Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Report detailing a road traffic accident involving car 39II. | ||
| View original record | I was driving car 39II along Uttoxeter Rd, travelling towards town, at about 4.30 pm this afternoon. There was a tram car in front of me travelling in the same direction; I followed this quite slowly… | ||
| img002 | Report detailing damage to a car after a collision with a tram car. | ||
| View original record | Body; at the front of the car the N/S wing was slightly bent through coming into the contact with the tram car. (the tram car moved off almost immediately; I did not get its number). A Mr Banton,… | ||
| img003 | Itemised invoice for vehicle repairs due to wear and tear. | ||
| View original record | 8th October, 1924. 35-FK DUE TO WEAR & TEAR. R-R E. Rewire electrical plant throughout less wing lamp cables included in accident estimate. £10.10.0. F. Supply & fit 2 new pedal rubbers. 1.6. H.… | ||
| img004 | The examination of Chassis No. 38 P.K. after an accident, noting parts needing attention. | ||
| View original record | X4199 Re Chassis No. 38 P.K. Hs. D/JLS/W.10.10.24. During the examination of this chassis due to accident, it has been noted that certain parts required attention due to wear and tear. A copy of the… | ||
| img005 | Letter regarding accident damage to Mr. Royce's Goshawk car in Paris and arrangements for its return. | ||
| View original record | [STAMP: RECEIVED] [STAMP: ANSWERED 5 JUN 1923 F.S.] [STAMP: Sg] P/S Th19/EGB155 June 4 1923 Re Mr. Royce's Goshawk. N° 4 Replying to Sg12/BM/2.5.23 the above car arrived in Paris yesterday but has met… | ||
| img006 | Accident report for chassis 4-G-2 involving a collision with a 10-HP Citroen in France. | ||
| View original record | X4217 GS.WA.. chassis 4-G-2 Mr. ROYCE ------------------------- Kindly note that Cl. on his way back from Lyons had an accident with chassis 4-G2 police number CH.2892-GB. On the 2nd inst., at 7.30… | ||
| img007 | Accident involving Mr. Royce's Goshawk 4 car and arrangements for its transport to the Works. | ||
| View original record | X4219 (Copy to 'W'. Hs). Re: Mr. Royce's Goshawk 4. Replying to your Th19/EG B155. of the 4th instant. Sorry to note this Car has had an accident. As previously intimated, the Works want it over here… | ||
| img008 | Receiving a 4-Goshawk-11 car from France after repairs and proposing to fit a new engine unit. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. X4219 X4219 X1698 We have just received 4-Goshawk-11 back from France. The damage to the coachwork due to the accident has been repaired. We are, therefore, proposing to fix the new… | ||
| img009 | Accident investigation report for chassis 2-Goshawk-11, detailing steering and suspension faults. | ||
| View original record | Hm. from Hs/TMW. c. to Mr. Clark (School). X4219 Hs/TMW/L06.7.23. RE. ACCIDENT TO 2-GOSHAWK-11. Confirming conversation with you re. the above. We cannot say whether the car left the Repair Dept. with… | ||
| img010 | Cover note for a report of an accident involving a 3-Goshawk-11 car. | ||
| View original record | X4219 D/L. from Hs. Hs/LG13.10.23. 3-Goshawk-11. We attach herewith report of accident in connection with the above Car. Hs. | ||
| img011 | Accident report for car 35-PK detailing a collision with a lorry obscured by smoke from a roadside fire. | ||
| View original record | COPY [Handwritten] Lov's - 1st drive with an R-R car He was following Hs who was driving a '30 R.P Hispano-Suiza, & they were returning from a visit to R at West Wittering. to compare R-R progress… | ||
| img012 | Accident involving a motor lorry on Crocker Hill. | ||
| View original record | -2- I consider that the motor lorry was proceeding down Crocker Hill at an excessive speed considering that the vision was obscured by the smoke and was not as close to its proper side of the road as… | ||
| img013 | Estimated cost of repairs for car 27-EX following an accident. | ||
| View original record | 84199. D/L. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.9/MJ.28.8.31. ACCIDENT TO 27-EX. With reference to D/L9/B26.8.31. We believe you already have the estimate for the repairs necessary to this car. The repairs are not… | ||
| img014 | Letter concerning injuries sustained by the sender's son in a motor accident. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE JESMOND 784. X4199. 6, TANKERVILLE TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. 3/10/32 Dear Mr. Hives, My son Ronald arrived here on Sat. & is shaken up in his motor accident. - I examined him &… | ||
| img015 | Person's expected return to work. | ||
| View original record | [Printed Header, upside down] TELEPHONE CROMER 187 2, TANKERVILLE TERRACE, CROMER. WENSLEYDALE-FROM-LAKE. [Handwritten] I hope that he will be able to resume his duties on Monday next. Yours F.… | ||
| img016 | Letter detailing the aftermath and damage following a car crash. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE JESMOND 794. 6, TANKERVILLE TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. x4199. Oct 3rd 1932 Dear Mr Hives, I feel a bit shaken after my crash, so am taking things easy for a day or two. The car… | ||
| img017 | Letter discussing the replacement of an unstable Hornet car, a potential Alfa Romeo purchase, and a brother's engine swap project. | ||
| View original record | 9, TANKEVILLE TERRACE, RICHMOND. WENSLEYDALE-UPTON-LANE, TELEPHONE PUTNEY 149 Hornet is an unstable car, and am trying to get bought out by the insurance Co instead of having it re-built. If I succeed… | ||
| img018 | The complications with French police regarding the testing of four-wheel brake cars in Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. Y4199 Hs5/LG21.8.24. TESTING FOUR WHEEL BRAKE CARS IN FRANCE. D/L. has shewn to me your memo. asking whether the Police in France know that the cars running out there are the property… | ||
| img019 | Car testing arrangements and managing local suspicion in Chateauroux, France. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- would only have increased the suspicion and if the cars had remained in France, they would have undoubtedly been traced. We therefore arranged with Col. Hawkins at the Paris Depot to go… | ||
| img020 | Continuation of a report regarding the aftermath of a car accident in France. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -3- which had the accident. These would not convey any clue to the identity of the car. We have no doubt however that if the Police at the place where the accident occurred wished to know any… | ||
| img021 | Hand-drawn sketch of a car on a bridge over the River Indre, detailing the surrounding terrain. | ||
| View original record | STONE WALL, DITCH, TREE, CONCRETE STAND., LA CHARTRE, GRASS BANK, LOOSE GRAVEL, WET TAR, GRASS, BRIDGE, RIVER INDRE, CHATEAUROUX, END VIEW, ROAD, SLOPING BANK, K.J. Perkins | ||
| img022 | Accident report for the 15EX car after a collision with a horse-drawn cart. | ||
| View original record | Mr Hives, Avignon. Sat 17/3/22. Dear Sir, I have to report a slight accident to 15EX car. The damage being n/s side lamp + a dented front wing due to a collision with a cart carrying wood. I was… | ||
| img023 | Short note expressing sympathy about an accident involving a man named Butler, based on a telegram. | ||
