, pursuit of superior ride quality.
Box 51 \ 5 Starter motors, dynamos, and ignition systems for the Goshawk engine project.
Box 52 \ 1 Ignition wires to suspension, in the pursuit of engineering perfection.
Box 52 \ 2 Laminated road springs, predominantly from the supplier Firths.
Box 52 \ 3 Electrical components, primarily the Goshawk ignition condenser.
Box 52 \ 4 Testing jacks, developing new gearboxes and creating bespoke V.I.P. cars.
Box 53 \ 1 Product testing, supplier relations, and the acquisition of diagnostic instruments.
Box 53 \ 2 Dunlop, develop and test low-pressure balloon tyres.
Box 53 \ 3 Tyres, wheels, and ignition systems to enhance vehicle performance and safety.
Box 53 \ 4 Scuttle vibration.
Box 54 \ 1 Batteries in collaboration with suppliers like Peto & Radford.
Box 54 \ 2 Supplier liaison, performance testing, and failure analysis.
Box 54 \ 3 Suspension, engine, and ignition components.
Box 54 \ 4 Engines and components.
Box 54 \ 5 Battery separators and ignition components.
Box 55 \ 1 Bespoke car modifications, testing, and problem-solving.
Box 55 \ 2 Fan and dynamo drive belts for Rolls-Royce's automotive and aero engines.
Box 55 \ 3 Hydraulic shock absorbers to solve persistent issues of oil leaks, component failure, and steering wobble.
Box 55 \ 4 Hydraulic shock dampers and suspension systems to perfect vehicle ride comfort and control.
Box 56 \ 1 Fuel feed and hydraulic shock damper systems.
Box 56 \ 2 Alpine Trials and critical engine component design.
Box 56 \ 3 Vehicle chassis, engine, and control system components.
Box 56 \ 4 Steering, starter, and electrical faults, mainly on the 20 HP model.
Box 57 \ 1 Mechanical and electrical systems.
Box 57 \ 2 Electrical systems, primarily dynamos, batteries, and magnetos.
Box 58 \ 1 meticulous process of testing, troubleshooting, and refining automotive components, from tyres to engines, to achieve optimal performance.
Box 58 \ 2 Spark plugs from numerous manufacturers for high-performance aero and automotive engines.
Box 58 \ 3 Electrical components like spark plugs and batteries.
Box 58 \ 4 Standardise batteries.
Box 59 \ 1 Electrical systems, from sourcing cables to innovating an automatic charge controller to fix recurring faults.
Box 59 \ 2 Speedometers to correct for inaccuracies caused by temperature, speed, and tyre pressure.
Box 59 \ 3 Ideal car horn through rigorous testing, supplier evaluation.
Box 60 \ 1 Dynamos, particularly their brushes and armatures, to improve performance and resolve issues.
Box 60 \ 2 Electrical components in Rolls-Royce cars.
Box 60 \ 3 Battery charge indicators like the 'Green Lamp Scheme' to the adoption of third-party voltage regulators.
Box 60 \ 4 Dynamos through constant comparison with rival and supplier models.
Box 61 \ 1 Batteries and insulating materials, for Rolls-Royce's Experimental Department.
Box 61 \ 2 Electrical systems and components for Rolls-Royce factory experiments and vehicle production.
Box 61 \ 3 Supplier correspondence in the development of reliable automotive fuel gauges.
Box 61a \ 1 Anti-dazzle and dipping headlamp technology.
Box 61a \ 2 Headlamps, via correspondence with suppliers like Joseph Lucas.
Box 61a \ 3 Trials, modifications, and supplier collaboration to resolve persistent headlamp failures.
Box 61b \ 1 Battery ignition systems, focusing on contact breaker point materials and design.
Box 61b \ 2 Enhance performance and reliability across vehicle models.
Box 61b \ 3 Electric starter motors and associated electrical systems.
Box 61b \ 4 Comparison of American and European battery ignition systems.
Box 62 \ 1 Starter motors to improve performance, material durability, and cold-start reliability.
Box 62 \ 2 S. Smith & Sons on the design, testing, and refinement of instrument panels.
Box 62 \ 3 Dynamos to improve performance, reliability, and standardisation.
Box 63 \ 1 Materials for the Rolls-Royce Experimental Department.
Box 63 \ 2 Car radio technology, solving persistent electrical interference issues.
Box 63 \ 3 Car radios, focusing on solving ignition interference with suppressors and collaboration with manufacturers like Philco and Ekco.
Box 63 \ 4 Electrical ignition systems, spark behaviour, and the mechanical testing of crankshafts to solve engine vibration.
Box 64 \ 1 Fuel, cooling, and electrical starter systems.
Box 64 \ 2 Starter motors, detailing the development of complex 'Sequence' schemes.
Box 64 \ 3 Sequence Silent Starter motor system and its associated electrical components.
Box 64 \ 4 Sequence starter motors, focusing on solving mechanical jamming, noise, and complex electrical switch failures.
Box 65 \ 1 Governor-controlled, oil-relay automatic ignition advance mechanisms.
Box 65 \ 2 Electrical and chassis systems.
Box 65 \ 3 Magnetos, focusing on resolving persistent faults with suppliers like Watford and Lucas.
Box 65 \ 4 Core engine and chassis components.
Box 65a \ 1 Chassis, engines, and new car models.
Box 65a \ 2 Experimental Rolls-Royce cars and engines.
Box 65a \ 3 Experimental car and engine development.
Box 66 \ 1 Testing of pistons to resolve issues of failure, engine knock, and oil consumption.
Box 66 \ 2 Noise reduction, and reliability through continuous testing and modification.
Box 66 \ 3 Bonnets, to solve problems of function, security, cost, and aesthetics.
Box 66 \ 4 Powertrain and chassis components.
Box 66 \ 5 Braking systems, with a persistent focus on safety, performance, and curing brake squeak.
Box 66a \ 1 Carburetters to perfect engine performance.
Box 66a \ 2 Valve train and induction systems, primarily focusing on the Phantom model.
Box 66a \ 3 Engine and chassis components.
Box 66a \ 4 Oil systems, cooling components, and vehicle controls.
Box 67 \ 1 Chassis and servo-brake systems to overcome persistent issues of noise, vibration, and component failure.
Box 67 \ 2 Luggage carriers and front axles.
Box 67 \ 3 Friction and damping to eliminate high-speed wobble.
Box 67 \ 4 Road shock and wobble modification.
Box 67a \ 1 Improve vehicle suspension, ride comfort, and performance for diverse global road conditions.
Box 67a \ 2 Spring design and testing to perfect ride comfort and handling.
Box 68 \ 1 Primarily steering systems, to resolve issues like high-speed wobble.
Box 68 \ 2 Suspension, and systems to resolve flaws and enhance performance.
Box 68 \ 3 Spare wheel carriers.
Box 68 \ 4 Dynamos and armatures to solve persistent issues with noise and electrical output.
Box 69 \ 1 Ignition system components to improve performance and reliability.
Box 69 \ 2 Experimental EAC vehicle prototypes.
Box 69 \ 3 Experimental Rolls-Royce cars.
Box 69 \ 4 Phantom, resolving faults and improve performance.
Box 70 \ 1 Experimental Rolls-Royce sports car prototype, chassis 10-EX.
Box 70 \ 3 Customer-reported failures, predominantly in vehicle electrical systems.
Box 70 \ 4 Electrical components.
Box 71 \ 1 Experimental car bodies via collaboration with specialist coachbuilders.
Box 71 \ 2 Lighting, suspension dynamics, and a persistent campaign for component weight reduction.
Box 71 \ 3 Experimental Rolls-Royce vehicles and components.
Box 71 \ 4 Prototype Rolls-Royce vehicles in France, detailing the frequent mechanical failures and subsequent repairs.
Box 72 \ 1 Modification of engine components to resolve persistent over-oiling and oil consumption issues.
Box 72 \ 2 Resolving faults and accidents to market-specific modifications and secret prototype testing.
Box 72 \ 3 Chassis components, focusing on springs, steering, and brakes.
Box 72 \ 4 Engines, chassis, and braking systems, notably the EAC project.
Box 73 \ 1 Chassis, pioneering servo-assisted brakes, steering, and experimental bodywork for Rolls-Royce vehicles.
