Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| X704-0001 | Introduction of a stepped dashboard for improved steering column support and its effects on the scuttle and bonnet. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. & BJ. from R. c. to LHS. BY. c. to Hs. DA/EV. X7830 R2/M11.11.25. BODY MATTERS - EAC. 8. X.7830 STEPPED DASH ETC. X.7500 X.7430 Regarding the stepped dashboard our reason for introducing it is… | ||
| X704-0002 | Car body and seating design, with considerations for tyres and suspension. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- the waste room in body length, but it was particularly noticeable on Mr. Arthur Gibb's car, where the back of the front seats came & straight up and down, and has/cupboard for the side… | ||
| X704-0003 | Personal experience with balloon and ordinary tyres on 20 HP and Phantom models. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- Personally I am using balloons on the 20 HP. and ordinary tyres at 40 lbs. pressure on the Phantom, and, going as fast as the roads will allow, any harder tyres feel like solids to me. R. | ||
| X704-0004 | Urgent memo requesting the preparation of an open body for an EAC. 8 chassis and discussing the supply of subframe bodies. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. Handwritten: X7830 Hs7/LG4.1.26. PHANTOM - BODIES+ Handwritten: X7830 / X8380 We want to prepare a body for EAC. 8 chassis. We require this body urgently because the programme is… | ||
| X704-0005 | Body for the EAC.8. chassis, proposing to omit the subframe to save time and weight. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. c. to C. c. to BY. ------------------ X7830 Hs1/LG11.1.26. BODY FOR EAC.8. CHASSIS. You will realise that we are going to be very pushed for time on the body for EAC.8. chassis. We… | ||
| X704-0006 | Fitting of a stock body to an EAC.8 chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To C. from Hs. c. to DA/EV. c. to BY. 4830 Hs1/LG15.1.26 BODY FOR EAC.8. CHASSIS. Further to our Hs1/LG11.1.26. We have now heard from WW. to say that they agree to fitting a body without a… | ||
| X704-0007 | Telegram confirming the purchase of a car body for delivery and mounting at Derby. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS TELEGRAMS for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts telegrams by telephone. Office Stamp: No 0220 DERBY 26JAN26… | ||
| X704-0008 | The potential omission of the subframe for chassis X.7380 to reduce weight for an open body. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA. +7380 DA2/M14.1.26. BODY FOR EAC. 8. CHASSIS. X.7830 X.7380 With reference to Hsl/LG11.1.26. EV. is, as perhaps you are aware, on his honeymoon. In his absence I do not like to… | ||
| X704-0009 | Omitting the subframe for an EAC. 8. Chassis to reduce weight and use a stock body. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA. X7830 DA2/M14.1.26. BODY FOR EAC. 8. CHASSIS. X.7830 X.7380 With reference to Hs1/LG11.1.26. EV. is, as perhaps you are aware, on his honeymoon. In his absence I do not like to… | ||
| X704-0010 | Secret memo discussing the modification of a stock open body to fit an experimental E.A.C.VIII chassis. | ||
| View original record | to C/Hm. from EV. copy to Hs. S E C R E T . RE OPEN BODY FOR E.A.C.VIII. We hope that you were able to make out our phone message this morning re an open body for the above expl. chassis which has to… | ||
| X704-0011 | Delays and modifications to a Barker torpedo body for chassis E.A.C.VIII. | ||
| View original record | to HS. from EV. 47830 EV.5/1.2.26. HS. RE BARKER TORPEDO FOR CHASSIS E.A.C.VIII. X7830 Messrs Barkers wired this morning that they now discover that the work called for to modify the standard torpedo… | ||
| X704-0012 | Recommendation concerning the purchase of experimental bodies for models EAC.7 and EAC.8. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. c. to EY. c. to C. X7830 Hs6/LGS.2.26. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. EV1/6.2.26. We would not recommend that we go to the expense of purchasing a closed body for EAC.8. until we have seen… | ||
| X704-0013 | Secret memorandum detailing driving seat positions and clutch pedal travel for the E.A.C.VIII and New Phantom models. | ||
| View original record | to EF. from DA/EV. copy to HS. ea. HS. X7830 EV.1/8.2.26. S E C R E T . DRIVING SEAT POSITIONS E.A.C.VIII. We send you herewith N.Sch.2139. shewing the revised seating positions of the driver on… | ||
| X704-0014 | Instrument board controls, dash dimensions, and suggestions for pedal stops and brake rod alignment. | ||
| View original record | 2. EV1/8.2.26.cont. end for end and a special head may be used. We have shewn the controls to the instrument board, and on investigation discover that we would like the sphere on the dash to be 6.150.… | ||
| X704-0015 | Correspondence regarding the progress, delivery and requirements for experimental car bodies. | ||