| View original record | X4199 S/N Hs. 016/C22.8.28 I am awfully sorry to learn from the telegram from Commander Briggs that another of your men, Butler, has met with an accident. I sincerely hope it will not be as serious as… | ||
| img024 | Telegram received about an accident and the subsequent actions taken. | ||
| View original record | +419G. D2/M.22.3.28 TO: F.S. I enclose herewith copy of telegram received from Commander Briggs last evening. I sought out the parents of Butler and advised them of the accident and Mr.Butler is now… | ||
| img025 | Typed memo reporting on the aftermath of an accident involving a car and personnel from Amiens. | ||
| View original record | "Hs" Derby X4199 Hk18/Dn/AW.22.3.28. Re 15-EX Referring to our Hk15/Dn/AW. of even date, Hk. has just telephoned from Amiens to the effect that he is doing what he can to assist from every point of… | ||
| img026 | Letter detailing an accident involving an experimental car (15-EX) in Amiens. | ||
| View original record | "Hs" Derby. Re: 15-EX. -------- We are in receipt of your telegram, reading :- " EXPERIMENTAL CAR FIFTEEN EX WRECKED AT AMIENS BRIGGS " " AT HOTEL UNIVERSE AMIENS PLEASE ARRANGE EXAMINATION " " OF… | ||
| img027 | Telegram communications regarding a serious accident involving experimental car 15-EX in France. | ||
| View original record | To HK. Paris. from Hs/Rm. V4199 Hs/Rm2/LG22.3.28. EXPERIMENTAL CAR 15-EX. X8940b X.676 We have received the following telegram from CWB :- "SERIOUS ACCIDENT CAR WRECKED BUTLER VERY SERIOUSLY "INJURED… | ||
| img028 | Letter describing an incident where Triplex glass prevented serious injury. | ||
| View original record | -2- no reason that I can thank of. Well thats enough for now. I'm rather tired and full of bromide, and I can explain anything you want to know later. By the bye - the Triplex Glass saved us all.… | ||
| img029 | Letter describing a severe car accident near Amiens, detailing injuries, vehicle damage, and speculating on steering issues as the cause. | ||
| View original record | Leightondene, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne. 24.III.28. My dear PN., I expect you will have heard by now of the almighty smash we had near Amiens. I started to write to you there but it never got… | ||
| img030 | First-person account of a car accident involving chassis 15-EX. | ||
| View original record | 15-EX ACCIDENT. We were on route from Paris to Boulogne having left Paris about 2.30 and were travelling easily with cut out open, the roads being wet and with slight intermittent rain. The only point… | ||
| img031 | Page 2 of a report detailing the state of a vehicle after an incident. | ||
| View original record | -2- The tank and spare wheel were enclosed in the back of the body and the result was to tear this off also short at a point just behind the front seats. The front part carried on intact dragging on… | ||
| img032 | First-person account of a car accident involving a skid and a collision with a tree. | ||
| View original record | 15EX ACCIDENT. We were on route from Paris to Boulogne having left Paris about 2.30 and were travelling easily with cutout open, the roads being wet and with slight intermittent rain. The only point… | ||
| img033 | Damage to experimental car chassis 15-EX after an accident and discussing options for its recovery. | ||
| View original record | "From Ps to Hw" re: chassis 15-EX - Rolls Royce Experimental Car F I am writing to give you an idea of the condition of this car after the accident, in case C.W.B. has not been able to do so. The body… | ||
| img034 | Letter regarding the death of Mr. Butler, confirming his coffin's arrival in Derby and requesting a financial statement. | ||
| View original record | To HK. Paris. from Hs. x4#99 Hs2/LG28.3.28. Will you please let us have an exact statement of how much money Butler had belonging to the Company when he left Paris. The coffin arrived in Derby this… | ||
| img035 | Report on the condition of car 15-EX and arranging for its return to Derby. | ||
| View original record | Ps. from Hs. X4199 Hsl/LG29.3.28. Many thanks for your report on the condition of 15-EX car. The insurance is all clear. We wired you today to arrange for the car to be returned to Derby as soon as… | ||
| img036 | 'HS' to 'Ps' speculating on the cause of a fatal accident involving 'poor Butler' and driver 'CWB'. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To Ps. from Hs. HS3/LG29.3.28. X249. We are all very upset about poor Butlers death. We are also concerned as regards the cause of the accident. Knowing how CWB. drives, my own personal… | ||
| img037 | Request for an examination and report on the remnants of a car following an accident in France. | ||
| View original record | Y4199 S/W Hs. C6/C29.3.28 Re Accident to 15-EX in France. Presumably you will have the remnants of the car at the Works shortly and it is, of course, important that a careful examination should be… | ||
| img038 | Fatal accident involving the 15-EX Phantom Sports Car near Amiens. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. Abl/LG30.3.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX - PHANTOM SPORTS CAR. X4199 X89446 You have no doubt heard of the unfortunate accident which occurred to this car when it was… | ||
| img039 | Steering performance, issues, and modifications for the 15-EX car. | ||
| View original record | Hs/GWH1/LG30.3.28. RE. 15-EX CAR. STEERING. The steering of this car when first taken over to France was very good. Its selectivity and freedom from shocks was the best we had ever tried in France.… | ||
| img040 | Steering performance, modifications, and extensive road testing in various conditions. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- The selectivity was not so good as when the car was first taken over, when driving over bad cambered roads. The steering remained in this condition for 8000 miles under all conditions of… | ||
| img041 | Defending the design of the 15-EX steering system against feedback that it felt 'spongy'. | ||
| View original record | 15-EX STEERING. Reference is made in Mr. Ghrylls note to the steering being spongy. Apparently, because the steering is known to be lower geared, it is assumed to be spongy. Actually, the overall… | ||
| img042 | Note discussing the details of a fatal accident involving a man named Butler after his car departed from Paris. | ||
| View original record | To "HS" from "Pe". X4199 PaS/IL.31.5.20 HSs/LG29.5.20 Thanks for your note. It is difficult for me to describe how we in Paris feel about the accident. Butler was a fellow we all liked and I imagine… | ||
| img043 | Report investigating the cause of a vehicle crash, suspecting steering linkage failure and referencing a prior incident. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- as to what happened when he was previously driving is correct we should suspect :- (1) A broken road spring. (2) A broken side steering tube springs. (3) A rear shock absorber out of… | ||
| img044 | Accident with the 15-EX car, arranging a follow-up meeting, and considering modifications to steering components. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. X4199 Hs3/LG3.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX CAR. X4199 X8940b Any time after the holidays we should like to discuss the cause of the accident to this car. We should… | ||
