Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Steering performance issues, including a 'tendency to wander', and arranging comparative tests with Lincoln and Panhard cars. | ||
| View original record | X 3929 Hs. CWB3/GM/21.5.26. RE. STEERING - ref. Hs2/LG12.5.26. X.1052. X.8430 I have available a Lincoln Saloon car which I could arrange to have sent to Derby for a day, or possibly two, if you think… | ||
| scan0002 | Proposing experimental testing of Lincoln and Panhard cars against the Phantom. | ||
| View original record | X3929 To CWB. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rm2/LG26.5.26. X1052 We consider that the Lincoln car, being about the same weight as the Phantom would be a very useful subject for an experimental test. We should very… | ||
| scan0003 | Trial run report and opinion on the Lincoln car, focusing on suspension and engine performance. | ||
| View original record | BJ. Copy to:- C. Sg. PR. Hs. Whr. X3 929 Hb. CWB10/GM/1.5.28. THE LINCOLN CAR. It having been reported to the Sales Conference that we were losing sales of R.R. cars, particularly in Switzerland,… | ||
| scan0004 | Page 2 of a vehicle comparison report detailing steering, gears, brakes, and body performance. | ||
| View original record | (2) OWB10/GM/1.5.28. to be 1 to 4.56. The particular car which I was trying performed better than our own on the various test hills round Hampstead. I understand its complete weight was 2 tons 8 cwts.… | ||
| scan0005 | Extended trial run and performance review of a Lincoln Car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rm. c. to Da. E. c. to Sy. Wor. c. to Sg. X3929. Hs/Rn.1/MJ. 27.8.29. LINCOLN CAR. ---------- X3929. X3531. We had an extended trial run on one of these cars. It had a four seater fabric… | ||
| scan0006 | The performance and engine characteristics of a Cadillac or LaSalle vehicle. | ||
| View original record | -2- a fair turn of speed, approximately 70 m.p.h., in spite of its low top gear. It is an altogether better proposition than the Cadillac or La Salle. The engine is much less woolly and the power… | ||
| scan0007 | Road test report analysing engine performance, vibration, and noise characteristics on the road. | ||
| View original record | -3- as 90 lbs/sq.in., which means a compression ratio of 4.5 from our test bed results. The maximum HP. is given as 90 at 2,800 r.p.m. so that the engine performance is very similar to the 40/50. The… | ||
| scan0008 | Technical comparison of competitor engines and a list of purchase prices for various car models. | ||
| View original record | -4- free from vibration on the pick-up as the Chrysler. The 90° engines appeared smoother when accelerating than the Lincoln, but the latter was clearly running with a higher compression ratio and… | ||
| scan0009 | Analysis of competitor 8-cylinder vee engines, noting their unimpressive performance and issues with torsional vibration. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs/Rn. c. to SG. c. to Wor. Rg. c. to E. By. X3929 Hs/Rn6/AD.16.10.29. X.4449 X.4024 X.3531 X.1729 X.3929 X.4048 8-CYLINDER VEE ENGINES. We have now tried four cars with 8-cylinder vee… | ||
| scan0010 | Acceleration test results for a Lincoln V-12 Town Sedan with standard and high gear axle ratios. | ||
| View original record | X3929. LINCOLN V-12 - TOWN SEDAN. ACCELERATION TESTS. STANDARD GEAR AXLE RATIO HIGH GEAR AXLE RATIO 4.58 to 1 4.23 to 1 _______________________ ________________________ Top Gear. Top Gear. 10 - 30 7… | ||
| scan0011 | Cover memo for a report on a run taken in a Lincoln car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Wer...from PN. Copy to Hs. E. DA. X3979. PN.1/WT23.6.33. Lincoln Car. I attach a copy of my report on a run taken on the Lincoln car, for your information. PN. | ||
| scan0012 | Test run report on a Lincoln Car, comparing its performance and features to the Rolls-Royce Phantom II. | ||
| View original record | Sg...from PN. Copy to C. Cx. Copy. PN.1/WT21.6.33. Dictated 20.6.33. Lincoln Car. Private. Primarily arising out of the annual complaint by Sir John Latta that his wife refuses to travel in either of… | ||
| scan0013 | Test drive report detailing observations on a vehicle's suspension, steering, gearbox, and other features, with comparisons to other cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- Mr. Mackintosh volunteered to run the car over Bishops Avenue, Hampstead, which he did at 38 m.p.h. and the riding was almost up to the merit of separately sprung wheels. At the higher speeds I… | ||
| scan0014 | Arranging a parallel car demonstration with a Lincoln for Ford's manager and chief engineers from Detroit. | ||
| View original record | x3929. Rm...from PN PN.2/WT31.8.33. I have spoken to Mr. Mackintosh who is the Ford Manager in Regent Street, and he will be pleased to call here to-morrow morning at 9.30 with a Lincoln car which can… | ||
| scan0015 | Short thank you note from Rm to PN regarding a meeting with Mackintosh and a day at Dagenham. | ||
| View original record | x3929. W/S. To PN. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.4/KT.2.9.33. Many thanks for fixing up with Mackintosh. We had a great day at Dagenham. Rm. | ||
| scan0016 | Thank-you letter regarding a vehicle demonstration and test drive at Dagenham. | ||
| View original record | X3929 Hs/Rm.3/KT. Sept. 2nd 1933. - Mackintosh Esq., The Ford Motor Car Depot., Regent Street, London. Dear Mr. Mackintosh, Thank you for the most enjoyable day you gave us at Dagenham, also for the… | ||
| scan0017 | Letter from Ford Motor Company to Mr. Robotham regarding the sale of a Lincoln demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | X3929- TELEPHONE. REGENT 7272. TELEGRAMS, FORDMOTOR, PICCY, LONDON. CABLES: FORDMOTOR, LONDON. FORD MOTOR COMPANY LTD. LINCOLN CAR DEPARTMENT. 88 REGENT STREET. LONDON. W1. 4 Sep 1933 Your ref.… | ||
| scan0018 | Letter from the Experimental Department to The Ford Motor Co. Ltd. regarding a service manual for a Lincoln. | ||
| View original record | x3829 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.4/KT. Sept 5th 1933. A.B.Macintosh Esq., The Ford Motor Co. Ltd., Lincoln Car Dept., 88, Regent St., London, W.1. Dear Mr Macintosh, Thank you for your letter of the 4th… | ||
| scan0019 | Visit to Dagenham regarding Textolite timing gears and other production processes. | ||
| View original record | X3929 To Wor. From Hs/Rn. C. E. Hy. C. Sft. Mx. Hs/Rn. 2/KT. 6.9.33. X411 VISIT TO DAGENHAM. We visited Dagenham to find out what we could about Textolite timing gears. We were given a very detailed… | ||
| scan0020 | Performance comparison and assessment of a Lincoln car against a Cadillac and the company's own model. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.2/KT.6.9.33. The acceleration was better than that of our own car but did not seem comparable with the Lincoln that we drove in America, certainly it is not as good as that of the 12 cyl.… | ||
| scan0021 | Lincoln 12 Cylinder car service manual and a technical argument about the engine's big end construction. | ||
| View original record | X3829 To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KT.7.9.33. LINCOLN 12 CYLINDER CAR. We hand you herewith the Lincoln service manual which we have managed to extract from their sales manager in London. The Lincoln… | ||
| scan0022 | Letter from Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Car Department enclosing a confidential Lincoln Service Manual. | ||
| View original record | x 39a. TELEPHONE. REGENT 7272. TELEGRAMS, FORDMOTOR, PICCY, LONDON. CABLES, FORDMOTOR, LONDON. FORD MOTOR COMPANY LTD. LINCOLN CAR DEPARTMENT. 88 REGENT STREET, LONDON. W1. 6 Sep 1933 W A Robotham Esq… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter to Ford Motor Co. regarding the return of a Lincoln Service Manual and collection of a V-8 drop head coupe. | ||
| View original record | X3924 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.2/KT. Sept. 8th 1933. A.B.Macintosh Esq., The Ford Motor Co. Ltd., Lincoln Car Dept., 88, Regent Street, London, W.1. Dear Mr.Macintosh, Thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0024 | Technical data sheet for a Lincoln 12 Cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | TO NS/RM from E/WNR X 3929. 8.9 33 LINCOLN 12 CYLINDER - TECHNICAL DATA. -------------------------- 48-1C/R 5-7-1 Wheelbase 145". Bore and Stroke: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2". Horsepower: 50.7 S.A.E. rating. 150… | ||
