Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Body faults for vehicle 18-G4 fitted with a Park Ward body after 10,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/GWH. c. to Da/Ev. c. to Wor. X1830 Hs/GWH.1/MJ.3.1.31. X5830. Y5840. REPORT OF BODY FAULTS ON 18-G4 FITTED WITH PARK WARD BODY. The body became generally noisy at the end of 10,000… | ||
| scan0002 | Defects on a Park Ward body for car 18-G-4, specifically concerning stone guards and a missed inspection. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs) XJ830 Cx/Hn16/ED1/14-1-31. XJ830 XJ830 PARK WARD BODY ON 18-G-4. With reference to Hs/GWHl/MJ8-1-31, detailing the defects which developed in the coachwork of this car, we had hoped when it… | ||
| scan0003 | Letter regarding body faults on car 18-G4 and the importance of showing it to the coachbuilders, Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/GWH. C. to Sg. " " DA/EV. " " Wor. " " Hn. XY830 CX7/KW15.1.31. Body Faults on 18-G4. Sg has handed to me your Hs/GWH.1/MJ8131 and has asked me to reply to you on the subject. The information… | ||
| scan0004 | Arranging for car 18-G4 to be taken to Messrs. Park Wards to address body faults. | ||
| View original record | X5-830. To Cx. From Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Da/Ev. c. to Wor. c. to Ha. Hs.1/MJ. 16.1.31. x5840. BODY FAULTS ON 18-G4. Replying to Cx.7/KW15.1.31. and Cx/Hn16/EM/14.1.31. We will arrange for 18-G4 to be… | ||
| scan0005 | Arranging an inspection to investigate body faults on car 18-G4. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. C. to Sg. C. " DA/Ev. C. " Wor. C. " Hn. RECEIVED JAN 1931 URGENT GWD XJ830 Cx6/KW16.1.31. X5830. X8840. Body Faults on 18-G4. Thanks for your Hsl/MJ.16131. It would be more convenient if you… | ||
| scan0006 | Suggestion to build the car bodies for the 'Japan 3' project without a subframe, citing mixed results from tests on the Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. E. c. to DA. DA/EV. X5830 Hs.1/MJ.20.1.31. X.5380. X.5830. BODIES FOR 'JAPAN 3'. We suggest that consideration should be given to the bodies for these cars in the early… | ||
| scan0007 | Instruction for work to be carried out on Chassis 18-GA by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. X5830. Hs.5/MJ.23.1.31. CHASSIS 18-GA. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection withthe above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £6. 12. 4d. | ||
| scan0008 | Instruction memo to have Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes carry out work on chassis 18-GA. | ||
| View original record | K 5830 To O.O. From Hs. Hs. 9/MJ. 23.1.31. CHASSIS 18-GA. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ 1. 13.… | ||
| scan0009 | Copy of a memo requesting a car be brought to London to investigate body faults with Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X5830, Cx9/KW26.1.31. Re. 18-G4. X.5840. X.5830. Will you kindly say on what day we can now expect this car in London for the purpose of going into the question of body faults with Park Wards.… | ||
| scan0010 | Progress of a dismantled car, its rebuilding, and expected completion. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sg. From Hs/GWH. c. to Cx. X5830. Hs/GWH.1/KT.29.1.31. X.5840. X.5830. Re. 18.C.IV. Replying to Cx9/KW26.1.31. The car is at present entirely dismantled for examination and replacements, work… | ||
| scan0011 | Secret memo regarding coachbuilders' blueprints and the use of sub-frames for the 'Japan III' project. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To DA/EV from Cg. Copy to Hs. Her. E. DA. [crossed out] re Bodies for Japan III. Referring to Hs.1/MJ20.1.31 I should be glad if you would let me know how soon we may expect to receive… | ||
| scan0012 | Recommending that 'JAPAN' III bodies should be manufactured without subframes. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. E. c. to Da. Da/EV. x5830 Hs.2/KT.7.2.31. X.5830. X. 5380. BODIES FOR 'JAPAN' III. Replying to Sg.8/E.3.2.31., we are rather keen not to test these cars with… | ||
| scan0013 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 18-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | x5830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.1/MJ.9.2.31. Chassis 18-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1.11.8d. | ||
| scan0014 | Strategy for testing car bodies for the 'Japan 3' chassis. | ||
| View original record | SG. FROM DA/EV. SECRET X5830 DA/EV4/M11.2.31. C. to WOR. HS. E. BODIES FOR JAPAN 3. With reference to SG8/E3231., and HS2/KT7231., we are definitely of the opinion that the first Japan 3. chassis… | ||
| scan0015 | Cause of 'booming' issues in P.2 & 25HP models, weighing whether the fault lies in the chassis or the body. | ||
| View original record | 85830 HS. SG. ) FROM R. E. DA/EV.) (At le Canadel.) R2/M13.3.31. X.634 X.7830 X.5830 C. TO WOR. PN. C. EP. BOOMING CARS - P.2. & 25HP. Your memo. of 6.3.31. to hand. Everyone agrees, and I believe, we… | ||
| scan0016 | Technical discussion on methods to reduce engine and chassis vibrations. | ||
| View original record | (2) fections if we could use it. One knows for certain that it would improve very definitely the vibrations arising from the variation in torsional reactions, but does it make the chassis completely… | ||
| scan0017 | Potential causes for vehicle trouble, including flywheel, chassis, and crankchamber issues. | ||
| View original record | (3) crankchamber. One feels that this is not our trouble, but should be proved. (a) may prove to be of great importance and fairly easy to find but costly to cure in back numbers, though easy to avoid… | ||
| scan0018 | And comparing the engine mounting and vibration insulation of models Phantom I and P.2. | ||
| View original record | (4) I do so also believe that if P.1. is better than P.2. it is entirely in the better engine mounting of P.1. for vibration insulation, and it is quite within reach to put an equally good one on P.… | ||
| scan0019 | Instruction to place an order with Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for work on chassis No.18-G4. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. X5830. Hs.4/MJ.20.3.31. CHASSIS NO.18-G4. Will you please pass an order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs.… | ||
| scan0020 | Instructing work to be carried out on chassis No.16-G4. | ||
| View original record | X5830. To Roy. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.4/MJ.23.3.31. Chassis No.16-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate.… | ||
| scan0021 | Investigation into 'booming cars' and the author's lack of involvement. | ||
| View original record | XY830 R. FROM DA/EV. DA/EVL/M25.3.31. C. to SG. WOR. C. to E. HS. BOOMING CARS. P.2. & 20/25HP. X.634. X.7830. X.9830. From your memos. on the above subject, and especially R2/M13.3.31., I presume… | ||
| scan0022 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | 85830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.4/MJ.9.4.31. 17-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £29. 8. 0d. | ||
| scan0023 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis No. 18-G4. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. 85830 Hs.1/MJ.24.4.31. Chassis No. 18-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £. - 7. 3d. | ||
| scan0024 | Production of 20/25HP Pullman limousine bodies and the unstable position of the Coachwork department. | ||
| View original record | To HS/Rm. from Ev. Re Stock 20/25HP Pullman limousine Booms. As I had nothing to do with the production of these bodies, & have had to give up attending to coachwork I did not go to London to assist… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter discussing a departure after 15 years in coachwork and concerns for future chassis design. | ||
| View original record | Naturally, after close on 15yrs of coachwork I was a little sorry to have to leave it, but when Japan III rush came I had to do so. My doubts are now whether I shall be able to keep the chassis in… | ||