Box 73 \ 2 Servo-assisted four-wheel brakes, chronicling a long struggle with engineering challenges.
Box 73 \ 3 Servo-assisted four-wheel brake systems and their effect on steering.
Box 74 \ 1 Challenges of producing and sourcing high-quality coachwork.
Box 74 \ 2 Carburettors and clutches to solve performance and corrosion issues.
Box 74 \ 3 Engine and chassis faults.
Box 74 \ 4 Materials, engines, and chassis to solve problems and refine performance.
Box 75 \ 1 Silent, reliable gearboxes and drivetrains.
Box 75 \ 2 Engine fluid gauges and induction systems.
Box 75 \ 3 Engine cooling systems and chassis frames to improve performance and reliability.
Box 75 \ 4 Testing to solve engine heat and ventilation issues in the front cabin, focusing on floorboards, dashboards, and airflow management.
Box 75 \ 5 Gearbox innovations, and the relentless development of starter motor mechanisms.
Box 76 \ 1 Licensing and transporting Rolls-Royce cars for European travel and trials.
Box 76 \ 2 Manufacturing improvements for its machinery, engines, and vehicle components.
Box 76 \ 3 Engineering research at experimental departments.
Box 76 \ 4 Vehicle component refinement
Box 77 \ 1 Pistons and drive shafts through technical reports and letters.
Box 77 \ 2 Lubricants and fuels.
Box 77 \ 3 Engine pistons to solve persistent issues of knock, seizure, and performance.
Box 77 \ 4 Fuel, tyre, and water pumps, and engine cooling radiators.
Box 77 \ 5 Vehicle design, development, testing, and the circulation of information.
Box 78 \ 1 Hoses, thermostats, radiator shutters, and thermometers.
Box 78 \ 2 Chassis components like wheels, springs, and shock absorbers.
Box 78 \ 3 Cooling systems, with a primary focus on radiator performance and durability.
Box 79 \ 1 Lodge sparking plugs, in comparison to rival Bosch models for its engines.
Box 79 \ 2 Vehicle components, from complex suspension systems to individual spanners.
Box 79 \ 3 Engine and chassis components, primarily indicator apparatuses and spring drives.
Box 80 \ 1 Chassis components to improve performance and reliability.
Box 80 \ 2 Chassis springs to improve vehicle handling and durability.
Box 80 \ 3 Chassis suspension and engine valve springs.
Box 81 \ 1 Tyres and chassis parts.
Box 81 \ 2 Standardisation of vehicle part alterations, primarily between its UK and American factories.
Box 82 \ 1 Prototype Bentley vehicles, primarily on the roads of France.
Box 82 \ 2 Development of Rolls-Royce & Bentley vehicles through 10,000-mile trials.
Box 82 \ 3 Experimental Bentley prototype, chassis 5-B-IV.
Box 82 \ 4 Refinement of Bentley models to resolve issues and improve performance.
Box 82 \ 5 Experimental Rolls-Royce & Bentley cars and components during trials.
Box 83 \ 1 Rigorous road testing of experimental Bentley vehicles.
Box 83 \ 2 Repair of experimental Bentley and Rolls-Royce vehicles.
Box 83 \ 3 Refinement of Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles.
Box 83 \ 4 Prototype Bentley vehicles, primarily chassis B-56-BN, during extensive development trials.
Box 84 \ 1 Bentley and coachbuilders, primarily Park Ward, on the design, production, and refinement of experimental car bodies.
Box 84 \ 2 Braking systems for Bensport and Bentley models, addressing issues from judder to water ingress.
Box 84 \ 3 Bentley coachwork and chassis components, primarily with coachbuilder Park Ward.
Box 84 \ 4 Bentley rear axles to resolve persistent issues with gears, bearings, and oil leaks.
Box 85 \ 1 Materials, testing, and modifications to resolve judder and improve performance.
Box 85 \ 2 Bentley clutch and flywheel systems, addressing recurring failures, rattles, and performance issues.
Box 85 \ 3 Bentley engine components, primarily camshafts and connecting rods.
Box 85 \ 4 Bentley engine induction systems, focusing on carburetters, pipes, and air silencers.
Box 85 \ 5 Crankshafts, documenting design, testing, failures, and modifications to improve stiffness and critical speed.
Box 86 \ 1 Engine components, primarily Bentley cylinder heads, to improve performance and reliability.
Box 86 \ 2 Effort to solve piston failures in Bentley engines through iterative design, material analysis, and rigorous testing.
Box 86 \ 3 Bentley exhaust systems to improve performance, durability, and silence.
Box 86 \ 4 Gearbox and chassis components, primarily for Bentley models.
Box 86 \ 5 Bentley engine fans and mountings.
Box 87 \ 1 Evolution of the Bentley radiator.
Box 87 \ 2 Light Production Co. regarding the design, testing, and supply of pistons and rings, primarily for Bentley engines.
Box 87 \ 3 Bentley prop shaft and shock absorber systems.
Box 87 \ 4 Bentley road springs and suspension systems.
Box 87 \ 5 Servo braking and steering systems.
Box 88 \ 1 Bentley's evolution through customer feedback, technical fault analysis.
Box 88 \ 2 Testing, modification, repair, and evolution of Bentley vehicles.
Box 88 \ 3 Weight reduction of Bentley components and bodies to improve performance and track competitors.
Box 88 \ 4 Engine valve trains for performance and durability.
Box 88 \ 5 Wheels and fuel system components for Bentley cars.
Box 89 \ 1 Relationship between Rolls-Royce/Bentley and an influential customer.
Box 89 \ 2 Complaints, modifications, and technical issues of a single Bentley, chassis B.189.AE, owned by A.H.R. Fedden of Bristol Aeroplane Co.
Box 89 \ 3 Rolls-Royce & Bentley clients, covering sales, bespoke modifications, technical support, and fault resolution for their vehicles.
Box 89 \ 4 Customer complaints, mechanical failures, repairs, and bespoke modifications for Rolls-Royce & Bentley vehicles.
Box 89 \ 5 Customer service challenges of Rolls-Royce and Bentley, from technical faults to bespoke client requests.
Box 90 \ 1 Bentley Streamline Saloon, chassis B-23-AE.
Box 90 \ 2 Correspondence with discerning Bentley owners.
Box 90 \ 3 Bespoke build process for Bentley cars.
Box 90 \ 4 Prominent customers regarding vehicle performance, fault rectification, and bespoke development.
Box 90 \ 5 Bespoke repair of experimental and customer Rolls-Royce & Bentley vehicles.
Box 90a \ 1 Bentley's engine development and motorsport performance, focused on the Tourist Trophy races of the 1930s.
Box 90a \ 2 Collaboration with customer E.R. Hall to extensively modify, test, and race a competition Bentley in the 1930s.
Box 90a \ 3 Racing logistics of E.R. Hall's 1930s competition Bentley for the Tourist Trophy.
Box 90a \ 4 E.R. Hall's Bentley cars competing in endurance races like Le Mans in the 1930s.
Box 90a \ 5 Sales and customer disputes.
Box 90a \ 6 A customer's Bentley for motor racing and the subsequent adaptation of experimental engines for marine use.
Box 91 \ 1 Spectre' prototype, which was ultimately launched as the Rolls-Royce Phantom III.
Box 91 \ 2 Experimental Rolls-Royce Phantom III car, 32-EX.
Box 91 \ 3 Vehicle component refinement
Box 91 \ 4 Spectre prototype during its development and road trials in France.
Box 92 \ 1 Coachwork for the Rolls-Royce 'Spectre' (Phantom III) model.
Box 92 \ 2 Engine and chassis testing, modification, and analysis at Rolls-Royce.
Box 92 \ 3 Phantom III experimental prototype, chassis 35-EX.
Box 92 \ 4 Braking systems for Rolls-Royce models, particularly the Spectre and Phantom III.
Box 92 \ 5 Axles, focusing on the Spectre and Phantom III models.
Box 92 \ 6 Weight-saving modifications for the experimental Continental Phantom III.
Box 93 \ 1 Improve performance, reduce noise, and lower costs.
Box 93 \ 2 Carburettor and induction systems for models like the Spectre and Phantom III.
Box 93 \ 3 Clutch systems for the Spectre and Phantom III models.