| scan0025 | Specification sheet detailing engine speeds, capacities, gear ratios, and other vehicle characteristics. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Engine Speed: With standard rear axle ratio (12-55). 25 m.p.h.- 1250 r.p.m. 60 m.p.h.- 3000 r.p.m. 90 m.p.h.- 4500 r.p.m. Shock Absorbers: Double-acting hydraulic. Capacities: Cooling… | ||
| scan0026 | Technical data sheet for a Lincoln V-8 engine. | ||
| View original record | To HS/RM from E/JNA X3429 8.5.37 LINCOLN - TECHNICAL DATA - V-8. -------------------------------- Wheelbase: 136". Bore and Stroke: 3⅛" x 5". Horsepower. 39.2 S.A.E.rating. Tire Size. 7.00-18 balloon.… | ||
| scan0027 | Specification sheet detailing capacities, gear ratios, dimensions, and weights of vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Shock Absorbers: Hydraulic. Capacities: Cooling system. 8 gallons. Crankcase. 10 qts. oil Transmission 6 pts gear lubricant. Differential. 6½ pts -do- Fuel Tank. 28 gallons. Engine to Wheel… | ||
| scan0028 | Oil specifications for engine, transmission, and rear axle for summer and winter use. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Oil Specifications: Engine. Winter-in range of S.A.E. No.30. Summer-in range of S.A.E. No.40. Transmission and Rear Axle. Winter-S.A.E. 90 F.W. Summer-S.A.E. 110 F.W. | ||
| scan0029 | Letter to Mr. Macintosh of The Ford Motor Co. regarding testing a new product and a Lincoln car. | ||
| View original record | X 3929 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.2/KT. Sept 22nd 1933. A.B.Macintosh Esq., The Ford Motor Co. Ltd, The Lincoln Car Dept, 88, Regent Street, London, W.1. Dear Mr. Macintosh, I am very sorry that I did… | ||
| scan0030 | Typed memo confirming an arrangement for a meeting at Lincoln Bignalls Corner. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm...from Bn. Copy to Sg. x3575 Bn.8/WT5.12.33. Referring to Hs/Rm.7/KT.30.11.33 and your telegram of even date, I confirm my wire this morning as follows :- "HAVE ARRANGED TO HAVE LINCOLN… | ||
| scan0031 | Telegram arranging a meeting at Lincoln Bignalls Corner on Wednesday at noon. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS B or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT 1/14 M From... If there is doubt about the accuracy of any part of this telegram ring "Telegrams Enquiry" or call at the Office of… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter to Ford Motor Co. regarding a trial of a Lincoln car and arranging a trial of a saloon Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x304 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.15/KT. December 6th 1933. A.B. Macintosh Esq., The Ford Motor Co. Ltd., Lincoln Car Dept, 88 Regent Street, London. W.1. Dear Mr.Macintosh, I have again to thank you for… | ||
| scan0033 | Test report on running a 12-cylinder car on 6 cylinders, comparing performance and crankshaft weights. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs/Rm. c. Wor. E. c. By. Rn. RUNNING A 12 CYLINDER CAR ON 6 CYLINDERS. We arranged with Rn., at the request of E., to make a test running a Lincoln car on six cylinders. The car was the… | ||
| scan0034 | Phenomena and test results of running a 12-cylinder engine on only 6 cylinders. | ||
| View original record | x3929. To Sgr.) --H.or.) from E. E.10/HP.13.12.33. x copy c. Hs. By. Dr. Hs/Rm. ------------------------ Running a 12 cylinder car on 6 cylinders. ----------------------------------------- Referring… | ||
| scan0035 | The Lincoln car's power unit, detailing crankshaft dimensions, firing order, and bearing specifications. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF REPORT FROM Rs. IN U.S.A., DATED 1.2.34. To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to Ds. c. to Hly. X3929 Hs/Rm.3/KW.12.2.34. LINCOLN CAR. There is a considerable amount of interest attached… | ||
| scan0036 | Lincoln engine mountings, Bohn aluminum pistons, and single-plate clutches, with comparisons to English designs. | ||
| View original record | -2- The Lincoln people make the statement that they have changed to the four bearing engine entirely from an engine smoothness point of view and not from price considerations. It is difficult to make… | ||
| scan0037 | Technical memorandum detailing various automotive components and personal driving observations. | ||
| View original record | In the car the clutch pedal travel feels more like 4". I will try and get the clutch makers figures and those of Cadillac. A spring damped clutch centre is incorporated. BEARINGS. Lead bronze… | ||
| scan0038 | Strategic discussion about exchanging a Bentley and an analysis of competitor cars like Cadillac, Lincoln, and Chrysler. | ||
| View original record | -4- Hm/Rm.9/KW.12.2.34. Thank you for your Hm.9/MJ.23.1.34 and for Hs.13/MJ.23.1.34 and Eg.3/E.19.1.34. As I believe I told you, G.M. do not yet know what the patent position is here and don't expect… | ||
| scan0039 | Test drive of a Lincoln car, praising its 12-cylinder engine and comparing it favorably to the P.II. | ||
| View original record | HS Y3929 To E. from Eg. Copy to Wor. H.G. I had the opportunity on Saturday last of trying the Lincoln car a distance of about 150 miles. I am not going to say anything about the chassis because I… | ||
| scan0040 | Specifications sheet providing data for the Lincoln & Lincoln Zephyr. | ||
| View original record | COPY 1077 LINCOLN & LINCOLN ZEPHYR DATA. 6th April/37. Main bearing dia. Zephyr - length over block 25¼". Big End - 2⅛" dia width ¾" Bohn Aluminium Bearing. Con. Rod. Wts. Including Bearing Zephyr 1… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter to Lincoln Cars Ltd. requesting the loan of a forked type connecting rod for a Lincoln car. | ||
| View original record | Rm4/R. 1077 26th January, 1938. The Manager, Lincoln Cars Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDLESEX. Dear Sir, We have recently been in communication with the Ford Motor Co. regarding the forked… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter from Lincoln Cars Limited offering to loan forked type connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: EALING 4506 - 8 TELEGRAMS: LINZEPH, BRENTFORD DIRECTORS: SIR PERCIVAL PERRY, K.B.E. SIR JOHN T. DAVIES, K.C.B., C.V.O. 1077. PLEASE ADDRESS COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY IN YOUR REPLY… | ||
| scan0043 | Acquisition of a Lincoln Forked Connecting Rod for cost reduction analysis on the Phantom III model. | ||
| View original record | 1077 also 1260 Rm/Gry. c. Rm/Swdl. Rmll/R.4.2.38. With a view to reducing cost on the P.III, I am obtaining a Lincoln Forked Connecting Rod. An examination of this should enable us to see what to do… | ||
| scan0044 | Acquisition of a forked rod from Lincoln Cars Ltd for onward transit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | To By.. from Rm/GWH. c. to Rm. 1077 Rm/GWH.9/N.9.2.38. I have obtained at Rm's request, a forked rod from Lincoln Cars Ltd. This is being forwarded to Derby, and enclosed is memo Rm. handed to me.… | ||
| scan0045 | Specification sheet detailing the weights of a Lincoln Connecting Rod assembly. | ||
| View original record | LINCOLN CON. ROD ASSEMBLY. 11.2.38. Weight Plain Con. Rod, complete with 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and little end bush 2 lbs. 4 ozs. Little end weight. 11 ozs. Big end weight. 1 lb. 9 ozs. Weight Forked Con.… | ||
| scan0046 | Photograph showing two connecting rod assemblies for a 12-cylinder Lincoln engine. | ||
| View original record | Con. Rod. Assembly 12. Cyl. Lincoln. (not Zephyr) | ||
| scan0047 | Photograph of a connecting rod assembly for a 12-cylinder Lincoln engine. | ||
| View original record | Con. Rod Assembly 12 Cyl. Lincoln (not Zephyr) | ||
| scan0048 | Letter to Lincoln Cars Limited thanking them for the loan of a connecting rod. | ||
| View original record | 1077. Rm6/R. 21st February, 1938. Lincoln Cars Limited, Great West Road, Brentford, MIDDLESEX. (For the attention of Mr. A.H. Bluck). Dear Sirs, We are very much indebted to you for the loan of the… | ||
| scan0049 | Invoice from Lincoln Cars Ltd. for three parts supplied on loan. | ||
| View original record | R.H.C / Mr Moore Please let us have these con rods as soon as you can. Rm Rm G/WFH/CA14/PS.23.2.38 1077? We have an invoice from Lincoln Cars Ltd., dated 27th January, details of which are shown… | ||
| scan0050 | Letter from Lincoln Cars Limited regarding parts from invoice No.A.3977 for an employee of Bentley Motors Ltd. | ||
| View original record | COPY LINCOLN CARS LIMITED. 21st February 1938 Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of the 19th instant the parts covered by our invoice No.A.3977 were for the use of… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter from Lincoln Cars Limited declining a request for a Lincoln-Zephyr for full throttle testing. | ||