| scan0026 | Proposed changes to the modern appearance of cars, referencing the 20/25 model and J.3 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X5830 SG. FROM DA/EV. re. MODERN APPEARANCE OF R.R. CARS. DA/EV2/M. 7.31. C. to WOR. HS+ X.3993. X.5830 X.7830. A charge sometimes made against the Design Dept. is that it is frequently so long before… | ||
| scan0027 | Modifications and approvals for an experimental car's scuttle and its relation to the 'T' series production. | ||
| View original record | -2- hinges to an experimental car, suitably modifying the scuttle and get them approved ready to go on, shall we say, the second half od 'T' series, or as soonas the coachwork stocks can be… | ||
| scan0028 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to perform work on a car based on an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | x5830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.15/MJ.6.7.31. 12-EX. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Order No.54785. Hs/ £4.… | ||
| scan0029 | Proposing experimental work on reducing the windage of car bodies, detailing a visit to Vickers to discuss wind tunnel testing. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 To R. from Hs/Rm. c. Sg. c. Wor. Da. c. E. Ry. Hs/Rm2/AM.4.8.31. STREAM LINED BODIES - R.R. CARS. Recently, conditions of motoring have so altered that we believe it is now worth while our… | ||
| scan0030 | Alternative car body shapes for improved aerodynamics and testing procedures. | ||
| View original record | -2- We suggest that if Ev. would sketch two or three alternative shapes of windscreen and rear end of the car, the manufacture of which he would consider feasible from the point of view of appearance… | ||
| scan0031 | Relative importance of acceleration and weight versus aerodynamic experiments for achieving higher maximum speed. | ||
| View original record | X5830 HS. FROM R. R4/M20.8.31. C. to SG. WOR. BY. EXPERIMENTS WITH BODY X.7830 SHAPES (WIND TUNNELS,) X.5830 re. VARIOUS SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING HIGHER MAXIMUM SPEED. Although I have every sympathy… | ||
| scan0032 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis No.19-G4 from the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | Y 5830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.2/MJ.24.8.31. Chassis No.19-G4. Expl. Dept. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate.… | ||
| scan0033 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis No.19-G4 from the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | 85830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.3/MJ.24.8.31. Chassis No.19-G4. Expl. Dept. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs.… | ||
| scan0034 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis No. 17-G4 from the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. 85830. Hs.5/MJ.24.8.31. Chassis No. 17-G4. Expl. Dept. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate.… | ||
| scan0035 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 17-G4. | ||
| View original record | 85830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.6/MJ.24.8.31. Chassis No. 17-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £2. 7. 6d. | ||
| scan0036 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out estimated work on chassis No.19-G4 from the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | 85830- O.O. From Hs. Hs./MJ.31.8.31. CHASSIS No.19-G4. Expl. Dept. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs.… | ||
| scan0037 | The performance of a Mulliner's bodywork after a 15,000-mile road test in France. | ||
| View original record | To H. From Ha/GWH. c. to Eg. Wor. c. to E. Da. c. to Ry. C. RE. MULLINERS BODYWORK FITTED ON 19-C4 & RUN 15,000 MILES IN FRANCE. We have always had to complain of the bodywork failing, wings cracking… | ||
| scan0038 | Report from the Coachwork Sub-committee on the behaviour of a Mulliner body on experimental car chassis 19-G-1V. | ||
| View original record | -> Hs. at W. c. to Sg. c. to WOR. c. to E. c. to DA. c. to By. c. to G. LID X5830. Hn10/I/4-11-31. EXPERIMENTAL CAR 19-G-1V. With reference to Hs/GWH10/MJ14-10-31, Sg. was so impressed with the very… | ||
| scan0039 | Page two of a letter discussing coachbuilder practices, the use of steel for wings, and arranging a vehicle inspection. | ||
| View original record | PAGE TWO. chassis, it being undesirable to send the latter to the coachbuilders' Works because there are usually confidential features on it which must be kept secret. In this instance, not only was… | ||
| scan0040 | Authorising work on Chassis No. 18-G4 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes. | ||
| View original record | X5830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.12/MJ.12.11.31. Chassis No. 18-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £5. 1.… | ||
| scan0041 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 18-G4. | ||
| View original record | X5830. 0.0. From Hs. Hs.2/MJ.24.11.31. Chassis 18-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £- 7. 6d. | ||
| scan0042 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis 18-G4. | ||
| View original record | X5830 0.0. From Hs. Hs.8/MJ.12.11.31. Chassis 18-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £2. 6. 9d. | ||
| scan0043 | Instruction to Messrs Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per the attached estimate for £- 7s. 6d. | ||
| View original record | O.O.From Hs. X583D. Hs2/MA.30.11.31. 18-G4 Will you please instruct Messrs Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs, £- 7. 6d. | ||
| scan0044 | The completion, collection, and photography of a car body. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. x5830. K.5830 Copy to - SG. 20-G-4. DA/EV5/M3.12.31. As far as we can see this body will be ready on Monday next. It is actually promised for the morning but you will be lucky to get… | ||
| scan0045 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car 19-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.O. FROM Hs. X5830 Hs.2/MA.5.12.31. 19-G4 Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £- 5. 6d. | ||
| scan0046 | Position of the brake equaliser crossmember and its impact on passenger space for the 25HP 'T' Series. | ||
| View original record | X5830. BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV2/10.12.31. X5830 C. to SG. HS. HN. re. BRAKE EQUALISER CROSSMEMBER 25HP. '101'TONWARDS IN 'T' SERIES. The question of the new backward position of this cross-member at 41"… | ||
| scan0047 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | Roy. From Hs. X 5830. Hs.3/MA. 21.12.31. 19-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ 1 - 16 - 6d. | ||
| scan0048 | Standardisation of chassis parts for a diamond engine mounting with new water connections. | ||
| View original record | RR 755 (10H) (B459. 24-10-30) 6/3185. X5830 COMPLETED 9.11.31 STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 8.10.31 Crossed out numbers: 5005, 5830 X No. 634 Drawing No. 74/1/3284 Part List No. 3813… | ||
| scan0049 | Standardisation form detailing the cost and implementation of a lowered radiator and new bonnet. | ||
| View original record | STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted.................. 101 in 'T' Date when chassis will be handed to test......................... ---… | ||
| scan0050 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. X5830. Hs.5/MA. 5. 1. 32 20 - G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £44. 18. 6d. | ||
| scan0051 | Arguing against using Sanderson & Holmes for coachbuilding J.3 bodies, citing concerns over experience, wasted effort, and secrecy. | ||
| View original record | SG. FROM DA/EV. C. to WOR. HS. E. X5830. DA/EVL/M.12.1.32. BODIES - J. 3. The writer appreciates the compliment in the suggestion that he should supervise the building of J. 3. bodies by Sanderson &… | ||
| scan0052 | Components for the front of a car chassis, including the bonnet, radiator, and dashboard. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. J. 3. - FRONT OF CAR. We send herewith N.sch.3413 shewing the front end of J. 3. chassis. BONNET. This drawing will enable you to set out the rivetless bonnet… | ||