Box 93 \ 4 Cylinder heads and liners for the Phantom III.
Box 93 \ 5 Camshafts and crankshafts to resolve issues and enhance engine performance.
Box 94 \ 1 Gearboxes, notably the Spectre.
Box 94 \ 2 Phantom III gearbox to resolve faults, improve performance, and reduce production costs.
Box 94 \ 3 Radiator and cooling systems to resolve persistent design and performance issues.
Box 94 \ 4 Chassis frames and prop shafts to improve structural rigidity and performance.
Box 94 \ 5 Cooling systems and pistons, primarily for the Phantom III.
Box 95 \ 1 Steering systems.
Box 95 \ 2 Suspension components, primarily for the Phantom III model.
Box 95 \ 3 Vehicle suspension systems, primarily for the experimental 'Spectre' model.
Box 95 \ 4 Suspension, servo, and fuel systems.
Box 96 \ 1 Bespoke creation, customer relations, and persistent technical troubleshooting of Rolls-Royce vehicles, particularly the Phantom III.
Box 96 \ 2 Engine valvetrain components for Rolls-Royce's Spectre and Phantom models.
Box 96 \ 3 Refinement of Rolls-Royce's experimental cars, primarily the Phantom III.
Box 96 \ 4 Vehicle weight reduction through detailed component analysis, material changes, and competitive comparisons.
Box 97 \ 1 Bentley cars, from design specifications and component testing to production management reports.
Box 97 \ 2 Bentley V, from design and production to testing, faults, and ongoing modifications.
Box 97 \ 3 Pre-war Bentley Continental 'Corniche', focusing on performance, weight reduction, and component specification.
Box 97 \ 4 Prototype Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles.
Box 97 \ 5 Engineering refinement of Rolls-Royce and Bentley prototype vehicles.
Box 98 \ 1 Chassis and components in collaboration with coachbuilders and suppliers.
Box 98 \ 2 Bentley coachwork, primarily in collaboration with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co.
Box 98 \ 3 Bentley III & V brake and bonnet components.
Box 98 \ 4 Experimental Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles and their components.
Box 98 \ 5 Experimental Bentley vehicles, from component design to road accidents.
Box 99 \ 1 Bentley engine systems, focusing on induction, exhaust, and clutch components.
Box 99 \ 2 Bentley III chassis frame with numerous suppliers.
Box 99 \ 3 Bentley mechanical systems, primarily focusing on shock dampers, servos, and fans.
Box 99 \ 4 Parts for Bentley and Rolls-Royce vehicles.
Box 100 \ 1 Bentley III & V suspension systems, from design and material choice to supplier correspondence.
Box 100 \ 2 Bentley chassis, with a primary focus on steering and suspension systems.
Box 100 \ 3 Bentley engines and chassis, focused on resolving failures, optimising components, and achieving significant weight reduction.
Box 101 \ 1 Refinement of components from axles to engines.
Box 101 \ 2 Vehicle component refinement
Box 101 \ 3 Engine performance to production.
Box 101 \ 4 Fault resolution on experimental cars.
Box 102 \ 1 Carburetter and induction systems to improve performance and resolve faults.
Box 102 \ 2 Collaboration with coachbuilders on the design, construction, testing, and refinement of car bodies and chassis.
Box 102 \ 3 Standardize vehicle brake systems, addressing persistent issues like squeaks, thumps, and failures.
Box 102 \ 4 Rear axle and transmission systems.
Box 102 \ 5 Camshafts, valves, and carburettors to enhance power and performance.
Box 102 \ 6 Bonnets and brakes.
Box 103 \ 1 20/25 HP clutch system to resolve chronic slipping and performance issues.
Box 103 \ 2 Engine components to resolve issues of wear, failure, and performance.
Box 103 \ 3 Crankshafts and clutches, focusing on solving issues of vibration, balance, and material wear.
Box 103 \ 4 Engines, primarily the cylinder head, to resolve faults and boost performance.
Box 103 \ 5 Spare wheel carriers.
Box 104 \ 1 Rubber engine mountings, dampers, and chassis components to isolate vibration and perfect vehicle refinement.
Box 104 \ 2 Exhaust systems to improve performance, reduce cost, and eliminate noise and vibration.
Box 104 \ 3 Chassis, subframes, and components to solve problems and enhance vehicle quality.
Box 104 \ 4 Gearboxes, focusing on solving noise issues and implementing synchromesh technology.
Box 105 \ 1 Radiator and cooling systems to improve performance, appearance, and reduce costs.
Box 105 \ 2 Instrument panels, propeller shafts, and pistons.
Box 105 \ 3 Shock dampers to improve ride comfort and eliminate noise.
Box 105 \ 4 Servo-assisted braking systems
Box 106 \ 1 Suspension, failure analysis, and spring design.
Box 106 \ 2 Petrol systems.
Box 106 \ 3 Resolve persistent failures, wobbles, and performance issues.
Box 106 \ 4 Wheel engineering supplier selection, testing, troubleshooting across various models.
Box 106 \ 5 Engine valve trains and steering systems to solve issues of noise, wear, and performance.
Box 107 \ 1 Testing of experimental and production vehicles.
Box 107 \ 2 Vehicle faults, customer complaints, and solutions.
Box 107 \ 3 Customer service, technical faults, bespoke modifications, and complaints.
Box 107 \ 4 Weight of chassis to components, to analyse and optimise performance, stability, and design.
Box 108 \ 1 Prototype testing of Wraith.
Box 108 \ 2 Wraith and its components.
Box 108 \ 3 Prototype and production vehicles.
Box 109 \ 1 Silver Wraith chassis and its components.
Box 109 \ 2 Experimental Rolls-Royce 'Myth' car through correspondence with coachbuilders and suppliers.
Box 109 \ 3 Rolls-Royce 'Myth' small car project and its M.40 engine.
Box 109 \ 4 Experimental, from design and coachbuilder collaboration.
Box 109 \ 5 Vehicle component refinement
Box 110 \ 1 Rolls-Royce 'Myth' car, covering component design, calculations, drawings, and supplier collaboration.
Box 110 \ 2 Rolls-Royce 'Myth' vehicle project and its various components.
Box 110 \ 3 Rolls-Royce 'Myth' car's suspension, steering, and chassis components.
Box 111 \ 1 Refinement of Bentley car bodies in partnership with coachbuilder Park Ward.
Box 111 \ 2 Phoenix (Bentley 50) project, from technical design and costing to branding and road testing.
Box 111 \ 3 Correspondence with coachbuilders.
Box 111 \ 4 Development of the Bentley 50, from its rear axle design and international parts sourcing to its 'Cresta' coachwork.
Box 112 \ 1 Chassis components like radiators, suspension, and servos, primarily for the Bentley 50 model.
Box 112 \ 2 modification, and testing of mechanical components for Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles.
Box 112 \ 3 Bentley 50 (B.50) car model, focusing on steering and bonnet design.
Box 113 \ 1 Vehicle accidents, subsequent repairs, investigations, and related insurance correspondence.
Box 113 \ 2 Acceleration, braking, and hill-climbing capabilities.
Box 113 \ 3 Anti-theft locks to mirrors, for experimental and production cars.
Box 113 \ 4 Accidents involving experimental cars, vehicle repairs, insurance claims, and medical care of injured personnel.
Box 113 \ 5 Chassis frames and handles to experimental engines.
Box 114 \ 1 Rear axle development, involving competitor analysis, testing and collaboration with specialist suppliers.
Box 114 \ 2 Bearings in collaboration with specialist suppliers.
Box 114 \ 3 Engines, bearings, and oil systems.
Box 114 \ 4 Trans-African tour and luggage system development.
Box 115 \ 1 Decades of material innovation and supplier collaboration.
Box 115 \ 2 High-performance engine bearings and related crankshaft components.
Box 115 \ 3 Engine bearings to resolve persistent failures in Rolls-Royce & Bentley cars.
Box 115 \ 4 Design, testing, materials, and failure analysis of engine bearings.
Box 115 \ 5 Supplier Wellworthy development, production, and supply of advanced aluminium-tin engine bearings.
Box 116 \ 1 Advanced alloy engine bearings and components for various vehicle manufacturers.
Box 116 \ 2 Supplier High Duty Alloys, on the development, testing, and manufacture of advanced aluminium alloy bearings.