| View original record | HS X7830 EV1/6.2.26. to HS. from EV. copy to BY. & C. RE EXPERIMENTAL BODIES . Referring to BY9/H.4.2.26. concerning the open body for the first E.A.C.VIII. chassis, as previously stated we expect to… | ||
| X704-0016 | Telegram requesting the collection of two completed cars, a torpedo and a cabriolet, from the coachbuilder Barkers. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts telegrams by telephone. Office Stamp: No. 0098, DERBY, 4 MAR 26 Handwritten… | ||
| X704-0017 | Coachwork modifications and delivery delays for the first EAC.8 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. c. to Wor. E. BY. (handwritten) X7830 DA/EV1/M10.2.26. RE. EAC. 8. FIRST CHASSIS. X.7390 X.7770 X.7830 As far as we are responsible for the coachwork section of this chassis, we… | ||
| X704-0018 | Inquiring about the delivery status of experimental open touring and cabriolet car bodies. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from hs. X 7830 Hs4/LG3.3.26. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. X 7830 X 9940 We should like to know when we shall receive the open touring body for EAC Vlll. and the cabriolet body for EAC.1. chassis.… | ||
| X704-0019 | Status of two experimental car bodies from the coachbuilder Barkers. | ||
| View original record | +7830 To Hs. from DA/EV. c. to R. C. DA/EV1/M4.3.26. RE. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. X.7830 X.9840 I visited Barkers yesterday and saw the torpedo for the EAC.8. chassis which is now complete in every… | ||
| X704-0020 | Confirmation of a telegram from Evernden to Hives asking when the bodywork on EAC Eight can be tested. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. X7830 HIVES. ROYCAR. DERBY. WEST WITTERING. 14.4.26. PLEASE WIRE WHEN I CAN TEST BODYWORK ON EAC. EIGHT. EVERNDEN. | ||
| X704-0021 | Requirements for a body on the EAC.7 experimental chassis, proposing a Barker body. | ||
| View original record | TO C. FROM DA/EV. ORIGINAL X7830 SECRET. EAC. DA/EV1/M4.5.26. Copy to HS. re. BODY FOR EAC. 7. X7830 We shall need a body for the first EAC. 7. experimental chassis to be completed in about three… | ||
| X704-0022 | Internal instruction memo to authorise work to be carried out on a car by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X7830 Hs7/LG20.5.26. 12-EX. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £2. 11. 6d. | ||
| X704-0023 | Secret memo discussing the need for a special closed body for an E.A.C.VII D-type long chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top centre]: X7830 [Top right]: EV4/22.5.26. to S. from EV. copy to (HS.) S E C R E T . RE BODY FOR FIRST E.A.C.VII. [Handwritten]: X7830 We thank you for your C10/C17.5.26. re the above… | ||
| X704-0024 | Design and construction of a body subframe for the E.A.C.VII Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | to BY. from EV. copy to BJ. and HS. 47830 EV1/11.6.26. BODY SUBFRAME SECRET E.A.C.VII. -X.7380. We send herewith N.Scheme 2207. shewing the body subframe for E.A.C.VII. We wish to make all the full… | ||
| X704-0025 | Inspection report on a Barker open body for a Phantom car, detailing required improvements. | ||
| View original record | To LHS.) To Hs. } FROM R. To.BY. } c. to BJ. Wor. c. to PN. CWB. X7830 despatched 16.6.26. R3/M10.6.26. PHANTOM LOWER CARS. X.7830 X.7770 RE. BODY ON EAC. 8. (12-EX) X.8830 X.8770 This body was… | ||
| X704-0026 | Conclusion of a memorandum regarding a campaign for lightening the chassis and lowering the car. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- 3" higher than desirable. In conclusion it will be noticed that we not only have a campaign for lightening the chassis, but also one for getting every part of the car lower, with the same… | ||
| X704-0027 | Requesting information on the proposed body type for the first EAC-V11 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. X7830 Hs3/LG17.6.26. BODY FOR EAC-V11. X7830 X7430 Could you please let us know what type of body it is proposed to fit to the first EAC.V11 chassis. It would appear that it should… | ||
| X704-0028 | Experimental bodies, discussing the 40/50 subframe weakness and plans to build a sham cabriolet. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. X7830 DA/EV1/M29.6.26. RE. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. X.8830 X.8380 X.7830 X.7380 We thank you for Hs4/LG25.6.26. Your memo. enables us to prove that the argument used by Barkers' to… | ||
| X704-0029 | Purchase of experimental car bodies from Hoopers and proposing fixed head cabriolets on subframes. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from R. c. to Hs. BY. c. to DA/EV. X7830 R1/M23. 7. 26. BODIES. X.7830 X.5830 I understand that Hoopers will bear 50% of the cost of two bodies for our next experimental cars - i.e. 20 HP. and… | ||
| X704-0030 | Querying the schedule for experimental coachwork on several chassis to arrange a programme with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from EV. +7830 EV1/28.8.26. EXPERIMENTAL COACHWORK. X.8830 X.7830 X.5830 We are asking the following questions, not with a view to pressing the work instructed, but rather to enable us to… | ||
