Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. confirming a meeting at the S.S. Works. | ||
| View original record | X1104 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.26/KW. 15th June, 1936. W. Lyons, Esq., Managing Director, Messrs. S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, Confirming our telephone conversation of to-day, I… | ||
| scan0002 | Letter from the Managing Director's office of SS Works requesting to amend an appointment time. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY TELEPHONE 5651 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS SWALLOW COVENTRY X1104 17th.June, 1936 W.A.Robotham,Esq., Messrs.Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0003 | General data and specifications for a 2½ litre S.S. Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | x 110C To E. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Da. Hs/Wym.8/kW.3.7.36. General Data of 2½ litre S.S. Jaguar. Number of cylinders - 6. Bore of cylinders - 73 m/m. Stroke of crank - 106 m/m. Cubic Capacity -… | ||
| scan0004 | Specification sheet detailing car weight, axle ratios, performance data, and engine components. | ||
| View original record | -2- Car Weight (ready for road less petrol) - 29 cwts. 4.50 Axle Ratio. 1st and Reverse. 2nd 3rd. Top. 16.20 9.51 6.18 4.50 4662 engine R.P.M. = 90 M.P.H. Acceleration Data. Gear 10-30 M.P.H. 20-40… | ||
| scan0005 | Page 3 of engine, clutch, and gearbox specifications. | ||
| View original record | -3- Engine Cont'd. Valve Timing - I.O. 16° BTDC. E.O. 56° BBDC. I.C. 56° PBDC. E.C. 16° PTDC. Ignition timing 12° BTDC. FULLY ADVANCED. Tappet clearances Inlet and Exhaust .006". Sparking Plugs 14… | ||
| scan0006 | Specification sheet detailing the rear axle, wheels, suspension, and frame. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hs/Wym.8/KW.D.7.36. Rear Axle. Semi-floating type - spiral bevel gears. Axle anchorage 6.00" higher than chassis frame. Wheels. Dunlop wire with wellbase rims. Luvax Hydraulic shock absorbers -… | ||
| scan0007 | Graph showing the inlet valve lift against flywheel degrees for an SS Jaguar 2 1/2 Litre 19.84 HP model. | ||
| View original record | S.S. JAGUAR 2 1/2 LITRE MODEL 19.84 HP INLET VALVE LIFT VALVE LIFT IN THOUSANDTHS OF AN INCH 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 DEGREES ON FLYWHEEL 0 37 74 111 148 185 259 296 333 0.25" 0.15" 0.105" 0.08"… | ||
| scan0008 | Blueprint graph of the exhaust valve lift for an S.S. Jaguar 2 1/2 Litre 19.84 HP model engine. | ||
| View original record | S.S. JAGUAR 2 1/2 LITRE MODEL 19.84 HP EXHAUST VALVE LIFT Y-AXIS: VALVE LIFT IN THOUSANDTH PARTS OF AN INCH (0, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350) X-AXIS: DEGREES ON FLYWHEEL (0, 37, 74, 111, 148, 185,… | ||
| scan0009 | Confidential memo detailing a road test and chassis examination of an S.S. Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL. X1104 All testers. A/HP.3.7.36. [Illegible signatures] To Sg. and Wor. c.Hs. c.By. re S.S.Jaguar. I have recently tried the Jaguar that we had here on loan, and also scrapped with one of… | ||
| scan0010 | Analysis of a vehicle's rear frame, suspension, and jacking system, with comparisons to a Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) The frame is so low that the rear road springs have to be placed inside of, and on a level with the side-members. This decreases the distance between the springs but the body is so low that… | ||
| scan0011 | Vehicle design issues including coachwork, frame, silencer, wiring, steering, springing, and plans for a Bentley III redesign. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 3) provision as they insist on doing their own coachwork, and most definitely refuse to provide a chassis print. Owing to the very low frame it has been necessary to use a transverse rear… | ||
| scan0012 | Letter to S.S. Cars Ltd. inquiring about their satisfaction with their rev.counter and speedometer, and issues with noisy drives. | ||
| View original record | 1104 Rm9/R. 17th November, 1936. W. Lyons, Esq., Managing Director, The S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, Can you tell me whether you are satisfied with your rev.counter &… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter from SS Cars Ltd. regarding dissatisfaction with rev counters, speedometers, and noisy drives. | ||
| View original record | 1104. MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS SWALLOW COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 18th November, 1936 W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. regarding the purchase of a 3.5-litre Jaguar and a proposed visit. | ||
| View original record | 1104, Rml/R. 7th October, 1937. W. Lyons, Esq., Managing Director, S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, The Company is considering buying a 3 1/2-litre Jaguar with a view to… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. arranging a visit to the works. | ||
| View original record | 1104 Rm3/R. 19th October, 1937. W. Lyons, Esq., Managing Director, S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, Thank you so much for your letter re our visit to your Works. If convenient,… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter from the Managing Director of SS Works to W.A. Robotham regarding a visit to view the new 3.5 litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE 6681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 1104 9th October, 1937. W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y . Dear… | ||
| scan0017 | Letter from SS Cars Ltd to Mr. Robotham regarding the postponement of a works visit. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE: 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 21st October, 1937 (FROM EARLS COURT) W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D… | ||
| scan0018 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. arranging a visit and congratulating them on their display at Earls Court. | ||
| View original record | 1104 Rm3/R. October 23rd, 1937. W. Lyons, Esq., S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, Thank you so much for your letter of October 21st. I note what you say, and provisionally… | ||
| scan0019 | Letter from the Managing Director of SS Cars Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a works visit and congratulations for cars at Earls Court. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE: 8081 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 1104 27th October, 1937. W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd. D E R B Y. Dear… | ||
| scan0020 | Letter from the Managing Director's Office of SS Works, Coventry, to W.A. Robotham, requesting to postpone a visit. | ||