| img045 | Extract from a letter discussing the cause of an accident involving car 15-EX, attributing it to a potential brake issue. | ||
| View original record | CWB14/RK3.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. Extract from letter from PN. to CWB. 29.3.28. Grand Hotel, Monte Carlo. .......... From the beginning I wrote that the steering on 15-EX was at the higher speeds,… | ||
| img046 | Extract from a letter discussing an accident and skidding incidents with car 15-EX. | ||
| View original record | ACCIDENT TO 15-EX Extract from letter from PN. to CWB of 29.3.28. Grand Hotel, Monte Carlo. ........From the beginning I wrote that the steering on 15-EX was at the higher speeds, unselective and… | ||
| img047 | Cause of an accident to car 15-EX, referencing steering issues and skidding. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. Copy to:- BJ. Wor. /4199 CWB8/GM/4.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. Thank you for your Hs3/LH3.4.28. I can make arrangements to discuss the cause of this accident as you suggest, either on the 11th,… | ||
| img048 | Analysis of vehicle handling, steering, and suspension following a skid incident, ruling out tyre failure. | ||
| View original record | (2) CWB8/GM/4.4.28. that at any speed over about 72 to 75 m.p.h. I could not be certain of passing any given obstruction within 18" and found it necessary in practise to ease down to somewhere about… | ||
| img049 | Cause of an accident involving car 15-EX, debating whether skidding or a steering issue was the primary cause. | ||
| View original record | S/W. c. to BJ. Wor. CWB8/GM4.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. Thank you for your Hs3/LG3.4.28. I can make arrangements to discuss the cause of this accident as you suggest, either on the 11th, 12th, or 13th.… | ||
| img050 | Report investigating potential faults, such as tyres and suspension, following a vehicle skid. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- some of the faults which are enumerated in this report of hs/Rm's have arisen. A burst tyre either front or back can be eliminated. There was nothing wrong with the tyres, which were… | ||
| img051 | Accident involving the 15-EX car, clarifying a misunderstanding about the cause of the accident. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. X4199 Hs2/LG5.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX CAR. +89406 CWB. and Mr. Grylls are coming to the Works after the holiday to talk over the accident to 15-EX. In the meantime we thought you would… | ||
| img052 | Accident involving car 15-EX, quoting an individual on the purpose of trials and seeking clarification on driver instructions. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To Hs. from BJ. Re Accident to 15-EX. BJ4/E11.4.28 R. writes as follows:- "I have not yet heard what was believed to be the cause of the accident, but I am glad it was not during the trials when… | ||
| img053 | Brief memo forwarding a copy of a letter from Mr. A.E. Butler, the father of a boy who was recently killed. | ||
| View original record | X4199 TO: HS. D2/DL11.4.28 I enclose you herewith copy of letter received from Mr.A.E.Butler, the father of the boy who was, recently, unfortunately killed. D. | ||
| img054 | Letter of thanks and condolence from A.E. Butler to Mr. J. DeLooze following the death of his son. | ||
| View original record | COPY "Old English Gentleman" Normanton Road, Derby. Ap. 4/28. Mr. J. DeLooze. Dear Sir, Now that the turmoil is over and I feel that I can sit down and calmly reflect on the events of the last two… | ||
| img055 | 'Amiens Accident' and making recommendations on driving policy, vehicle handling on wet roads, and tyres. | ||
| View original record | To HS. Dx. DA. H. } FROM R. C. to Wor. EP. Hm. x4199 RL/LG11.4.28. 15-EX. THE AMIENS ACCIDENT. X8940L X20 It will probably be difficult to positively decide the cause of the extremely regrettable… | ||
| img056 | Letter discussing the dangers of skidding, tyre conditions, and the potential causes of a fatal accident. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- properties even if not very silent" - quoting my own experience of the dangers of skidding we were experiencing on the local roads here which they covered in dry weather with loam which… | ||
| img057 | Letter discussing an accident in France involving car 15-EX and insurance arrangements. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. Y4199 Hs2/LG11.4.28. 15-EX - ACCIDENT IN FRANCE. X 89406 I had already sent your original letter to Mr. Butler before the revised one came to hand. He very much appreciated your… | ||
| img058 | Letter of thanks from A.E. Butler to Mr. J. De Looze and his staff following a bereavement. | ||
| View original record | COPY. "Old English Gentleman", Normanton Rd., Derby. April 4th. 1928. Mr. J. DeLooze. Dear Sir, Now that the turmoil is over and I feel that I can sit down and calmly reflect on the events of the last… | ||
| img059 | Letter concerning an accident in France involving car 15-EX and the subsequent arrangements. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs. Y4199 Hs2/LG11.4.28. 15-EX - ACCIDENT IN FRANCE. X 89406 I had already sent your original letter to Mr. Butler before the revised one came to hand. He very much appreciated your… | ||
| img060 | Accident with car 15-EX and the procedure for endurance tests in France. | ||
| View original record | Y4199 To BJ. from HS. Hs2/LG13.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. 48940L Replying to BJ4/Ell.4.28. The procedure as regards the drivers carrying out 10,000 miles tests in France is as follows :- Whenever the… | ||
| img061 | Page 2 of a report on road testing, noting the choice of Chateauroux as a centre and referencing sports car 15-EX. | ||
| View original record | contd : -2- we use the same roads, go through the same towns, and the cars become well-known in the district, and there have been no complaints from individuals or the police of the way the cars are… | ||
| img062 | The investigation into a skidding accident involving the 13-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. CWB. X4199 Hs1/LG13.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 13-EX CAR. MR. Grylls and CWB. visited the Works yesterday. As E. and DA. were also at the Works to see 12-EX… | ||
| img063 | Investigation into the cause of a car skidding which resulted in the back axle being detached. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- In view of these facts it is considered surprising that the back axle should have been knocked completely off the car and left 20 yds. behind the rest of the car. (6) CWB. considered that… | ||
| img064 | Proposing an amendment to a report on an accident involving vehicle 15-EX, specifically regarding skidding on wet roads. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Copy to:- BJ. X4199 CWB5/GM/16.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. Thank you for your Hsl/LG13.4.28. I agree that points set down in this memo express the facts as I know them and convey correctly the… | ||