| X704-0031 | Providing a status update on several experimental coachwork projects and chassis. | ||
| View original record | X7830 To DA/EV. from Hs. Hs7/LG31.8.26. RE. EXPERIMENTAL COACHWORK. X8830 Our replies to your EV1/28.8.26 are as follows :- (1) We had hoped to have this chassis finished by the end of this week, but… | ||
| X704-0032 | Continued memo regarding sending men to Barkers to fit new subframe supports on an 8EX car. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- We are arranging to send men to Barkers to fit the new subframe supports. We found when carrying this out on 8EX car that it was better to do this after the body was mounted to ensure… | ||
| X704-0033 | Layout and assembly instructions for wings, valances, and other chassis components. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to BJH Hs. X7830 DA6/M3.9.26. EAC.7. WINGS, VALANCES, ETC. X.7390 X.7830 Herewith we send N.sch.2251 shewing a layout of the front and rear wings, valances, running boards,… | ||
| X704-0034 | Body design and construction for the EAC VII first chassis, in conjunction with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | to HS from EV. copy to H.R. HS. X7830 EV1/4.9.26. RE BODY FOR EAC VII. FIRST CHASSIS. X7830 We send herewith N.Sch.2245, 2248 & 2261. Would you kindly return us two extra prints of each for sending to… | ||
| X704-0035 | Specification of coachwork and mounting for a Hooper Fixed Roof Cabriolet on a Special Phantom chassis. | ||
| View original record | HOOPER FIXED CABRIOLET. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. Hs. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK & MOUNTING. CHASSIS:- Special Phantom. Special "D" Type Steering. Nickel Finish. Balloon Tyres. (See N.Sch.2248 for clearances.)… | ||
| X704-0036 | Specification sheet detailing instructions for vehicle cushions, floor coverings, fittings, and delivery. | ||
| View original record | (2) without any box valance fitted. The valances and running boards will be supplied by Derby Works. CUSHIONS.ETC. Driving cushion and main cushion to be the same height above the floor when… | ||
| X704-0037 | Instructing work to be carried out on car 12-EX by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X7830 Hs/LG20.10.26. 12-EX CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £2. 4. 6d. | ||
| X704-0038 | Parts required by coachbuilder Messrs Hooper & Co. for experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | to (HS) from EV HS [Handwritten] Y9830 [Handwritten] EV1/27.10.26. copy to RE EXPL. BODIES AT MESSRS HOOPER & CO. Judging from what pieces we were able to locate at the Chelsea Works it would appear… | ||
| X704-0039 | Changes to rear track and heel board specifications for two car bodies at Hooper & Co. | ||
| View original record | to. HS from EV. copy to JE [crossed out] Hs X7830 EV1/3.11.26. RE EXPL. BODIES AT MESSRS HOOPER & CO. Further to our EV1/27.10.26. re the above asking for the remaining subframe pieces, we would point… | ||
| X704-0040 | Rear track dimensions for experimental bodies at Messrs. Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. c. to Hs. X.7830 BY/Cgh2/G.5.11.26. re EXPERIMENTAL BODIES AT MESSRS. HOOPERS. --------------------------------------- With reference to Ev1/E3.11.26, we have already arranged for the rear… | ||
| X704-0041 | Timeline for the EAC-7 chassis and the urgency of receiving its body from Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | X7830 To DA/EV. from Hs. Hsl/LG18.11.26. EAC-7 CHASSIS. X7838 X7770 We anticipate having this chassis running on the road in 7 to 10 days. We should like to know when the body will be completed. We… | ||
| X704-0042 | Correspondence regarding body design difficulties for chassis EAC-7 and potential temporary solutions. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. X7830 DA/EVL/M25.11.26. EAC-Vll X.7770 X.7830 We thank you for your Hsl/LG18.11.26. We have had considerable difficulty in designing the body for EAC-7 largely on account of… | ||
| X704-0043 | Arrangement for a chassis viewing for Le Canadel, proposing a temporary test kit instead of altering a body. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. +7830 Hsl/LG27.11.26. EAC-7. X8972 Replying to DA/EV1/M25.11.26. We think it is essential that R. should see this chassis before it leaves for Le Canadel. for EAC-V11, It is not… | ||
| X704-0044 | Design direction for car bodies, advocating for light, fixed-roof models over open-top versions. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. SG. C. Hs. DA/EV. ) FROM R. c. to Wor. PN. CWB. 47830 R4/M22.12.26. BODIES FOR RR. CARS. X.8830 X.5830 X.7830 Although the Beatonson head is far better than an ordinary open car, the fact that… | ||
| X704-0045 | Body alterations for 20 HP and Phantom (EAC-V11) models at Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. x7830 Hs4/LG3.1.27: 20 HP. AND PHANTOM (EAC-V11) BODIES AT HOOPERS. x5830 We have carried out the necessary alterations to the 20 HP. subframe at Hoopers so that as far as we know… | ||