| scan0053 | Agreeing to a suggested method for building bodies on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | X5830. HS To DA/EV. from Sg. re Bodies - J.III. Sg6/E18.1.32 Copy to Mr. Hs. Er. Referring to DA/EV1/M12.1.32 for the reasons given in the memo. I quite agree that it will be best for the above bodies… | ||
| scan0054 | Construction of car bodies for 'J.3' and 'Peregrine 2' models, and related production strategy. | ||
| View original record | SG. FROM DA/EV. C. to WOR. HS. E. re. BODIES. Y5830. DA/EV1/M19.1.32. x5-830 x4027. x4553. JAPAN 3. Confirming our conversation on Friday last the writer understands that it is agreed to build 2… | ||
| scan0055 | Proposal regarding the sourcing of car bodies, comparing in-house built experimental models against production body firm suppliers. | ||
| View original record | (2) 1. The chassis moves to the body more easily than the body to the chassis. 2. The onus for good coachwork falls wholly on the body builder, who by the alternative sch. would blame us for the… | ||
| scan0056 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5830. O.O. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.7/MA.20.1.32. 16.G.4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs/Lid. £4. 19.… | ||
| scan0057 | Secret memo discussing designs for bodies, with mentions of 'Peregrine' and 'Bonsport'. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. [Handwritten in red: H3] [Handwritten: X5830] [Text struck through: To E.V. from Sg.] re Bodies. [Handwritten, faint: x5830 x4027)] [Text struck through: Copy to Mr. Hs. E.] [Underlined:… | ||
| scan0058 | Instruction to Messrs Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car following an accident, as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | x5830. C.O. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.2/MA. 22. 1. 32. 16.G.4. Please instruct (accident account) Messrs Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate.… | ||
| scan0059 | Authorising work to be carried out on car 18-G4 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. From Hs. X5-830. Hs.3/MA.4. 2. 32. 18-G4 Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. fl. 9. 6d. | ||
| scan0060 | The production schedule for J.111 bodies, including requirements for wheel arch drawings. | ||
| View original record | WOR from E, Sg. Hs. By. RHC. X5830. E. 2/G.12.2.32. J.111 BODIES. ------- Referring to the above subject, I have an undertaking from EV. that the first body will be ready to drop on the chassis in… | ||
| scan0061 | Query regarding the type of steering required for the first J.111 Bodies chassis. | ||
| View original record | X 5830 E. c. Wor. c. Hs. -------- BY/Cgh.3/G.15.2.32. J.111 BODIES. ----------- With reference to E.2/G.12.2.32. will you please let us know which type of steering will be required for the first… | ||
| scan0062 | Production of experimental bodies and the dispatch of associated N.schemes for checking. | ||
| View original record | X5830. BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV5/1120. 2. 2. 32. C. to - HS. E. N. SCHS. FOR BODIES FOR J. 3. X. 5830 The following N.sch. will be sent to you via London, where we have had them printed. N. sch.… | ||
| scan0063 | Rear wheel arch clearances for the 25HP and J.3 models. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. SECRET. X5830 DA/EV2/M20.2.32. X.5830 C. to SG. WOR. C. to HS. E. J. 3. REAR WHEEL ARCH CLEARANCES. We send herewith N.sch.3429 shewing the rear wheel arch clearances of the present… | ||
| scan0064 | Secret memo regarding the design and supply of J. 3. rear wheel arch castings for experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. SECRET. X5830 DA/EVL/120.2.32. C. to SG. WOR. C. to HS. E. J. 3. REAR WHEEL ARCH CASTINGS. X.5830. We send herewith N sch. 3436/37. shewing the rear wheel arch casting which is… | ||
| scan0065 | Two different treatments for the scuttle and dashboard layout for J.3 bodies, recommending one over the other. | ||
| View original record | X5830. BY. FROM DA/EV. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. We send herewith N.sch.3438 shewing the treatment of the scuttle of bodies for J. 3. It will be noticed that this does not agree with N.sch. 3418., the… | ||
| scan0066 | Ordering and delivery of two J-111 bodies from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | Secret. X5830 -> Hs. at W. to E J-111 BODIES. We have ordered from Park Ward & Co. the first body. Can you tell us the chassis number? We hope to deliver the body to you on March 23rd, that is,… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a quotation for a 25HP Enclosed Drive Limousine body on a wide frame. | ||
| View original record | YS830 ATTENTION OF W?M. PARK. ESQ. "OAMACHA" WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. EVI/25.2.32. FEBRUARY 25.TH. 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 473. High Road Willesden. N.W.1t. Dear Sirs, RE… | ||
| scan0068 | Specification of coachwork for a Park Ward enclosed drive limousine. | ||
| View original record | Secret Ev1/23.2.32. K PARK WARD ENCLOSED DRIVE LIMOUSINE. J3 SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. CHASSIS. R.R. 25 H.P. with 'C' steering and wheel dropped 1.000 to the limit of its adjustment. Unternishable… | ||
| scan0069 | Page 2 of a specification sheet detailing body accessories, finish, supplied drawings, and delivery timelines. | ||
| View original record | continued:- - 2 - BODY ACCESSORIES. Two interior roof lamps in the rear and two switches. Recessed lamp under the scuttle rail with its own switch. Ash tray companions in the rear finishers and and… | ||
| scan0070 | Clarifying a production misunderstanding for cast wheel arches and detailing an alternative manufacturing plan. | ||
| View original record | TO RHC. FROM EV. SECRET. EV1/29.2.32. K.5380. X5830. COPY TO SG. WOR. HS. BY. E. CAST WHEEL ARCHES. J. 3. With reference to your memo stating that it will take five weeks to produce the cast… | ||
| scan0071 | Request for the reference number of a switch lock for an Experimental Japan III Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | LID S/W. (Hs) Secret. X5830 Hn11/I/3-3-32. EXPERIMENTAL JAPAN III ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE. Park Wards are asking for the reference number of the switch lock so that they may fit to their body locks to pass… | ||
| scan0072 | The switch lock reference number for the Experimental Japan III Enclosed Limousine chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. X5830. W/S. Hn. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.4/MA. 7. 3. 32. EXPERIMENTAL JAPAN III ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE. Hn.11/I/3.3.32. The switch lock reference number of the switchbox allocated to the first J.III… | ||
| scan0073 | Cause of body cracking on a continental touring saloon, debating the impact of diamond engine mounting versus body panel design. | ||
| View original record | E. FROM DA/EV. X5830 DA/EV7/M16.3.32. C. to HS. CX. P. 2. CHASSIS, and DIAMOND ENGINE MOUNTING. X.5830 X.7830 X.7005 Messrs. Barker & Co. say that the introduction of diamond engine mounting has so… | ||
| scan0074 | Scuttle isolation bolts, chassis flexibility, and diamond engine mountings. | ||
| View original record | (2) We were unable to ascertain whether the scuttle isolation bolts had been abnormally tightened this would accentuate the distortion of the screen and scuttle. We feel that it would be a wise policy… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a 25HP Enclosed Drive Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Y5830. HS. COPY TO - HS. COPY TO - HN. XXXXXXX "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 17. Mar. 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 473 High Rd. WILLESDEN. N. W. 10. Dear Sirs, 25HP. ENCLOSED DRIVE… | ||
| scan0076 | Secret internal memo regarding the delivery schedule and collection of a J.3 body. | ||