Box 116 \ 3 Aluminium-tin engine bearings.
Box 117 \ 1 Traditional coachwork to the development of all-steel and alloy construction with key coachbuilders.
Box 117 \ 2 Collaboration with coachbuilder Park Ward on car body design, manufacturing, logistics, and costing.
Box 117 \ 3 Refinement of vehicles with their coachbuilders and parts suppliers.
Box 117 \ 4 Component sourcing, and production of Bentley cars through technical lists and supplier correspondence.
Box 118 \ 1 Prototype cars, primarily the Ripplet, Rippletto, and Silver Ripple models.
Box 118 \ 2 Bumpers for both collision safety and pioneering chassis stabilisation.
Box 118 \ 3 Bumpers and stabilisers for Bentley cars, primarily through correspondence with suppliers.
Box 119 \ 1 Chassis and suspension components.
Box 119 \ 2 Destructive 'bumping' tests on vehicle chassis and components to measure durability.
Box 119 \ 3 Bonnet ventilation systems, from louvres to shutters, to perfect engine and cabin cooling.
Box 119 \ 4 Bonnet designs to routine purchasing and supplier correspondence.
Box 120 \ 1 Materials, dampers, and designs to eliminate squeaks and improve performance.
Box 120 \ 2 Brake systems from suppliers like Girling and Lockheed.
Box 120 \ 3 Automotive brake systems from various suppliers.
Box 121 \ 1 Brake system development and troubleshooting.
Box 121 \ 2 Solex carburettors, proposals and bench tests to road trials and design modifications.
Box 121 \ 3 Testing mainly carburetors and brakes.
Box 121 \ 4 S.U. Carburetters.
Box 122 \ 1 Carburetters, manufacturers like Zenith and Stromberg.
Box 122 \ 2 Zenith testing, and troubleshooting of Stromberg carburetters.
Box 122 \ 3 Zenith Carburetter Co. various carburettors and parts.
Box 122 \ 4 Carburettor and induction systems for performance and refinement.
Box 123 \ 1 Carburettor and induction systems to optimise performance and fix cold-start issues.
Box 123 \ 2 Sales operations with key suppliers and retailers like Jack Barclay.
Box 123 \ 3 Development, testing, and ultimate failure of the experimental 'Vulture' car prototype.
Box 123 \ 4 Experimental vehicle fleet, from development and testing to their eventual sale, salvage, or scrapping.
Box 123 \ 5 B-series cast iron engines.
Box 124 \ 1 B-series engines, covering component design, failure analysis, and performance.
Box 124 \ 2 B-series engines and related chassis components.
Box 124 \ 3 Competitive analysis of Buick cars.
Box 124 \ 4 Analysis of competitor cars.
Box 124 \ 5 Alfa Romeo cars, detailing their purchase, testing, and reverse-engineering.
Box 125 \ 1 Analysis of Cadillac, reverse-engineering.
Box 125 \ 2 Chrysler and Cadillac reverse-engineering.
Box 125 \ 3 Buick analysis, for research and development in the late 1930s.
Box 126 \ 1 American model cars, analysis, to inform their own engineering.
Box 126 \ 2 Humber cars reverse-engineering for competitive research and product development.
Box 126 \ 3 Analysis of rivals like Ford and BMW.
Box 126 \ 4 Testing Daimler and Chevrolet, for research and development.
Box 126 \ 5 Reverse-engineering of rival S.S. Jaguar cars.
Box 127 \ 1 Packard cars reverse-engineering.
Box 127 \ 2 Lincoln and Rover, reverse-engineering.
Box 127 \ 3 Collaboration between Rolls-Royce and Rover.
Box 127 \ 4 Engineering collaboration with rival automaker Vauxhall.
Box 127 \ 5 Studebaker cars engineering research.
Box 128 \ 1 Reverse-engineering of rival cars to inform its own design.
Box 128 \ 2 Clutch and transmission technologies.
Box 128 \ 3 Vehicle component refinement
Box 129 \ 1 Clutch systems with suppliers, primarily Borg & Beck.
Box 129 \ 2 Borg & Beck clutches.
Box 129 \ 3 Clutches, manufacturer Borg & Beck.
Box 129 \ 4 Procure clutch components.
Box 130 \ 1 Customer complaints, systematic fault analysis.
Box 130 \ 2 Customer complaints, and design modifications implemented to resolve them.
Box 130 \ 3 Clutch and flywheel components.
Box 130 \ 4 Customer complaints, and statistical analysis.
Box 131 \ 1 Engine cooling systems, focusing on radiator and oil cooler designs to resolve overheating issues.
Box 131 \ 2 Investigation of faults, analysis of component failures.
Box 131 \ 3 Vehicle faults and customer complaints to engineer solutions, focusing heavily on late 1930s models.
Box 131 \ 4 Engineering faults, design solutions, vehicle testing.
Box 131 \ 5 Cooling systems, focused on the persistent failures of the Phantom III oil cooler.
Box 132 \ 1 Crankshafts to improve strength, reduce vibration, and manage costs.
Box 132 \ 2 Competitive comparison, and component development of automotive and aero engines.
Box 132 \ 3 Evolution of vehicle components to fix faults, improve performance, and reduce cost.
Box 132 \ 4 Cylinder bore wear to improve durability through innovations in materials, lubrication, and design.
Box 132 \ 5 Engine cylinder bore wear, focusing on testing and collaboration with supplier The British Piston Ring Co. (BRICO).
Box 133 \ 1 Engine R&D analysis of single-cylinder units.
Box 133 \ 2 Single-cylinder tests, primarily cylinder heads, for future car models.
Box 133 \ 3 Diesel and marine engines with various industrial partners.
Box 133 \ 4 Vehicles, including wartime production.
Box 134 \ 1 Cylinder heads, valves, and pistons.
Box 134 \ 2 Cylinder heads, focusing on improving power output while mitigating engine detonation.
Box 134 \ 3 Employee expense claims and cash advances for vehicle testing, business travel, and daily operational costs.
Box 134 \ 4 Coachbuilders, work orders, invoices, and repairs on experimental and bespoke vehicle chassis.
Box 134 \ 5 Parts procurement, blueprints, performance data, and supplier orders.
Box 135 \ 1 Engine cooling fans and fan belts.
Box 135 \ 2 Petrol filter gauze to entire chassis.
Box 135 \ 3 Engine oil and fuel filters in collaboration with numerous specialist suppliers.
Box 135 \ 4 Engine fan drives and air filtration systems.
Box 136 \ 1 Engine timing gears, focusing on solving noise and wear issues.
Box 136 \ 2 Gearboxes through design, testing, and collaboration with specialist suppliers.
Box 136 \ 3 Oil filters and tyre pressure gauges from various suppliers.
Box 136 \ 4 Transmission technology, involving internal design, competitor analysis, patent evaluation, and component testing.
Box 136 \ 5 Cabin heat, ventilation, and drivetrain gear refinement.
Box 137 \ 1 Car heating systems, evolving from early engine warmers to integrated interior comfort.
Box 137 \ 2 Car heater and defroster systems in collaboration with numerous suppliers.
Box 137 \ 3 Heating, ventilation, and defrosting systems through extensive supplier collaboration.
Box 137 \ 4 Engine and chassis vibrations, particularly flywheel wobble and body 'booming'.
Box 137 \ 5 Gearboxes, hubs, and safety glass.
Box 138 \ 1 Powertrain vibration and suppress vehicle noise.
Box 138 \ 2 Application of scientific instruments for vehicle testing and development.
Box 138 \ 3 Vehicle licensing, driver insurance, and private mileage for experimental cars and staff.
Box 139 \ 1 Hydraulic jacking systems.
Box 139 \ 2 Jacking systems.
Box 139 \ 3 Owner instruction books, service leaflets, and technical manuals.
Box 140 \ 1 Superchargers, primarily for the 'Bensport' Bentley project.
Box 140 \ 2 Jacking systems: supplier negotiation, and cost reduction to persistent faults.
Box 140 \ 3 Collaboration with Leyland Motors on engines and chassis.
Box 140 \ 4 Brake lining performance issues.
Box 141 \ 1 Brake and clutch friction materials in collaboration with suppliers to resolve performance issues.