| View original record | 1077. TELEPHONE: EALING 4506-8 TELEGRAMS: LINZEPH, BRENTFORD DIRECTORS: RT. HON. LORD PERRY, K.B.E., LL.D. SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL, M.B.E. PLEASE ADDRESS COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY IN YOUR REPLY… | ||
| scan0052 | Comparing the performance and specifications of a Phantom III model against a Lincoln Zephyr, based on an owner's trial run. | ||
| View original record | MDS/Rm S/W. Copy to H. 1044 MK.7/ML.17.6.38. An owner who was having a trial run in Croall's trials 25/30 told me that he had already had a run in a Lincoln Zephyr the same afternoon and been very… | ||
| scan0053 | Acquisition of a Lincoln Zephyr car for trial purposes in exchange for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | 1077 W/S. H. from Rm. Rm9/R.23.6.38. Hs. has handed me your letter MK7/ML.17.6.38. referring to the Lincoln Zephyr car. We should very much like to get hold of one of these cars for trial. To get a… | ||
| scan0054 | Arrangements for a trial of a Lincoln Zephyr car. | ||
| View original record | 1077. S/W. Rm. C to H. Lincoln Zephyr. Cx11/KW30.6.38 H. has passed to me your Rm9/R23.6.38, in which you say you would like very much to get hold of one of these cars for trial. If you are really… | ||
| scan0055 | The difficulty in obtaining a Lincoln Zephyr car for testing. | ||
| View original record | 1077 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm6/R.6.7.38. LINCOLN ZEPHYR. Thank you for Cxll/KW30.6.38. We have been in touch both with Mr. Smith who runs the Ford Dagenham plant and the Lincoln Zephyr Agents, and have… | ||
| scan0056 | The search for a secondhand Lincoln Zephyr. | ||
| View original record | 1077.. To Rm. from Sg. re Lincoln Zephyr. Sg11/E7938 Referring to the above, I asked C. to ascertain if he could find a secondhand 1938 model. After making enquiries, it would appear that there does… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation arranging the loan of a Lincoln-Zephyr car for performance testing. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: WYMAN- 12.88 1044. Dynamometer curves & if possible a comparison of road speed with the Bentley. Rm. File. CABLEGRAMS: ETHYLPORT, LONDON. TELEGRAMS: ETHYLPORT, SOWEST. ETHYL EXPORT… | ||
| scan0058 | Providing detailed specifications for a 1938 Lincoln Zephyr 4-door saloon. | ||
| View original record | file 1077 To By. from Rm/Wym. c. to Da. c. to Da/Ev. Rm/Wym.18/JH.20.12.38. We give you herewith all the information we were able to obtain from the Lincoln Zephyr car during the time it was at our… | ||
| scan0059 | Specifications for a fully counterbalanced crankshaft with a vibration damper. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Wym.18/JH.20.12.38. F Crankshaft fully counterbalanced with vibration damper, carried in 4 main bearings (Cadmium). Crankpin dia. 2.12". Road wheel B.H.P. and acceleration curves attached.… | ||
| scan0060 | Windage calculation report for a 1938 Lincoln Zephyr. | ||
| View original record | file To By. from Rm/TAS. c. to Da. c. to Da/Ev. Rm/TAS.19/JH.20.12.38. LINCOLN ZEPHYR (1938) WINDAGE. Horse Power required to drive the car at 80 MPH. = 73 H.P. Wind resistance coefficient. K. =… | ||
| scan0061 | Blueprint graph showing the acceleration curve for a Lincoln Zephyr. | ||
| View original record | LINCOLN ZEPHYR ACCELERATION CURVE MAXIMUM SPEED BUMPER ON SPEEDOMETER ACTUAL 106 MAXIMUM GIVEN BY S.M.M.T. FOR SWIVEL & PINION REQD 75 SECONDS M.P.H HWH | ||
| scan0062 | Performance graph showing Brake Horsepower (BHP) curves versus RPM for a Lincoln Zephyr. | ||
| View original record | LINCOLN ZEPHYR 14 - 12 - 38 AXLE RATIO 4.44 - 1 WHEELS 7 X 16 EFFEC TYRE CIRC 92.75 REVS. PAR MILE 682 TYRE PRESSURE 45 LBS/sq" B.H.P CORRECTED 15°C 30°C 2000 - 59 55.4 2500 - 76.9 70.8 3000 - 84.6… | ||
| scan0063 | Order for a Lincoln Zephyr crankshaft and a starting motor clutch. | ||
| View original record | 1044 To Les. from Rm/FWK. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FWK.1/JH.8.8.39. Lincoln Zephyr Crankshaft. Will you please order from Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. 111, Grosvenor Road, S.W.1. 1 Lincoln Zephyr Crankshaft and 1… | ||
| scan0064 | Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. concerning an order for a Lincoln crankshaft, a starting motor clutch, and an inquiry about a High Pressure Indicator. | ||
| View original record | 1077. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FWK.20/JH. 9th. August, 1939. Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd., 111, Grosvenor Road, LONDON.S.W.1. Dear Mr. Crewe, We have today sent an official order to D.R. & H. for the… | ||
| scan0065 | The oil retaining discs used in the Lincoln Zephyr crankshaft and a proposal to incorporate the scheme for cost savings. | ||
| View original record | γ 1044 To HPS. from Rm. Rm.10/MH.22.8.39. ZEPHYR CRANKSHAFT. We are interested in the oil retaining discs used in the Lincoln Zephyr crankshaft. We have been trying to get this scheme incorporated on… | ||
| scan0066 | Specification limits for the chemical analysis and hardness of a cast aluminium alloy timing gear used on the Lincoln Zephyr. | ||
| View original record | COPY RM 1077 Material Test Laboratory HL/GLT.13/MB.9.10.40. re: Cast Aluminium Alloy Timing Gears as used on Lincoln Zephyr Herewith the specification limits for Chemical Analysis and hardness worked… | ||
| scan0067 | Specification sheet for the chemical analysis and hardness of cast aluminium alloy timing gears used on the Lincoln Zephyr. | ||
| View original record | Material Test Laboratory. re : Cast Aluminium Alloy Timing Gears as used on Lincoln Zephyr. Herewith the specification limits for Chemical Analysis and hardness worked to on the production of this… | ||
| scan0068 | Aluminium camshaft gear model from a Lincoln Zephyr sent to the Pattern Shop. | ||
| View original record | LINCOLN To Mr. Walker (Pattern Shop). Rm/CTS.1/ST.24.10.40. CAMSHAFT GEAR (Aluminium). ------------------------- We have sent you a model of the above, which is actually as fitted to a Lincoln Zephyr.… | ||
| scan0069 | Advising a colleague on who has the parts they enquired about. | ||
| View original record | 1086. To G/WFH. Rm/FD.17/JH.11.1.39. Your previous memo. was passed on to Roy/Le-. who had these parts. Will you please get in touch with him. Lendrum & Hartman Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0070 | Comparative analysis of Packard suspension versus the Wraith suspension, focusing on weight and performance. | ||
| View original record | 1086 + 1305 Da/Ev. from Rm. c. By. c. Da. c. Da/DB. Rm6/R.31.3.39. PACKARD SUSPENSION. We have read Da/Ev1/N.27.3.39. When setting out a specification for the rationalised car, we abandoned the front… | ||
| scan0071 | Technical discussion on rubber joints, suspension, engine position and cost savings, with comparisons to the Wraith and B.V. models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm6/R.31.3.39. (3) It is agreed that the rubber joints do reduce noise, they have, therefore, justified their existence. The fact that we still retain the same body mounting means that we want a… | ||
| scan0072 | Summary of the current position on the rationalised suspension, noting future plans for lightening, cheapening, and improving departmental communication. | ||
| View original record | -3- Summarising our views on the present position of the rtaionalised suspension, we consider that we have been remarkably fortunate in the way it has worked out. We can now go ahead lightening and… | ||
| scan0073 | Comparing the front suspension weights of the Bentley V and Wraith III, with a detailed breakdown for the Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From Rm/FWK, Rm/FWK.9/JH..9.3.39. Bentley V Suspension (Front). Herewith the weight of the B.V. and W.III. front suspensions, including pans, as requested. Bentley V. 162 lb. 11 ozs. Wraith… | ||
| scan0074 | Information providing the rating specifications for 'silentbloc' bushes. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/FWK. Rm/FWK7/R.3.4.39. SILENTBLOCS. Below is some information re the rating of 'silentbloc' bushes as requested :- New Bush 2.7 lbs/in. hysteresis 2.9 lb.(max. Bush after 50 hours.… | ||
| scan0075 | Road test report for the 32.5 HP Packard Super Eight Saloon from The Autocar magazine. | ||