| View original record | Rm. Ry. has noted this. MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 1107 TELEPHONE 6661 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS 'JAGUAR' COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 15th November, 1937. W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs… | ||
| scan0021 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. regarding the rescheduling of a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1104 Rm7/R. W. Lyons, Esq., S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. 18th November, 1937. Dear Mr. Lyons, Thank you for your letter re our visit and the Scottish Motor Show. I spoke to your Secretary… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter from the Managing Director's office at SS Works (Jaguar) to W.A. Robotham, proposing dates for a visit. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE [Handwritten Note Top Right]: 1104 [Handwritten Note Top]: By. Have agreed Monday provisionally Rm TELEPHONE: 6681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter from the secretary of W. Lyons (SS Cars) to W.A. Robotham acknowledging a letter and suggesting meeting dates. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE 6661 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS JAGUAR COVENTRY 1104 SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 19th November, 1937. W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear… | ||
| scan0024 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. confirming a date for a visit. | ||
| View original record | 1104 Rm5/R. 20th November, 1937. W. Lyons, Esq., S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, With reference to the two dates which you suggest for a visit, provisionally, Monday, November… | ||
| scan0025 | Letter from SS Cars Ltd. confirming a suitable meeting date with W. A. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE 6661 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS JAGUAR COVENTRY 1104 SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 24th. November 1937. W. A. Robotham Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. arranging a meeting time due to concerns about fog. | ||
| View original record | 1104 Rm2/R. 25th November, 1937. W. Lyons, Esq., Managing Director, S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, Many thanks for your letter of November 24th. In view of prevalence of fog,… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. clarifying the company's position on Vandervell's thin shell bearings. | ||
| View original record | 1104 Rm5/R. 1st December, 1937. W. Lyons, Esq., Messrs. S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, Thank you so much for the very pleasing time you gave us on Monday. We are looking… | ||
| scan0028 | Notes on Jaguar cars and engines following a visit to the S.S. Motor Car Co. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. c. Hs. Rm8/R.2.12.37. JAGUARS. For record purposes here are notes made in connection with our visit to the S.S. Motor Car Co. This Company last year turned out between 4,000 and 4,500… | ||
| scan0029 | Performance and engineering analysis of a competitor's vehicle, likely a Jaguar, compared to a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm8/R.2.12.37. The engine has a flywheel, the weight of which is only half that of our own, which may account for part of the peculiar behaviour of the crankshaft. At all speeds the engine… | ||
| scan0030 | Potential purchase of a 3.5-litre car, a specific chassis frame, and a planned visit with Mr. Lyons. | ||
| View original record | -3- and agree with By. for this reason it would be advisable to buy a 3½-litre car, if, as Lyons suggested, we could get it before Christmas. With regard to the chassis, the only thing of real… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. regarding the delivery schedule for a 3 1/2-litre car. | ||
| View original record | Rml4/R. 1104 29th December, 1937. W. Lyons, Esq., S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, We understood you to say on the telephone before Christmas that we should get our 3 1/2-litre… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter from the Managing Director's Office of SS Cars (Jaguar) regarding a delay on 3½ litre models. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE: 8661 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 1st. January 1938. 1104 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter from SS Cars Limited regarding engine running-on issues and the dispatch of parts for analysis. | ||
| View original record | 1104 SS CARS LIMITED COVENTRY ENG. TELEPHONES HEAD OFFICE & WORKS COVENTRY 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS "JAGUAR" COVENTRY CODE BENTLEY'S 2ND W. LYONS. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR T.W.DAFFERN, O.B.E. FCA… | ||
| scan0034 | Continuation sheet from SS Cars Ltd regarding the sectioning of a head component. | ||
| View original record | CARS SS LTD. CONTINUATION SHEET -2- We have refrained from further sectioning of the head so that you may cut this which where you please. Yours faithfully, FOR SS CARS LTD. [Signature] CHIEF… | ||
| scan0035 | Requesting to borrow a new 3 1/2-litre Jaguar to investigate its Widney concealed hinge, noting its success in the Monte Carlo Rally. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. Copy to RHC. 1104 Sg10/E7.2.38 I have not heard whether you have yet obtained delivery of the Jaguar. If so, I should like to see it (possibly lunch-time to-morrow). You will… | ||
| scan0036 | Status of a yet to be received Jaguar car. | ||
| View original record | 110K Sg. from Rm/Gry. Rm. absent. Rm/Gry8/R.8.2.38. Replying to Sgl0/E7.2.38., we have not yet received the Jaguar car. The last news we had of it was that it would arrive shortly, but we cannot, at… | ||
| scan0037 | Sg. to Gry. requesting confirmation on the receipt of a Jaguar car. | ||
| View original record | S/W 1104 To Gry. from Sg. re Jaguar. Referring to my former note and your reply, will you please make a XXXX point of letting me know when you have received the car. Sg. Promised for early next week… | ||
| scan0038 | To pass an order for an S.S. Jaguar car. | ||
| View original record | 1104 Roy. from Rm. c. G/JWH. c. Hs. Rm6/R.16.3.38. Will you kindly pass an order to Sanderson & Holmes for an S.S. Jaguar car, as per attached invoice. Rm. | ||
| scan0039 | Comparing seating dimensions and weight of a Bentley III body against a 3.5 litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | 1104 To By. c. to Ds. c. to Ds/Ev. Rm/FD.15/JH.17.3.38. In a memo. from "G. which the writer has, the seating dimensions were questioned with regard to the Jaguar and the first Bentley III body. We… | ||
