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Scan001 Drawings for a Phantom II Hooper Faux Cabriolet with a De Ville Front for the Riviera trials.
View original record COPY. BY. From EV. EV.2/11.11.29. c. to Sg. Hs. K.7830 K.7260 K.7120 RIVIERA TRIALS FAUX CABRIOLET. PHANTOM II HOOPER. We send herewith N.sch.2942 and N.sch.2943 shewing the Hooper Faux Cabriolet with…

Scan002 Drawings for a European Propaganda Car, Phantom II, with details on two close-coupled body designs.
View original record X7120. To Hy. from EV. c. Sg. Hs. CX. Whr. EV3/11.11.29. X7770 X7830 X7120. RE - EUROPEAN PROPAGANDA CAR PHANTOM II. We send herewith drawings of two cars which we have made at the request of the…

Scan003 Specifications for an experimental Continental Touring Car on a short chassis.
View original record BY. FROM DA. X7120 DA4/M10.1.30. C. to SG. HS. EXP. CONTINENTAL TOURING CAR - SHORT CHASSIS We send herewith N. schs. 3000/1. shewing the proposed exp. touring car. N. scn. 3000. is 1/16th scale…

Scan004 Questioning the value of a Continental Touring Car with a short chassis and listing the new parts required.
View original record Sg. c. Hs. c. Da. x7/20 BY11/G. 24.1.30. CONTINENTAL TOURING CAR - SHORT CHASSIS. ---------------------------------------- We are not at all clear on the value of or reason for this design, and as it…

Scan005 Confidential memo discussing the build specifications and purpose of a special Continental Touring Car, known as P.2.
View original record TO SE.. FROM EV. CONFIDENTIAL. EV1/26.1.30. COPY TO HS. WHS. RE CONTINENTAL TOURING CAR. P.2. We are writing this memo to confirm our conversations with you re the above, and to make the matter clear…

Scan006 Conference outcomes regarding modifications to the Continental Touring Car on a short chassis.
View original record To BY from Sg. re Continental Touring Car - Short Chassis. Copy to Hs. DA. Referring to BY11/G24/1.30 this matter was discussed at the conference on the 30th ult. It was agreed that it should be…

Scan007 Requesting to inspect car 16-G-4 before proceeding with the construction of a Continental Touring Car Phantom II body.
View original record HS X7120. To Ev. From Sg. re Continental Touring Car. P.II. Sg34/E3.2.30. Copy to BY. Hs. WHR. Thanks for EV1/26.1.30. Before you proceed with the construction of the body I should like personally to…

Scan008 Finishing instructions for an Experimental Pullman Limousine for Mr. Royce.
View original record 7/120 ATTENTION OF MR. PARK. COPY TO HS. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. MARCH 14 th. 1930. EV.2/14.3.30. Messrs Park Ward & Co, Ltd,. 473. High…

Scan009 Letter regarding the supply of parts and materials for completing car bodywork, mentioning a Phantom II instrument board.
View original record We have asked Derby to send to you the bonnet so that you can attach the moulding and paint it. They will also send you the pot on the rear floor for fitting over the propeller shaft which will enable…

Scan010 Finishing instructions and parts list for an experimental limousine by Park Ward.
View original record TO HS FROM EV. SECRET. X5830 RE EXPERIMENTAL LIMOUSINE BY PARK WARD. 18.G.4. We are sending herewith a copy of our finishing instructions to Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd., for the coachwork of the above…

Scan011 Secret memo discussing the revised coachwork and chassis specifications for the Continental Car.
View original record TO T. FROM EV. SECRET. COPY TO HS. T. RE THE CONTINENTAL CAR. 26EX We send herewith N.Sch.3087 and 3088. shewing the revised coachwork for the Continental Car. This car was first proposed by R. as a…

Scan012 Design specifications and features for the new Continental Car.
View original record TO SE. FROM EV. SECRET. COPY TO WHR. HN. HS. RR CONTINENTAL CAR. P.2. On Monday next Whr. and Hn. will shew you the revised designs of the car originally known as the Sports Car but now called the…

Scan013 Experimental number and build of a short type Continental Phantom II chassis 54841.
View original record x7120. 26.E.X. SECRET. To Hs. -- c. RHC. c. SFT. c. D/BP. c. G/Rb. Wor2/H.17.4.30. Re: CONTINENTAL PHANTOM II CARS. Re Whrl/D16.4.30. copy of which has been sent to Hs. The order number to use for the…

Scan014 Outlining the production, planned promotional use, and design details for the Continental Phantom II car, designated 26EX.
View original record SECRET. S/W. Hs. c. to H. c. to Hs. c. to Da/Ev. c. to Hn. 26EX Continental Phantom II Car. Da/Ev. has sent you with Ev4/15.3.30 Drawings N. Sch.3087 and 3088 shewing the revised coachwork for the…