Box 141 \ 2 Lubrication and braking systems, in collaboration with suppliers.
Box 141 \ 3 Brake, clutch, and servo friction materials.
Box 142 \ 1 Diverse communications.
Box 142 \ 2 Design decisions, and production schedules.
Box 142 \ 3 Vehicle component refinement
Box 142 \ 4 Lightweight alloys and casting methods to reduce vehicle weight, cost, and improve performance.
Box 143 \ 1 Experimental test facilities and workshops.
Box 143 \ 2 Car and aero-engine divisions, routine procurement to urgent wartime directives.
Box 143 \ 3 WWII-era factory records detailing the pivot to aero engine production.
Box 144 \ 1 Lubricating oils to ensure vehicle performance and reliability.
Box 144 \ 2 Car and military engineering, production logistics, prototype testing, and corporate administration.
Box 144 \ 3 Reducing engine oil consumption.
Box 144 \ 4 Engine design, cost analysis, factory logistics, and wartime production.
Box 145 \ 1 Vacuum Oil Co. for testing, selecting, and approving lubricants, primarily Mobiloil for Bentley vehicles.
Box 145 \ 2 Lubricant suppliers, chiefly C.C. Wakefield, to test, analyse, and procure oils for engines, gearboxes, and axles.
Box 145 \ 3 Evolving recommendations for oils, greases, and lubricants.
Box 146 \ 1 Customer complaints, engineering solutions, and new component development.
Box 146 \ 2 Customer complaints, and engineering solutions.
Box 146 \ 3 Engine bearings and steering systems.
Box 146 \ 4 Engine pattern production and correspondence regarding international liaison, notably with French partners during wartime.
Box 146 \ 5 Customer relations involved in Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicle development and support.
Box 147 \ 1 Intellectual property, from invention proposals and patent filings to international searches and royalty agreements.
Box 147 \ 2 Patents, including internal filings, competitor searches, and the circulation of technical specifications.
Box 147 \ 3 Evaluation of new engineering concepts, and related technical correspondence.
Box 147 \ 4 Automotive and aero engineering patents and innovations.
Box 147 \ 5 Fuel consumption, very early 1906 models.
Box 148 \ 1 Pistons and rings for Rolls-Royce and Bentley engines.
Box 148 \ 2 Cost analysis behind Rolls-Royce's vehicle development.
Box 148 \ 3 Engine piston design, materials, testing, and standardisation.
Box 148 \ 4 Supplier collaboration on automotive components.
Box 148 \ 5 Vehicle component refinement
Box 149 \ 1 S.U. petrol pumps.
Box 149 \ 2 Oil pumps refinement to improve performance, reliability, and eliminate noise.
Box 149 \ 3 Fuel systems, primarily petrol pumps and tanks, to ensure performance and reliability.
Box 149 \ 4 S.U. petrol pumps to overcome failures and performance issues.
Box 149 \ 5 Ideal tyre pump for its vehicles.
Box 149 \ 6 Petrol pumps and fuel system components.
Box 149a \ 1 Water pumps and cooling systems to resolve issues of leakage, wear, and performance.
Box 149a \ 2 Radiators in collaboration with key suppliers like Marston and Harrison.
Box 149a \ 3 Radiator design, material selection, testing, and global supply chain challenges.
Box 150 \ 1 Research into high-octane fuels, primarily in collaboration with the Ethyl Export Corporation.
Box 150 \ 2 Automotive cooling systems, primarily radiators.
Box 150 \ 3 Radiator and cooling system components.
Box 151 \ 1 Automotive fuels, from technical evaluation of types to the strict administration of wartime petrol rationing.
Box 151 \ 2 Shock damper and ride control systems.
Box 151 \ 3 Engine anti-freeze solutions and the engineering of vehicle cold-weather performance.
Box 152 \ 1 Shock absorbers analysis and extensive collaboration with external suppliers.
Box 152 \ 2 Shock damper and servo systems, primarily in partnership with Armstrong Patents Co. Ltd.
Box 152 \ 3 Silencers, addressing noise, performance, and supplier collaboration.
Box 153 \ 1 Steering system components.
Box 153 \ 2 Steering gear components with various suppliers.
Box 153 \ 3 Vehicle component refinement
Box 153 \ 4 Steering systems.
Box 154 \ 1 Springs, dampers, and independent systems.
Box 154 \ 2 Suspension components like springs, bushings, and anti-roll systems.
Box 154 \ 3 Refining steering systems and components to resolve faults and meet market demands.
Box 154a \ 1 Steels and alloys for automotive and aero components.
Box 154a \ 2 Supplier collaboration in developing vehicle suspension, springs, and lubricants.
Box 154a \ 3 Tracking modifications, costs, and approvals, often noting delays awaiting signatures.
Box 154a \ 4 Suspension systems, from material analysis of springs to the standardisation of gaiters.
Box 155 \ 1 Performance testing and component development, conducted primarily at the Brooklands motor circuit.
Box 155 \ 2 Development of engines and their components.
Box 155 \ 3 Specialized test equipment for research, development.
Box 155 \ 4 Vehicle handling tests on skid pans.
Box 156 \ 1 Engine cooling thermostats .
Box 156 \ 2 Thermostat systems.
Box 156 \ 3 Avon Tyres, tyre testing for performance, noise, and safety.
Box 156 \ 4 Refine transmissions by resolving noises, exploring hydraulic systems.
Box 157 \ 1 Dunlop design, test, and supply tyres, resolving issues of noise, wear, and performance.
Box 157 \ 2 Dunlop on the design, testing, procurement, and supply of tyres and wheels.
Box 157 \ 3 Dunlop for the supply, testing, and development of experimental and high-performance tyres.
Box 157 \ 4 Englebert Tyres as a potential alternative to their existing supplier, Dunlop.
Box 157 \ 5 Goodyear tyres, focusing on supply, performance, and their critical impact on vehicle steering and handling.
Box 157 \ 6 India Tyres to develop, test, and supply quieter, higher-performance tyres.
Box 158 \ 1 Tyre development, covering supplier negotiations.
Box 158 \ 2 Tyres, from performance and power loss testing to cost and supplier evaluations.
Box 158 \ 3 Commercial vehicles, their engines, and chassis.
Box 158 \ 4 Engine valve train components, including valves, tappets, and springs.
Box 158 \ 5 Engine valve train components.
Box 158 \ 6 Mead McLean's patent draughtless ventilator system.
Box 159 \ 1 Wheels and tyres, primarily in partnership with Dunlop.
Box 159 \ 2 Production of wings and their components, primarily for Bentley vehicles.
Box 159 \ 3 Dunlop, supply, and modification of wheels and rims.
Box 159 \ 4 Routine operational and maintenance factory floor requests.
Box 159 \ 5 Automotive and marine engines and components.
Box 159 \ 6 Test rigs for the development and endurance analysis.
Box 159 \ 7 Wheels with suppliers like Rudge-Whitworth.
Box 160 \ 1 Cornercroft Ltd., on the design, testing, and production of automotive wheel discs.
Box 160 \ 2 Analysing and minimising aerodynamic drag, tyre resistance, and wind noise.
Box 160 \ 3 Bentley's performance testing, and racing efforts, all driven by publicity and establishing speed records.
Box 160 \ 4 High-speed testing, and extensive publicity campaign for the revolutionary 1930s 'Streamline' Bentley.
Box 160 \ 5 Bentley's public image and technical reputation through extensive correspondence and collaboration with motoring magazines.
Box 161 \ 1 Aerodynamics and performance enhancement through wind tunnel testing and streamlining.
Box 161a \ 1 Automotive and aero components, chassis, and engines.
Box 161a \ 2 Engineering meetings to resolve vehicle faults, customer complaints, and plan design modifications.
Box 161a \ 3 Experimental testing to production, via chassis conference minutes and component reports.
Box 161a \ 4 Vehicle chassis and aero engines.
Box 162 \ 1 1930s investigation and repair of recurring mechanical and electrical component failures on Bentley cars.
Box 162 \ 2 Spark plugs and ignition systems to diagnose and resolve engine performance issues.
Box 162 \ 3 Spark plug suppliers to perfect engine performance and reliability.
Box 162 \ 4 K.L.G. on the continuous development, testing, and refinement of spark plugs for its car and aero engines.