| X704-0046 | Letter requesting the urgent completion of an experimental Cab De Ville body for a Phantom. | ||
| View original record | Attention of MRM CARPENTER. 17830- Camacha, West Wittering, Nr. Chichester, Sussex. EV1/10.1.27. Jan. 10th. 1927. Messrs. Hooper & Co.Ltd., 54, St.James St., Piccadilly. London SW. Dear Sirs, Re.… | ||
| X704-0047 | Request for a definite completion date for a Hooper body on a Phantom EAC-V11 chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. X7830 Hs9/LG18.1.27. HOOPER BODY FOR PHANTOM EAC-V11. X7830 We should be very pleased if you could obtain from Messrs. Hoopers a definite date when this body will be completed. We… | ||
| X704-0048 | Delivery dates for a Hooper body and front wings for a Phantom EAC-VII. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X7830 C2/C21.1.27. Re Hooper Body for Phantom EAC-VII. With reference to your Hs9/LG18.1.27, Hoopers advise us that the front wings will be sent to you on the 25th inst. and the body on… | ||
| X704-0049 | Scheme for a tool box in the running board for the EAC.7 car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. and BY. from EV. X7830 CHASSIS EV2/21.1.27. EAC.7. TOOL BOXES. X. 7830 X. 7390 X. 7580 X. 7580 X7800 We shall be posting to you in a day or so a scheme for a tool box in the running board for… | ||
| X704-0050 | Correspondence regarding the coachwork, wings, headlamps and component supply for car EAC.7. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from EV. c. to BY. WINGS AND VALANCES EAC.7. Messrs. Hooper and Co. inform us that as they have arranged to put EAC.7 coachwork on the special urgency list, they will be able to give delivery… | ||
| X704-0051 | Letter to Hoopers Coachbuilders regarding the collection of front wings for chassis EAC.7 and confirming a completion date. | ||
| View original record | X7830 X7390 Hs9/T. 26th January, 1927. Messrs. Hoopers, Coachbuilders, Kings Road, Chelsea. Dear Sirs, We are sending our man to collect pair of front wings you have ready for EAC.7. chassis. We are… | ||
| X704-0052 | Delay of a car body from coachbuilder Hoopers due to an influenza epidemic. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM DA/EV. X7830. DA/EV1/M16.2.27. BODY FOR FIRST EAC. 7. You will recollect that Hoopers promised the body for the above car for the 17th inst. They inform us that due to an epidemic of… | ||
| X704-0053 | Letter from coachbuilder Hooper & Co. regarding a delay in the completion of an Experimental Cabriolet on a New Phantom. | ||
| View original record | HOOPER & CO. (Coachbuilders) LTD. AGENTS FOR ALL LEADING MOTOR CARS. Motor-Body-Builders and Coachbuilders to HIS MAJESTY THE KING. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. By ROYAL WARRANT… | ||
| X704-0054 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 14-EX EXPL as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. K 7830. Hs4/LG18.2.27. 14-EX EXPL: CAR. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £11. 15.… | ||
| X704-0055 | Progress report on the construction of a Hooper Cab De Ville body, detailing reasons for production delays. | ||
| View original record | to Hs from Da/Ev. X7830 copy to H. H. Wbr. Rg. H. H. By. ORIGINAL EV1/22.2.27 RECEIVED RE HOOPER CAB. DE VILLE FOR EAC.VII. X7830 I visited Messrs Hooper's Works yesterday to speed up the above body… | ||
| X704-0056 | The difficulty of fitting a raised radiator and bonnet to car EAC.7, with proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | 47830 To HS. BY From DA. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. DERBY. 10.2.27. EAC.7. RADIATOR, BONNET & DASH. X.7250 X.7260 X.7830 With further reference to R5/M10.2.27., there will be a difficulty in fitting the… | ||
| X704-0057 | Requisition discussing the logistics of fitting a body from coachbuilder Hoopers onto an EAC.V11 chassis at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | No. 1175 To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. X783 BODY FOR EAC.V11 CHASSIS. Fitting the body of this chassis on to a standard type chassis is going to be an awkward proposition. We suggest that the simplest method… | ||
| X704-0058 | Logistics and secrecy concerns of fitting a body to chassis EAC.7 / K7830. | ||
| View original record | TO HS/RM. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M28.2.27. BODY FOR FIRST EAC.7. CHASSIS. K7830 We thank you for HS/RM3/LG24227., and note your suggestions for fitting the body. We have some doubts as to the possibility… | ||
| X704-0059 | Arrangement to collect an EAC.V11 body from Hoopers and fit it at Derby. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. K7830 Hs/Rm2/LG3. 3.27 EAC. V11 BODY. We will arrange to send a lorry down to Hoopers to collect this body if you will let us know when it is ready. We will fit the body at… | ||