| View original record | May 5th, 1939. [Handwritten]: 1086 769 The Autocar THE AUTOCAR ROAD TESTS No. 1,276.—32.5 h.p. PACKARD SUPER EIGHT SALOON [Column 1] IN general reckoning the Packard is one of the select few imported… | ||
| scan0076 | The inadvertent disclosure of Rover's cost figures and a reminder to maintain confidentiality. | ||
| View original record | Ms. from Rm. c. Hy. c. REC. c. Roy. c. All Expt. Testers. 109! ROVER COST FIGURES. A case has occurred where inadvertently someone in this Department referred to Rover cost figures when discussing… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter from The Rover Company to Rolls-Royce concerning the continued use of Avon tyres. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081(7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY." 1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. January 3rd 1939 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd, DERBY. Dear Robotham, I am in… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the finalisation of Avon tyres. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm8/R. 4th January, 1939. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of January 3rd. I am afraid I cannot answer your question as to what we are… | ||
| scan0079 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. inquiring about the potential supply of gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY" THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. January 16th 1939 [Handwritten notes: Rm Noted #S] W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a gearbox communication. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm5/R. 19th January, 1939. Sapt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your letter re gearbox. This I have passed on to Mr. Hives who will doubtless be… | ||
| scan0081 | Letter to Capt. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. declining to manufacture gearboxes due to increased Air Ministry requirements. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm5/R. 26th. January, 1939. Capt. S.B.Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, I am sorry I have been so long in replying to your letter of the 10th. instant… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. inquiring about piston issues and cylinder bore wear measurement. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Experimental Dept. Rm/CTS.2/MH. 26th. January, 1939. The Rover Company Ltd., Hay Hall Road, Tyseley, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. A.J.Worster. Dear Sirs, The writer would like to thank… | ||
| scan0083 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. asking for information about two job applicants from Rolls-Royce. | ||
| View original record | London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON S.W.6. TELEPHONE N° 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS Contractors to H M. Government TELEGRAMS:… | ||
| scan0084 | Private letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company regarding two employees, D. Bastow and A. Mitchell. | ||
| View original record | Rm6/R. PRIVATE. 4th April, 1939. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of the 30th March. D. Bastow and A. Mitchell have both been… | ||
| scan0085 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham of Rolls-Royce, confirming a meeting for lunch. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE Nº 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD FULHAM · LONDON · S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm5/R. 12th April, 1939. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of the 5th April. I have to be back at the Works about… | ||
| scan0087 | Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. confirming a meeting on April 18th. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm8/R. 14th April, 1939. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I am very glad that Tuesday next, April 18th, is O.K. for Mr. Grylls and myself to come… | ||
| scan0088 | Loan of a Bentley air silencer to the Rover Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1091 To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/Wym.9/JH.19.4.39. We are sending into the stores today one Bentley air silencer to be despatched to the Rover Co.Ltd. Oliver Street, Coventry. This should be marked for… | ||
| scan0089 | Letter to W.R. Boyle of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the sending of a Bentley air silencer. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/Gry.1/MH. W.R.Boyle, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. 19th. April, 1939. Dear Boyle, We have arranged to send you a complete Bentley air silencer, as we think this… | ||
| scan0090 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. discussing an engine's power curve and performance ambitions. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm4/R. 21st April, 1939. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Herewith a copy of the power curve which I showed you the other day. Our ambition for a… | ||
| scan0091 | Performance graph for a B.60 No3 engine with open exhaust, detailing power and BMEP curves against RPM. | ||
| View original record | B.60 Nº3 OPEN EXHAUST COMP RATIO 6.45/1 VALVE TIMING .030 CLEARANCE I.O 59° A.T.D.C. I.C 44 1/2° A.B.D.C. E.O 37 1/2° B.B.T.D.C. E.C 15° A.T.D.C. LONG DURATION INLET CAM E.B. 4322 S/ZN RPM BMEP… | ||
| scan0092 | List of technical queries regarding various automotive components, prepared for a visit with Rover. | ||
| View original record | 1091 QUERIES FOR ROVER VISIT. EXHAUST VALVES. Satisfactory or not. HALF SHAFTS. Root of splines and stress. ENGINES. State of bearings. Valve sinkage reduced by jets. TIN WHEELS. Disadvantages.… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter from The Rover Company confirming receipt of an air silencer and enclosing drawings for a back axle and axle shaft. | ||
| View original record | 1091. TELEPHONE: No 8081 (7 Lines) London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD FULHAM, LONDON S.W.6. TELEGRAMS: ROVER, COVENTRY. B C M/Rover ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO… | ||
| scan0094 | Data sheet with weights, torques, and ratios for The Rover Company's 10.HP and 20.HP models. | ||
| View original record | RS/JM. 20th. April, 1939. THE ROVER COMPANY LIMITED. ------------------------ Weight on rear spring - 20.HP. ... 1,280 lbs. (Unladen). Weight on rear springs - 10.HP. ... 1,040 lbs. (Unladen). Maximum… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter from The Rover Company discussing engine cam design, the Buick chassis frame, and a postponed meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE: Nº 8081 (7 Lines) London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON S.W.6. TELEGRAMS: ROVER, COVENTRY. B.C.M./ROVER CODES: A. B. C. 5TH EDITION LIEBER'S MARCONI MOTOR TRADE BENTLEY… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a Rover axle drawing and a special wheel bearing. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/Gry13/R. 24th April, 1939. W.R. Boyle, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Boyle, Many thanks for sending the drawing of the Rover axle and particulars of the… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter to Rover discussing a Buick car issue and providing inlet cam specifications. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm4/R. 26th April, 1939. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, With reference to your letter of the 22nd April, we heard that the trouble with the… | ||
| scan0098 | Request to The Rover Company for drawings of 16 HP saloons regarding body space on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm8/R. 28th April, 1939. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, The perennial question of body space on the Bentley has cropped up. It would help me a… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter from The Rover Company enclosing a 1939 car data book, with a handwritten request for a specific vehicle dimension. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD FULHAM LONDON - S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government… | ||
| scan0100 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd requesting a specific body dimension for their 1939 models. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rml/R. May 12th, 1939. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 29th April, together with body dimensions. There is one… | ||
| scan0101 | Inquiry to The Rover Company about the reliability of a Lucas Starter drive rubber coupling. | ||