| img065 | Cause of an accident involving the 15-EX, including an extract from a letter giving an opinion on the matter. | ||
| View original record | Hs X4199 To Hs. from BJ. Copy to GWB. Accident to 15-EX. BJG/E17.4.28 The following is an extract from a letter received from R. this morning:- "Unless something is found to the contrary, I am of the… | ||
| img066 | Car 15-EX which was smashed in France, its body being declared scrap and the requirement for a new small sports saloon body. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to DA/EV. Y4199 Hs1/LG30.4.28. 15-EX CAR. X8940c +7830 The remains of this car which was smashed in France are now back at the Works. The body is entirely scrap. We… | ||
| img067 | Examination report following an accident involving car 15-EX, concluding no fault with the vehicle and suggesting treacherous road conditions as a possible cause. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. CWB. +4155 Hs3/LG2. 5.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX CAR. +8940L We have examined the chassis of this car since it has returned and we can find nothing… | ||
| img068 | Assessing the road conditions at the scene of an accident. | ||
| View original record | Hs from Rms - Grand Hotel Cavalière XH199 20/4/28 P4/R75 *14 ETE Page 1 EX Re Accident- We carefully examined the scene of the accident. The corner is not nice, after three or four miles of straight… | ||
| img069 | The scene of a car accident, including measurements and an assessment of the cause. | ||
| View original record | 2 road onto the outside camber. The tree is in exactly the position one would probably be in after a couple of violent skids, that is 120 to 150 yards from the corner. The whole scene would… | ||
| img070 | Accident, a speed estimate, and clutch trouble. | ||
| View original record | 3 a colossal biff it- must have had. R. is most upset- about the accident. He seems to think that Arylls letter was an insult to his intelligence, also that 50 M.P.H. is a ludicrous estimate of the… | ||
| img071 | Clutch not freeing, a rusty universal joint, and the remarkable performance of vehicle 14.EX. | ||
| View original record | 4 so that the clutch would not free its- self and we could not get into gear. The serrated universal joint was also rusty. It is worth noting that this shaft still requires a syringe full of oil in… | ||
| img072 | Letter of thanks from A.E. Butler to Mr. J. DeLooze following a bereavement and tragedy involving the sender's son. | ||
| View original record | COPY "Old English Gentleman" Normanton Road, Derby. Ap. 4/28. Mr. J. DeLooze. Dear Sir, Now that the turmoil is over and I feel that I can sit down and calmly reflect on the events of the last two… | ||
| img073 | Letter of condolence and reassurance regarding support offered to a third party. | ||
| View original record | "D" Derby Butler HK9/TMM/WW.13.4.28. Dear D., Your D1/DL11.4.28 to hand this morning, and it was very good of you to send me copy of Mr Butler's letter to you. The next time you meet him, perhaps you… | ||
| img074 | Financial settlement and insurance implications following the death of Mr. Butler. | ||
| View original record | Accident to Butler B.J2/E16.4.28. TO: B.I. D17/DL19.4.28 (1) The Board at the meeting on April 11th approved the payment of £1000 less expenses incurred by the Company. (2) It has been brought to my… | ||
| img075 | Draft letter from Mr and Mrs Butler regarding an indemnity payment for a fatal accident involving their son. | ||
| View original record | Draft of a letter to be written by Mr and Mrs.Butler to Rolls-Royce Limited. 62 Grove Street Derby 14th May 1928 To Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd Derby Dear Sirs, In consideration of your paying to us the… | ||
| img076 | Deceased individual's details and a board-approved payment. | ||
| View original record | Yours faithfully Dated this day of 1936. At his death he was 25 yrs of age unmarried He had two brothers & 1 sister & no dependants was a passenger in 15EX being driven by C.W. Briggs Father Arthur… | ||
| img077 | Draft letter from F.H. Royce to Mr. Brookes offering condolences on the death of his son and discussing a car's trial performance. | ||
| View original record | Dear Mr Brookes, It was with extreme regret and Sadness that I heard of the loss of your excellent Son. Owing to Trevorrow's health I have not been allowed to attend at the Derby works for some years… | ||
| img078 | Issues and difficulties with supercharger bearings. | ||
| View original record | E 16m B.A. Supercharger bearings - There is always great difficulty with bearings for body high speed parts unless such parts are in their proper place in these superchargers. [Illegible text] during… | ||
| img079 | Letter to Mr. Hives requesting the typing and distribution of enclosed documents and notes. | ||
| View original record | Le Canadel April 3/28 X4199 My dear Mr Hives Enclosed please find copy of letter sent to Mr Butler; will you kindly have it typed out and a copy sent to Mr. Basil Johnson & to Mr. Marmont. [If you get… | ||
| img080 | Internal memorandum investigating the potential causes of the 'Amiens Accident'. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to DA. E. c. to BJ. LHS. c. to PN. CWB. c. to C. SG. c. to BY. Wor. X4199 R1/LG13.4.28. RE. AMIENS ACCIDENT. LS940k I cannot see how the steering could be wrong and right again - it… | ||
| img081 | Accident report detailing an incident where a car struck a child on Chain Lane. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Lomas. From EH. X 2631 Y 4199 EH1/LG24.3.19. 24th. Mar. 1919. X 12631 RE ACCIDENT ON 49-GB. When I was driving the R.R. Car 49-GB, registration No. G.2660 along Chain Lane leading from… | ||
| img082 | Accident report concerning the test car 'Goshawk 1' colliding with a tram car, resulting in a bent axle. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Hives. 22.9.21. While driving up St. Peters' Street Wednesday night (21st. inst), Burrows driving Goshawk 1. with Day as assistant, a man stepped directly in front of the car and to avoid a… | ||
| img083 | Road traffic accident involving a Hispano Suiza car and a motorcycle with a side-car. | ||
| View original record | D/L. from Expl:Dept: Y4199 27.1.24. (Sunday) I was proceeding to Birmingham via Castle Bromwich with the Hispano Suiza Car (XM.3790) when I missed the turn to the right at the cross roads and carried… | ||
| img084 | Work order detailing post-accident repairs for a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | BON DE COMMANDE A AUTOMOBILES ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) LTD 125, AVENUE MALAKOFF PARIS (XVIe) TEL. PASSY 33-79, 39-01, 39-10 CONDITIONS DATE 24 Mars 1924 Nom et Adresse permanente du Client : Rolls Royce… | ||
| img085 | From the French division detailing the general conditions of sale and warranty for vehicles. | ||
| View original record | AUTOMOBILES ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) Ltd. 125, AVENUE MALAKOFF, PARIS (XVIe) TÉL. { PASSY 32-72, PASSY 32-73, PASSY 30-10 BON DE COMMANDE No 08643 CONDITIONS TRANSPORT. — Les frais de transport des… | ||
| img086 | Letter on hotel-headed paper detailing a car accident with a horse and trap. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL ET CAFÉ DE FRANCE (Au Centre de la Ville) CHATEAUROUX TÉLÉPHONE 21 Grandes Salles pour Noces & Banquets ADR. TÉLÉGR. DUCHET-CHATEAUROUX L. DUCHET, PROPRIÉTAIRE Chauffage Central - Électricité… | ||