| View original record | Secret. Y 5830 To Wor. From Hs. c. to Sg. c. to E. c. to Da/Ev. Hs.5/MJ.22.3.32. J.3. BODY. Da/Ev. was on the 'phone yesterday and asked whether it was essential that we should have J.3 body before… | ||
| scan0077 | Collection and mounting of a 25HP Enclosed Drive Limousine wide frame experiment body. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. X5830 DA/EV1/M23.3.32. C. to SG. WOR. BY. E. X.5830. 25HP ENCLOSED DRIVE LIMOUSINE - WIDE FRAME EXPERIMENT. We wired you today as follows: "PLEASE COLLECT PARK WARD BODY THURSDAY NOON… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter to coachbuilders Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the collection of a 25HP Enclosed Drive Limousine body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to HS. Copy to HN. Y5830. XXXXXX "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 23. Mar. 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 473 High Rd. WILLESDEN. N. W. 10. Dear Sirs, 25HP. ENCLOSED DRIVE LIMOUSINE.… | ||
| scan0079 | The collection of the first body for project J.3 from the coachbuilder Messrs. Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | 85830. To Wor. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.7/MJ.23.3.32. FIRST BODY FOR J.3. We understand from Da/Ev. that the first body for J.3 will be completed and ready for us to collect by midday on Thursday (24th.).… | ||
| scan0080 | Fitting of a new body to a J.3. car chassis, inviting the recipient to Derby. | ||
| View original record | Secret. Y5830 To Da/Ev. From Hs. Hs.8/MJ.24.3.32. J.3. Car. We should be commencing to fit the body on this car on Thursday of next week. We should be very glad for you to come to Derby, and when you… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward Ltd. regarding the collection of a completed car body. | ||
| View original record | 8293. Expl. Dept. Hs.9/MJ. March 24th.1932. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Mr. Park, We have sent our lorry today, to collect the body made suitable for a wider… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd concerning the completion of an Enclosed Limousine Wide-Frame. | ||
| View original record | x293. PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS, W. M. PARK, C. W. WARD, W. C. THORNE, J. A. FALCONER, C. A. C. FALCONER (SHOWROOMS… | ||
| scan0083 | The design of a four-door Light Saloon for the experimental J.III chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA/EV. SECRET. X5830. DA/EV4/J5.4.32. COPY TO SG. WOR. E. HS. X.5830 Re: J. III. We send herewith N.sch.3458 shewing the design of a four door for a Light Saloon for the second… | ||
| scan0084 | Outstanding modifications and features for car body 1.J.3. | ||
| View original record | LID X5830. SECRET. To Hs from Ev. c. De. P. (struck through) By. Ev.1/HP.8.4.32. Body - 1.J.3. The following features have yet to be attended to on the 1.J.3. car. 1. The rear body brackets foul the… | ||
| scan0085 | List of observations and suggestions regarding the scuttle, tank vent, brake lever, and exhaust pipe. | ||
| View original record | Sheet 2. Ev.1/HP.8.4.32. 8. The transverse scuttle isolation pads have not been made or fitted yet. V hand F.58977 9. The tank vent as fitted is not correct. 10. The Side brake lever fouls the scuttle… | ||
| scan0086 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car 16-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.2/MA.9. 4. 32. 16-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £- 15.6d. | ||
| scan0087 | Fitting of a body to project J.3. and the performance of its second engine unit. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. XS830 Hs.S/MJ.9.4.32. To R. From Hs. c. c. to Sg. Wor. c. c. to E. Da. c. c. to Hy. J.3. XS770. We expect to fit the body completely mounted and finished, on J.3., sometime next week. We have… | ||
| scan0088 | Using codenames for the Peregrine 2, Bensport, and J.3 models to disguise them from coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X5830 To Sg. From EV. EV2/18.4.32. X.5830. X.4027. X.4553. COPY TO C. BY. PN. HN. WOR. HS. CX. E. PEREGRINE 2 & BENSPORT COACHWORK. In order to buy coachwork for Peregrine 2 without giving away… | ||
| scan0089 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming design points for a 25HP wide frame experiment Light Saloon. | ||
| View original record | Copy to HS. HH. X 5830. "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 28. April 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. PARK. Dear Sirs, re. 4 LIGHT SALOON - 25HP. Wide frame experiment.… | ||
| scan0090 | Instruction memo to Sanderson & Holmes regarding work on a car based on an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.4/MA.29. 4. 32. 19-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1.19.10d. | ||
| scan0091 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5830. O.O. From Hs. Hs.5/MA.29. 4. 32. 19-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £19.8.5d. | ||
| scan0092 | Specification of coachwork for a Park Ward four door, four light Saloon on a 25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs LID x5830. 2.J.3. PARK WARD FOUR DOOR, FOUR LIGHT SALOON. 25 H.P. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. CHASSIS. R.R. 25 H.P. with "E" steering. Untarnishable finish. 6,000 tyres on 18" rims. Special chassis… | ||
| scan0093 | Page 2 of a vehicle specification sheet listing accessories and drawings. | ||
| View original record | -2- SCUTTLE ISOLATION. To be in accordance with our N.Sch.3438. TOOLS. Road tools under the bonnet. Other tools behind rear heelboard, and in box under the rear floor on the off-side. BODY… | ||
| scan0094 | Instrument board and chassis specifications for a left-hand drive vehicle, model 2-J.3. | ||
| View original record | E. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M1 8.5.32. X5830 C. to BY. HS+ re. 2-J. 3. The body for 2. J.3. will be completed soon. We need information to enable us to produce the instrument board, as this body is being… | ||
| scan0095 | Modifications to steering, seat dimensions, and lever positions for the 20/25 'U' series. | ||
| View original record | E. FROM DA/EV. X5830 DA/EV.1/M.23.5.32. C. to SG. WOR. C. to BY. HS. MX. 20/25 - 'U' SERIES. CHANGE SPEED & BRAKE LEVERS. We thank you for your E.2/HP13532., to which we believe DA. replied verbally… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter providing finishing specifications for a 20/25 Wide Frame Experiment Four Door Saloon. | ||
| View original record | Copy to HS. Copy to HH. x293.LID RECEIVED 1932 MAY 25 XXXXXX "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 23rd. May 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 473 High Rd. WILLESDEN. N. W. 10. Dear Sirs, 20/25. WIDE… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. with instructions for finishing two experimental saloon car bodies. | ||
| View original record | Copy to HS. E HH. LID X295. XXXXX "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 24th. May 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. Dear Sirs, EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. 25HP. WIDE FRAME 4 DOOR SALOON. We wish you to go… | ||
| scan0098 | List of accessories for the body of chassis 2 - J. 3., detailing items for the coachbuilder and for mounting by Derby. | ||
| View original record | HS. } FROM DA/EV. HN. } X5830. Copy to - E. 2 - J. 3. DA/EVL/M/25.5.32. X.5830 The body for 2 - J. 3. will soon be completed. Will Derby and London please see between them that the following… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to a customer concerning the finishing and delivery of a 20/25HP Wide Frame Saloon. | ||
| View original record | COPY. C. to WOR. " HS. " E. PARK WARD & CO. LTD. COACHBUILDERS. 473 High Road. WILLESDEN. N. W. 10. 25th. May 1932. H.I.F. Evernden Esq., "Camacha", WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. Dear Sir, re. 20/25HP.… | ||