| scan0040 | Technical comparison between the S.S. Jaguar bonnet hinge and the Widney concealed hinge. | ||
| View original record | To Dg. & Ms. From RHO/SB. c. to By. & (Rm.) c. to G. & Ox. STEADMAN See me (handwritten) 1070 (handwritten) RHO/SB.1/MJ.26.5.38. CONCEALED BONNET HINGE. The bonnet fitted to the S.S. Jaguar has been… | ||
| scan0041 | Comparison drawing of a Widney hinge and an S.S. Jaguar bonnet hinge. | ||
| View original record | INTERNAL POSITIVE HINGE STOP WHICH ENSURES THAT TOP PLATES DO NOT TOUCH EACH OTHER. DOUBLE BEND IN TOP PLATE. BRASS HINGE ROD. WIDNEY HINGE (BONNET OPEN) PAINTED EDGE OF BONNET RESTS ON CHROMIUM… | ||
| scan0042 | Performance and market analysis of a 3.5-Litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Hm. Hs. c. Ey. c. HEC. c. DA. c. MX. Rml/R.28.3.38. 3½-Litre Jaguar. This car has now been run in, and we have obtained some performance figures, a copy of which we attach. This is a very… | ||
| scan0043 | Comparative lap speed and RPM tests between a 3½ Litre Jaguar and a 4¼ Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/FD, Rm/FD.9/MH.28.3.38. 3½ LITRE JAGUAR. This car was tested at Brooklands on Monday and the following lap speeds were taken, together with comparative tests on a 4¼ litre Bentley,… | ||
| scan0044 | General data and specifications sheet for a 3½ Litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | GENERAL DATA - 3½ LITRE JAGUAR. No. of cylinders: 6 Bore: m/m 82 Stroke: m/m 110 Cubic Capacity: 3,485.5 Compression Ratio: 7.2 : 1 Tappet clearance: .012" Brake Horse Power - figures given: 1,000… | ||
| scan0045 | Test report on fuel consumption and water temperature for a 3 1/4 Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/4 JAGUAR. Part throttle fuel consumption over 72 miles gave 15.8 m.p.g. 200 miles test run gave 1064 m.p.g. on Castrol XL oil and 16.7 m.p.g. fuel. Average speed of approx. 40 m.p.h. Speeds varied… | ||
| scan0046 | Graph of road speed (MPH) versus engine speed (RPM) for a 3 1/2 Litre Saloon, showing performance in different gears. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE SALOON AXLE RATIO 4.25:1 TYRES 5.50 x 18 MPH 100 80 60 40 20 0 RPM. 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 TOP THIRD SECOND FIRST & REV E.D. 22.3.35 | ||
| scan0047 | Urgent internal memo regarding the arrangement to test a 3.5 litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | URGENT 1070 S/W. Rm. 3½ litre Jaguar. CxIO/KW31.3.38. Sg has asked me to tell you that he and I are arranging to try this car so that it can return to you on Monday. In view of existing arrangements… | ||
| scan0048 | Supplier of sheet metal work for Jaguar exhaust systems. | ||
| View original record | 1070 Rm/Wym. Rm5/R.1.4.38. JAGUAR EXHAUST SYSTEMS. We have come across a note in which we see that Jaguars get some of their sheet metal work from Cheylesmoor Sheet Metal Co., Coventry. Rm. | ||
| scan0049 | Telegram regarding the arrival of a Jaguar at Lillie Hall for testing. | ||
| View original record | 1070 1.4.38. COX ROLHEAD PICCY LONDON. JAGUAR WILL ARRIVE AT LILLIE HALL TONIGHT STOP PRESUME YOU WILL KEEP IT NEXT WEEK UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR TEST. W.A. Robotham W.A. ROBOTHAM | ||
| scan0050 | Note specifying the Jaguar Order Number. | ||
| View original record | 1070. W/L.H. - RC. Rm/FD.6/JH.5.4.38. The Jaguar Order Number is 52476. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0051 | Comparison of the overall torsional strength of the S.S. Jaguar with the Phantom and Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/Clapham. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. 1070 Rm/Clapham.1/MH.11.4.38. The overall torsional strength of the S.S.Jaguar (chassis and body) is 2900 lbs.ft./degree. This compares with 3480 for Phantom… | ||
| scan0052 | Exhaust manifold design of a Jaguar car and its potential performance implications. | ||
| View original record | 1676. S/W To Rm. from Sg. re Jaguar. Sg1/E13.4.38 We noticed amongst other things that this car had two separate exhaust manifolds and pipes as distinct from our scheme. Doubtless you will be testing… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter to S.S. Cars Ltd. enclosing a guarantee for an S.S. Jaguar car. | ||
| View original record | 1070 Rm/FD.11/JH. 22nd. April, 1938. S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, Enclosed herewith please find guarantee for the S.S. Jaguar car. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| scan0054 | Trial of a Jaguar exhaust system for the B.III model and the fitting of Duplex silencers. | ||
| View original record | .1070 Da. from Rm. c. By. Rm3/R.23.4.38. DUPLEX EXHAUST SYSTEM. We have tried out the Jaguar exhaust systems on the Test Bed, and it is evident that this is likely to be, approximately, what we… | ||
| scan0055 | Requesting the removal and stripping of a Jaguar engine and gearbox for examination. | ||
| View original record | 1070. To HPS. Rm/FD.11/JH.11.5.38. Jaguar. Will you please have the engine and gearbox removed from the frame and stripped down completely for examination. The chassis frame wibl than be twisted.… | ||
| scan0056 | Specification for the weight of an S.S. Jaguar chassis. | ||
| View original record | File 1070 + 1115 12th. May 1938. S.S.JAGUAR CHASSIS WEIGHT. Weight of chassis complete with petrol, oil, water, bonnet, tools, floorboards, horns, headlamps, spare wheel, bumpers front and rear, and… | ||
| scan0057 | Examination of a stripped Jaguar car to create drawings of its parts. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] Rm on request one set out in -> Da/Ev4/N.7) 3:38. addressed to By & By/ald [Handwritten] 1070. [Typed] By. from Rm. RHC. Da. c. Da/Hdy. c. Da/Ev. c. Da/Jnr. All Testers. JAGUAR CAR. This… | ||
| scan0058 | Covering note for a 3½ litre Jaguar exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | 1070. To Roy. c. to G/JWH. c. to G/Mt. Rm/FD.9/JH.21.5.38. Will you please send a covering note to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for one complete 3½ litre Jaguar exhaust system. This has been received.… | ||
| scan0059 | Request for drawings of specific components for a Jaguar car, covering the suspension, cooling system, and engine. | ||
| View original record | 1070 By/Ald. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry1/R.28.5.38. JAGUAR CAR. We should like drawings of the following parts of the Jaguar car:- SUSPENSION. (1) Details of frame. (This has been photographed - thickness of… | ||
| scan0060 | List of technical points concerning crankcase sealing, combustion chamber, petrol system, and gearbox arrangement. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Gry1/R.28.5.38. (9) Arrangement showing how sealing at ends of crankcase has been effected to permit sump with horizontal joint face only. (10) Combustion chamber and plug position. Petrol… | ||