| img087 | Accident involving experimental car 9-PK and the estimated cost of repairs. | ||
| View original record | D/L. from Hs. x4199 Hs4/LG1.4.24. RE. ACCIDENT TO 9-PK - EXPERIMENTAL. With reference to BJ/Py1/D31.3.24. No.2. Bagley had driven the car to Le Canadel and was on his way back. Hs. accompanied him on… | ||
| img088 | Request for a car for Easter and an update on the completion of an axle and coachwork for car 9-PK. | ||
| View original record | X.4199 Wa.8/Go.3.4.24 P/W Hs. Dear Ernest, Please let me know as soon as possible if I can count on a car for Easter. I have finished the axle of 9-PK and the coachwork will be patched up by the 10th… | ||
| img089 | Despatch note for a complete front axle to be sent to France for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 615a (50T Sets.) (Sk 502 19-3-18) MP 101/45 WKS. ORDER No. 80974 Ha V4199 4th April 1924 71724 CHASSIS No. Customer's Order No. RHC7/LS.4.4.24. Customer's Name: Messrs. Automobiles Rolls-Royce… | ||
| img090 | Accident report detailing a rear-end collision involving vehicle 46-PK on the Burton-Derby road. | ||
| View original record | D/L. from Expl: Dept: Hs/LG10.4.24. X499 ACCIDENT TO 46-PK - April 9th.1924. I was driving 46-PK along the Burton-Derby road proceeding in the direction of Derby at 12-10 p.m. to day and overtook a… | ||
| img091 | Report by Mr. F. Harvey regarding a road accident involving chassis 98 NK at Pouilly. | ||
| View original record | Copy of report made by Mr. F. HARVEY re accident at Pouilly on June 26th 1924. June 26th, 1924. I was proceeding along the road between La Charité and Pouilly, with 98 NK chassis, at about 30 m.p.h.,… | ||
| img092 | Account of a minor road traffic accident involving a car and a boy with a handcart in Chateauroux, France. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL ET CAFÉ DE FRANCE (Au Centre de la Ville) CHATEAUROUX TÉLÉPHONE 21 Grandes Salles pour Noces et Banquets ADR. TÉLÉGR. LAPEYRE - CHATEAUROUX A. LAPEYRE, PROPRIÉTAIRE Chauffage Central -… | ||
| img093 | Accident, including the victim and witnesses. | ||
| View original record | We gave particulars of the insurance to Agent of Police N° 7485, Paris who was present. The boy, aged 16, named Felix Carrisse lives at 7485 Jardins du 14e arrondissement. Rue Marty Carenton Seine… | ||
| img094 | Report of a car accident in France where a vehicle clipped a hand cart, injuring a boy. | ||
| View original record | 35-PK To D/L. from Hs. copy sent to D/L. X4199 Hsl/LG9.7.24. The following is a report of accident which occurred recently in France. 35-PK "July 5th. 1924. As I was proceeding along the Avenue D'… | ||
| img095 | Reporting on the favourable progress of people injured in accidents in France. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Hs. X4199 ACCIDENTS IN FRANCE. Hs/LG11.8.24. With reference to the attached. There is nothing further to report in connection with this matter except that the injured people are… | ||
| img096 | Accident report from France detailing a collision between a car's wing and a hand cart, injuring a boy's finger. | ||
| View original record | 35 PK copy sent to D/L. X4199 To D/L. from Hs. Hsl/LG9.7.24. The following is a report of accident which occurred recently in France. 35PK "July 5th. 1924. As I was proceeding along the Avenue D'… | ||
| img097 | Urgent memo detailing a telephone report of an accident involving the experimental F.W.D. Cabriolet near Dieppe, France. | ||
| View original record | URGENT. X4199 H2/TB/26.8.24. S/W. Hs. from H. Re:- 48-PK. Experimental F.W.D. Cabriolet. I received at 11-30 p.m. last night a telephone message from Henning, at Dieppe, reporting that this Car had… | ||
| img098 | Confirmation of a telegram regarding a crashed car with four-wheel brakes. | ||
| View original record | 4199 .L58 PK Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, Angleterre. 26th. Aug. 1924. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Lidsey from Hs. Below is confirmation of telegram sent to you… | ||
| img099 | Extract from a driver's letter detailing a car accident and subsequent ad-hoc repair in France. | ||
| View original record | Y4199 H1/TB/28.8.24. S/M. Hs. from H. Re:- 48-PK. F.W.B. Car doing mileage in France. The following extracts from a letter received last night from my driver Henning give all the particulars we have… | ||
| img100 | Car accident in France, subsequent towing, and damage assessment. | ||
| View original record | -2- H1/TP/28.8.24. " came over beautifully, I got a man to help me to " pull the young tree further down so that the front " axle would rest on it and ease the car down, which " it did. " The horses… | ||
| img101 | Follow-up letter regarding a car in France and a wire sent to Henning. | ||
| View original record | -3- You will note that this report was written before we wired to Henning that your men already in France would come and take over the car from him, and we hope you are keeping in close touch with the… | ||
| img102 | Letter concerning a front spring shearing accident on car 48-PK and related faulty spring designs. | ||
| View original record | Y4199 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Angleterre. 29th. Aug. 1924. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Lidsey from hs. We have received your telegram stating that the cause… | ||
| img103 | Overhaul of car 9-PK, temperature tests, and personnel assignments for car 98-NK. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- springs and will bring with it springs to fit to 9-PK. In the meantime we think that you should have 9-PK car overhauled at the Paris Depot so that as soon as the springs are available it… | ||
| img104 | Car crash in France, including telegrams exchanged and an accident investigation. | ||
| View original record | [handwritten] X4199 Hotel de France, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. AJL.I/Orn.30.8.24. To "HS" From A.J.Lidsey. I received your telegram as follows :- CAR WITH FOUR WHEEL BRAKES BEING TESTED BY SAINS… | ||
| img105 | Vehicle incident, detailing the cause as a broken front spring centre bolt, subsequent minor damage, and the driver's interaction with clients. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - of the breaking of the N.S. front spring centre bolt. This had apparently gone a few days previously, as the driver complained of the steering pulling slightly to the right when the brakes were… | ||
| img106 | Letter from A.J. Lidsey regarding an accident report, vehicle repairs, and difficulties with temperature testing procedures. | ||
| View original record | Y4199 Hotel de France, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. AJL2/Crn.31.8.24. To "Hs" From A.J.Lidsey. ---------------- I have received your letter of the 29th inst. With regard to the accident on 48 FK, I… | ||
| img107 | Driver suitability and replacements, enclosing time sheets, and mentioning vehicle tests. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - I should prefer Crofts to a new man, even if he has to be a passenger for a week or so until his arm is really well. Please do not send Robinson or Pelton out again. Robinson appears to have had… | ||