Scan015 Letter to coachbuilders Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd. regarding the design of a new car body for Mr. Royce.
View original record ATTENTION OF H. MUNRO ESQ. HS 87120 26.E X. XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING, NR: CHICHESTER, SUSSEX. EV4/23.4.30. Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, London. W. II.…

Scan016 Specification of coachwork for Mr. Royce's new Phantom II vehicle.
View original record SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. NEW PHANTOM II. FOR MR. ROYCE. CHASSIS. Standard Short Chassis Phantom 2. with special angle of column. Untarnishable finish to the external fittings and nickel finish to…

Scan017 Specifications for car body construction, including seating, wings, interior fittings, and drawings.
View original record EV3/23/4/30. cont.. SEATING. Two on separate sliding front seats and two on the rear seat. The front seat mechanism must be such that the seats slide easily. Arm rest to the rear seat at the centre…

Scan018 Secret memo regarding the new Continental Car (chassis 26EX) for Mr. Royce, discussing coachwork and chassis delivery.
View original record Secret. x7120. EV5/23.4.30. TO HS. FROM EV. 26EX RE THE NEW CAR FOR MR. ROYCE. We send herewith a copy of the Coachwork Specification of the above car which is really the Continental Car. We hope that…

Scan019 Requesting drawings for the 26-EX car subframe, noting the coachbuilders' readiness by May 2nd.
View original record BY. From Hs/Bn. c. to RIC. X7120. Hs/Bn.7/MJ.24.4.30. X7120. X7380. 26 -EX. CAR. You will note that the coachbuilders will be ready for this subframe on May 2nd. We should be obliged therefore, if you…

Scan020 Confirming the chassis number for a Continental Phantom II car and outlining the production schedule.
View original record To Wor. From Ha/Rn. c. to HJC. c. to Sft. c. to D/SP. c. to C/RD. Handwritten: X 7120 Ha/Rn. S/HJ. 24.4.30. Handwritten: x 7380 x 7120 With reference to Wor. 2/H17.4.30. RE. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM II…

Scan021 Subframe specification for a Continental car.
View original record X7120 To Ry. from EV. c. Hs. EV6/28.4.30. RE SUBFRAME FOR CONTINENTAL CAR. X.7120 X.7380. The subframe for this car is to be of the Universal Type as already instructed. Since this car is having a…

Scan022 Instruction to fit a set of 'Mintex' brake linings to the Continental chassis 26-EX.
View original record X 7120. RHC. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.11/MJ.4.6.30. CONTINENTAL CHASSIS 26-EX. We hand you herewith a complete set of "Mintex" brake linings Type WDP., for Phantom 11 wider brake, thicker lining, axles. Will…

Scan023 Modifications to 'F' type pedals for the continental car 26-EX.
View original record X7120 By. from Da. c. Sg. Wor. c. Hs. Da3/M14.6.30. Re - "F" TYPE PEDALS. X. 7120 X. 7470. We send herewith N. sch. 3122. shewing "F" type pedals as required for the continental car 26-EX. We have…

Scan024 Modified design for side levers to increase clearance from the front pillar.
View original record X7120 Hy. from De/Ev. c. Sg. H8. c. C. (For Sales) De/EV1/M17.6.30. RE - SIDE LEVERS. X.7120 X.7311 X.5311. We send herewith N. scheme 3124, shewing a modified set in the hand brake lever - E. and F.…

Scan025 The modification of adjustable clutch pedals and a proposal to trial them on the 26-EX continental car.
View original record X7120 By. from Da/Ev. C. Sg. Hs. C. C. (for Sales) Da/EV2/17.6.30. X.7470 X.7120 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. We send herewith N.sch.3123. shewing adjustable pedal stems for the R.H. P.2. It has been necessary…

Scan026 Requesting a delivery date for chassis 26-EX, discussing the aesthetic effects of chromium plating, and ordering trunk fittings.
View original record X7120 Hs. from Da/EV. c. W.R. GX/HN. Da/EV5/M 19.6.30. X. 7830 X. 7120 X. 4484 X. 3499 We wired you yesterday asking if you could give us an approximate date for the delivery of the chassis of 26-EX.…

Scan027 Delivery timeline for the 26-EX Continental Car, including chassis delivery and body fitting.
View original record DA/EV. From Hs. C. to Cx. C. to Wmr. X 7120 Hs.3/AJ.20.6.30. 26-EX. CONTINENTAL CAR. We wired you yesterday to say that the chassis could be delivered in ten days. We wish it to be realised that the…

Scan028 Instruction regarding the finish for radiator shutters on car 26-EX.
View original record BY. From Hs/AJL. x7120 Hs/AJL.1/MJ.21.6.30. RADIATOR SHUTTERS. - 26-EX. x7120 x3499 We have received a request from Da/Ev. that the radiator shutters on this car should have a dull untarnishable…