| X704-0060 | Instruction to proceed with work on experimental car 12-EX by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X7830 Hs4/LG4.4.27. 12-EX - EXPL: CAR: Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 3s. 6d. | ||
| X704-0061 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 12-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X7830. Hs1/LG12.7.27. 12-EX CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with theabove car as per attached estimate. Hs. £2. 8. 0d. | ||
| X704-0062 | Instruction to arrange for work to be carried out on car 12-EX by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To C.O. from Hs/Rn. X/7830 Hs/Rm8/LGLO.8.27. 12-EX CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs/Rn. 16s. 0d. | ||
| X704-0063 | Official order for loose lining covers for car 14-EX. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X7830. Hs1/LG12.9.27. RE. 14-EX EXPL: CAR. Will you please send official order to Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for 1 set of loose lining covers price £11. O. O. instead of two as quoted in… | ||
| X704-0064 | The dispatch and return of construction drawings for car bodies. | ||
| View original record | EO. 2d to ~~BM~~ from EV. EV2/12.10.27. OOPO GCS,000 8DE1X7830 copy to HS. opss BODIES FOR E.A.C.14 opSd GCS,1,S S/X OdSI We are sending you herewith N.Sch.2469 sheets A.&B., shewing the construction… | ||
| X704-0065 | Engineering calculations for horsepower, weight, and high-altitude performance, possibly related to an Everest expedition. | ||
| View original record | TS.ID/S.IS.SVE (Mirrored Text) from VH .03 to of YQOC 65 1,368,000 6700 HS 17.60 x 12 = 21,200 2240 6720 2260 672 (Mirrored text, likely from reverse side): We are sending you herewith H.208.S.A… | ||
| X704-0066 | Secret memo discussing the construction and material sourcing for bodies for model E.A.C.14. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: #] to HY from EV. copy to. Hs. [Handwritten: *8630x780] EV1/7.11.27. S E C R E T. [Handwritten initials: ds] RE BODIES FOR E.A.C.14. We send herewith N.Sch.2500, shewing the rear support… | ||
| X704-0067 | Adjustments to coachbuilders' drawings regarding axle clearance, spring stiffness, and buffer size. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs/Rm. (Handwritten) 7830 Hs/Rm2/LG14.11.27. 14-EX - COACHBUILDERS DRAWINGS. (Handwritten) X7830 X740 We asked for .250 additional clearance on the coachbuilders drawings for maximum bump… | ||
| X704-0068 | Progress and design considerations for the EAC.7 vehicle, including the radiator, engine, and body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. E. from R. DA. c. to BJ. LHS. RG. c. to PN. Wor. BY. c. to C. SG. CWB. X7830 R2/M9.1.28, EAC.10. X.7770 X.7530 X.7830 X.7410 X.7250 X.7070 I am so pleased with EAC.7, that in making the above we… | ||
| X704-0069 | Technical improvements for a model, covering throttle cooling, suspension, induction, braking, and bodywork suggestions. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- In the EAC.10 we ought to make a desperate attempt to return to water cooling of the throttle, even if it requires my small superheater of the water on the exhaust pipe - i.e. (steam… | ||
| X704-0070 | The coachwork for a Continental Phantom, detailing issues and comparing weights. | ||
| View original record | to from EV. copy to BJ. IMS. C. Sg. PN. OWB. Hs. Wor. Hs. 47830 EV2/29.1.28. RE HOOPER BODY. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM. We are enclosing a copy of the report on this body which we have sent to Messrs Hooper… | ||
| X704-0071 | Issues and modifications made to a Sports Torpedo car body after road testing. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF T. CARPENTER, ESQ. "CAMACHA" WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. EV/29.1.28. Messrs Hooper & Co.Ltd. 77, King's Road, Chelsea, LONDON. SW.7. JANUARY 29th. 1928. RE SPORTS TORPEDO.… | ||
| X704-0072 | Car bodywork issues including panel gaps, tonneau covers, and tail construction, with suggestions for improvements. | ||
| View original record | Gaps between Panels. We suggest that, if we are to avoid the use of beadings around the doors etc, we shall have to reduce the number of joints in the deck surface, and make the gaps finer. We have… | ||
| X704-0073 | Production strategy and body design for the Super Sports model EAC.10. | ||
| View original record | BJ. Hs. from R. c. to Wor. BY. c. to C. SG. c. to E. DA/Ev. X7830. R1/M30.1.28. SUPER SPORTS - EAC.10. X.7770 E̶.̶7̶8̶3̶0̶ Our impression was that this would first be produced as super sports, and… | ||
| X704-0074 | Five required modifications to the body of a Continental Phantom to improve comfort and space. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR HS. 47830 B.J. (Copy to LHS). " " C). " " Ev). Sg9/M/31.1.28. Re: Body on Continental Phantom. After examining this carefully and taking into consideration your own criticisms and those of… | ||