| img108 | Diagram illustrating a failure of a broken centre bolt on a front spring assembly. | ||
| View original record | BROKEN CENTRE BOLT ON FRONT SPRING 48 P.K. (27x824) Packing Plate slipped out of place Ferry Clip FRONT END of SPRING 2nd & 3rd Spring leaves slipped out at places. 7/8" Bolt sheared here. Top half of… | ||
| img109 | Accident report concerning car 98-PK being hit from behind, resulting in a damaged petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. Re 98-PK. I regret to report that I had to leave the above car at Howard's Garage, Bakewell, yesterday afternoon, owing to the Petrol Tank being badly damaged by an arol Johnson car running… | ||
| img110 | Requesting the renewal of motorcar insurance for two vehicles operating in France. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To D/L. from Hs. Hs3/LC1.1.10.24. RE. MOTORCAR ACCIDENT INSURANCE IN FRANCE. X676 X4199 Will you please renew the Insurance on 98-NK and 9-PK cars. These cars are running in France. Hs. | ||
| img111 | Accident report concerning car 4-G-11 which struck a boy in Normanton. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To D/L. from Hs. Hs4/LG26.11.24. ACCIDENT - 4-G-11 CAR. We give below report of accident in connection with the above car :- "I regret to report that an accident occurred on Monday Nov. 24th,… | ||
| img112 | Letter discussing the receipt of a 100 mph speedometer, a minor taxi incident in Paris, and enclosing expense sheets. | ||
| View original record | 98 NK 44199 Hotel de France, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. February 25th, 1925. AJL.I/Crn. To "Hs" From A.J.Lidsey. ---------------- We have received a 100 m.p.h. "A.T." speedometer, which we are… | ||
| img113 | Damage caused to a stationary car during a test drive of car 44-PK. | ||
| View original record | S/W (D) CWB15/LH9.3.25. 44-PK. Whilst driving this car on Test on Saturday, 7th March, I damaged the offside rear wing of a stationary car in passing it, and, no doubt, a claim will be received in the… | ||
| img114 | Incident report concerning a collision between chassis 9-GIII and a horse near Wantage. | ||
| View original record | X4199 EFCL/T22.2.26. RE INCIDENT WITH CHASSIS 9-GIII. -------------------------- When proceeding in the direction towards Wantage on the road in the direction of White Horse Hill, about 2 to 3 miles… | ||
| img115 | Accident report concerning an open touring car, chassis number 58S6. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. To D/L. from Hs/TAG. Y4199 Hs/TAG/LG27.9.26. ACCIDENT TO OPEN TOURING R-R CH.58S6. 24.9.26. Whilst proceeding up Bloomfield St. from London Rd. and was about to cross Osmaston Rd. (on the… | ||
| img116 | Claim for damage to a hedge following an accident on Fosse Road. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X4199 D/L12/B9-11-26 Accident on Fosse Road, Oct.22nd/26. HsL/LG.9-11-26 A claim for damage to the hedge is 10/-. Is this reasonable please? Also, please let us have the usual accident report so… | ||
| img117 | Vehicle accident involving a broken steering lever during experimental trials. | ||
| View original record | in connection with experimental trials of a special form of pebble guard on the Frome Road at Joe hills, when descending a steep hill, & when travelling at about 10 m.p.h. the pendulum steering lever… | ||
| img118 | Accident report detailing a pendulum steering lever failure during a 70 mph high-speed wobble test. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Hs. Hs X4499 Hs2/LG12.11.26. X457 Accident on Fosse Rd., Oct. 22nd.1926. I was carrying out experimental tests in connection with high speed wobbles on the Fosse Rd. at Six Hills, and… | ||
| img119 | Inquiry regarding a potential unreported car accident on the Fosse Road, following a claim for a damaged fence. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Lu199 D/L11/BS-11-26 Please say whether one of your cars met with an accident on the Fosse Road between Six Hills and Leicester on October 22nd about Noon. We have a claim for damage to a fence… | ||
| img120 | Incident where an experimental car went into a ditch due to a steering lever breakage. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To D/L. from Hs. Hs1/LG9.11.26. X4199 X8430 Replying to D/L11/B3.11.26. Owing to a breakage in the steering lever, an experimental car did go into the ditch on the Fosse Road on Oct. 22nd. There… | ||
| img121 | Accident report concerning a Lancia car and a motor-cyclist in foggy conditions. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To D/L. from Hs. REPORT OF ACCIDENT TO LANCIA CAR. X4048 Driver. R. Gibbs. Passenger. T. M. Warwick. Gibbs had instructions to fetch an A.I.D. inspector from Shelton Lock this m-orning at… | ||
| img122 | Accident report detailing a collision between a Hispano car and a horse and cart near Long Eaton. | ||
| View original record | Hs9 H-5 Y4199 To D/L. from Hs. Hs3/LG21.6.27. ACCIDENT ON HISPANO CAR. I was proceeding to Cranwell on Saturday the 18th. June, driving the Hispano car. Between Sawlwy and Long Eaton it was raining… | ||
| img123 | Minor accident involving the 8-EX car in Bristol. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Hs. Y499 Hsl/LG26.8.27. ACCIDENT WITH 8-EX CAR. When driving through Bristol on 8-EX car on Saturday the 20th. Aug. I pulled up at the swing-bridge over the Avon, as soon as I stopped it… | ||
| img124 | Repair estimate from Sanderson & Holmes for an experimental car required as evidence for Police Court proceedings. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Hs/Rn. x4199 Hs/Rnl/LG12.8.27. D/L2/B10.8.27. x853D Attached is an estimate from Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for repairing experimental car 98-NK. We should be obliged if you would return… | ||
| img125 | Response letter discussing performance issues like spring bumping and steering during a 10,000-mile road test in France. | ||
| View original record | COPY Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. Hsl/LG17.2.28. Hotel de France, Chateauroux. Mr. Hancock from us. We have received your report of the 15th. inst. The mileage in France should include… | ||
| img126 | Accident report detailing a collision between test car 19-EX and a horse-drawn cart. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Expl:Dept: X4199 ACCIDENT WITH 19-EX. While out on test on car 19-EX, I was driving on the main Ashby-Tamworth road at a speed of approx. 35 m.p.h. when a horse drawing a cart swerved… | ||
| img127 | Compliment slip from The General Transport Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | With The Compliments of The General Transport Co., Ltd. 52/3, Crutched Friars, London, E.C.3. D | BP | Y3 | B | ||
| img128 | Compliments slip from The General Transport Co. Ltd. attached to a handwritten list of vehicle components and notes. | ||
| View original record | With The Compliments of The General Transport Co. Ltd. 52/3, Crutched Friars, London, E.C.3. D | BP | Y3 | B all long side pipes (front view) all windows S doors Back step new and leather parts. all… | ||
| img129 | Vehicle inventory and damage report for a car brought in for repairs. | ||