Scan029 Radiator shutters and fittings for a rear trunk on chassis 26-EX.
View original record Da/Ev. From Hs/AJL. c. to Whr. c. to CX/Hn. Y7120 Hs/AJL.3/MJ.21.6.30. Y7120 Y4484 26-EX. Referring to Da/EV5/M19.6.30. We have instructed the dull finished radiator shutters asked for on this…

Scan030 Finishing instructions for a Sports Saloon car, detailing colour, fittings, and trimming specifications.
View original record ATTENTION OF . H. MUNRO ESQ. HR. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX EV4/25.6.30. "CAMACHA" WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. [STAMP: RECEIVED JUN 26 1930] Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd. Olaf Street, Latimer…

Scan031 Specification of interior and exterior fittings including a paint pattern sketch.
View original record as door pulls. No ivory knobs to the window list handles, and no ivory surround. COMPANIONS. One inside each quarter, trimmed entirely with leather as per sketch. The interior light to be combined…

Scan032 Sketches of interior car components including door handles, trimming, and dashboard layout.
View original record A, DULL FINISH, A, SECTION A-A, OUTSIDE & INSIDE DOOR HANDLES, WOOD, BODY LAMP, LEATHER COVERED COMPANION, INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE, LEATHER, REAR DOOR, FRONT DOOR, CARPET, INTERIOR TRIMMING, ASH TRAY &…

Scan033 Listing the accessories for the 26.EX Continental Car.
View original record TO HS. AND HN? FROM EV. COPY TO [REDACTED] RE ACCESSORIES FOR 26.EX. Will Derby or Sales, whichever it is usual for them to do, please see that Messrs Barker & Co. are supplied with the following…

Scan034 Supply of accessories and despatch of chassis 26-EX to Barker & Co.
View original record EV. From Hs/AJL. c. to WHR. X7/20 'Hs/AJL.1/WJ.1.7.30. ACCESSORIES FOR 26-EX. With reference to EV1/26.6.30. Derby will supply the last item viz: instrument board fittings; also a complete tool kit…

Scan035 Letter to Barker & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of chassis No. 26-EX for Sir Henry Royce.
View original record X7120 Expl. Dept. Hs/AJL.3/MJ. July 1st.1930. Messrs. Barker & Co. Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, LONDON.W.11. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Munro. We are despatching to you by road tomorrow…

Scan036 Build schedule and modifications for the Continental Car 26-EX.
View original record (W/S) Whr. From Hs. c. to C. c. to Da/EV. X7120 Hs.3/MJ.3.7.30. CONTINENTAL CAR - 26-EX. This chassis was delivered to Messrs. Barkers' yesterday. We note from one of Da/EV's memos that Barkers'…

Scan037 Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. reporting missing battery packing pieces and a deficient inspection lamp plug on chassis No. 26-EX.
View original record FROM BARKER & CO. (Coachbuilders) LTD. (By Appointment to H.M. THE KING AND H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill, London, W.11. Telephones { 6200-1-2 } PARK. Telegrams {…

Scan038 Instruction memo for fitting Hartford Shock Dampers to the rear axle of a Phantom II Chassis 26 EX.
View original record RECEIVED JUL 5 1930 AJL REG. BY/HEB c.HS/RM X 7120. BY/SS1/J.5.7.30. X44-6 Phantom II Chassis 26 EX. Hartfords on Rear Axle. ------------------------- Will you please note that Hartford Shock Dampers…

Scan039 The change from matt finished nickel radiator shutters to dull staybright for the 26-EX model.
View original record Da/EV. From Hs/AJL. c. to Whr. c. to CK/RM. c. to EV. MATT FINISHED RADIATOR SHUTTERS. Referring back to Da/EV.5/M19.6.30. we have instructed dull staybright radiator shutters for 26-EX; (the radiator…

Scan040 Request from coachbuilder Barker's for longer bolts due to the need for extra rubber on rear supports.
View original record X7120 Hs. from Da/Ev. Da/EV2/M25.7.30. 26-EX. - BODY FOR R. X.7120 X.7830. Barker's tell us that they have needed another .500" of rubber on the rear supports for this body when the centre support is…

Scan041 Letter regarding delays and required amendments to the coachwork of Sir Henry Royce's car.
View original record COPY TO - HS. COPY TO - WHR. COPY TO - HN. X7120 "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 13. August 1930. Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd. (H. Munro Esq.) Olaf St. Latimer Rd. W. 11. Dear Sirs, 26-EX. - SIR…

Scan042 Letter confirming car collection arrangements with a hand-drawn sketch of a stainless steel moulding detail.
View original record SJH (2) We shall be pleased if you will confirm that the car will be completed for our driver to take away on Friday evening. The writer will be calling at your Works early next week. Yours…

Scan043 Urgent memo regarding customs papers for Sir Henry Royce's car, chassis 26-EX, destined for Biarritz.
View original record Works (Hs) URGENT X7120 Whr/Mac/13/LAM.18.8.30. re 26-EX. Sir Henry Royce. We do not appear to have received an acknowledgment of our memo: Whr/Mac.5/D of the 12th instant, and as this car is expected…