| View original record | 1091. Rml/R. 16th May, 1939. CONFIDENTIAL. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, We are interested in the new Lucas Starter drive in which is embodied the… | ||
| scan0102 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd discussing issues and benefits of the Lucas Starter Drive Rubber Cup. | ||
| View original record | 1691. TELEPHONE No 8081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter from Rover to Rolls-Royce providing the type number for a 'Skefko' wheel bearing. | ||
| View original record | 1091. London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD·FULHAM·LONDON·S·W·6. TELEPHONE: No 88081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS Contractors to H.M. Government… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. about a modification to a rubber coupling to prevent slipping. | ||
| View original record | 109/1 Rm9/R. 26th May, 1939. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of the 18th May, also for the two drives demonstrating the… | ||
| scan0105 | Letter to The Rover Company requesting mileage information on bearings to assess lubricant retention. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm/Gry2/R. 27th May, 1939. W.R. Boyle, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Boyle, Many thanks for your letter which is not too late. If it is not asking too much, we… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter from The Rover Company concerning the production history and reliability of a specific bearing. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE Nº 88081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD · FULHAM · LONDON · S·W·6. Contractors to H. M.… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the return of a loaned 'Bentley' Air Silencer and the successful acquisition of a new one from Messrs. A.C.'s. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE No 88081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON - S.W.6. 1091 Contractors to H.M. Government.… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter from Rover discussing distributor advance mechanisms and seeking collaboration. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: No 88081 (7 Lines) ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS London Service Depot SEAGRAVE ROAD FULHAM LONDON S.W.6. Contractors to H.M. Government TELEGRAMS:… | ||
| scan0109 | Wraith distributor's governor advance characteristics. | ||
| View original record | Wraith Distributor: Governor advance Characteristic:- Advance Distr. degrees. 0 1/2 3 6 9 12 14 Speed Distr. RPM 125 - 150 150 - 190 275 - 350 480 - 525 650 - 725 900 - 1000 1100 - 1200 Full advance… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding distributors and issues with new engine types. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.7/MH. 11th. July, 1939. W.R.Boyle, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Boyle, Thank you for your letter re distributors. I attach a copy of the information which we… | ||
| scan0111 | The governor advance characteristics for the Wraith distributor. | ||
| View original record | WRAITH DISTRIBUTOR: GOVERNOR ADVANCE CHARACTERISTICS. Advance distr. degrees. Speed Distr. RPM. 0 125-150 1/2 150-190 3 275-350 6 450-525 9 650-725 12 900-1000 14 1100-1200 Full advance 14-15 degrees… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter to The Rover Company regarding a troublesome car owned by a Brigadier. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm5/R. 30th August, 1939. Capt. S.B. Wilks, The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Capt. Wilks, The Brigadier of our Anti-Aircraft Regiment, whose name is Wickham, is the owner… | ||
| scan0113 | Memo regarding a visit by Mr Allen to Rover's and confirming the arrival of a squash court roof lining. | ||
| View original record | To Rm from Ev. 1091. 14/10/39. As MR Allen is going to Northampton this weekend I have asked him to call at Rover's on Monday. For fear that you have not been able to get a letter off to MR S.B.… | ||
| scan0114 | Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. requesting to borrow a 10 HP car and offering a Wraith in exchange. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.14/MH. 7th. November, 1939. S.B.Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Our Managing Director has expressed a desire to try one of your 10 h.p. cars. I do not know exactly… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter from S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a 10-HP car for trial. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," "COVENTRY." 1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. SBW:ME. November 9th 1939 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Robotham, We… | ||
| scan0116 | From Sg. to Rm. requesting to borrow a 10 HP Rover for a weekend. | ||
| View original record | 1091 To Rm. from Sg. Sg5/E71139 I should very much like to get hold of a 10 HP Rover to try one week-end. As you know the people very well, I was wondering whether you could arrange for me to borrow… | ||
| scan0117 | Arranging the delivery of a Rover in exchange for a Wilks 25.G. Wraith. | ||
| View original record | 1091 To Sg. from Rm. Rm.4/MH.10.11.39. I have arranged for a 10 h.p. Rover to be here at mid-day on Friday, November, 17th. I am lending Wilks 25.G. (the Wraith which Hs. has been driving) by way of… | ||
| scan0118 | Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. arranging the delivery of a Wraith car and the return of a 10 HP Rover. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.3/MH. 10th. November, 1939. S.B.Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Many thanks for your letter of November 9th. I will arrange to send the Wraith car to arrive in… | ||
| scan0119 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. arranging the exchange of a 10-HP car and discussing petrol quality. | ||
| View original record | 1091 TELEPHONE 8081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: ROVER, COVENTRY. SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. November 13th 1939 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. [Handwritten initials… | ||
| scan0120 | Arranging for a person named Kennett to take over a car. | ||
| View original record | F. Dodd 1097 To Rm. from Sg. Sg10/E161139 Thank you for Rm.4/MH.10.11.39. Unless I hear from you to the contrary to-morrow morning, I will send Kennett in at 12 o'clock to-morrow to ask for you and to… | ||
| scan0121 | Telegram-style message to Wilks of Rover, postponing a visit to Derby for a week. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Wilks, Rover, COVENTRY. MUCH REGRET MUST POSTPONE YOUR VISIT TO DERBY FOR A WEEK WRITING [Signature] ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0122 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. apologising for and postponing a visit. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.7/JH. 12th. January, 1940. M. Wilks Esq., The Rover Co.Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I am very sorry after changing your visit from Tuesday to Monday, I have now been called away on business… | ||
| scan0123 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham arranging a visit. | ||
| View original record | 1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY TELEGRAMS: ROVER, COVENTRY. TELEPHONE Nº 88081. YOUR REF. Rm.7/JH. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 16th. January, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce,… | ||
| scan0124 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. arranging a visit. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.10/JH. 17th. January, 1940. M.Wilks, Esq., The Rover Co.Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, As far as I know, Wednesday the 24th. will be satisfactory for your visit. Yours… | ||
| scan0125 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd confirming an arrival time. | ||
| View original record | 1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY TELEGRAMS: ROVER, COVENTRY. TELEPHONE Nº 88081. YOUR REF. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 23rd. January, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0126 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding synchromesh gearboxes, streamlining, and braking systems. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.4/MH. 25th. January, 1939. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I am intrigued by the idea of operating a standard synchromesh box with magnetic… | ||