| scan0061 | On the torsional strength and weight comparison of a Jaguar frame with a box section frame. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/AFM. c. Da. c. Da/Iv. Rm/AFM.6/MH.2.6.38. 1070 also 1010 BOX SECTION FRAME. We have measured the torsional strength and weight of the Jaguar frame for the purpose of obtaining a… | ||
| scan0062 | Comparison of torsional strength and weight between S.S. Jaguar and Bentley III frames. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Clapham.7/MH.2.6.38. S.S. JAGUAR FRAME. 10' 7'6" 2'6" 1640 lbs.ft./degree 2560 lbs.ft./degree 1000 lbs ft/degree. Comparisons between cruciform frame & box section frame. Torsional Strength Weight… | ||
| scan0063 | Photograph of a bare chassis frame standing vertically in an inspection area. | ||
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| scan0064 | Graph showing the twist of an S.S. Jaguar frame due to an applied torque of 500 lbs. ft. | ||
| View original record | S.S. JAGUAR FRAME TWIST OF FRAME DUE TO APPLIED TORQUE OF 500 LBS. FT. TWIST IN DEGREES 0 1 2 3 4 5 REAR AXLE DASH FRONT AXLE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ||
| scan0065 | Weight analysis of an S.S. Jaguar body and its components. | ||
| View original record | 1070 To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/Ev. c. to Rm/Cr. Rm/FD.4/JH.9.6.38. S.S. JAGUAR WEIGHT ANALYSIS. Complete body weight includes front and rear floorboards rear wings attached to body, instrument board,… | ||
| scan0066 | Weight breakdown of S.S. Jaguar engine components. | ||
| View original record | 1040 also 1115 c. Files. c. Board S.S.JAGUAR. 10th. June 1938 ENGINE WEIGHT. lbs. ozs. Section 1A Cyls. and Crankcase. 207 - " 1B Cylinder Head. 82 7 1/2 " 1C.D. Crankshaft and Pistons. 106 5 1/2 "… | ||
| scan0067 | Analysis of a disassembled 3.5-litre Jaguar and the intention to rebuild it. | ||
| View original record | 1070. Sg. from Rm/Gry. c. Ey. c. Hs. Rm. absent. Rm/Gry2/R.12.7.38. re: 3½-litre Jaguar. ~? Replying to Sgll/Ell.7.38., the Jaguar car is at present in pieces. A complete weight analysis has been made… | ||
| scan0068 | Questioning the extended holding period of a 3.5-litre Jaguar and requesting a status report. | ||
| View original record | S/W 1070 To Rm. from Sg. re 3½-litre Jaguar Sg11/E11738 Copy to BL.Hs. [text crossed out] I seem to remember that, when we decided to purchase this, it was said that we should only need to keep it a… | ||
| scan0069 | The teardown and analysis of a 3.5-litre Jaguar car. | ||
| View original record | 1070 Sg. from Rm/Gry. c. By. c. Hs. Rm. absent. Rm/Gry2/R.12.7.38. re: 3½-litre Jaguar. Replying to Sg11/Ell.7.7.38., the Jaguar car is at present in pieces. A complete weight analysis has been made… | ||
| scan0070 | Requesting the return of a Jaguar rev counter for overhaul. | ||
| View original record | 1070. To HPS/AM. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.12.8.38. Will you please return the Jaguar rev counter we hand you herewith, 487JC, to the makers for overhaul and hand to us on its return. Rm/Swdl. | ||
| scan0071 | Request to place an official order for Jaguar spare parts from Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. c. to G/Mt. 1070. Rm/FD.16 /JH.16.8.38. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for the following Jaguar spare parts - 2 Layshaft bushes. 1 5/8"… | ||
| scan0072 | Internal request to issue an official order for a Jaguar exhaust pipe bracket. | ||
| View original record | 1070 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. c. to G/Mt. Rm/FD.5/JH.24.8.38. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for one Jaguar Exhaust Pipe. Bracket. This has been supplied. O/N.52476.… | ||
| scan0073 | Requesting an update on when experiments on an Oldsmobile and a Jaguar will be completed. | ||
| View original record | COPY S/W. Rm. from C. C4/D25.8.38. You recently advised us that you had finished with the Oldsmobile and we could sell it. You afterwards said there were further experiments you wished to carry out on… | ||
| scan0074 | Sending an Oldsmobile for sale and the status of a Jaguar being re-built. | ||
| View original record | COPY PER BAG. W/S. C. from Rm. Rm1/R.27.8.38. We have to-day sent the Oldsmobile to Lillie Hall for sale. The Jaguar is being re-built, and we will let you know something more about it shortly. Rm. | ||
| scan0075 | The transfer of an Oldsmobile and a Jaguar, with a handwritten note on selling the Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. from C. Les per HS C6/D29.8.38. Rml/R.27.8.38. We note you have sent the Oldsmobile to Lillie Hall and that you will be sending us the Jaguar shortly. C. C. appears to be very anxious to sell… | ||
| scan0076 | Comparing the weights of various components between a Bentley 4¼-Litre and an S.S. 3½-Litre car. | ||
| View original record | 1070 also 1115, 258 FILE Rm/Cr.4/MH.30.8.38. COMPARATIVE WEIGHTS BENTLEY 4¼-LITRE AND S.S. 3½-LITRE. Body (with rear wings), and less front floorboards. S.S. 896 lbs. 4¾ ozs. Bentley. 913 lbs. 1½ ozs.… | ||
| scan0077 | Comparative weight analysis of S.S. and Bentley vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Cr.4/MH.30.8.38. Below are given a few comparative weights:- S.S. Axle with 2 damper bkts. and one brake equaliser bkt. 34 lbs. 8 ozs. Bentley front Axle. 32 lbs. One S.S. front spring 28 lbs.… | ||
| scan0078 | Weight comparison of brake drums, engine, and clutch components between S.S. and Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | -3- The weight of the respective drums are:- S.S. 4 drums 83 lbs. Bentley 4 drums 57 lbs. 3 ozs. The Bentley servo weighs 21 lbs. 2½ ozs. The Back plates and brake carrier plates on the S.S. weigh… | ||
| scan0079 | Weight comparison document between S.S. and Bentley vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | -4- Rm/Cr.4/MH.30.8.38. Transmission. S.S. Gearbox weight (with clutch case) 101 lbs. 2½ ozs. Bentley. Gearbox weight (with clutch case) 103 lbs. 2¾ ozs. The R.H. change speed mechanism on the Bentley… | ||
| scan0080 | Weight comparison of chassis components, electrical systems, radiator, and accessories between an S.S. and a Bentley vehicle. | ||
| View original record | -5- Chassis Sheet Metal, Bumpers etc. S.S. weight 242 lbs. 6½ ozs. Bentley weight 253 lbs. 12½ ozs. The S.S. weight includes front wings and running boards, bonnet and front and rear bumpers. The… | ||