Box 162 \ 5 Spark plugs for Rolls-Royce and Bentley engines.
Box 162 \ 6 Lodge Plugs, development, and standardisation of spark plugs for their engines.
Box 163 \ 1 Electrical fuel pumps and associated automotive components.
Box 163 \ 2 Wireless screening for engine ignition and electrical systems to prevent radio interference in military and police vehicles.
Box 163 \ 3 Coordinating with suppliers for critical parts, deliveries, and meetings for engine production.
Box 163 \ 4 Daily engineering, component development, supplier liaisons, and general administration.
Box 163 \ 5 Spark plugs from supplier AC-Sphinx.
Box 163 \ 6 Dynamo charging systems, focusing on multi-rate schemes using resistances and switches to control battery output and improve reliability.
Box 163 \ 7 Battery ignition systems, with a primary focus on components from supplier Delco-Remy.
Box 164 \ 1 Electric car clocks from various suppliers.
Box 164 \ 2 Automotive batteries and their associated electrical components.
Box 164 \ 3 Batteries and their components for Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles.
Box 164 \ 4 Automotive batteries and their mounting systems.
Box 164 \ 5 Ignition coils, often in comparison with competitors like Lucas and Delco.
Box 165 \ 1 Joseph Lucas Ltd. detailing the design, testing, and frequent troubleshooting of automotive electrical components.
Box 165 \ 2 Calibration of vehicle instruments in collaboration with suppliers to resolve persistent failures.
Box 165 \ 3 Calibration, and use of electrical testing instruments and gauges for production and experimental work.
Box 165 \ 4 Calibration, and selection of precision speedometers and indicators for Rolls-Royce vehicles and aero engines.
Box 165 \ 5 Ignition condensers and materials to improve engine reliability and performance.
Box 165 \ 6 Dynamos, focusing on improving performance and reducing noise for the 20 HP model.
Box 165 \ 7 Fault diagnosis, and continuous engineering development of Rolls-Royce and Bentley components.
Box 166 \ 1 Carbon brushes for vehicle dynamos from various suppliers like Morganite and British Carbons.
Box 166 \ 2 Dynamo voltage regulator and resolve constant component failures.
Box 166 \ 3 Electrical switchboxes for various Rolls-Royce and Bentley models.
Box 166 \ 4 Lighting, bulbs, and related electrical components.
Box 166 \ 5 Rear stop and tail lamps for Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles.
Box 166 \ 6 Direction indicators.
Box 166 \ 7 Electrical fuses.
Box 166 \ 8 Electrical distribution systems, cut-outs, and fuse boxes.
Box 166 \ 9 Resolve horn failures with its primary supplier, Lucas.
Box 167 \ 1 Lighting, primarily headlamps and fog lamps, for Rolls-Royce and Bentley models.
Box 167 \ 2 Test rigs and apparatus for Rolls-Royce's Electrical Experimental Laboratory.
Box 167 \ 3 High-tension ignition cables.
Box 167 \ 4 Electric petrol gauges with S. Smith & Sons, detailing faults and ongoing improvements.
Box 167 \ 5 Windscreen wipers with various suppliers.
Box 168 \ 1 Electrical wiring and components.
Box 168 \ 2 Ignition distributors, primarily in partnership with supplier Delco-Remy.
Box 168 \ 3 Delco-Remy, ignition distributors and their components.
Box 168 \ 4 Vehicle ignition and electrical systems.
Box 168 \ 5 Ammeters from competing suppliers in a relentless pursuit of quality and reliability.
Box 168a \ 1 Instrument boards in collaboration with suppliers like S. Smith & Sons.
Box 168a \ 2 Electrical switches and their components.
Box 168a \ 3 Dynamos, including extensive correspondence with supplier Joseph Lucas Ltd.
Box 168a \ 4 Electrical components and systems for its vehicle models.
Box 168a \ 5 Ignition ballast resistance to refine Rolls-Royce engine performance.
Box 168b \ 1 Car radio systems.
Box 168b \ 2 Electrical systems, wiring, and components.
Box 168b \ 3 Corrosion, performance, and fitment issues.
Box 169 \ 1 Experimental Rolls-Royce chassis and engines.
Box 169 \ 2 Hiring cycle at Rolls-Royce, from job applications and references to offers and rejections.
Box 169 \ 3 Bespoke modifications, testing, and parts lists for Rolls-Royce chassis and components, primarily concerning Peregrine models.
Box 169 \ 4 Modification of the Rolls-Royce Peregrine vehicle and its components.
Box 170 \ 1 Testing, and intense rivalry with competitors like Lagonda.
Box 170 \ 2 Dialogue between Rolls-Royce and Cadillac, exchanging technical data on vehicle dynamics, materials, and powertrain design.
Box 170 \ 3 Cadillac and Vauxhall to solve complex chassis, steering, and suspension issues.
Box 170 \ 4 Wartime collaboration with the U.S. to manufacture guns, detailing the exchange of designs, machinery procurement, and material specifications.
Box 171 \ 1 Chassis parts for continuous improvement in performance, reliability, and design.
Box 171 \ 2 Chassis parts for cost reduction, performance improvement, and reliability.
Box 171 \ 3 Resolve faults, improve reliability, and increase performance.
Box 171 \ 4 Engineering modifications, parts, and drawings for various vehicle chassis.
Box 171 \ 5 Improve performance, reliability, and reduce production costs.
Box 172 \ 1 Improvements to Rolls-Royce chassis for performance, refinement, reliability, and cost.
Box 172 \ 2 Improve reliability, reduce costs, and streamline production.
Box 172 \ 3 Electrical and mechanical components through constant testing, analysis, and iterative improvement.
Box 173 \ 1 Transatlantic technical exchange detailing Rolls-Royce's R&D, competitor analysis, and collaboration with the American auto and aviation industries.
Box 173 \ 2 Adopting innovations from American automotive and aviation competitors.
Box 173 \ 3 Testing of American automotive technology, parts, and competitor vehicles.
Box 173 \ 4 Collaboration with the US auto industry to solve engineering problems and improve vehicle design.
Box 174 \ 1 High-performance aero and marine engines used in racing.
Box 174 \ 2 Study of US automotive design, manufacturing methods, and market competition.
Box 174 \ 3 Modifications for the development of Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles.
Box 174 \ 4 Rolls-Royce 'R' engines for record-breaking powerboats, primarily the 'Miss England' series.
Box 174 \ 5 Fatal 1930 'Miss England II' disaster, from inquests and witness statements to employee estates and memorials.
Box 175 \ 1 Naval armaments, like 40mm guns and Merlin engines, for WWII-era Motor Torpedo and Gun Boats.
Box 175 \ 2 Engine-driven glider launching winch for the R.A.F.
Box 175 \ 3 40mm naval guns and mountings, detailing extensive collaboration with the Admiralty and contractors.
Box 175 \ 4 Engine temperature monitoring instruments and warning systems.
Box 175 \ 5 Thermometers and gauges for Rolls-Royce cars, primarily with supplier S. Smith & Sons.
Box 175 \ 6 Engine monitoring gauges and instrumentation.
Box 176 \ 1 Aircraft armament, primarily large-calibre cannons, for WWII fighters and bombers.
Box 176 \ 2 Staffing, and wartime operation of the Rolls-Royce Clan Foundry experimental works.
Box 176 \ 3 Armament production, primarily focusing on the 40mm gun and collaboration with subcontractors and the Admiralty.
Box 177 \ 1 Cataloging records on car models, parts, and tests by subject, file number, and date range.
Box 177 \ 2 Indexes listing files by subject, reference number, and date range.
Box 177 \ 3 Indexes cataloguing technical files on cars, components, and tests by subject, file number, and date range.
Box 177 \ 4 Indexes listing technical files and components by subject, reference number, and date range.
Box 177 \ 5 Factory indexes and lists of alphanumeric reference codes for cataloging archives and parts.
Box 177 \ 6 Factory correspondence assisting owners with vehicle maintenance, sourcing parts, and technical support.
Box 178 \ 1 Vehicle performance, cooling, braking, and chassis dynamics.
Box 178 \ 2 Materials science, and extensive comparative analysis of American competitor technology.
Box 178 \ 3 Problem-solving across Rolls-Royce automotive and aero engine projects.