| scan0127 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd discussing an experimental magnetic clutch, an electrically operated gearbox, and a hydrostatic brake system. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Run for filing TELEGRAMS: THE ROVER COMPANY LTD TELEPHONE Nọ ROVER.COVENTRY. 88081. NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY YOUR REF. Rm/4.MH. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 30th. January, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs.… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter to W.A. Robotham regarding the completion of magnetic clutches. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 30th. January, 1940. I will let you know when the magnetic clutches are complete so that you can come and see them before they are installed if you… | ||
| scan0129 | Total weight measurement for a Rover car. | ||
| View original record | 20th. February. 1940. ROVER CAR. Total Weight. T. cwt. qtrs. lbs. 1. 6. 0. 7. Approximately 9 1/2 gallons of petrol in tank. Crankcase full of oil. Handwritten text: 1091. & 1115- file in Rover pile | ||
| scan0130 | Letter to M. Wilkes at The Rover Co. Ltd. regarding a request to find a car for a staff member. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.2/ML. 20th. Feb: 1940. M.Wilkes,Esq., The Rover Co.Ltd., New Meteor Works, Coventry. Dear Wilkes, You will remember that when you and Boyle were here the other day you said you would see if… | ||
| scan0131 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding an inquiry for a car model for Mr. Wood. | ||
| View original record | 1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY TELEGRAMS: ROVER.COVENTRY. TELEPHONE Nº 88081. YOUR REF. Rm.2/ML. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 22nd. February, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce,… | ||
| scan0132 | Brief letter to Mr. Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. clarifying that any conventional 10 or 12 HP car would be acceptable. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.G/ML. 23rd. Feb: 1940. M.Wilks,Esq., The Rover Co.Ltd., New Meteor Works, Coventry. Dear Wilks, I thought I explained to you that Wood would take any 10. or 12. h.p. car he could get hold of… | ||
| scan0133 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding the indisposition of M.C. Wilks. | ||
| View original record | 1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY TELEGRAMS: ROVER, COVENTRY. TELEPHONE Nº 88081. YOUR REF. Rm.8/ML. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 27th. February, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce,… | ||
| scan0134 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company discussing cylinder bore wear and the effectiveness of chromium plating. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.4/MH. 11th. March, 1940. M.Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, We are still struggling to determine how we shall deal finally with cylinder bore wear.… | ||
| scan0135 | Letter from The Rover Company discussing chromium plating on cylinder bores and a potential visit. | ||
| View original record | 1091 THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY TELEGRAMS: ROVER.COVENTRY. TELEPHONE No 88081. YOUR REF. Rm.4/MH. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 13th. March, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce,… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter to M. Wilks of Rover regarding an inspection of a chromium-plated bore and magnetic gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1091. Rm.18/MH. 14th. March, 1940. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Motor Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 13th. March. Nothing seems terrible to us… | ||
| scan0137 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding an enclosed letter, a magnetic gearbox, and engine development. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: ROVER.COVENTRY. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY 1091 TELEPHONE Nº 88081. YOUR REF. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 24th. April, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY.… | ||
| scan0138 | Confidentiality of 2-stroke work and the contracts for staff in responsible positions. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from Rm. Rm.5/ML.26.4.40. Attached is a copy of a letter from Wilks and the original of a letter written to him from Mr. H.H.Morley, which is self-explanatory. Obviously, we cannot keep all that… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter to M.C. Wilks of Rover Motors Ltd. regarding an experimental Aspin engine and potential collaboration. | ||
| View original record | Rm.1/ML. 29.4.40. M.C.Wilks,Esq., Rover Motors Ltd., Coventry. Dear Wilks, Thank you very much for your letter of the 24th. April with enclosed correspondence from Mr. Morley. One is always up against… | ||
| scan0140 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding a neglected request concerning a Mr. Morley. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: ROVER.COVENTRY. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD TELEPHONE N.º 88081. NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY YOUR REF. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 6th. May, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Dear… | ||
| scan0141 | Copy of a letter from a dismissed employee requesting assistance in appealing his dismissal. | ||
| View original record | Copy of letter received from:- Mr. H.H. Morley, 2, Flynt Avenue, "The Barnfield," Allesley, Coventry. 5th. May, 1940. Capt. Wilks, Managing Director, The Rover Motor Co.,Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Sir, I… | ||
| scan0142 | Copy of a rejection letter to Mr. H.H. Morley from The Rover Company Limited. | ||
| View original record | COPY LETTER. MCW/JM. 24th. April, 1940. Mr. H.H. Morley, 2, Flynt Avenue, "The Barnfield," Allesley, COVENTRY. Dear Sir, Your letter of the 13th. April addressed to the Managing Director, has been… | ||
| scan0143 | Copy letter from The Rover Company Limited to Mr. H.H. Morley regarding his job application. | ||
| View original record | COPY LETTER. MCW/JM. 6th. May, 1940. Mr. H.H. Morley, 2, Flynt Avenue, "The Barnfield," Allesley, COVENTRY. Dear Sir, This is to acknowledge your letter of the 4th., your remarks are noted. Your… | ||
| scan0144 | Letter of apology to M.C. Wilks of Rover Motor Co. regarding a breach of confidence. | ||
| View original record | Rm.3/ML. 13.5.40. M.C.Wilks,Esq., Rover Motor Co., New Meteor Works, Coventry. Dear Wilks, I am exceedingly sorry that the name of the Rover Company has been brought up in connection with the letter… | ||
| scan0145 | Correspondence with Wilks regarding Mr. Morley and the involvement of the Rover Company. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from Rm. Rm.6/ML.13.5.40. Attached is a copy of a letter I have received from Wilks regarding Mr. Morley, Mr Morley's letter to Wilks, and my reply. You will observe in the original letter which I… | ||
| scan0146 | Requesting an official order for control parts from the Rover Co., Ltd. for experimental use. | ||
| View original record | To LES. from Rm/WYM. c.c. to G/WFH. Rm/WYM.7/JMc.14.5.40. Will you please send an official order to the Rover Co., Ltd., Oliver Street, Coventry, for the follow- ing control parts:- 8 Ball sockets. 6… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter of apology to the Managing Director of Rover regarding the dismissal of an employee, Mr. Morley. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm. Still 1091? 16th May, 1940. Wd.3/RS. M.C. Wilks, Esq., Managing Director, The Rover Motor Car Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Wilks, With further reference to my letter of the 7th inst., I have… | ||
| scan0148 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding a recent issue and new engines. | ||
| View original record | THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY TELEGRAMS: ROVER.COVENTRY. TELEPHONE Nº 88081. YOUR REF. Rm.3/ML. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 1091 18th. May, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0149 | Letter to The Rover Co. Ltd. thanking them for a parcel of Ball Sockets and Ball Joint ends for engine controls. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. S. 1091 Rm/WYM.5/JMc. 21st May, 1940. Mr. Scott, Service Dept., The Rover Co., Ltd., Oliver Street, COVENTRY. Dear Mr. Scott, I thank you very much for the parcel of Ball Sockets… | ||