| scan0081 | Breakdown of weights for chassis lubrication, control piping, and the complete weights of S.S. and Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | -6- Rm/Cr.4/MH.30.8.38. One shot chassis lubrication 18 lbs. 12¼ ozs. Governor control and pressure piping 9 lbs. 2⅜ ozs. Allowing 15 lbs. for oils throughout the S.S. chassis, other than engine oil… | ||
| scan0082 | Request for an order number to cover the expenses of a Jaguar car to be used for Engineering Buying. | ||
| View original record | 1070. To G/Rb. c. to Hs. c. to Rm/FD. c. to Rm. ROY/Les.7/B.13.9.38 JAGUAR CAR Hs. has requested that an order number should be supplied to cover the expenses of the Jaguar Car which is going to be… | ||
| scan0083 | A Jaguar car being re-purposed for Engineering Buying instead of being sold. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To C. c. to Hs. c. to Rm. 1070 ROY/Les.6/B.13.9.38. JAGUAR CAR - C6/D.29.8.38. Sg. has agreed that the above car should be used for Engineering Buying. The car will therefore not be sent to you… | ||
| scan0084 | Arrangement concerning the retention and use of a Jaguar car, including the tracking of expenses and mileage. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. c. to Rm. o. to Roy/Les. 1070 Hs.8/KW.14.9.38. C6/D.29.8.38. It has been arranged that for the time being we shall retain the Jaguar car, and when required it will be used by Roy/Les. A… | ||
| scan0085 | Cost analysis of a Jaguar car to investigate its value and low cost compared to Rolls-Royce's own B.50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1070 also 1260. Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. By. c. Da. c. MHC. c. MX. c. Roy/Les. Rml/R.15.9.38. JAGUAR. COST ANALYSIS. The primary object in purchasing the Jaguar was to investigate the value given to the… | ||
| scan0086 | Cost and design analysis comparing the B.50 and S.S. models, with references to Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rml/R.15.9.38. (2) Extreme Simplification of Design. We agree that the present B.50 engine may be 10% to 15% more costly than the S.S. unit due to its material and design. The rest of the chassis… | ||
| scan0087 | Analysis and comparison of a Jaguar car, focusing on manufacturing cost, body, and weight against a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | -3- In considering manufacturing cost, the simplicity of the Jaguar production programme must be taken into account and the fact that the Standard organisation is behind them. It is impossible to… | ||
| scan0088 | Technical comparison between Jaguar and Bentley components, including exhaust, frame, and engine performance. | ||
| View original record | -4- (1) The Duplex Exhaust System. The Jaguar has proved that a Duplex Exhaust System can be fitted without excessive cost or weight, and our own figures show that they have reduced the horse-power… | ||
| scan0089 | Summary concluding that a study should be undertaken on how a competitor makes their car body for the price. | ||
| View original record | -5- Rml/R.15.9.38. SUMMARY. Having this car has, undoubtedly, taught us something both with regard to engineering and costs. We feel that at the present moment a study of how they make their body at… | ||
| scan0090 | Table comparing the weight differences and subsequent advantages of a 4¼-Litre Bentley over a Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | COMPARISON OF JAGUAR WITH 4¼-LITRE BENTLEY. Item. Amount heavier than corresponding Jaguar part. Advantage gained from increased weight. BODY 17 lbs. SILENT BODY MOUNTING. REAR ROAD SPRINGS 25 lbs.… | ||
| scan0091 | Allocation of running expenses and maintenance costs for a Jaguar car. | ||
| View original record | To-Roy/Les. from G/Rb. 1070 G/Rb.6/B/10/R.16.9.38. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- c. to [Strikethrough]Mr Hives[/Strikethrough] G/ML. Rm.… | ||
| scan0092 | Arrangement to examine a Jaguar car body to investigate its low production cost. | ||
| View original record | Secret: 1070 Rm at W. Hn14/AH.19.9.38. J A G U A R --------- Sg has conveyed to us the references in Rml/R.15.9.38 concerning the Jaguar Body and has told us to enquire when we may have the car here… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the weight analysis of a Jaguar body. | ||
| View original record | 1070 c. By c. Hn. Rm.1/MH. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. 22nd. September 1938. For the attention of Mr.Finney. Dear Sirs, I am sending you herewith a copy of… | ||
| scan0094 | Use and transfer of a Jaguar car for an Air Ministry Official. | ||
| View original record | 1070- PRIVATE. W/S. Hn. from Rm. Rm12/R.29.9.38. JAGUAR CAR. Replying to Hn8/AH.24.9.38., this car has now nothing to do with the Experimental Dept. On Hs' instructions we handed it over to Leslie who… | ||
| scan0095 | Performance test results for an S.S. Jaguar at Brooklands Track. | ||
| View original record | 1070. also 1320 To Rm. c. to FILE. Rm/IMW.11/JH.14.10.38. S.S. Jaguar. Performance tests at Brooklands Track 8.9.38. (weather windy) Weight with two persons 34 3/4 cwts. as tested. Ticknall Hill. 10… | ||
| scan0096 | Comparing the coachwork weight of an S.S. Car against a Bentley, based on a photo analysis report. | ||
| View original record | F. Doxox- 1070 Do you agree. Rem, Rm at W. Hn3/AH.22.10.38. --- S.S. Car: ------- As you are doubtless aware, we were able to arrange with ROY/Les for this car to go to Park Wards' works following… | ||
| scan0097 | Comparing the body shell weights of S.S., Park Wards, and Jaguar cars. | ||
| View original record | 1070 also 458 W/S - Hn. Rm/FD.1/JH.28.10.38. re S.S. Car Body comparison Hn.3/AH.22.10.38. We agree that there is a very little difference between the two sets of figures in question, in the S.S. and… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter to S.S. Cars Ltd. regarding the return of a 3.5 Litre Jaguar with notes on its engine and gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1070 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.9/JH. 5th. December, 1938. S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, We are returning our 3½ Litre Jaguar as arranged with Mr. Morley of Messrs. Sanderson… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter from SS Cars Limited acknowledging instructions for the return of a 3½ litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | 1070 SS CARS LIMITED COVENTRY ENG. TELEPHONES HEAD OFFICE & WORKS COVENTRY 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS 'JAGUAR' COVENTRY CODE BENTLEY'S 2ND W. LYONS. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR T.W.DAFFERN. O.B.E.… | ||
| scan0100 | Cover memo for particulars relating to Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | 1070 To Sg. c. to Hs. c. to By. Rm.10/JH.21.12.38. JAGUAR. Herewith particulars of Jaguar as requested. Rm. | ||