Scan044 Requesting a specific friendly note for customs papers regarding Chassis 26-EX, a Barker Saloon for Sir Henry Royce.
View original record WORKS (Hs.) [Handwritten: X7120.] Whr/Mac.3/LAM.20.8.30. re Chassis 26-EX. Sir Henry Royce, Barker Saloon. Further to our recent memos: regarding Customs Papers being obtained in your name for this…

Scan045 Delivery arrangements for Sir Henry Royce's Chassis 26-EX Barker Saloon to Biarritz.
View original record x7120. Whr/Mac.4/LAM.22.8.30. Ev. Copy Hr. HJ re Chassis 26-EX. Barker Saloon. Sir Henry Royce. With reference to Sa's. suggestion that Ev. should take this car over to Biarritz, O. has considered…

Scan046 Typed list of twelve points detailing modifications and rectifications for a vehicle body.
View original record p 720 26-EX. 23.8.30. (1) Luggage Trunks to be fitted. (2) Body name plates. (3) Rear blind fouls knob. (4) Clips required for starting handle in trunk cover. (5) Front beading. (6) Andre shock…

Scan047 Fitting of genuine Bosch horns and testing samples from Klaxon and Lucas Co's on cars 25-EX and 26-EX.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. 87/120 Hs.6/MJ.29.8.30. Replying to Sg.1/D2.8.30. We have arranged to fit a genuine Bosch horn on to 25-EX. In the meantime we are running with samples from the Klaxon and…

Scan048 Troubleshooting guide for fuel starvation at high speeds on the 26-EX car model.
View original record X.7120. To Ev. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn2/AD29.8.30. 26-EX. Should this car suffer from fuel starvation at high speeds it may be due to the air under the bonnet becoming so hot that there is a vapour lock in…

Scan049 Car's performance, water temperature, and a subsequent bonnet modification.
View original record WOR HSXJ120. Villa Babel. Term En-1st. Biarritz. Hs. for Ev. Uv. Sept. 9th/30. Re 26EX. The car has behaved very satisfactorily all the way down. Drove continuously at 80 M.P.H. on the level, for long…

Scan050 Car's appearance, a Concours D'elegance, and plans to build a replica for Sir Henry.
View original record -2- with the appearance of the car. & the way it holds the road at speed, we hope to win the Concours D'elegance today, & we could have sold the car had we have not wanted to use it for Propaganda. As…

Scan051 The success of the Barker Sports Saloon propaganda car in Biarritz, detailing client interest and performance.
View original record HS WOR TO HS FROM SA-EV. Sa/EVI/15.9.30. 2 COPY TO HS. RECEIVED 19 SEP 1930 RE BIARRITZ PROPAGANDA The Barker Sports Saloon (Short Chassis) known as the Continental Propaganda Car has been the centre…

Scan052 Road test from Boulogne to Biarritz, with feedback on vehicle performance and recommendations for the Continental market.
View original record On the run from Boulogne to Biarritz the water temperature was always between 80 to 85, and at times 90. although there were no long hills and the weather was not hot. The bonnet was louvred. At…

Scan053 Testing of new legal French headlamps (Stephen Grebel or Marchel) against Lucas lamps.
View original record AJL X7/20. To Hs. from Sg. re Headlamps. Sg6/E22.9.30 Referring to EV's report in regard to 26-EX what do you suggest would be the best way of testing xx a pair of the headlamps he refers to? We have…

Scan054 Specifications for building a replica of a 26-EX car for experimental purposes.
View original record HS. FROM DA/EV. re. NEW CAR FOR R. DA/EV4/M26.9.30. X7120 C. to SG: WOR. C. C. to R. BY. C. to E. DA. X.8992. X.7120. X.7770. We interviewed SG. yesterday and he has agreed to the building of a…

Scan055 Continuation page listing required designs for starter, valve, and lamp components.
View original record (2) DA/EV4/M26.9.30 cont. (27) Max: restriction jet to starter carb: LeC. 2731. (28) Improved starter main switch LeC. 2804. (29) Taper valve springs LeC 2697. (30) Reverse lamp switch. (31) Stop lamp…

Scan056 Inquiry about the weight of a 26-EX Continental Saloon body, in order to commission a duplicate with a weight limit.
View original record S/W (Hs) W X7120. 15 5/36 Cx/Hn24/EDI/14-10-30. 26-EX - CONTINENTAL SALOON. Can you kindly tell us quickly the weight of the special Saloon body by Parkers mounted on this chassis. In giving us the…

Scan057 Travel arrangements and driver authorization for Chassis 26-EX.
View original record X7120. S/W. (Hs.) Whr/Mac4/D16.10.30. Re: Chassis 26-EX. -- Barker Continental Touring. The above car is now in London being used for trials during Olympia Show and at the end of next week will…