| scan0150 | Letter to M.C. Wilks at Rover regarding the induction system and carburettor setup for an 8-cylinder engine. | ||
| View original record | 1091 24.7.40. Rm6/JMS. M.C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company, Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, As you know an 8-cylinder engine is a 4-cylinder engine from an induction point of view. We… | ||
| scan0151 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding a discussion on 4-cylinder carburation. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: ROVER.COVENTRY. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY TELEPHONE Nº 88081. -Rm6/JMS. MCW/JM. 27th. July, 1940. W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Dear Robotham,… | ||
| scan0152 | Letter to M. C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd arranging a meeting in Coventry. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rml/Dn. 28th July, 1 9 4 0. M. C. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd, New Meteor Works, C O V E N T R Y. ----------------- Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of July 27th. I find that the war… | ||
| scan0153 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham declining a request for help due to being overloaded. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 88081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: 'ROVER,' 'COVENTRY'. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. 10th. August, 1940. Dear Robotham, I am sorry to say that, although I have spoken to Lucas personally,… | ||
| scan0154 | Letter to Spencer Wilks of Rover Motors Ltd. confirming a meeting and travel arrangements. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.22/ML. 25.8.40. Spencer Wilks,Esq., Managing Director, Rover Motors Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Confirming our telephone conversation, we shall expect to see you at… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter to M. Wilks of Rover Motors discussing Lucas manufacturing, a factory visit, and a future meeting. | ||
| View original record | 109' Rm.S/ML. M.Wilks,Esq., Rover Motors Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. 12.8.40. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 10th. August regarding the possibility of Lucas manufacturing pieces,… | ||
| scan0156 | Letter to Maurice Wilks of Rover Motor Ltd. enquiring about a new car engine's performance. | ||
| View original record | Rm.14/ML. Maurice Wilks,Esq., Messrs Rover Motor Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I was sorry to see signs of disturbance in your Factory when I was there last week and hope that the… | ||
| scan0157 | Calculations for engine volume displacement and gas velocities for different carburetor pipes. | ||
| View original record | 3½ x 4½ Engine (260 cu.in) Volume displaced at 1000 R.P.M. = (260 x 1000) / (12³ x 2 x 60) = 1.25 cft/sec. Smallest Stromberg pipe used = 1.4" dia - Gas vel = 117 ft/sec. (with single carb.) Standard… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham of Rolls-Royce discussing new engine performance issues. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: ROVER.COVENTRY. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD NEW METEOR WORKS COVENTRY TELEPHONE Nº 88081. YOUR REF. Rm/14/ML. OUR REF. MCW/JM. 16th. December, 1940. W. A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce,… | ||
| scan0159 | Letter to W.A. Robotham regarding considerable damage to the works and the loss of car stock during the war. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby. 16th. December, 1940. Our Works was rather considerably 'busted', particularly the remnants of our car stock much of which we have lost,… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter to Rover Motor Co. Ltd. discussing engine performance including gas velocity, manifolds, and valve timing. | ||
| View original record | Rm.S/ML. 20.12.40. S.B.Wilks,Esq., The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 16th. December. We have got a satisfactory pick-up for slow speed… | ||
| scan0161 | The second page of a letter expressing sympathy about damage to a factory. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. Rm.3/WL.20.12.40. I am very sorry to hear about the damage done to your Factory. I had hoped it was not so serious. Yours sincerely, | ||
| scan0162 | Calculations for volume displacement and gas velocities for a 260 cu.in engine with various pipe configurations. | ||
| View original record | 3½ x 4½ Engine (260 cu.in) Volume displaced at 1000 R.P.M. = (260 x 1000) / (12³ x 2 x 60) = 1.25 cft/sec. ---------------- Smallest Stromberg pipe used = 1.4" dia - Gas vel = 117 ft/sec. (with single… | ||
| scan0163 | Letter apologising for a missed meeting due to travel issues caused by snow and the black-out. | ||
| View original record | File Covers Rm.II/ML. S.B.Wilks,Esq., Rover Motors Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I must apologise for failing to materialise on Saturday. I left London in the morning with the firm… | ||
| scan0164 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. cancelling a material order as an alternative source of supply has been found. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm.1/ET. 2nd February, 1941. The Rover Company Ltd., No.7 Aero Department, c/o G.P.O. Kenilworth, Warwicks. Dear Sirs, On my return to the Works today, Mr. Hardy told me you had been asking for… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter from S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding the scheduling of a visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 88081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," "COVENTRY." SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. [Strikethrough]COVENTRY.[/Strikethrough] Chesford Grange, Kenilworth. Telephone: Kenilworth 761. March 3rd… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding a meeting and potential visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | Rm.10/ML. S.B.Wilks,Esq., The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., Chesford Grange, Kenilworth. [Handwritten in pink ink]: Rovers [Handwritten in black ink]: 1091 8.3.41. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter from S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. to W.A. Robotham proposing a date for a visit. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 88081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER," "COVENTRY." SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY, ENG. Chesford Grange, Kenilworth. Telephone: Kenilworth 761. March 17th 1941 W.A. Robotham Esq.,… | ||
| scan0168 | Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting. | ||
| View original record | Rover [handwritten] Rm.13/ML. S.B.Wilks,Esq., The Rover Co.Ltd., Chesford Grange, Kenilworth. Dear Wilks, Thank you so much for your letter of the 17th. I should be delighted to see you next week.… | ||
| scan0169 | Requesting labour costs for the 10 HP 'ROVER' and inquiring about the interchangeability of bonnets. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/BAG. Rm/BAG.1/ET.28.3.41. If, during your meeting with Capt. Wilks, you can obtain the labour costs of the 10 H.P. "ROVER", as shown on the appended sheet, it should be very helpful to… | ||
| scan0170 | List of tasks involved in the various stages of vehicle body manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | WOOD MILL - Machining fillets, facia boards and all timber for polishing. Machining all other woodwork. PAINTING - Preparing for and painting body ready for mounting. Preparing and painting wings… | ||
| scan0171 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding prints for die-cast Diffuser Blade sections and a request for material suggestions. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAMS: ROVER.COVENTRY. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD -NEW METEOR WORKS- (Struck through) -COVENTRY- (Struck through) Chesford Grange, Nr. KENILWORTH, Warwicks. TELEPHONE Nº =88081= (Struck through)… | ||
| scan0172 | To the Aluminium Foundry requesting material recommendations for die-casting Rover's inner and outer diffuser blades. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Wheeler. Alum. Foundry. from Rm. Herewith drawings XR.466 and W2B of the inner and outer diffuser blade which Rover's would like to get die-cast. They would like your recommendations for material… | ||