| X704-0075 | Page 2 of a report detailing design and usability issues with a car's body and fittings. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - at the Park Ward scheme as being an improvement on that adopted by Hooper's. 6). The sharp edges should be reduced to the sides of the back seat. These, we think, should be nicely rounded off… | ||
| X704-0076 | Letter to Messrs Jarvis & Son providing feedback and suggestions on the construction of a Phantom sports body. | ||
| View original record | 47830 ATTENTION OF A.P. COMPTON. ESQ. "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. HS EV1/1.2.28. February 1st.1928. Messrs Jarvis & Son. Grove Road, Merton Surrey. RE SPORTS BODY-- PHANTOM.… | ||
| X704-0077 | Providing specifications for a rear screen and wings, with accompanying sketches of a front screen pillar and wiper. | ||
| View original record | REAR SCREEN.cont. It should fold down as close to the deck as possible, and should have a rubber buffer at its centre to prevent its damaging the deck paint. The friction clamps must be in line with… | ||
| X704-0078 | Experiments and proposals for engine mounting and damping systems. | ||
| View original record | R. from E. c. to BJ. Hs. Rn. 47830 E1/M2. 2. 28. EAC.10 ENGINE MOUNTING. X.7380 X.7005 X.634 X.7830 In discussing recent experiments on engine mountings during visits to Derby, we arrived at the… | ||
| X704-0079 | Instructions to coachbuilder Messrs Parker & Co. Ltd. for modifications to a Sports Phantom 16 EX. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF H. MUNRO ESQ. 47830 HC (See over). XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. FEBRUARY. 8th. 1928. EV11/8.2.28. Messrs Parker & Co. Ltd. Olaf Street,… | ||
| X704-0080 | Letter detailing modifications for an instrument board, lamps, and a scuttle damper. | ||
| View original record | EV11/8.2.28. cont. We understand that you are in need of the scuttle damper. We ash Derby to send this if they have not already done so. We agree to the instrument board arrangement on N.Sch.2543.… | ||
| X704-0081 | Supply of spare wing stays and step irons for a Jarvis body saloon. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV, +7830 DA/EV5/M9. 2. 28. RE. JARVIS BODY. X. 8390 X. 8830 X. 7830 X. 8390 We are keeping all the spare wing stays and step irons at Barker's for the saloon. Would you please see that… | ||
| X704-0082 | Proposing to produce only one sports saloon body for the Super Sports EAC.10 chassis initially, instead of three, to avoid potential waste from design modifications. | ||
| View original record | FROM DA/EV. C. to BJ HS. (BJ is struck through) x7830 DA/EV3/M9.2.28. re. SUPER SPORTS EAC. 10. x7770 (struck through) x7830 With reference to BJ14/E7228., we do not think that we should rush in and… | ||
| X704-0083 | Request to measure the clearance between the screen and wheel on car 15-EX due to concerns from the coachbuilder. | ||
| View original record | 47830 Hs/Rm. from DA/EV. DA/EV2/M16.2.28. 15-EX CAR. X.8940b X.7830 Would you kindly ask Hancock to measure the distance between the screen and wheel at the nearest point, and send us a note direct to… | ||
| X704-0084 | Naming and testing strategy for the Super Sports EAC.10 chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs X87770 X7830 To E. from BJ. Copy to DA/EV. E. BY Hs. G. Sg. BJ11/E16.2.28 re SUPER SPORTS EAC.10. I notice that in DA/EV3/M9.2.28 concerning the above there is a suggestion that a sports saloon… | ||
| X704-0085 | Strategy for building a car body for a new 'Super Sports' chassis test. | ||
| View original record | COPY. BJ. from C. CL/C13.2.28. Re: Super Sports - EAC.10. ------------------------- Sg. and I have discussed this this afternoon and we think it opens up a very big question. In the first place, we… | ||
| X704-0086 | Need for an inconspicuous body design for a chassis to manage public perception before a new model launch. | ||
| View original record | BJ. -2- C1/C13.2.28. It must also be kept in mind that any body we fit to this chassis should be as inconspicuous as possible as regards its design and appearance so that it attracts as little… | ||
| X704-0087 | Suggestions for engine mounting and damper systems to reduce vibration. | ||
| View original record | E. Hs. BY. DA/HDY. from R. X7830 R3/M19.2.28. c. to BJ. Wor. EAC.10 ENGINE MOUNTING. X.7830 X.7420 Regarding E's suggestion of 4.2.28., altering the body mounting and using the mass of the body to… | ||
| X704-0088 | Request for a progress report on a 10,000 miles Phantom car due to troubles with the body and fittings. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. +7830 DA3/M24. 2. 28. 10,000 MILES PHANTOM. X. 8830 X. 7830 We have heard from Sales that there have been some troubles with the body and body fittings on the car now running 10,000… | ||
| X704-0089 | Instruction memo to authorise work on car 12-EX by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X7830? To O.O. from Hs. Hs3/LG27.2.28. 12-EX CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £24. 4. 0d. | ||
| X704-0090 | Material failures with hinges, locks, and a lamp plate during a 10,000-mile test car in France. | ||