Scan058 Unexpected weight of the body on a 26-EX Continental Saloon.
View original record X7120. W/S. Cx/Hn. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.1/MJ.17.10.30. X7840. 26-EX. CONTINENTAL SALOON. With reference to your note Cx/Hn24/EDl/14.10.30. As far as we can estimate the body on this car weighed 11 3/4…

Scan059 Letter regarding an incorrectly cancelled French customs document (Acquit-a-Caution) for Chassis 26-EX.
View original record S/W. (Hs.) RECEIVED 2 OCT 1930 x7120 Whr/Mac6/D18.10.30. Re: Chassis 26-EX. - Barker Continental Touring Saloon. We find that on the return of this car to London for use at Olympia, the French…

Scan060 Car 26-EX being undersprung and an offer to send correct replacement springs to Cricklewood.
View original record W/S. C. From Hs/Rn. c. to PN. 87/20. Hs/Rn.4/W.25.10.30. 26-EX. This car is definitely undersprung for four passengers and luggage. Unfortunately the body weight came out three cwt. more than…

Scan061 Arranging a visit to Cricklewood for the fitting of front brakes on car 26-EX.
View original record To Br. (Cricklewood). From Hs/GWH. X7/20. Hs/GWH.1/MJ.25.10.30. I shall arrive at Cricklewood midday on Monday to attend to the fitting of the front brakes that have been despatched to you for 26-EX.…

Scan062 Options to increase body room on the Continental Touring Saloon Chassis.
View original record BY. FROM DA/EV. Copy to HS. " SG. " CX. X/7120 DA/EV3/M7.11.30. re. CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON CHASSIS. X.7120. X.7830. It is found that in some cases more room is asked for in the body than that…

Scan063 The failure of a battery in a Continental Touring Saloon Chassis due to excessive vibration from a cantilever support, leading to its cancellation.
View original record X7120. BY9/G.10.11.30. RECEIVED 10 NOV 1930 DA. c. Sg. c. Hs. c. Cx. RE: CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON CHASSIS. Referring to DA/EV3/M.7.11.30. it is fairly certain that the cantilever support for the…

Scan064 The cantilever suspension for the Continental Touring Saloon Chassis and its potential link to battery destruction.
View original record x/7120 BY. FROM DA. DA1/M12.11.30. C. to - SG. " CX. " HS. CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON CHASSIS. Replying to BY9/G101130., it will be a very serious disappointment if we cannot have the cantilever…

Scan065 Chassis flexibility, cantilever suspension, and resulting battery failure due to vibration on the Continental Touring Saloon.
View original record @ 14/30 DA. c. Hs/Rm. x7120 BY3/G.14.11.30. CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON CHASSIS. Referring to DA1/M12.11.30. the flexibility in the cantilever system is obviously in the frame, which is under quite a…

Scan066 Questioning the need to change the springs on car 26-EX, suggesting to await complaints before proceeding.
View original record -> S/W. e. to PN. ---- Y7120. C10/C15.11.30. Re 26-EX. Hs/Rm4/MJ25.10.30. I understand you still have these springs at Derby. I have consulted with PN. and we cannot quite understand why you are…

Scan067 Brake squeaks, steering issues, and adjustments for Chassis 26-MX.
View original record Sevres/S "Sg" Copy to "Hs" [Stamp: RECEIVED 23 NOV 1930] x7120. Hm17/Dn/20.II.30 Re: Chassis-26-MX This car returned from Switzerland last Tuesday and I found it had lost its charm both in braking and…

Scan068 Requesting feedback on brake squeaks and steering deterioration for Chassis 26-EX.
View original record X7120. To Hm. from Hs/Rm. c. Sg. Hs/Rm8/AD24.11.30. CHASSIS 26-EX. Your Hm17/Dn/20.11.30. Will you please say whether the squeaks were from the front or rear brakes. We understand that a new device…

Scan069 Continued page of a document discussing the production of over a dozen cars and the need to avoid repeating mistakes.
View original record HS/RAB/AD24.11.30 contd. -2- effected. We are making more than a dozen of these cars and are anxious that we shall not repeat any of our mistakes. HS/Rm.

Scan070 Troubleshooting squeaking brakes and steering issues on car models 26-EX and 25-WJ.
View original record XJ 120. HM15/MLB.26.II.30 N°440. Sevres/W "Hs", "Rm" "FN" Copy to "Sg" Re: 26-EX- Brakes "FN" will no doubt remember that during the Paris Salon this year the front wheel brake squeaked on this car.…

Scan071 Requesting opinions on an attached document concerning the Continental Touring Saloon Chassis.
View original record X7120. To Rm. <- C. RP. C. HX. Worl/H.28.11.30. Re: CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON CHASSIS. I shall be glad to have the opinion of each of you respecting the attached (Cx1/KW27.11.30). What we have…