| View original record | Grands Garages de Picardie Anciens Établissements Lucien CORROYER Société à responsabilité limitée CAPITAL : 1.000.000 de Francs Inventaire de la Voiture Handwritten: Rolls-Royce accidentée en… | ||
| img130 | Request for a complete report on an accident at Macclesfield. | ||
| View original record | V. Halliwell, Esq., c/o. Borwick's Boatyard, Bowness, Windermere. 84199. To Hs/VH. From Hs. Hs.1/MJ.3.6.30. Will you please send a complete report of the accident you had at Macclesfield. It is… | ||
| img131 | Accident report concerning car 19-EX being hit by a reversing corporation bus. | ||
| View original record | W4199. To D. From Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. Hs/Rm.1/MJ.10.11.30. ACCIDENT TO 19-EX. We were proceeding along Osmaston Road behind a Corporation 'bus shortly before 9 o'clock on the morning of the 10th.inst.… | ||
| img132 | Legal letter discussing witness testimony and strategy following an accident at Hinckley. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Claremont, Haynes & Co., Vernon House, Bloomsbury Square, W.C.1. 20th March 1931. W.Cowen, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., 14-15 Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Mr.Cowen, Re Accident at Hinckley (GLN-60) I… | ||
| img133 | Extract from a statement of claim regarding the particulars of negligence in an accident at Hinckley. | ||
| View original record | COPY ACCIDENT AT HINCKLEY EXTRACT FROM STATEMENT OF CLAIM. PARTICULARS OF NEGLIGENCE. -------- The defendants, their servant or agent, drove at an excessive speed; on the wrong side of the road; gave… | ||
| img134 | Accident report detailing a collision involving a 25 HP car, UL.7712, and a Willys Knight. | ||
| View original record | DL. From Hs. P2 24EX X4199. Hs.1/MJ.10.10.30. ACCIDENT ON 25 HP. CAR UL.7712. I was proceeding to Cricklewood yesterday, and was driving the Sales Dept. car UL.7712 which is used by Lp., who was a… | ||
| img135 | Statement detailing a road accident and the condition of the other vehicle involved. | ||
| View original record | The R.A.C. and A.A. scouts came up and took measurements of the road, also the police arrived and took a statement of the accident. The tracks on the road shewed that our brakes had been applied hard… | ||
| img136 | Accident near Hinckley involving vehicle GLN-60. | ||
| View original record | Y C 199 W/S. C. From Hs. Hs.4/MJ.26.3.31. Re. Accident near Hinckley (GLN-60). Replying to C7/C23.3.31. I shall be in Town about Wednesday next week. Will this be convenient to see Claremont Haynes?… | ||
| img137 | Accident report concerning Experimental Car No. 27-EX. | ||
| View original record | 27EX Y4199 To Hs. from RHC. RHC.2/MS6.8.31. Whilst driving Experimental Car No. 27-EX, Registration No. CH.9656 Wednesday August 6th, en-route to Messrs. Vickers, Sheffield, in connection with the… | ||
| img138 | Statement detailing a vehicle incident involving a Sunbeam Saloon and car 27-EX. | ||
| View original record | (2) The private car in question was a 16 H.P. Sunbeam Saloon, Registration No. R.R. 7591, the property of the Cavendish Motors Ltd., Automobile Engineers, Chesterfield, driver W.C. Buckland. Damage… | ||
| img139 | Diagram illustrating a collision between a Rolls Royce and a Sunbeam vehicle. | ||
| View original record | DOTTED OUTLINE SHOWS POSITION OF ROLLS ROYCE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE IMPACT POSITION OF ROLLS ROYCE WHEN STATIONARY POSITION OF SUNBEAM WHEN STATIONARY DOTTED OUTLINE SHOWS POSITION OF SUNBEAM IMMEDIATELY… | ||
| img140 | Inquiry regarding the status and cost of repairs for an accident to car 27-EX on August 5th. | ||
| View original record | AJL Please reply HS HS. 84199 D/L9/B26-8-31 Accident to 27-EX - August 5th. Please let us know whether the repairs due to accident have been completed, and if so by whom and at what cost. Ld 1-6-8. W.… | ||
| img141 | Accident report for car 24-EX. | ||
| View original record | D/L. From Hs. c. to Wor. 74199. Hs.2/MJ.27.5.31. ACCIDENT TO 24-EX. On Saturday the 23rd.inst., at about 9.15 p.m. I was coming towards Derby on the Ashbourne Rd. It was raining slightly at the time… | ||
| img142 | Proposal to repair the body of car 24-EX after an accident and mount it onto the chassis of 19-EX. | ||
| View original record | X4199. To Wor. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.6/MJ.10.11.31. X180. We attach herewith an estimate from Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for repairing 24-EX. body (which was involved in an accident some little time… | ||
| img143 | Accident report for vehicle 16-G4 detailing damage sustained in a collision with a Renault. | ||
| View original record | D/L. From Hs/Gry. 84199 Hs/Gry.2/MJ.19.1.32. ACCIDENT TO 16-G4. Damage to Off-side Front Wing & Possibly to Dumb Iron. Whilst going down Addison Rd., towards Osmaston Rd., this morning, this car was… | ||
| img144 | Car accident near Chateauroux, France. | ||
| View original record | 84199 COPY OF REPORT RECEIVED FROM CHATEAUROUX RE. ACCIDENT. D/L. From Hs. &. to Wor. Hs.1/MA.20.12.32. 2.Per.II Chateauroux. Proceeding along the Orleans Rd., 4 Kilos, the other side of… | ||
| img145 | Accident report detailing a collision between a car and a cyclist. | ||
| View original record | 17.8.HP. ACCIDENT. DAILY REPORT. Accident Occured at La Croisille between Limoges & Argenton at approx 7.15 pm. Two cars approaching with headlights on, (I also had mine on). The approaching cars… | ||
| img146 | Details and settlement of a road accident in France involving a company vehicle and a cyclist. | ||
| View original record | 84199 To Hs. Copy to D-L. From GWH. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, France, 13.2.33. We received a memo from D-L.15-B.10.2.33. re. accident with 3 PER. 11 on the 7.2.33. We have sent you a receipt for… | ||
| img147 | Accident report detailing a collision with a cyclist in France. | ||
| View original record | The following are the particulars that are called for in the sheet you have sent:- 1 Rolls Royce 18 hp. 2 Chassis, 3 PEREGRINE 11. Reg. No. R.C.990 3 Time, about 7 p.m. 7.2.33. 4 Reported by… | ||
| img148 | Query regarding legal liability under French law in the event of an accident. | ||
| View original record | a sheet in future if there is an accident, to those concerned. We wish to know how we stand in the case of anyone being put in prison through an accident. The French law is, you are guilty until you… | ||
| img149 | Reporting on a car, 19-EX, which has been badly damaged in an accident in France and requires return to Derby by train. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. Y 4199. Hs.S/MJ.20.2.33. x7941 19-EX. CAR. We have received a message from France to say that this car has been badly smashed up in an accident. It will be necessary to… | ||
| img150 | Loss of motor-car 19-EX and the proposal to use its engine in a replacement vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. 84199. Hs.4/MJ.20.2.33. 19-EX. Attached herewith copy of report of accident re. the above car. It is evident that we have lost 19-EX. as a motor-car for some time. As we… | ||
| img151 | Car accident involving chassis 19 EA, including injuries to the occupants. | ||