| scan0173 | Directions from The Rover Company Ltd. to the No. 2 Shadow Factory. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE 88081 (7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY." Rover Fts [handwritten] SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. [Struck through text] Chesford Grange, Kenilworth. Telephone: Kenilworth 761. March 29th… | ||
| scan0174 | Hand-drawn sketch map showing the location of the No. 2 Shadow Factory in relation to surrounding towns and roads. | ||
| View original record | x1091 LICHFIELD WATLING ST AERODROME BIRMINGHAM COVENTRY STONEBRIDGE HOTEL. LODE LANE No2 SHADOW. CANAL SOLIHULL. N | ||
| scan0175 | Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Motor Co. Ltd. regarding the die-casting of diffuser blades and supercharger casing patterns. | ||
| View original record | Rm.9/ML. 30.3.41. 1091 M.C.Wilks,Esq., The Rover Motor Co.Ltd., Chesford Grange, Nr. KENILWORTH. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 27th. March. We are going into the question of the… | ||
| scan0176 | Letter to S.B. Wilks of Rover Motors Ltd. regarding an apprenticeship inquiry for his nephew. | ||
| View original record | Rm.S/ML. S.B.Wilks,Esq., Rover Motors Ltd., Chesford Grange, KENILWORTH. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 21st. April about your nephew. I have passed this on to Mr. Ward, who is at… | ||
| scan0177 | Note from Wilks of the Rover Co., requesting assistance for his nephew. | ||
| View original record | Hs/HAW. from Rm. file Rovers Rm.4/ML.29.4.41. 1091 Herewith a note from Wilks of the Rover Co., about which we rang you up. Wilks is a good friend of the Company and I should therefore be glad if you… | ||
| scan0178 | Visit to Rover detailing the development of 4-cylinder engine inlet ports and carburettor systems. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Jnr. Jnr.1/JH.5.8.40. 1091 Visit to Rovers. 4 Cylinder, 2 Inlet Ports V. 4 Ports. They went to 4 inlet ports so that they would be in a position to control distribution by various design… | ||
| scan0179 | Carburetter distribution issues, experimental pipe failures, and proposed future directions. | ||
| View original record | -2- Jnr.1/JH.5.8.40. (B) (Diagram of a pipe) Experimental pipe which was a failure. (C) (Diagram of a pipe) The best they know, it was going on production but for the outbreak of war. After all this… | ||
| scan0180 | Requesting labour cost details for the 10 HP ROVER model and its assembly. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Avenue Ruins 1091. visit to Coventry with H.S. Typed: To Rm. From Rm/EAG. Rm/EAG.1/ET.28.3.41. If, during your meeting with Capt. Wilks, you can obtain the labour costs of the 10 H.P.… | ||
| scan0181 | List of tasks for different stages of vehicle body production, from the wood mill to final finishing. | ||
| View original record | WOOD MILL - Machining fillets, facia boards and all timber for polishing. Machining all other woodwork. PAINTING - Preparing for and painting body ready for mounting. Preparing and painting wings… | ||
| scan0182 | Letter to The Rover Company inquiring about the design and manufacturing of quiet gearboxes, specifically the Morris 8. | ||
| View original record | 109( 26th June, 1941. Rm.4/LT. W.R. BOYLE, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., CLITHEROE. Lancs. Dear Boyle, In our spare moments we have been doing a little work on transmission. On our Bentley V box, we… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter from The Rover Company's Assistant Chief Engineer discussing gearbox noise issues, comparing the Morris 8 and Bentley gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top left: Rm for File Handwritten top center: 109/ THE ROVER COMPANY LTD TELEGRAMS: ROVER COVENTRY Meteor, Clitheroe. NEW METEOR WORKS WATERLOO MILL, COVENTRY CLITHEROE, LANCS. TELEPHONE… | ||
| scan0184 | Letter to The Rover Company regarding the acute spare part situation for Mr. Rowley Bristow's car. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Em.S/ET. (Correspondence sent to Br.) 28th July, 1941. S.B. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company, Ltd., Chesford Grange, KENILWORTH. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of the 22nd July, regarding… | ||
| scan0185 | Cover note regarding correspondence with Mr. Wilks of the Rover Company. | ||
| View original record | W/N. To Br. from Rm. Rm.9/ET.28.7.41. Attached is some correspondence between Mr. Wilks, of the Rover Company, who is a very good friend of ours, and myself. If there is any possibility of doing… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter suggesting the sale of a shared Studebaker car during the war. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: Clitheroe, 566-7 Telegrams: "Rover, Clitheroe." "Meteor, Clitheroe." WATERLOO MILL, CLITHEROE, Lancs. Your ref .................. Our ref. ....MCW/JM.... 29th. August, 1941.. W.A. Robotham… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter to M.C. Wilks regarding a Studebaker car and the dispersal of the Derby factory. | ||
| View original record | M.C. Wilks, Esq., Waterloo Mills, CLITHEROE, Lancs. Dear Wilks, Thank you for your letter of 29th August. I thought we were having rather more than our fair share of the Studebaker car. The present… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding a Studebaker car and the assembly of manufactured parts. | ||
| View original record | Telephone: Clitheroe, 566-7 THE ROVER COMPANY, Ltd., Telegrams: "Rover, Clitheroe." "Meteor, Clitheroe." WATERLOO MILL, CLITHEROE, Lancs. Your ref. Rm.11/ET. Our ref. MCW/JM. 3rd. September, 1941.… | ||
| scan0189 | Internal request memo to approve the purchase of a Studebaker car for liaison and material transport. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm. Rm.1/ET.22.9.41. STUDEBAKER CAR. Will you please agree to our purchasing the Studebaker car as per the attached note. This car is being used for liaison and ma-terial transport. PP.… | ||
| scan0190 | Letter from The Rover Company regarding the price for the disposal of a Studebaker car. | ||
| View original record | THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. TELEPHONE No. 760 Chesford Grange, Nr.Kenilworth REF. EJ/MC 18th September 1941 W.A.Robotham Esq., Messrs.Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sir, With reference to your letter of… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. requesting an invoice for £275 regarding a Studebaker car. | ||
| View original record | Rm.9/ET. 6th October, 1941. 1091 The Rover Company Ltd., Chesford Grange, near KENILWORTH. Dear Sirs, STUDEBAKER CAR. Many thanks for your letter of 18th September, reference EJ/MC. We think the… | ||
| scan0192 | Rm to Roy requesting an order be placed for a Studebaker car from The Rover Company. | ||
| View original record | Rover or Studebaker file. To Roy. from Rm. Rm.5/ET.7.10.41. 1091 Will you please pass an order to the Rover Company Ltd., Chesford Grange, near Kenilworth, for 1 STUDEBAKER car - Chassis… | ||
| scan0193 | Return of a Studebaker car registration book. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Norris (Field Head House) Rm.6/ET.7.10.41. STUDEBAKER CAR REGISTRATION BOOK -------------------------- I am returning herewith the Registration Book for this car, which you sent me this morning.… | ||
| scan0194 | Letter appealing for assistance in sourcing a steering-box for a 1937 Rover Car. | ||
| View original record | Car Rm. 7/h. 1091 28th October, 1941. . Dear Wilks, I have a pathetic appeal from Dr. Levine for a steering-box for his 12 H.P. Rover Car, 1937, DUU. 769. An order has already been sent in some weeks… | ||
| scan0195 | Brief typed letter to W. Lappin at the Royal Masonic Hospital regarding Rovers. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm. 8/h. 28th October, 1941. Dear Lp. Glad to hear that you are still alive. Have done what I can with Rovers - but am not optimistic. Yours sincerely, W. Lappin, Esq., Royal Masonic Hospital,… | ||
| scan0196 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding an invoice for a Studebaker car. | ||
| View original record | THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. Chesford Grange, Nr.Kenilworth TELEPHONE No. 760 REF. EJ/MC 10th October 1941 Messrs. Rolls Royce Limited, DERBY. Your Ref. RM.9/ET 1091. 238 Dear Sirs, We thank you for your… | ||
| scan0197 | Invoice from The Rover Co. Limited for a 1939 Studebaker Champion Saloon. | ||
| View original record | 1091 Rm. G/WFH/CA.9/JB.16.10.41. We attach hereto invoice dated the 9th inst, amounting to £275/0/0d received from the Rover Co. Limited together with their letter dated the 10th inst. If you agree… | ||