Scan072 Performance of the Continental Touring Saloon Chassis, particularly the 26-EX demonstration car.
View original record S/W. Wor. COPY. re - Continental Touring Saloon Chassis. We have, as you know, 26-EX running as a Demonstration Car, and it appears to have an all round very fine performance, and those who have tried…

Scan073 Requesting a car be brought to the Works to examine its steering following remarks made.
View original record X7120. To Sg. From Hs/Ru. c. to PN. c. to Hm. Hs/Ru.2/MJ.29.11.30. 26-EX. X. 7120. X. 7420. With reference to Hml5/MLB.26.11.30. We think it is absolutely essential that we shall follow up the remarks…

Scan074 26-EX chassis type and an investigation into a reported steering issue.
View original record Y120 To Wor. From Hs/Rn. c. to EP. c. to Mx. Hs/Rn.4/MJ.29.11.30. With reference to Worl/H28.11.30. There is no reason why there should be more difference between chassis of the 26-EX. type than…

Scan075 Arrangements for car 26-EX to return from the Continent to Derby.
View original record Hs/Rm To PN from Sg. Copy to Hs/Rm. X71-0- re 26-EX. Sg8/E1.12.30 Referring to Hs/Rm.2/MJ.29.11.30 arrangements have, as I think you know, been made for the car to come back from the Continent this…

Scan076 Test report comparing the performance of a Continental Touring Saloon (26-EX) against a Phantom II (148-GY).
View original record WGT c. Hs. 87120. EP5/H15.12.30. RECEIVED 16 DEC 1930 re. CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON - 26-EX. With reference to CxB/KW2.12.30. attached. I have had an opportunity of making tests of the above car in…

Scan077 Testing the speedometer and performance of car 26-EX.
View original record - 2 - I suggest it should be arranged for the speedometer off 26-EX to be sent to the Works at the first favourable opportunity, so that it can be checked against our standard speedometers, and we…

Scan078 The road test performance and issues of a Continental Touring Saloon.
View original record Hs/Rm. Y/120. EP9/H19.12.30. RE. CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON - 26-EX. With further reference to my EP5/H15.12.30 the following are further points on this job which did not affect the speed and…

Scan079 Attaching copies of correspondence regarding the Continental Touring Saloon Chassis 26-EX.
View original record To Mr. Hives from Wor. .Rm. Hives x7120. Wor3/T.19.12.30. I attach herewith copies of correspondence received from Sales re Continental Touring Saloon Chassis 26-EX. for your information. Wor. encl.4…

Scan080 Covering letter attaching correspondence concerning the speed and Hartford shock absorbers of a Continental Touring Saloon Chassis 26-EX.
View original record Copy. S/W. Wor. Cx9/KW17.12.30. Continental Touring Saloon Chassis 26-EX. Referring to my Cx8/KW2.12.30, I attch hereto copies of letters received from HK and M.Schmidt on the subject of the speed of…

Scan081 Cover letter enclosing two reports regarding the maximum speed attained by car 26-EX, including criticisms of its shock absorbers.
View original record Copy. Cx. o to W. Whr/Mac4/D16.12.30. Re Maximum speed attained by 26-EX. With reference to your Cx10/KW2.12.30, I enclose copy of Report dated Geneva, December 11th, received from Schmidt, in which…

Scan082 Road test report from HK to Mac on a trip to Brussels, detailing performance and suggested improvements.
View original record Copy. COPY OF REPORT FROM HK. ----------------------- Paris, 18.12.30. To Mac. from Hk. 26-Ex. In reply to your Whr/Macll/D3.12.30, the maximum speed which I was able to get out of the above car on my…

Scan083 Translated letter from A. Schmidt providing a road test review and critique of Chassis 26-MX.
View original record Copy. TRANSLATION OF LETTER FROM SCHMIDT, dated 11th December 1930. RR/1938/CR --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Sirs, Re Chassis 26-MX. I am in receipt of…

Scan084 Response to criticisms regarding the friction damper and Klaxon horn for Chassis 26-EX.
View original record WOR. c. PP. c. Rm. c. Mx. X71201 WBY/G/C/22.12.30. CHASSIS 26-EX. WOR3/T/19.12.30. Referring to Mr. Schmidt's criticism of the friction damper in the fourth paragraph of the translation of his letter…

Scan085 Quoting a remark on the combination of friction and hydraulic shock absorbers for the 40/50 HP Continental Touring Saloon for Australasia.
View original record S/W. x7/20 Whr/Ro13/WP.23.12.30. Re: 40/50 h.p. Continental Touring Saloon We wish to advise you for your information that Pt. in acknowledging receipt of some literature regarding the above model,…

Scan086 The delayed despatch of road springs for car 26-EX.
View original record To PN. From Hs/Rm. X7120. Hs/Rm.6/MJ.13.1.31. ROAD SPRINGS 26-EX. We find that the road springs which we instructed to be sent off to Cricklewood for 26-EX. were not sent off. They are being…