Box 178 \ 4 Automotive and aero-engine components, from failures to design modifications.
Box 179 \ 1 Automotive and aero engine components.
Box 179 \ 2 Automotive and aero engines and vehicle systems.
Box 179 \ 3 Automotive and aero-engine components, including performance issues and competitor studies.
Box 179b \ 1 Vehicle and aero-engine components.
Box 179b \ 2 Engines and vehicle components.
Box 179b \ 3 Automotive and aero-engine systems.
Box 179b \ 4 Vehicle and engine components.
Box 180 \ M1 \ 1 Testing, failures, and refinement of the Rolls-Royce 'Goshawk II' engine and chassis.
Box 180 \ M1 \ 2 Vehicle faults, component wear, performance testing, and engineering modifications.
Box 180 \ M1 \ 3 Electrical systems, dynamos, and lighting, often with direct personal input from H. Royce.
Box 180 \ M1 \ 4 Goshawk II, focusing on component testing, failures, and modifications.
Box 180 \ M1 \ 5 Goshawk model, from chassis failures to electrical components.
Box 180 \ M1 \ 6 Experimental design, military contracts, and responses to customer complaints.
Box 180 \ M1 \ 7 Analysis of competitor parts to inform and improve Rolls-Royce design.
Box 180 \ M1 \ 8 Eectrical and fuel system reliability.
Box 180 \ M1 \ 9 Evolutionary development of engines, components, and new models.
Box 180 \ M2 \ M2.1 Engine design and material testing to production methods and resolving in-service faults.
Box 180 \ M2 \ M2.2 Development and production of the 20 HP chassis.
Box 180 \ M2 \ M2.3 Electrical systems, covering wiring, batteries, dynamos, and voltage standards.
Box 180 \ M2 \ M2.4 Automotive engineering, components, and production methods.
Box 180 \ M2 \ M2.5 Engineering standards, particularly for Anglo-American production.
Box 180 \ M2 \ M2.6 10,000-mile endurance tests in France.
Box 180 \ M2 \ M2.7 Early vehicles via 10,000-mile endurance trials.
Box 180 \ M3 \ M3.1 Piston and ring designs to resolve oil consumption problems in Rolls-Royce 'V' series engines.
Box 180 \ M3 \ M3.2 Proposed modifications to automotive components.
Box 180 \ M3 \ M3.3 Vehicle development, component testing, troubleshooting, and early business strategy.
Box 180 \ M3 \ M3.4 Brakes, springs, and engines.
Box 180 \ M3 \ M3.5 Road tests and modifications.
Box 180 \ M3 \ M3.6 Problem-solving applied to every component of Rolls-Royce cars.
Box 180 \ M3 \ M3.7 Piston knock and improve performance.
Box 180 \ M4 \ M4.1 Competitive evaluation of rival cars.
Box 180 \ M4 \ M4.2 Technical drawings, blueprints, and performance graphs of Hispano engines, clutches, and other mechanical components.
Box 180 \ M5 Armoured cars for military contracts, challenges with cooling systems, axles, and component supply.
Box 180 \ M6 Design, testing, and production of mechanical and electrical components.
Box 181 \ M7 Material analysis, performance testing, and process refinement.
Box 181 \ M8 Engines, components, and vehicle systems.
Box 181 \ M9 Problem-solving, and competitor analysis for its vehicles.
Box 181 \ M10 Vehicle accidents, technical failures, and investigations, primarily concerning experimental cars during road testing.
Box 181 \ M11 Engine, chassis, and electrical components for Rolls-Royce vehicles.
Box 181 \ M12 Goshawk specifications and the 3-speed versus 4-speed gearbox.
Box 181 \ M13 \ M13.1 High-level strategy to minute technical refinements and problem-solving.
Box 181 \ M13 \ M13.2 Enhance performance, smoothness, and reliability, primarily for the 25 HP model.
Box 182 \ M14 Vehicle component refinement
Box 182 \ M15 Vehicle road testing, technical maintenance, and associated employee travel expenses.
Box 182 \ M16 Competitor analysis, rigorous testing, and strict quality control.
Box 182 \ M17 Technical assemblies to the unique histories of specific cars.
Box 182 \ M18 Vehicle components and performance.
Box 182 \ M19 Vehicle components to improve performance, resolve faults, and analyse competitor designs.
Box 182 \ M20 \ M20.1 Brakes, steering, and engines.
Box 182 \ M20 \ M20.2 Engines, braking systems, and chassis components.
Box 182 \ M20 \ M20.3 Braking, engine, and chassis systems to resolve performance issues.
Box 182 \ M21 Cars, aircraft engines, and armoured vehicles.
Box 183 \ M22 Chassis, engines, and components.
Morton \ M1.1 Refinement of the 'Goshawk II' engine and chassis.
Morton \ M1.2 Component failures, performance issues, and proposed engineering improvements.
Morton \ M1.3 Electrical systems for both cars and private installations, often at Mr. Royce's request.
Morton \ M1.4 Goshawk II, focusing on component failures, testing, and subsequent modifications.
Morton \ M1.5 Goshawk's mechanical and electrical components.
Morton \ M1.6 Chassis, engines, and components for cars and armoured vehicles.
Morton \ M1.7 Vehicles and their components for research and development purposes.
Morton \ M1.8 Electrical and mechanical components.
Morton \ M1.9 Problem-solving for Rolls-Royce engines and chassis.
Morton \ M1.A Advanced braking systems and their effects on front axle and chassis components.
Morton \ M2.1 In-service fault rectification.
Morton \ M2.2 Technical development of the Rolls-Royce 20 HP chassis.
Morton \ M2.3 Electrical systems, covering wiring schemes, battery technology, and the adoption of voltage regulators and starter motors.
Morton \ M2.4 Engine performance to internal production processes.
Morton \ M2.5 Reliability, and standardization, often critiquing American-sourced parts against exacting Rolls-Royce standards.
Morton \ M2.6 Logistics, fault-finding, and performance of vehicle endurance tests conducted in France.
Morton \ M2.7 Records of rigorous 10,000-mile endurance trials for experimental Rolls-Royce cars, detailing logistics, component failures, and performance issues.
Morton \ M3.1 EAC 'V' series engine oil consumption, focusing on the impact of different piston and piston ring designs.
Morton \ M3.2 Troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical components.
Morton \ M3.3 Cars and aero engines.
Morton \ M3.4 Analysis of failures, and iterative refinement of vehicle components like brakes, springs, and engines.
Morton \ M3.5 Failure analysis, and iterative design improvements of Rolls-Royce vehicle components to ensure reliability.
Morton \ M3.6 Component testing for Rolls-Royce vehicles.
Morton \ M3.7 Engine and chassis parts to resolve issues like piston knock and improve suspension performance.
Morton \ M4.1 rigorous testing, analysis, and competitive comparison of vehicles and their components.
Morton \ M4.2 Automotive and aero-engine components.
Morton \ M5 Armoured cars for military contracts, focusing on technical challenges like cooling, chassis, and supply delays.
Morton \ M6 Correspondence, mainly from F.H. Royce, detailing the meticulous design, testing, and production of industrial cranes and electric motors.
Morton \ M7 Vehicle component refinement
Morton \ M8 Car and aero engines, tackling issues from overheating to high-altitude performance.
Morton \ M9 Competitor analysis, and refinement of its automotive designs.
Morton \ M10 Vehicle accidents, technical investigations, and subsequent repairs, frequently involving experimental cars during testing.
Morton \ M11 Vehicle component refinement
Morton \ M12 High-level debates at Rolls-Royce over crucial engineering decisions, such as gearboxes and Goshawk body specifications.
Morton \ M13.1 Vehicle component refinement
Morton \ M13.2 25 HP, to enhance performance, reliability, and driver comfort.
Morton \ M14 Systems, and specific models like the Goshawk.
Morton \ M15 Vehicle testing, and associated staff travel expenses.
Morton \ M16 Competitor analysis and R&D to troubleshooting cars and aero engines.
Morton \ M17 Technical photographs, engineering details, and historical records of Rolls-Royce vehicles.
Morton \ M18 Vehicle component refinement
Morton \ M19 Resolve performance issues like noise and vibration.
Morton \ M20.1 Braking, steering, and engine systems.
Morton \ M20.2 Engines, braking systems, and chassis components.