| scan0101 | Record of troubles and repairs encountered on a 3 1/2 litre Jaguar vehicle at various mileages. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. c. to Hs. c. to By. re Jaguar. We give below a record of the troubles encountered on our 3 1/2 litre Jaguar. Speedo reading 210. The petrol tank found leaking at the seams, tank renewed by… | ||
| scan0102 | Letter from the Experimental Department to S.S. Cars Ltd. requesting the return of an air silencer and bends for a 3.5 litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | 1070 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.14/JH. 11th. February, 1939. S.S. Cars Ltd., C O V E N T R Y. Service Department. Dear Sirs, We should be very glad if you would post on to us the air silencer and… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from SS Cars Limited confirming the dispatch of a pair of air cleaners and manifold for car number 3D163. | ||
| View original record | SS CARS LIMITED COVENTRY ENG. TELEPHONES HEAD OFFICE & WORKS COVENTRY 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS 'JAGUAR' COVENTRY CODE BENTLEY's 2nd W. LYONS. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR T.W. DAFFERN, O.B.E. F.C.A.… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter from SS Cars Ltd justifying a charge for a new engine fitted to an out-of-guarantee car. | ||
| View original record | SS CARS LIMITED COVENTRY ENG. TELEPHONES HEAD OFFICE & WORKS COVENTRY 8681 (10 LINES) T E L E G R A M S 'JAGUAR', COVENTRY CODE BENTLEY'S 2ND W. LYONS. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR T.W.DAFFERN, O.B.E.… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes regarding a complaint about the attitude and repair time from SS Cars concerning an exhaust valve failure. | ||
| View original record | Rm2/R. 14th April, 1939. Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, London Road, D E R B Y. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the SS Cars' letter of the 1st April which you have handed on to us. We are astonished at the… | ||
| scan0106 | Running-in, testing, and subsequent mechanical failures of a 3.5 Litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 1070. 19.4.39 re. 3 1/2 Litre Jaguar. We received this car on 12.3.38, the running in was carefully carried out, and the engine was not extended until the car had completed 1000 miles. Actually… | ||
| scan0107 | Report detailing a list of vehicle failures and a comparison with an Oldsmobile test car. | ||
| View original record | 2. 4. Rear brake rod broken (This could have had serious results) 5. Front expansion box had loose baffle, silencer replaced. 6. Gear box failure - tooth stripped on gear. 7. Valve Lead broken, this… | ||
| scan0108 | Vehicle maintenance and condition after 15,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | 3. plug gap setting, which was understandable with the mileage, and to have the brakes relined in Paris. This car was running quietly and in very good & condition when over at the end of the 15,000… | ||
| scan0109 | Letter discussing the performance testing of an S.S. Jaguar car and a subsequent failure. | ||
| View original record | 1070 Rm8/R. 20th April, 1939. Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd., London Road, DERBY. (For the attention of Mr. Morley.) Dear Sirs, We thank you for the letter from Mr. Lyons, which we return herewith,… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. regarding the testing of inexpensive cars. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. -2- 20.4.39. We would like to add, however, that though we are always testing relatively inexpensive cars, we have not had during the past five years a major engine… | ||
| scan0111 | Letter from Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. regarding a previous communication and requesting the return of an omitted letter. | ||
| View original record | 1070 TELEPHONE GRAMS} DERBY 45861 (3 lines). GARAGE ACCOMMODATION FOR 200 CARS. We supply everything required by the Motorist. From SANDERSON & HOLMES, LTD., Motor Engineers & Coachbuilders, LONDON… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter from motor engineers Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. enclosing correspondence from S. S. Co. Ltd. and their reply. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: DERBY 45861 (3 lines). 1070 GARAGE ACCOMMODATION FOR 200 CARS. We supply everything required by the Motorist. From SANDERSON & HOLMES, LTD., Motor Engineers & Coachbuilders, LONDON ROAD,… | ||
| scan0113 | Copy of a letter sent to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. agreeing to direct communication to save time. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER SENT TO S. S. CARS LTD. EJWM/DW. 25th April 1939 W. Lyons Esq., Messrs. S. S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, Coventry. Dear Mr. Lyons, Thank you for your letter of the 24th referring to the… | ||
| scan0114 | Letter from the Managing Director's office of SS Cars discussing engine testing and a potential claim regarding a Bentley engine. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 24th April, 1939 E.J.W. Morley, Esq., Messrs Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd., London Road,… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter from the Managing Director's office to E.J.W. Morley regarding direct communication. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE: 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 24th April, 1939 E.J.W. Morley, Esq., I would like you to again submit our letter to… | ||
| scan0116 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. concerning a disagreement over a replacement part and discussing guarantee policies. | ||
| View original record | 1070 Rm12/R. 26th April, 1939. W. Lyons, Esq., S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, Mr. Morley of Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes has passed on to me your letter of the 24th April. I… | ||
| scan0117 | Autocar magazine road test and performance data sheet for a 25 HP 3 1/2-Litre S.S. Jaguar Saloon. | ||
| View original record | April 28th, 1939. The Autocar 709 The AUTOCAR ROAD TESTS No. 1,273.—25 h.p. 3 1/2-LITRE S.S. JAGUAR SALOON Somewhere around 60 m.p.h. is reached almost automatically on sufficiently clear roads, and… | ||
| scan0118 | Road test report from 'The Autocar' magazine for an S.S. car, including performance analysis, diagrams, and photos. | ||
| View original record | File copy 710 The Autocar April 28th, 1939. "The Autocar" Road Tests [Diagram of car interior and exterior dimensions] Front Track 4'6'' Wheelbase 10'0'' Rear Track 4'6'' Seating dimensions are… | ||
| scan0119 | Letter from SS Cars Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a letter from W.A. Robotham. | ||