Scan087 Speedometer calibration and performance of the Phantom II Continental Touring Saloon in comparison to the 26-EX model.
View original record Y7120. [STAMP: RECEIVED, 1931 JAN, with initials WOP, JLE, DA/EV, HO, TR, HS] EP2/H20.1.31. PHANTOM II. CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON. Thanks for yours C7/EDL/16.1.31. We have received the Speedometer…

Scan088 Requesting an authority letter for a driver to sign customs papers for Chassis 26-EX.
View original record S/W. (Hs.) RECEIVED 4 FEB 1931 X7120. Whr/Mac3/D4.2.31. Re: Chassis 26-EX. - Barker Saloon. ------------------------------------ We have not received back from you the letter, in duplicate,…

Scan089 Customer's trial of a Continental model at Brooklands.
View original record To Hs. from Sg. Sg14/E2.4.31 I think you know Mr. Skinner by name as a very enthusiastic motorist and an old customer of ours and I believe you saw a recent report of his trial of a Continental model…

Scan090 Letter from C.R. Skinner to Burt giving feedback on 'the Continental' car.
View original record Sg as requested CR 1/4 COPY. 34, Grove End Road, N.W.8. 28th March, 1931. My dear Burt, I ought to have let you know long since about the Continental. It seems to me less good than the 25 at all…

Scan091 Urging the completion of experimental work on double carburetters for the Continental Phantom II model.
View original record x/120. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to R. Wor. re Continental P.II Model. You will remember that about a year ago you showed us a P.II car with two carburetters which I think were of the Solex type. The…

Scan092 Comparative performance tests with Bentley cars.
View original record 87120. To R. From Hs. c. to Sg. Wor. c. to E. Dn. c. to By. PN. Hs.1/WJ.17.4.31. x3805 87120. COMPARATIVE TESTS WITH BENTLEY CAR. Mr. Jack Barclay, one of our agents, had pointed out that it was…

Scan093 Performance comparison report of various car models, including the 8 Litre Bentley.
View original record -2- 65 to 70 m.p.h. and after that the Bentley went right ahead. For road work 27-EX. would not be left very much by the 8 Litre Bentley. That is, although we may increase our axle ratio to obtain…

Scan094 Car's speed performance discrepancy following a published article and a speedometer change.
View original record 87120. URGENT. Cx10/KW17.4.31. S/W. Hs. --> to Mac. Re- 26-MX. I enclose copy of a re-print from "Britannia and Eve" arising out of a run by the Earl of Cardigan on this car. You will notice the…

Scan095 Article by the Earl of Cardigan titled 'Twelve Months After' about the Continental Touring Model.
View original record Twelve Months After The Rolls-Royce Continental Touring Model by the Earl of Cardigan ALMOST exactly twelve months ago I was reclining in a very handsome Phantom II Rolls-Royce, which also contained…

Scan096 Reprint of a magazine article reviewing the performance and comfort of a Continental Touring Model.
View original record Rolls-Royce. If he has succeeded in obtaining a comfortable 80 m.p.h., then it is high time for him to start working towards a still more comfortable 90 m.p.h. In making a practical test of this…

Scan097 Reply concerning the speedometer for car 26-EX and its potential top speed with modifications.
View original record W/S. Cx. from Hs. c. to Mac. X7120 Hs.2/MJ.18.4.31. 26-EX. Replying to Cx.10/KW.17.4.31. I am afraid we cannot give you any particulars of the speedometer now fitted to 26-EX. Except for the short…

Scan098 Issues with speedometer accuracy and performance readings during continental trials.
View original record HS 87120. E.R./L.T.C.2.4.31. 26-H.P. Continental Trials. At the present moment there is a troublesome obscurity in respect of the present speedometer and its characteristics, now fitted to this car.…

Scan099 Note arguing for an 'optimum' (slightly optimistic) speedometer reading to avoid a negative perception of the car's performance.
View original record -2- At the present moment the speedometer appear [strikethrough]to be reading accurately[/strikethrough], i.e. there is no J, optimum reading; a condition which is bad for the producer as well as the…

Scan100 Higher gear ratio and comparative tests for the Phantom II Continental Model.
View original record X7120 HS To Hs. from Sg. re P.II Continental Model. Copy to Wor. PN. Sg3/E20.5.31 As you are doubtless aware, R. is definitely of the opinion that it would be advantageous on this model to have a…

Scan101 Proposing a test plan for a Phantom II Continental model with a higher axle ratio.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to PN. PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL MODEL. We assume that you would like the higher axle ratio tried on a Continental model similar to those you are selling that is, 26-EX.…

Scan102 Induction system and carburetter arrangements for the Continental Phantom engine.
View original record R. FROM E. C. to SG. WOR. C. to HS. BY. X7/120 E1/M22.4.31. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM. It has always been said that the Phantom engine has consistently refused to develop more power at high speed whatever…