| scan0100 | Supply of accessories to coachbuilders, with the exception of the Lucas or Klaxon high-frequency horn. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 Hs. C. to F. C. to EV. Hn8/27-5-32. 2 - J.lll. With reference to DA/EV3/M25-5-32, please note we will supply the Coachbuilders with all the accessories, with the exception of the Lucas or Klaxon… | ||
| scan0101 | Fitting the 'Peregrine II' and 'J.III' bodies, detailing potential issues and modifications required. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. X5830 DA/EV4/M29.6.32. C. to SG. WOR. BY. E. re. BODIES. X.4027 X.5830 (1) PEREGRINE II. We anticipate that this body may foul the chassis in several places because we were never able… | ||
| scan0102 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis No.1-J3. | ||
| View original record | 8293. O.O. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.5/MJ.4.10.32. Re. Chassis No.1-J3. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate.… | ||
| scan0103 | Failure of an experimental car body and evaluating the use of a body subframe versus direct mounting. | ||
| View original record | X5830 HS. FROM DA/EV. SECRET. DA/EVL/M7.10.32. X.4027 X.7830 X.5830. BODY LIFE. With respect to the failure to stand up reported by 'phone in connection with the body of 1-Per.2. we would like this to… | ||
| scan0104 | Cause of rattles in a Peregrine Park Ward Saloon body and the challenges of making it more durable. | ||
| View original record | X5830 HS. FROM DA/EV. DA/EVL/M13.10.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. BY. PEREGRINE BODIES. X4027 X7830 We note from your memo. that the first Peregrine body, a 4 light, Park Ward Saloon, has developed very… | ||
| scan0105 | Internal discussion regarding car body design, weight, strength, and pricing trade-offs compared to American models. | ||
| View original record | (2) reach a point where we could entertain this system, if our price is to be only a little below £1000. It would appear that our only hope lies in being careful not to supply dampers which can be put… | ||
| scan0106 | Request to book out a list of parts to be fitted to chassis 20.G.IV at Park Ward Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To C/ALL (D/PP. struck out) from RHC/EM. c. AJL. 829 RHC/EM5/MS16.12.32. Re: 20.G.IV. - O/54795. Will you please arrange to book out the following, which have been taken by our man to Messrs.Park Ward… | ||
| scan0107 | Modifications to the 25 HP model's body, luggage carrier, and petrol filler. | ||
| View original record | X5930 TO BY. FROM EV. EV1/22.3.33. COPY TO SG. WOR. HS. E. 25 HP. GRID & PETROL FILLER. We send herewith N.Sch.3707 shewing the Luggage Carrier and Petrol Tank Filler moved rearwards to clear a body… | ||
| scan0108 | Minutes of the Coachwork Sub-Committee meeting discussing orders and pricing for standardised bodies. | ||
| View original record | EV MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COACHWORK SUB-COMMITTEE HELD IN LORD HERBERT SCOTT'S OFFICE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 28th, 1933. PRESENT : LHS. in the Chair. C. Cx. Whr. Hn. 1. Minutes of Last Meeting… | ||
| scan0109 | Meeting memo discussing coachbuilder selection and exhibition plans for the 1933 Paris and Olympia Shows. | ||
| View original record | PAGE TWO. Subsequent to the refusal of Barker's quotation and the placing of the further order with Thrupp & Maberly, Barkers telephoned to say that they would be prepared to accept a contract at the… | ||
| scan0110 | List of car models for exhibition, with notes on wireless installation and paint finishes for new trials cars. | ||
| View original record | PAGE THREE. and it was decided that the exhibits should consist of the following:- A. 40/50 Continental Touring Saloon by Barker. B. 40/50 Enclosed Limousine by Hooper. C. 20/25 Enclosed Limousine by… | ||
| scan0111 | Correspondence from coachbuilder Park Ward regarding the dispatch of tyre cover bands for a Bentley 'B' and 20/25-HP wheel. | ||
| View original record | x4/02. PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS A·T·ROBERTS · W·M·PARK · C·W·WARD W·C·THORNE · J·A·FALCONER · C·A·C·FALCONER (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding tyre cover bands and paint for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | X4102 Hs/Lid.5/KT. June 28th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter of the 27th inst. The tyre cover bands and fixing screws… | ||
| scan0113 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. confirming chassis and bodywork modifications for a 25-HP model. | ||
| View original record | Copy to:- Hs. E. Hn. x4702 EV.1/HP. 8th December 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, re Wide Frame 25-HP. R.R. --------------------- We wish to confirm… | ||
| scan0114 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. discussing bodywork details and timelines. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EV.1/HP. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. ----------------------- similar to the rear brake adjustment on the Bentley. (5) We wish you to go ahead with the front wings and running boards as quickly as… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. confirming construction requirements for a Sports Saloon Wide Frame 25 HP body. | ||
| View original record | Copy for Hs. x6702 Ev1/IH.131233. 13th December, 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re:- Sports Saloon, Wide Frame 25 H.P.… | ||
| scan0116 | Body style options for a 10,000-mile test car, suggesting a Special Touring Saloon. | ||
| View original record | To .........From EV. Copy to Mr. O. C. Ox. Hs. H. K7130 EV5/IH.13.12.33. re:- Body for next 10,000 miles test. 25 H.P. R.R. ------------------------- Normally we would suggest that we be allowed to… | ||
| scan0117 | Body fitting for the Vulture, 10,000 mile Phantom, and a new 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | Ev. from Hs/FD. X470 File Hs/FD.5/KW18.12.33. Re Vulture Body. ------------------ The chassis for the above is now ready for fitting the wings and body. Will you please let us know how soon we may… | ||
| scan0118 | Proposal to build a special close-coupled Touring Saloon body, detailing necessary chassis modifications. | ||
| View original record | DODD X1830 from EV. copy to Sg. for. Hs. re: 25 H.P. Rolls-Royce 10,000 miles Car. It is proposed for this car to build a close-coupled Special Touring Saloon. The object in view is to produce a small… | ||
| scan0119 | The weight of the body fitted to the 1-J-3 car chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/Gry. X5830 Hs/Gry.15/KW.6.2.34. 1-J-3 CAR. Have you any record of the weight of the body fitted to this chassis, and if so what it includes; i.e., wings and lamps, etc. We are trying to… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter to coachbuilders Hooper & Co. confirming specifications for the interior of an experimental 25-HP Close Coupled Saloon. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs. E. Hn. X5830 DODD EV.1/HP. 7th February 1934. Messrs. Hooper & Co., Coachbuilders, Park Royal, Acton, LONDON. Dear Sirs, re 25-HP. Close Coupled Saloon - Experimental. We wish to confirm… | ||
| scan0121 | Letter concerning the supply and fitting of a luggage grid, and modifications for spare wheels and wheel wells. | ||
| View original record | EV.1/HP. 7th February 1934. We believe we have already told you that we wish you to supply one of your luggage grids for use with this body. As this grid will have to be fitted in Derby we suggest… | ||
| scan0122 | Letter to Hooper & Co. Coachbuilders regarding a Special Touring Saloon S.G.4. | ||
| View original record | COPY Hs. X5830 Evl/IH.17234. 17th February, 1934. Messrs. Hooper & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., Western Avenue, Acton, W.3. Dear Sirs, re:- Special Touring Saloon S.G.4. We send herewith a print of R.R.… | ||
| scan0123 | Letter from coachbuilder Hooper & Co. requesting the key sequence for an experimental 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X583.0 HOOPER & CO. (Coachbuilders) Ltd BY APPOINTMENT AGENTS FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS LARGE & SMALL. BY APPOINTMENT Motor Body Builders and Coachbuilders to: HIS MAJESTY THE KING. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.… | ||