| View original record | 1070 MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE: 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 29th April, 1939 W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter from S.S. Cars Ltd. to W.A. Robotham concerning charges for replacements due to an engine failure during testing. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 1040. TELEPHONE: 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 3rd May, 1939. W.A. Robotham,Esq., Messrs Rolls Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y . Dear Mr.… | ||
| scan0121 | Letter concerning a report on a valve failure and driver responsibility. | ||
| View original record | MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE: 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 3rd May, 1939 W.A. Robotham, Esq., I have asked our Repair Department for a report, and… | ||
| scan0122 | The performance testing of an S.S. Jaguar at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | FILE 1040. To Rm. S.S. Jaguar This car did 15-20 laps on its second visit to Brooklands. 10-15 of these were at full speed but not all consecutive, & the remainder acceleration runs. Rm / I.M.W. | ||
| scan0123 | Magazine article page reviewing an SS car's performance over 20,000 miles and featuring prize winners from Brighton. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 544 May 9, 1939. 20,000 MILES . . . . . . Contd. FRENCH FILLING STATION. The SS answers best to a high-grade fuel, for the compression, like the performance, is high for a touring car.… | ||
| scan0124 | 20,000-mile review of an SS Jaguar 3.5-litre saloon, detailing its performance and reliability during intensive motoring at home and abroad. | ||
| View original record | File for P.M. 10 May 9, 1939. 543 The Motor 20,000 Miles with an SS Jaguar Impressions of a Popular Saloon After Intensive Motoring at Home and Abroad By R. L. de B. Walkerley I GRANT you 20,000 miles… | ||
| scan0125 | Letter to W. Lyons of S.S. Cars Ltd. regarding a dispute over a 'Jaguar' and offering a credit note. | ||
| View original record | 1070 Rm2/R. 11th May, 1939. W. Lyons, Esq., S.S. Cars Ltd., Holbrook Lane, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Lyons, Thank you for your letter of May 3rd. I am sorry that you will not accept our statement that the… | ||
| scan0126 | Letter from the Managing Director of SS Cars concerning goodwill and passing credit on a negligible amount. | ||
| View original record | 1070. MANAGING DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE: 8681 (10 LINES) TELEGRAMS: JAGUAR COVENTRY SS WORKS HOLBROOK LANE COVENTRY 18th May, 1939. W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs Rolls-Royce, Ltd., D E R B Y. Dear… | ||
| scan0127 | Query regarding an outstanding £40 invoice from S.S. Cars Ltd. for a complete engine overhaul on a 3½ litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | 1070. Rm G/WFH/CA.14/BB.27.5.39 We are still holding in abeyance invoice dated the 22nd March received S.S. Cars Ltd., charging us £40/-/d for removing engine from frame, completely overhauling,… | ||
| scan0128 | Agreement to pay an invoice from S.S. Cars Ltd. for a 3½-litre Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | 1070 G/WFH. from Rm. Rm7/R.1.6.39. G/WFH/CA.14/BB.27.5.39. With reference to the invoice from S.S. Cars Ltd. for £40/-/ in connection with the 3½-litre Jaguar, we now agree to this being paid. Rm. | ||
| scan0129 | Page from 'The Motor' magazine featuring a custom SS Jaguar touring limousine and automotive industry news. | ||
| View original record | July 4, 1939. 887 Rm. 1070 The Motor A TOURING LIMOUSINE on the 3½-litre SS Jaguar Chassis A FINELY proportioned sports limousine recently completed by Mulliners, Ltd., of Birmingham, for Mrs. J. P.… | ||
| scan0130 | Page from 'The Motor' magazine featuring various news articles and updates from the motoring world. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 888 July 4, 1939. Contd. IN THE NEWS Things They Say "A war might very well bring home to the authorities, if nothing else would, the inadequacy of many of our main arteries." — Lt.-Col. P.… | ||
| scan0131 | Request to evaluate an S.S. (Jaguar) adjustable seat by fitting one to a test vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Rm/EAG. from Rm. Rm.4/ML.12.12.40. <-- file Jaguar 1070 S.S. ADJUSTABLE SEATS. We notice that the adjustable driving seat fitted to the S.S. is illustrated in this weeks Autocar. We should like to… | ||
| scan0132 | Cover letter for particulars and sketches concerning the chassis of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | Weight of 3 1/2 litre Jaguar. 1070 BY Rm Dm/Gry. Mr. Da Da/EV Da/Me.S. Da/JBD Da/Jnr. Da/TWD Da/TCD BY/Ald.14/G.2.9.38. Miss Reece File in S.S. Jaguar weight file R Rm 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. JAGUAR. Please… | ||
| scan0133 | Engine specifications and layout for the 1938 3½ Litre S.S. Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | 1938 3½ LITRE S.S. JAGUAR. Further particulars may be obtained from the "Automobile Engineer" October 1937, and from sketches in Experimental Design Section. NOTE: Number in brackets at side of title… | ||
| scan0134 | Drawing of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. front engine support and a dynamo carrier plate. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. ENGINE SUPPORT. FRONT., S.S.28, 5 3/4", 1", 3.305, 1' RAD:, 54 1/2°, 4 1/2", 5 5/64", 3/4 R., 5", 6 7/8", 10 7/8", 11 5/8", 2.825, 3/16", 8 5/8", 2", 3 3/8, RAD:, .485, 2 1/32", 3/4… | ||
| scan0135 | Drawing of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. Crankcase Rear Oil Seal Cover. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S., CRANKCASE REAR., SS.9., OIL SEAL COVER., 2 5/32", 9/32, 31/32, 4 5/16", 5/16 RAD:, NO 6, 1/4", 1/8", 5/8", 3/8", .150, 3 17/64", 3 1/2", 2 7/16", S.H., 1/4, 3/16", 5/16", 5.HOLES,… | ||
| scan0136 | Plan view drawing of the 3 1/2 Litre S.S. cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. CYLINDER BLOCK. SS1. PLAN VIEW. 6" 3 9/16" 3 1/16" 3 1/16" 3 1/16" 3 1/16" 3 9/16" .300 APPROX THICKNESS OF METAL ROUND BORE. 5/16 RAD: 3 1/2" FRONT. 1/2" 15/16" 1 1/8" 3 7/16" 1… | ||
| scan0137 | Engineering drawing of a Sump and Cylinder Head for a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. engine. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. SUMP. S.S. 8 11.250 9.700 9.200 2.450 2.093 .175 1.550 1.750 5.200 3.450 1.046 1.046 1.046 2.0312 1.0312 1.0312 1.0312 .8437 14 RIBS CYL HEAD. S.S. 85 SECTION 'A'A' | ||