Morton \ M20.3 Brakes and suspension systems.
Morton \ M21 Cars, aero engines, and armoured vehicles.
Morton \ M22 Vehicle prototypes, engines, and components.
West Wittering \ A \ August1917 Standardization of various mechanical components.
West Wittering \ A \ December1917 Standardization of Rolls-Royce mechanical components.
West Wittering \ A \ July1917 Quality control.
West Wittering \ A \ June1917 Refining mechanical engine components.
West Wittering \ A \ May1917 Standardisation of Rolls-Royce engine components.
West Wittering \ A \ November1917 Engine components through design changes, failure analysis, and process improvements.
West Wittering \ A \ October1917 Engine development, innovative testing, and component standardisation.
West Wittering \ A \ September1917 Refinement of Rolls-Royce engine components.
West Wittering \ B \ April1918 Automotive and aero components.
West Wittering \ B \ August1918 Practical workshop problem-solving.
West Wittering \ B \ December1918 Automotive and aero-engine components.
West Wittering \ B \ February1918 Failure analysis of precision mechanical components.
West Wittering \ B \ January1918 Component design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
West Wittering \ B \ July1918 Design modifications to improve vehicle reliability.
West Wittering \ B \ June1918 Engine components and tools.
West Wittering \ B \ March1918 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ B \ November1918 Factory records detailing the technical engineering and commercial operations of Rolls-Royce.
West Wittering \ B \ October1918 Factory records detailing technical decisions on the materials and suitability of mechanical components.
West Wittering \ B \ September1918 Technical assessments of new automotive components, materials, and patented inventions to determine their viability.
West Wittering \ C \ April1919 Vehicle and engine components.
West Wittering \ C \ August1919 Mechanical and electrical systems.
West Wittering \ C \ February1919 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ C \ January1919 Operational logistics of Rolls-Royce vehicle development.
West Wittering \ C \ July1919 Modification of early Rolls-Royce automotive components.
West Wittering \ C \ June1919 Automotive components and systems.
West Wittering \ C \ March1919 Electrical components for early Rolls-Royce vehicles.
West Wittering \ C \ May1919 Automotive and aero components.
West Wittering \ C \ September1919 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ D \ April1920 Electrical and mechanical components.
West Wittering \ D \ December1919 Chassis, engine, and electrical components.
West Wittering \ D \ February1920 From engines and chassis to electrical systems.
West Wittering \ D \ January1920 Mechanical and electrical components and systems.
West Wittering \ D \ March1920 Mechanical and electrical components.
West Wittering \ D \ May1920 Modification, and extensive testing of automotive components.
West Wittering \ D \ November1919 Refinement of components for the 40/50 HP chassis.
West Wittering \ D \ October1919 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ E \ August1920 Automotive electrical and mechanical systems.
West Wittering \ E \ July1920 Aero engines, vehicle components, and electrical systems.
West Wittering \ E \ June1920 Analysis, and iterative refinement of automotive components, often with direct input from Mr. Royce.
West Wittering \ E \ November1920 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ E \ September1920 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ F \ April1921 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ F \ February1921 Modification of vehicle components to achieve peak performance and reliability.
West Wittering \ F \ January1921 Automotive electrical and mechanical components.
West Wittering \ F \ March1921 Comparative testing of mechanical and electrical components for Rolls-Royce vehicles.
West Wittering \ F \ May1921 Automotive components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
West Wittering \ G \ August1921 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ G \ July1921 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ G \ June1921 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ G \ October1921 Goshawk project.
West Wittering \ G \ September1921 Aero engine components.
West Wittering \ H \ April1922 Goshawk and Peregrine models.
West Wittering \ H \ December1921 Engine design, materials, and manufacturing queries.
West Wittering \ H \ February1922 Technical records documenting the meticulous, component-level engineering, design, and refinement of early Rolls-Royce vehicles.
West Wittering \ H \ January1922 Mechanical and electrical systems.
West Wittering \ H \ March1922 Electrical components for Rolls-Royce cars and engines.
West Wittering \ H \ November1921 Goshawk project.
West Wittering \ I \ August1922 Testing, modifying, and refining vehicle components and performance.
West Wittering \ I \ July1922 Goshawk model.
West Wittering \ I \ June1922 Goshawk, detailing constant testing, failure analysis, and iterative design refinement to solve recurring issues.
West Wittering \ I \ May1922 Goshawk II model.
West Wittering \ I \ October1922 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ I \ September1922 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ J \ April1923 Vehicle components, with a primary focus on the Goshawk model.
West Wittering \ J \ December1922 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ J \ February1923 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ J \ January1923 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ J \ March1923 Engines to electrical systems.
West Wittering \ J \ May1923 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ J \ November1922 Electrical and ignition systems.
West Wittering \ K \ August1923 Performance, comfort, and reliability.
West Wittering \ K \ December1923 Mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
West Wittering \ K \ July1923 Testing, problem-solving, and continuous refinement for early models.
West Wittering \ K \ June1923 Automotive mechanical and electrical components.
West Wittering \ K \ November1923 Brakes, engines, and electrical systems.
West Wittering \ K \ October1923 Engines, chassis, and systems to resolve vibration, performance, and reliability issues.
West Wittering \ K \ September1923 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ L \ 2April1924-June1924 Engines and brakes to electrical systems.
West Wittering \ L \ 2Jan1924-March1924 Electrical systems, from brakes to dynamos.
West Wittering \ L \ 2July1924-September1924 Design challenges, ensuring vehicle reliability.
West Wittering \ L \ April1924-June1924 Automotive mechanical and electrical systems.
West Wittering \ L \ Jan1924-March1924 Automotive systems, primarily engines, brakes, and steering.
West Wittering \ L \ July1924-September1924 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ M \ 2April1925-June1925 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ M \ 2Jan1925-March1925 Chassis, engines, and gearboxes.
West Wittering \ M \ 2October1924-December1924 Engines, chassis, and electrical systems.
West Wittering \ M \ April1925-June1925 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ M \ Jan1925-March1925 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ M \ October1924-December1924 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ N \ 2July1925-September1925 Automotive and aero engine components.
West Wittering \ N \ 2October1925-December1925 Vehicle performance and resolve mechanical issues.
West Wittering \ N \ July1925-September1925 Automotive and aero components.
West Wittering \ N \ October1925-December1925 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ O \ 2April1926-June1926 Component failures and advance vehicle engineering.
West Wittering \ O \ 2January1926-March1926 Automotive and aero engine components.
West Wittering \ O \ April1926-June1926 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ O \ January1926-March1926 Vhicle components from engines to suspension.
West Wittering \ P \ 2July1926-September1926 Vehicle systems to solve problems and enhance performance.
West Wittering \ P \ 2October1926-December1926 Refinement of every vehicle component.
West Wittering \ P \ July1926-September1926 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ P \ October1926-November1926 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ Q \ 2-July1927-September1927 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ Q \ 2April1927-June1927 Engine, chassis, and electrical systems to resolve failures and improve vehicle performance.
West Wittering \ Q \ April1927-June1927 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ Q \ December1926-January1927 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ Q \ February1927-March1927 Engines and steering to electrical systems and batteries.
West Wittering \ Q \ January1927-March1927 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ Q \ July1927-September1927 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ R \ 2December1927-February1928 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ R \ 2October1927-November-1927 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ R \ January1928-March1928 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ R \ October1927-December1927 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ S \ 2April1928-June1928 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ S \ June1928-August1928 Vehicle components for performance and reliability.
West Wittering \ S \ March1928-May1928 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ S \ September1928-October1928 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ T \ 2January1929-June1929 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ T \ 2July1928-December1928 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ T \ 2July1929-December1929 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ T \ January1929-February1929 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ T \ March1929-December1929 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ T \ November1928 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ U \ 2January1930-September1930 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ U \ August1930-November1930 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ U \ January1930-April1930 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ U \ May1930-July1930 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ V \ 2January1931-April1931 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ V \ December1930-February1931 Automotive and aero engine technology.
West Wittering \ V \ March1931-September1931 Engines and chassis, elimination of vibration.
West Wittering \ V \ October1930-February1931 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ W \ May1931-August1931 Vehicle component refinement
West Wittering \ W \ September1931-November1931 Vehicle component refinement
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