| scan0124 | Letter to Hooper & Co. providing the switch box key sequence number for a 25 HP Chassis 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X583D Exptl. Dept. Hs/GWH.3/KW. 14th March, 1934. Messrs. Hooper & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., Western Avenue, Acton, LONDON, W.3. Dear Sirs, Re. Sports Saloon on 25 HP. Chassis 21-G-IV. With regard to… | ||
| scan0125 | Letter from Hooper & Co. enclosing drawing C.1533, which shows the position for bolting luggage grid castings to experimental chassis 21-G-4. | ||
| View original record | V5830 HOOPER & CO. (Coachbuilders) Ltd BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT AGENTS FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS LARGE & SMALL. Motor Body Builders and Coachbuilders to: HIS MAJESTY THE KING. } BY ROYAL WARRANT OF… | ||
| scan0126 | Returning a drawing for a luggage grid due to missing dimensions and confirming a completion date. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To Ev. Hs/GWH.9/KW.16.3.34. Re. 21-G-IV. We have received a letter OR/JHM, and a drawing, C.1533, for 21-G-IV Luggage Grid, from Messrs. Hooper & Co. There are no dimensions on the drawing to… | ||
| scan0127 | Expressing dissatisfaction with a Standard Special Touring Saloon stock body by Messrs. Hooper & Co. | ||
| View original record | To Hs.......from Ev. copy to E. X5830 Ev2/IH.19.3.34. re 21.G.4. Special Touring Saloon. ------------------------- I would like to make it quite clear that this body by Messrs. Hooper & Co., has not… | ||
| scan0128 | Request for permission to collect a completed car body for chassis 21-G-IV from Messrs. Hooper & Co. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To Wor: c. to Mx. Hs/FD.5/KW.19.3.34. Body for 21-G-IV. We are advised by Da/Ev. that the body for 21-G-IV will be completed and ready for us to collect by midday to-morrow, Tuesday the 20th… | ||
| scan0129 | Telegram received by telephone concerning a 25 HP Hooper body ready for collection. | ||
| View original record | RR. 144A. (12 BKS.) (45656-10-5-33) 3/9720/2. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 8.35 Date 19/3/34 To Poycan By OSL from Victoria 6-10 Hives 25 H/P Hooper body ready to… | ||
| scan0130 | Bodywork issues for a Standard Hooper Special Touring Saloon on chassis 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X5830 W/S. To Hm. From EV. EV.1/HP.26.4.34. c. THS. Cr. Hs. SP. re 21-G-IV - Standard Hooper Special Touring Saloon. You will remember that for this chassis 21-G-IV we took a standard Hooper touring… | ||
| scan0131 | Difficulty with closing a window and ventilator, including a cross-sectional diagram. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - SV.1/HP.26.4.34. which has manifested itself in that it is very difficult to fully close the window without opening the ventilator. Likewise when attempting to make sure that the ventilator is… | ||
| scan0132 | Acquisition of a chassis for a Coachwork Experimental Car and the potential use of an All Steel Body. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. X5830 EVI/30.4.34. I am sending you a note just to confirm that you said that you would talk to Sg. about getting a chassis for the Coachwork Experimental Car. I presume that this will… | ||
| scan0133 | Confirming a conversation about the proposed fitting of Park Ward door stops to chassis 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X5830 Ev. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.2/KW.1.5.34. This is to confirm our conversation re the proposed fitting of Park Ward door stops to 21-G-IV. Will you please let me know how soon we may expect these.… | ||
| scan0134 | Accountability for coachwork and bodywork issues. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. From Hs. 5830 Hs.2/MJ.2.5.34. We had a discussion with Sg.on bodywork yesterday. I am afraid I overlooked the point of providing you with a chassis. I have, however, written to him today about… | ||
| scan0135 | Reallocation of an experimental chassis and vehicles for body experiments and R.A.F. visits. | ||
| View original record | 5830 To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.3/MJ.2.5.34. You have raised the question of supplying Ev. with a 25 HP. chassis to enable him to carry out experiments on bodies. We consider this is a very… | ||
| scan0136 | Receipt and fitting of door stops for car 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/FD. IX 5830 Hs/FD.3/KW.1.6.34. 21-G-IV. We have received a complete set of door stops for the above car from Messrs. Hoopers. These will be fitted in a few days, during the time the car… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a roof rattle and a new latex rear cushion for chassis GUB-5. | ||
| View original record | A5830 Copy to: Wor… Hs/Rm. Ev3/BE. 18th June, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Chassis No.GUB-5. (A. Wormald Esq.) We understand that a rattle has… | ||
| scan0138 | The re-sale of two unmounted J-3 four-door saloon bodies to Messrs. Park Ward's. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. c. to Mx. X 5830 Hs/FD.11/KW.19.6.34. J-3 Bodies. We have two new and unmounted J-3 bodies, four door saloons at present in the Repair Dept. These are of no further use for future Experimental… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding issues with Chassis GUB-5, including a rattling roof and uncomfortable seating. | ||
| View original record | Copy to W/S. Ev. Copy to Hs/Rm. X5830 Wor6/T. 20th June, 1934. Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd, 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10 Dear Sirs, Re Chassis GUB-5 With reference to Mr. Vernden's Letter… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the scheduling of work on a car for the summer. | ||
| View original record | To Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd. Contd:-2- 20.6.34. Would you therefore, consider whether you could take the car the first week in July, and let me know how long you would require it, because I am most… | ||
| scan0141 | Delivery instructions for body number 3625 and associated parts to be sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To D/DE. from Hs/EM. c. Hs/Rm. 45830 Hs/EM1/MS30.6.34. Re: Sheet B. 3665. ---------------- In accordance with the above instructions, will you please arrange to issue the necessary delivery notes in… | ||
| scan0142 | Parts dispatched with body No. 3590 to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | x5830 To | ||
| scan0143 | Letter to coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding modifications for a Special Touring Saloon on chassis GZU-24. | ||
| View original record | X5830 COPY for Hs. RV1/IH.9734. 9th July, 1934. Messrs. Hooper & Co., (Coachbuilders) Ltd., 77, King's Road, Chelsea, S.W. 3. Dear Sirs, re:- Special Touring Saloon/GZU-24 - for Coachwork experiments.… | ||
| scan0144 | List of chassis and coachwork modifications and specifications for a vehicle build. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Hooper & Co., Ltd. (2) We will supply and fit a side wheel carrier in the standard position. (3) The petrol tank has a filler which is out of standard. If possible, we would like you to… | ||
| scan0145 | List of bodywork specifications and requirements for Messrs. Hooper & Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Messrs. Hooper & Co., Ltd. 9/7/34. (6) We wish the cushions both front and rear to be made of solid Latex. (7) The seats, which are sliding bucket seats, should have an adjustable rake to the… | ||
| scan0146 | Specification letter to coachbuilder Messrs. Hooper & Co., Ltd. regarding fog lamps, colour scheme, and interior finishes for a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - Messrs. Hooper & Co., Ltd. 9/7/34. (19) We shall fit a fog lamp which we will supply, and, also, a suitable bracket for supporting the same. (20) COLOUR SCHEME. We would like the body, bonnet… | ||