| View original record | x7830 To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rml/LG5. 3. 28. 15-EX. x8940N 10,000 MILES TEST CAR IN FRANCE. We are sending you a piece of iron work off the sports car. As you know the hinges and locks of the decks… | ||
| X704-0091 | The despatch and inspection of two pieces of body ironwork. | ||
| View original record | X7830 To BP. from Hs/Rn. c. to Mt. Stores. Hs/Rn2/LG5.3.28. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to DA/EV :- 2 pieces of body iron work. We wish DA/EV. to inspect the material of these pieces.… | ||
| X704-0092 | Report on the body of car 15-EX and its expected return time. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs/Rn. X7830 Hs/Rml/LG9.3.28. X9G40B We send you herewith a report from G.W.Hancock on the body of 15-EX. We anticipate that this car will be back in a fortnights' time. Hs/Rn. We… | ||
| X704-0093 | Letter requesting detailed reports on the body of car model 15-EX and discussing test issues. | ||
| View original record | HS/RM. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV2/M9.3.28. BODY ON 15-EX. I am sorry that so far I have not received any detailed reports on the body of 15-EX. I had hoped that you would have been able to have told us the… | ||
| X704-0094 | Secret internal memorandum discussing the design and selection of the first car body for chassis EAC.10. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. (Copy to Hs). X7830 Sg4/M/13.3.28. Re: First body for EAC.10. Many thanks for EV1/9.3.28. We note you agree that it would be inadvisable to try and use the body now on 14.EX. for the first of… | ||
| X704-0095 | Future Sports car body and wing designs, referencing contemporary models and publications. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - and whilst on this subject, we should be interested to know whether you have seen the illustration of a Sports car as seen by AMG. on Page 467. of last week's Autocar. This seems to give a very… | ||
| X704-0096 | Body troubles, spring rates, and damper schemes for car 15.EX. | ||
| View original record | to Hs/ Rm. From EV. EV2/9.3.28. copy to [symbol] Hs/Rm RE 15. EX. Y7830 Except for a few general remarks on coachwork which have appeared in several reports, we have received no detailed information… | ||
| X704-0097 | Secret internal memo discussing product names for aero engines and chassis, Schneider Trophy race strategy, and improvements for sports car bodies. | ||
| View original record | EX BJ. from R. c. to Wor. DA. E. c. to BY. Hs. C. c. to Fl. Sg. +7830 S E C R E T. R1/M27.2.28. X.1906 X.4649 X.3804 X.8830 X.7770 X.7830 With reference to the Prince's visit I am sorry my telegram… | ||
| X704-0098 | Follow-up letter on testing steering supports and rectifying issues with unsteady columns and weak dashes on various chassis. | ||
| View original record | (2) In our EV1/13.10.27. of October last, when we sent you the Sports Car steering support we asked that it should be tested quickly on E.A.C.7. as we doubted whether the two tubes would be… | ||
| X704-0099 | Design and construction of bodies for the new E.A.C.10 chassis. | ||
| View original record | to from Ev. copy to Hs. RE FIRST BODY FOR E.A.C.10. ORIGINAL Y7830 EV1/9.3.28. Hs We thank you for your Sg16/M.8.3.28. We understand that Mr Royce wishes us to count on building three E.A.C.10.… | ||
| X704-0100 | Expressing views on the development strategy for the 15-EX sports model, including engine, chassis, and body styles. | ||
| View original record | DA. E. HS. BY. from R. c. to Wor. B.J. C. c. to CWB. PN. SG. 47830 R1/M15.3.28. X.7770 X.2266 X.7830 X.3993 X.7500 SPORTS MODEL - 15-EX. I think it is a mistake to consider this cancelled. My views… | ||
| X704-0101 | Chassis flexibility, steering column support, and ideas for a future sports car. | ||
| View original record | contd : - -2- It will be realised that my sketch shews one flexibility due to trusting to the dashboard not to bend in plan where left hand stay is distant from left hand dash stay. We ought to get… | ||
| X704-0102 | The 9,000-mile test of the Phantom Chassis 16-EX with a sports body. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/GWH. c. to DJ. WOT. c. to E. DA. c. to DY. OY. c. to SF. Mk.V c. to IH. Handwritten: x7830, x8830 Hs/GWH/LG17.3.28. REPORT ON 16-EX. PHANTOM CHASSIS WITH SPORTS BODY. Handwritten: x8940b… | ||
| X704-0103 | Test report detailing the performance and issues with various engine components. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- The pistons on first part of test appeared to be on the tight side. When starting up from dead cold they knocked and we experienced the clapping sound from the rings. This gradually wore… | ||
| X704-0104 | Test report on the condition and performance of various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -- 3 -- EXHAUST SILENCERS. We have had no trouble and condition is good, they are now quite satisfactory. The heat guard is O.K. EXHAUST SNOUT AND SWAN NECK. These are in good condition.… | ||