| View original record | 84199 To Hs. From GWH. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, France, 18.2.33. We have to report the complete wreck of 19 EA on the 17.2.33. time approximately 11 a.m. A. W. Roberts and A. Taylor were with the… | ||
| img152 | Witness statement regarding a car accident involving an 18 GIV vehicle. | ||
| View original record | For File Accident 18 GIV XH199a. Previous to the accident R. Clark had taken over the car. R. Clark had been driving the car for 20 Mls. When near the Cross Road sign he sounded his horn & eased up a… | ||
| img153 | Statement describing a car accident involving vehicle 18GW in France. | ||
| View original record | Accident to 18GW in France. Whilst driving 18GW on the Argenton-La Chartre road on 26.5.33 I approached a X road, I looked to my right and left, and saw a car on my right-hand side. I eased a little… | ||
| img154 | Statement detailing the damage and circumstances of a road accident. | ||
| View original record | hub cap caught his right hand side dumb iron. They can then hit a bank (approx: 2ft high) damaging the front axle. L.H.S Spring cross steering tube and fog lamp. The right hand side dumb iron and… | ||
| img155 | Accident report detailing a collision in foggy weather at Shelton lock. | ||
| View original record | D/L WOP Accident. 18 GTO 6.12.33 Whilst driving the above car in the direction of Chellaston I came into collision with another vehicle @ Shelton lock. I was negotiating a slight left hand bend at… | ||
| img156 | Investigation report into a Bentley axle failure and the circumstances of the resulting accident. | ||
| View original record | 4 - B - IV. So far as can be ascertained this was a perfectly normal Bentley before anything occurred. The fractures of the axle indicate sudden complete failure with no evidence of fatigue cracks. No… | ||
| img157 | Damage to the wings of a chassis that arrived from France and a request for repair details to claim against the carriers. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Top: F. Dodo. What about this? Typewritten: Hs/Rm. D/BP13/MW.27.8.36. Re: 32.EX. When this chassis arrived from France recently as a result of an accident, our attention was drawn to… | ||
| img158 | Accident report detailing a collision between two vehicles in foggy weather. | ||
| View original record | P/L WOR Accident. 18 GTO 6.12.33. Whilst Driving the above car in the direction of Chellaston I came into collision with another vehicle @ Shelton lock I was negotiating a slight left hand bend at… | ||
| img159 | Report detailing a car accident with a lorry. | ||
| View original record | To H.R. D c to WOR Re. Accident to 32EX 25.6.36. Driver. H. Wash. Passenger H. Hamilton The car was travelling from Limoges to Argenton at approx. 5.50 pm was 20 miles from the latter climbing a… | ||
| img160 | Accident involving car 35-PK which overturned in a river near Vierzon, France. | ||
| View original record | 35-PK COPY. Chateauroux, Indre, France, AJL1/Crm. 14.8.24. To Hs. from A.J.Lidsey. I regret to have to report an accident to 35-PK. Shepard and Crofts took the car out yesterday, Wednesday, the 13th.… | ||
| img161 | Recovery of a damaged vehicle and an itemized list of damages following an accident. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- Monsieur Jean Beauvais, Bureau de Poste et Telegraphe, Vignoux sur Barangeon, Cher. We could not get the car out last night, so we removed all the papers from it and returned here. We took… | ||
| img162 | Page 3 of a letter detailing the aftermath of an accident, vehicle damage, and medical expenses. | ||
| View original record | -3- We have not had the chance to examine the car yet to send in a full report of the damage done; we will get Paris to examine it thoroughly and let us have a full report. Enclosed please find copy… | ||
| img163 | Accident involving car 35-PK in Vignoux-Sur-Barangeon, France. | ||
| View original record | 35 PK COPY OF MR. SHEPARD'S REPORT ON ACCIDENT TO 35-PK AT VIGNOUX-SUR-BARANGEON, CHER. FRANCE ON AUGUST 13TH, 1924. While driving 35-PK car on the afternoon run August 13th, I was proceeding from… | ||
| img164 | Hand-drawn diagram illustrating the scene of a car accident between Vierzon and Bourges. | ||
| View original record | ACCIDENT TO 35PK 13.8.24 (BETWEEN VIERZON & BOURGES) POSITION OF CAR AFTER ACCIDENT TO BOURGES BRIDGE OVER RIVER. CART TRACK FROM FORD FORD across river bed RIVER BED 15' lower than road level 56 yds… | ||
| img165 | Letter requesting an opinion on the cause of an accident involving car 35-PK, specifically regarding speed and front-wheel brakes. | ||
| View original record | 35-PK +9941 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Angleterre. 18th. Aug. 1924. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Lidsey from Hs. With reference to your report in connection with… | ||
| img166 | Follow-up report discussing a vehicle incident, brake performance, and a burnt exhaust valve on car 35-PK. | ||
| View original record | contd: -2- of the road and the car was over the bank before the steering could be corrected by the brakes being released. I notice on the previous days reports, you mention that the rear brakes on the… | ||
| img167 | Staff health, travel plans, and vehicle maintenance issues. | ||
| View original record | 35 PK Hotel de France, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. AJL/I/Crn.19.8.24. To "MS" from A.J.Lidsey. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your telegram as follows :- SHEPARD AND CROFTS SHOULD RETURN ALSO OTHER… | ||
| img168 | Brake performance and a burnt exhaust valve from the report on car 35-PK. | ||
| View original record | contd: -2- of the road and the car was over the bank before the steering could be corrected by the brakes being released. I notice on the previous days reports, you mention that the rear brakes on the… | ||
| img169 | Photographs of an accident involving a 35-PK car in France. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. X4199 Hs3/LG20.8.24. ACCIDENT TO 35-PK CAR IN FRANCE. Enclosed herewith are photographs of the accident which happened to 35-PK car in France. We should be pleased if you will return… | ||
| img170 | Private memo regarding car 35-PK's accident in France, questioning insurance, ownership, and recovery of documents. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To D. from BJ. PRIVATE. BJ19/H20.8.24. Re Car No. 35-PK. Accident in France. D/L5/B19.8.24. Doubtless you are watching the fact that this car was sent out to France in a private name. Is the car… | ||
| img171 | Response to queries regarding a car accident involving vehicle 35 PK, discussing speed, braking, and skidding. | ||
| View original record | X4199 Chateauroux. Indre. France. AJL/Crn.21.8.24. 35 PK To "Hs" From A.J.Lidsey. I have received your letter of the 18th inst. With reference to your queries re the accident to 35 PK :- 1. Given… | ||
| img172 | Letter discussing arrangements for shipping a car to England, delays in testing due to weather, and issues with broken front springs for car 9 EK. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - I went to Paris yesterday to arrange about getting the car back to England. I left all the papers relating to the car with Mr. Parsons, who is sending them on to "D" to get them signed by… | ||