| scan0147 | Telegram from Robotham requesting rectification work by Hoopers on the scuttle of car 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | X5840 13.7.34. EVERNDEN, ROLHEAD, PICCY, LONDON. SHOULD LIKE HOOPERS TO RECTIFY KNOCK IN 21-G-IV SCUTTLE ON MONDAY BEFORE CAR CROSSES TO FRANCE PLEASE CONFIRM BY TELEPHONE TEN TO-MORROW MORNING.… | ||
| scan0148 | Inventory, a mix-up, and allocation of J-3 and Peregrine car bodies. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/FD. c. to G/Cam. X5830 Hs/FD.21/KW.24.7.34. Re J-3 BODIES. On checking up the bodies at present in the Repair Dept. with the peregrine body file, we find that 6 Peregrine 2 four-door… | ||
| scan0149 | Optimal placement and storage of road tools in car bodies. | ||
| View original record | 45830 Rms TO:- L.R...........from EV. (For circulation of C.C.C.) Copy to Mr. ....... Mr. ....... J.E.N.......(series). RV1/1H.8.8.34. Re:- TOOLS. Then the road tools were carried under the bonnet we… | ||
| scan0150 | Stating that no action will be taken regarding faulty dyeing of loose covers for chassis 21-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | x5830 To Wor. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.1/KW.12.9.34. Re Faulty Dyeing of Loose Covers on 21-G-IV. ------------------------------ Mr. Elliott has been approached on this matter and has decided to take no… | ||
| scan0151 | Request for information regarding new materials or improvements from London Coachbuilders that may affect body mounting. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/FD. X5830 Hs/FD.2/KW.12.9.34. The writer would be very obliged if you would advise us at Derby of any new materials or improvements which London Coachbuilders may adopt from time to… | ||
| scan0152 | Requesting an investigation into fitting P.2. body brackets onto the 25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | x583D Rm TO By...........from Ev. c. to H. Hs. EF. J.L.H. Hn. LA. Ev11/IH.3.10.34. re:- BODY BRACKETS 20 H.P. We believe LA has already asked you to investigate the possibility of fitting P.2. Body… | ||
| scan0153 | Issues with the experimental coachwork car GZU-24, including crankshaft period, poor brakes, induction noise, and tyre performance. | ||
| View original record | RM x5830 To Hs...........from Ev. c. to Sg. Wor. E. Ev7/IH.4.10.34. re:- GZU-24 - Experimental Coachwork Car. ----------------- When next we are bringing this car to Derby we would like to have… | ||
| scan0154 | The disposal and sale of three experimental and second-hand car bodies. | ||
| View original record | x58 30 W/S - Hn. from Hs/FD. c. to Ev. Hs/FD.12/KW.17.10.34 Re Experimental Bodies: The Bentley A body which was taken to Park Wards by mistake has been returned to Derby. We now have at Derby two… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding missing front wings and paint for an experimental car body. | ||
| View original record | X5830 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.2/KW. 19th November,1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, You will recollect we sent two Experimental bodies to you for… | ||
| scan0156 | Confirming the preparation of an altered steering ratio and improved clutch for chassis GLC-5. | ||
| View original record | x5830 To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. Hs/Rm.25/KW.26.11.34. Replying to Sg.7/E.23.11.34. We note that your Chassis No. is GLC-5, and are preparing the altered steering ratio and improved clutch for this… | ||
| scan0157 | Requesting the modification of the 25 HP steering to a lower gear ratio for three specific chassis. | ||
| View original record | 45830 To RHC. Hs/FJH.18/KW. 26.11.34. Modification to 25 HP. Steering. We wish to try a lower geared steering on two Sales cars and on our own car 18-G-IV. The attached Hs.1625 shows the alterations… | ||
| scan0158 | To the Transport Dept. arranging the delivery of two motor car bodies to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X 5830 Mr. Barkworth - Transport Dept. Hs/Wym.14/KW.30.11.34 Order Number 54100. Will you please arrange to deliver by road transport on Monday next, 3.12.34, two motor car bodies, complete with wings… | ||
| scan0159 | Sending a J-III body for disposal and a 4-PER-II body for Mr. Hall's use. | ||
| View original record | x5830 To Hn, from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.3/KW.1.12.34. We are sending to Lillie Hall per our lorry on Monday the J-III body which you agreed to dispose of. We are also sending at the same time the body removed… | ||
| scan0160 | The body isolation fitting and parts dispatch for vehicle chassis 21.G.IV. | ||
| View original record | X104 JLE. From Hs/FD. Lillie Hall. Hs/FD.8/MA.5.4.35. 21.G.IV is at present at Hoopers, we should be very grateful if you could call or send a man round their to see that the body isolation scheme is… | ||
| scan0161 | Request to despatch a 25HP front apron and dashboard oil union to Messrs. Hooper for fitting to vehicle 21.G.IV. | ||
| View original record | L504 G/MT. From Hs/FD. c. to D/BP. Hs/FD.7/MA.5.4.35. Will you please despatch 1 25HP front apron and 1 dashboard oil union to Messrs.Hooper, 54, St.James's Street, Piccadilly, London, S.W.1. These… | ||
| scan0162 | Letter to Messrs. Hooper & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of parts for car 21.G.IV. | ||
| View original record | X504 Hs/FD.6/MA. 5th April, 1935. Messrs.Hooper & Co.Ltd., 54, St.James's Street, Piccadilly, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr.Carpenter. Dear Sir, We are despatching per passenger train tonight… | ||
| scan0163 | Letter from coachbuilder Hooper & Co. concerning body rectifications, bonnet noise and delivery delays for a 20/25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | HOOPER & CO. (Coachbuilders) Ltd BY APPOINTMENT Motor Body Builders and Coachbuilders to: HIS MAJESTY THE KING. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. BY ROYAL WARRANT OF APPOINTMENT H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES.… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter to coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding the delivery date of car 21-G-IV, requesting it be finished by Friday for transport to France. | ||
| View original record | 4504 Exptl. Dept. Hs/PD.18/KW. 9th April, 1935. Messrs. Hooper & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd., Western Avenue, Acton, London W.3. For the attention of Mr. Carpenter. Dear Sirs, Re 21-G-IV. We thank you… | ||
| scan0165 | Urgent memo regarding gastight floorboards and related drawings for a 20/25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | URGENT. E/Lid.1/HP.30.5.35. DY. c. Wor. Hs. RHC. +504 20/25 HP. Gastight Floorboards. In connection with dashboard noise insulation etc. we send you herewith:- LeC.4513 - Floorboards. LeC.4511 -… | ||
| scan0166 | Trial for a new dashboard fitting method for noise insulation on a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | X504 To Hs/Rm. Copy to RHC. BY. Hs/FD. E/Lid. E/Ev.3./MN.19.6.35. ------------------- Re 21-G-4 Dashboard. ------------------- We notice that the dash-board is off this car for the fitting of the… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter discussing the disposal of a Park Ward 4-light saloon body, previously altered to fit a 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. Hn.6/MK. 4.7.35. Bodies for 20/25 H.P. Chassis. You will remember that some time ago you sent us for disposal a Park Ward 4-light saloon built for a wide framed J.3. chassis but which we… | ||
| scan0168 | The non-use of a specific body for the 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. X504 Hs/Rm.25/KW.5.7.35. Bodies for 20/25 HP. Chassis: Hn.6/MK.4.7.35. Replying to your memo., we have no use for this body. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0169 | Unsatisfactory design for fitting wind tone horns on the 20/25 HP car and proposing an alternative scheme. | ||
| View original record | SECRET X504 To HY. Copy to EHG. Hs/Rm. Hs/Wst. LA. E/Ev.1/MN.6.9.35. Wind Tone Horns on 20/25 H.P. Car. The design for fitting the wind tone horns on the 25 H.P., as fitted to 25 G4, apparently was… | ||