| X704-0105 | Continued report on component performance including a filter, magneto, ignition, oil valve, pump, fan, and clutch. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -4- ZENITH FILTER TO DRG. F.77991. The filter prevents a considerable amount of sand from passing through the carburetters. It is not a 100% filter as we found a small quantity of fine sand… | ||
| X704-0106 | Performance and condition report of various vehicle components after testing. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -5- ENGINE COUPLING LOP. G.73570 Std. coupling modified to drgs. G.76044/5/6. There are two slight bulges in the fabric coupling otherwise it is in good condition. GEARBOX AND ACTUATING GEAR.… | ||
| X704-0107 | Test report detailing observations on brake linings, axles, springs, and the petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -6- These linings are too hard and soon produce squeaking. When taken down we found metal embedded in the liners similar to that reported of the rear. The brake drums were ridged. We had… | ||
| X704-0108 | Loose spare wheel carrier, cracked dashbrackets, and significant steering column issues requiring modifications. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -7- was approximately 4 galls. in the tank. We have not experienced any faults with the system. The petrol gauge although reading 3 galls. low, throughout the test has given fairly consistent… | ||
| X704-0109 | Test report detailing adjustments and performance of steering, hydraulic dampers, and ignition components. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- To further improve the steering a 9.5" pendulum lever was fitted and increased friction to the cross and side steering tubes, the load then at steering wheel being 7 lbs. initial pull.… | ||
| X704-0110 | The performance of various electrical components including the distribution board, charge control switch, dynamo, and lighting system. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -9- a slight pip had formed on the contact screw point. They were again examined at 5000 and 9000 miles, the condition of the contact points had remained the same. We have had no miss-fires… | ||
| X704-0111 | Faults found in the battery, scuttle damper, and various bodywork components. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -10- The electrical system generally has given no trouble. BATTERY IN FRAME. LOP. F.77455 N.S. 2224 The anchorage of the battery remained O.K. It was not possible to disceren any… | ||
| X704-0112 | Test report detailing issues with a vehicle's bodywork, including windscreen, hood, locks, and seating. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -11- We might mention that with this scheme of lighting there is no illumination in case the driver has to reverse also it is impossible to know whether the tail lamp is lighted or not with-… | ||
| X704-0113 | Dispatch of parts to Jarvis, a delay due to a visit, and the effectiveness of Barker vs. Hooper car wings. | ||
| View original record | X7830 To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG19.3.28. X8390 With reference to the parts that you wish us to despatch to Jarvis. We are sending all the necessary instruments except the clock and speedometer… | ||
| X704-0114 | Letter discussing three different proposed car body designs for a new 'SS' chassis, covering sports and cabriolet types. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. SG. Hs. BY. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. PN. c. to C. CWB. X7830 R2/M23.3.28. X7770 X.7830 X.4555 X.8530 CAR BODIES - EAC.10. TO BE KNOWN AS 'SS' My letter suggested 3 different bodies for the 3… | ||
| X704-0115 | Future vehicle improvements including rubber body mountings, headlight schemes, and instrument grouping. | ||
| View original record | contd : -2- We all think it makes such a definitely superior complete car to use our rubber mounting for the body, and there should be no difficulty for any coachbuilder in the world to use this… | ||
| X704-0116 | Replacement of weak forward body support springs. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. R. BY. 7830 DA/EV2/M27.3.28. EAC.14 - FORWARD BODY SUPPORT. X.7830 X.7380 X.7410 We note that the 50 lbs. spring was too weak and that the body lifted too vigorously from its… | ||
| X704-0117 | Performance and structural issues of a sports car body after testing and a crash. | ||
| View original record | 47830 To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rnl/LG29.3.28. SPORTS BODY. X7830 X8830 We have now sent all the necessary bits down to Jarvis. We are despatching the tool box today. We should like to know when this… | ||
| X704-0118 | From Ev. to Hs. regarding the design and production plan for bodies for the E.A.C.IO. and India 3 chassis. | ||
| View original record | to Hs. from. Ev. RE BODIES FOR E.A.C.IO. I was at Sales a day or so ago and was informed that you would a chassis for the first EAC.IO. in about two months from now. They are therefore worrying us to… | ||