| scan0138 | Specification sheet for engine and transmission components, detailing the clutch casing, crankshaft, flywheel, starter motor, and bearings. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - A sheet metal pressing bolted between the clutch casing and crankcase forms the closure for parts of the clutch casing, and an arm welded on one side forms a torque arm. See sketch SS.31. CLUTCH… | ||
| scan0139 | Cross-sectional drawing and specifications for a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. Flywheel. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. FLYWHEEL. S.S. 33. 16.750 5.400 3.687 3.250 1.437 .625 .375 .820 1.000 .780 .200R. .500R .600R .500 .600R. 1.937 .625 R/H .375 .940 4.600 5.100 12.312 13.075 NO OF TEETH • 103… | ||
| scan0140 | Specifications for engine components including bearings, connecting rods, pistons, and camshafts. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - BEARINGS - cont'd. No.4 2.479 Dia. x 1.100 wide. No.5 2.479 Dia. x .850 wide. No.6 2.479 Dia. x .850 wide. No.7 2.479 Dia. x 1.500 wide. CONNECTING RODS. (SS.24). Steel (Forged Finish). Big ends… | ||
| scan0141 | Drawing of a 3 1/2 litre S.S. camshaft with detailed dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. CAMSHAFT. S.S.17 1 2/3RD TURNS .031 WIDE .031 DEEP R.H. 1 5/64" 1.495 DIA .156R 5/64" 3" 5/16" 1.746 DIA 13/16" 2 27/32" 3/64" 5/16" 1.746 DIA 27/32" 15/16" 24 9/16" 6 19/32" 7 13/16"… | ||
| scan0142 | Technical drawing of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. Cylinder Block with 5 cores. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. CYLINDER BLOCK. 5 CORES IN BLOCK. S. S. E. 20 HOLES TAP .250 DIA: 3 HOLES TAP 3/8 DIA: 8 HOLES TAP 2 BA FRONT OF CAR. E.C.S. | ||
| scan0143 | Technical drawing of a 3 1/2 Litre SS cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE SS. CYLINDER BLOCK., SS 4., 11 5/16", 11/16", 3/4", 1/2", 22 HOLES 1/4" DIA., 1.875, 4 3/8", 15/16", .312 DIA., 4 3/4", 15/16", 2 3/4", 1/8", 15/16", 2 3/4", 15/16", 2 11/16", 4.000,… | ||
| scan0144 | Specifications for engine components including cams, valves, and valve springs. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - Lash in chain is taken up by two flat strips of spring steel which are riveted into the sheet metal timing cover. See sketch SS.20.19. CAMS. (SS.17) Width - 9/16" Cam Lift Approx. .359 A cam… | ||
| scan0145 | Drawings for a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. front engine rubber support and a camshaft sprocket cover. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. FRONT ENGINE SUPPORT - RUBBER. DUROMETER 35 S.S.530 7/8" 3 3/4" 1/8" 5/8" 12 S.W.G .104 2 3/4" 1 1/4" DIA 2" 5 9/16" CAMSHAFT SPROCKET COVER. S S 19. .550 2.825 .750 WIDE. 4 1/4" 25… | ||
| scan0146 | Drawing of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. Inlet Valve and associated components. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE. S.S. VALVE-INLET., S.S.20, 45/64", .0468, 1/32", 23SWG(.024), 31/32", 5/8", 5/16", 11/32", .400, 7/16", 1 1/64", 9/16", 23/64", 29/32", 5 23/32", FACE ANGLE 30°, INLET, 1 17/32", 1"R,… | ||
| scan0147 | Specifications for the oil pump, radiator, fan, water pump, and lubrication system. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - OIL PUMP. (SS.25, 26, 27) The oil pump is driven from the camshaft by a steel shaft which is 12" long and .494 diameter fitted with gear, which is fixed to the shaft by a key. Outside diameter… | ||
| scan0148 | Drawing of a fan with dimensions for a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. FAN. OUTSIDE DIA OF FAN = 13.900 SS34. 3 RIVETS MUSHROOM HEAD ALUM BLADES 15 SWG (.072) 4 HOLES .275 DIA 12 SWG (.104) 52° 92° 5.500 2 1/8 DIA 2.750 CTS .250R 3.000 1.450 .500R 4.750R… | ||
| scan0149 | Drawing of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. water pump impellor. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. WATER PUMP IMPELLOR. S.S.37 .375 DIA .075 .050 .750 2.737 DIA .359 .225 .96875 1.650 1.100 .950 .691 DIA .800 130° .812 R. 1.150 .59375 | ||
| scan0150 | Diagram showing the assembly of a water pump impellor spindle for a 3 1/2 litre S.S. engine. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. ASSEMBLY OF WATER PUMP IMPELLOR SPINDLE. S.S.88 FELT WASHER .200 WIDE. HOFFMAN BEARING PB65. FAN DRIVING DOG. BRONZE BUSH CARBON GLAND RING. .225 MD906. .050 | ||
| scan0151 | Cross-sectional engineering drawing of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. CYLINDER BLOCK. SS.3. WHITE METAL BEARING FOR CAMSHAFT HELD IN POSITION BY BRASS SET SCREW. A OIL HOLE APPEARS IN THE WEB BETWEEN CYL: 4 & 3 & 1. HOLE DRILLED CROSS WAYS INTO SAME TO… | ||
| scan0152 | Specifications for carburettors, induction pipe, exhaust, dynamo, steering, springs, and petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | - 6 - CARBURETTERS. Twin S.U. carburettors and S.U. petrol pump. INDUCTION PIPE AND EXHAUST. (SS.91 and 92). The thermostatically controlled hotspot is in cast alum and bolted direct to cylinder head,… | ||
| scan0153 | Technical drawing illustrating the specifications for the front and rear leaf springs of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. FRONT SPRING S.S.76. 37" 17 3/16" 12 LEAVES 2 LEAVES - .3125 THICK x 2" 3 1/4" 1 1/4" .750 4 1/4" 5 1/2" BRONZE BUSH PRESSED IN .500 .700 REAR SPRING. 9 LEAVES WIDTH OF LEAVES - 1 3/4… | ||
| scan0154 | Specifications and particulars of a four-speed synchromesh gearbox. | ||
| View original record | - 7 - GEAR BOX. (SS.93). Box is made in C.I. Cover for remote control gear is in Cast Aluminium. A four speed box is fitted with synchromesh to all speeds except first and reverse, RATIOS. Rear Axle… | ||
| scan0155 | Cross-section diagram of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. Gear Box with part numbers and gear tooth counts. | ||
| View original record | 3 1/2 LITRE S.S. GEAR BOX SS 93 S.S.63 S.S.45 27 TEETH 36 TEETH S.S.43 S.S.59 S.S.60 S.S.49 S.S.51 S.S.56 S.S.57 36 TEETH 37 TEETH 36 TEETH S.S. 48 16 TEETH REVERSE S.S. 58 21 TEETH. S.S. 63 28 TEETH… | ||
| scan0156 | Specifications for the back axle, shock dampers, brakes, and frame. | ||
| View original record | - 8 - BACK AXLE. (SS.67-74) Ratio 8/34. Spiral bevels with a four pinion bevel differential. The axle is semi-floating. The differential drive is bolted as a unit to the front face on the axle casing.… | ||
| scan0157 | Drawing of a 3½ Litre S.S. Cast Iron Brake Drum. | ||
| View original record | 3½ LITRE S.S. BRAKE DRUM. C.I. 15⅛ 14¾'' 14½'' 14'' S.S.39. 1'' .825 .225 2.400 2.150 .300 5/8 3⅝ DIA 5'' Crs 16½'' DIA | ||
| scan0158 | Drawing of a 3 1/2 Litre S.S. frame with dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 3½ LITRE. S.S. FRAME. SS 80. 42½" 30⅞" 3¾" 2" 3¾" 4½" 2" 2⅞" 35½" 42½" 30" 2½" 6⁹/₁₆" 7¼" 44" 3½" 4½" 2" 8" 3⅝" 30¼" 38¼" 6¼" 38" 44" APPROX. 26½" 53¾" 19½" 32¾" | ||