| scan0170 | Transfer of a second-hand Limousine body to an experimental 20/25HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. at W. X504 F. Dodd [crossed out] Finished Hn.14/MK.9.1.36. Body for Experimental 20/25H.P. Chassis. As arranged by Cx. yesterday, we are sending you second-hand Car No. GYZ. 3 so you may… | ||
| scan0171 | Cover note for an attached copy of a letter addressed to Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. x504 Hs/FD.12/KW.15.1.36. We attach copy of a letter which we have to-day addressed to Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly. Hs/FD. | ||
| scan0172 | Letter to coachbuilder Thrupp & Maberly regarding changes to interior upholstery and headlining. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.11/KW. 15th January, 1936. Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly Ltd., 108, Cricklewood Lane, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Clark. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your samples received… | ||
| scan0173 | Requesting an official order for hessian and paperbacked materials purchased by telephone from Carpet Trades, Kidderminster. | ||
| View original record | X504 To Roy/Ms. Hs/FD.7/KW.20.1.36. We have to-day ordered by telephone from Carpet Trades, Kidderminster - 10 yards of Material (hessian backed) WD/044, 72" wide - 2/4½d. per yd. nett. 10 yards of… | ||
| scan0174 | Cover note for a letter to Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly regarding a 20/25 HP Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | x504 W/S - Hn. Hs/FD.10/KW.22.1.36. 20/25 HP. Thrupp & Maberly Enclosed Limousine. We attach a copy of a letter which we have to-day addressed to Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0175 | Letter to coachbuilders regarding the dispatch of a chassis and anti-noise material for a 20/25 Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.9/KW. 22nd January,1936. Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly Ltd., Coachbuilders, 108, Cricklewood Lane, LONDON, N.W.2. Dear Sirs, 20/25 Enclosed Limousine. We have to-day despatched the… | ||
| scan0176 | Short message to a representative regarding a call about noise insulation upon arrival. | ||
| View original record | X504 DODD, ROLLS-ROYCE REPRESENTATIVE, THRUPERLY, GOLD, LONDON. 24.1.36. RING ME UP ON ARRIVAL RE NOISE INSULATION. WHYMAN. | ||
| scan0177 | Typed telegram giving instructions to not fit felt to a dashboard. | ||
| View original record | X504 LIGHT, THRUPERLY, GOLD, LONDON. DO NOT FIT FELT TO BODY. CARRY ON WITH DASHBOARD AS ARRANGED. WILL SEE YOU TUESDAY. DODD, ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0178 | Requesting an official order for Hessian and paper backed materials from Carpet Trades, Kidderminster. | ||
| View original record | x504 To Roy. Hs/FD.3/KW.27.1.36. Will you please send an official order to Carpet Trades, Kidderminster, for - 10 yards of WD/044 Hessian backed material, at 2/4¾d. per yd. 10 " " WD/024 Paper backed… | ||
| scan0179 | Letter to The Ruberoid Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting at Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly's to fix material to a car body. | ||
| View original record | x504 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.16/KW. 27th January, 1936. The Ruberoid Co.Ltd., Lincoln House, 296-302, High Holborn, LONDON, W.C.1. For the attention of Mr. Melhado. Dear Sirs, With reference to the… | ||
| scan0180 | Internal request to order two types of Seapak material from The Ruberoid Co. Ltd. for delivery to the Experimental Garage. | ||
| View original record | x504 To Roy. Hs/FD.2/JH.30.1.36. Will you please order from The Ruberoid Co. Ltd., Lincoln House, 296-302, high Holborn, London, W.C.1. 100 ft. of Seapak at 2d per sq. ft. 100 ft. of Seapak ( non… | ||
| scan0181 | Request to place an official order for rubber packings and blocks. | ||
| View original record | X504 To Roy. Hs/FD.2/JH.30.1.36. Will you please send an official order to The British Goodrich Co., Burton, for 2 sets of body rubber packings as ordered by telephone. 8 off 6.500 long for Body… | ||
| scan0182 | Letter to Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly Ltd. requesting particulars of a rubber solution used on a 22-G-V body. | ||
| View original record | X504 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.18/KW.3.2.36. 3rd February, 1936. Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly Ltd., Coachbuilders, 108, Cricklewood Lane, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Light. Dear Sirs, I should be… | ||
| scan0183 | Particulars of the rubber solution, Bortick No. 292 C., as used on the 22-G-IV body. | ||
| View original record | X504 E/EV. Hs/FD.6/JH.5.2.36. Herewith are particulars of the rubber Solution as used on 22-G-IV. body. Name of Product:- Bortick No. 292 C. Universal Cement. Manufacturers:- Boston Blacking Co. Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0184 | Increasing the length of headlamp pillars for fitting windhorns on the 25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Da. c. to By. c. to Ev. X 504 Hs/FD.10/KW.10.2.36. Windhorns on 25 HP. Chassis. It has been found on 22-G-V that with windhorns fitted to LeC.4684 it is necessary to increase the length of… | ||
| scan0185 | Issues with fitting Lucas wind tone horns to the 25 HP model, involving bracket modifications and coachwork clearance. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. Copy to BY. Hs/Rm. Hs/PD. Hs/Wst. X504 E/Ev.5/MN.26.2.36. Wind Tone Horns - 25 H.P. Last September we produced a scheme for fitting the Lucas wind tone horn to the 25 H.P., mounting the horns… | ||
| scan0186 | Proposal and testing of Silent Bloc rubber mountings on the 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Copy to E. Da. C. Hn. Hs/FD. E/Ev.2/MN.26.3.36. ------------------ Silent Bloc Mounting on 25 H.P. Car. ------------------------------------ We understand that in view of the success of some… | ||
| scan0187 | Internal memorandum discussing the testing schedule for a Silent Bloc body mounting on a 25 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To E. c. to Da. c. to C. c. to Hn. X504 Hs/Rm.6/KW.4.4.36. Silent Bloc Mounting on 25 HP. Car. Replying to E/Ev.2/MM.26.3.36. 22-G-V will not be able to be released for any test on body mounting until… | ||
| scan0188 | The reduction of the rear floor level on the 25/30 HP model due to a new third cross member design. | ||
| View original record | X504 To DY. E/Ev.8/MN.9.5.36. Copy to Bs. Hs/Rm. ENG. GRY F - 1) 25/30 H.P. Floor Over Third Cross Member. We send you herewith LeC 5110 showing the treatment of the rear floor over the latest design… | ||
| scan0189 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. about an experimental 'E' Steering Limousine body and dummy chassis. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL. Copy to Dr. Hn Hs/Rm. X504 E/Ev.2/MN. 23rd. September,1936. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re Experimental Body for 24.G.6.… | ||
| scan0190 | Letter listing various chassis and body component drawings and discussing pricing arrangements. | ||
| View original record | -2- E/Ev.2/MN. Lec.5032. (Sheet 1) Front of Car (Bonnet and Radiator Dimensions). Lec.5224. Hand-brake Lever. Lec.5160. Rear End of Frame. Lec.5204. Petrol Fillers. F.W.201 & 2. Frame Side Channel.… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning a foul on the front wings of Wide Frame 25/30 HP bodies. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. Rm/FD 504 DA/EV.12/G. 23rd. December 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Wide Frame 25/30 HP Bodies. On all of the front wings for… | ||
| scan0192 | Design drawing for a Hooper Sports Saloon body on a 25-30 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | HOOPER BY APPOINTMENT COACHWORK HOOPER & CO. (COACHBUILDERS) LTD 54 ST. JAMES'S ST LONDON HOOPER SPORTS SALOON. 25-30 H.P. ROLLS ROYCE. "E" STEERING. SUNSHINE ROOF FLOORBOARD TO HINGE DOWN TO GIVE… | ||