Scan103 The results and future expectations of power output tests on a Continental Phantom II engine.
View original record γ/7120. To R. from Hs/Rm. c. Sg. c. MOR. Da. c. E. Ev. Hs/RmL/AD23.5.31. CONTINENTAL P.II. POWER OUTPUT. X.7120. X.7771. We have had a run on a standard P.II. low compression engine fitted with twin…

Scan104 Trial arrangements for a higher gear axle on a Phantom II Continental model.
View original record HS 07120. x7960. To Hs. from Sg. re P.II Continental Model. Sg9/E27.5.31 Copy to Wer. Copy to PN. Copy to Cx. Referring to Hs.1/MJ.21.5.31 re question of higher gear, I note that the axle with the…

Scan105 Inability to swap axles on the Phantom II Continental model due to differing track widths.
View original record 87/20. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to PN. c. to Cx. Hs.6/WJ.28.5.31. X.7120. X.7960. PHANTOM II CONTINENTAL MODEL. Replying to Sg9/E27.5.31. We find that we shall not be able to change the axles…

Scan106 Higher geared axle ratio tests conducted at Brooklands on Continental Phantom II type cars.
View original record 87120. To R. From Hs/Rm. c. to SG. Wor. c. to Da. E. c. to Ph. Hs/Rm.1/KT.4.6.31. X988 X350 X7120 BROOKLANDS. HIGHER GEARED AXLE RATIO TESTS. Tests were carried out on Brooklands to determine whether…

Scan107 Performance testing comparing lap speeds, axle ratios, and aerodynamic features of cars.
View original record - 2 - We then ran the cars side by side up to maximum speed from about 60 MPH. 26-EX did not appear to show any superiority until over 70 MPH. At maximum speed there was not more than 2 MPH.…

Scan108 Summary concluding that the 12 X 41 axle would not improve the existing standard production Continental Type car.
View original record - 3 - Hs/Rn.1/KT.4.6.31. Summarising the results, both Sales and ourselves came to the conclusion that the 12 X 41 axle would not improve our existing standard production Continental Type car under…

Scan109 Need for performance improvements to the Continental model based on higher geared axle ratio tests.
View original record To R. FROM EG. re Brooklands. Higher Copy to Wor. Hs. Geared Axle Ratio H. EP. PN. Tests. Handwritten notes: Top Left: HS Top Centre: 87/20. Top Right: 8788, X7350, X7120, 2 copies. Stamp: RECEIVED 13…

Scan110 Competition with the 8-litre Bentley and securing orders despite lower performance.
View original record To R. from Sg. Sg6/E5.C.31 - 2 - up against its very severe competitor, i.e. the 8-litre Bentley, and although in most instances despite our lower performance we have been successful in securing the…

Scan111 The optimal location for spare wheels on Continental models, considering luggage space, safety, and aerodynamics.
View original record 87120. PN.1/WTS.6.31. RECEIVED 18 JUN S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. Wor. Ox. Continental type spare wheel location. I am under the impression that the wisest policy which should be pursued in…

Scan112 Impact of spare wheel placement on vehicle streamlining, performance, and future design policy.
View original record -2- The question arises as to what extent this last point in respect of streamline would be affected by having the two spares at the side of the bonnet, there being merely a provision for luggage at…

Scan113 The standardization and design implications of side-mounted spare wheels for Continental Type models.
View original record X 7120. To PN. From Hs. c. to SG. c. to WOR. c. to CX. Hs.8/MJ.9.6.31. CONTINENTAL TYPE SPARE WHEEL LOCATION. Replying to PN.1/WT.8.6.31. The only different condition which has recently arisen is that…

Scan114 Optimal placement of spare wheels on the Continental Touring Saloon.
View original record X/120 TO SG. FROM V. EV1/9.6.31. COPY TO WOR. PN. HS. C. CX. RE CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON. The design of the continental Touring Saloon is a compromise. We know of no design which will give ample…

Scan115 Requesting the return of enclosed drawings after use.
View original record (2) We are enclosing herewith several drawings to illustrate the arrangements referred to in this memo. We would like to have them back when you have finished with them. EV.

Scan116 Design profile and spare wheel placement for the Continental Touring Saloon.
View original record S/W. Hs. X7120. RECEIVED 0031 JUN 17 To Ev. from Sg. c. to Hs. c. to Gx. Sg6/D16.6.31. Re: Continental Touring Saloon. I duly received EVL/9.6.31, together with the drawings referred to. The whole…

Scan117 Modifications and standardisation of P.2 bonnets.
View original record X7120. By. from Da/Ev. c. Sg. Hs. HN. Da/Ev1/M20.6.31. X.7260 X.7120. RE P.2. BONNETS. On cars carrying two spare wheels at the side - that is to say, under our new agreement most of our maximum…

Scan118 Supply of drop-sided bonnets for P.2 models, considering spare wheel placement.
View original record COPY. X7120. Da/Ev. c. to By. Sg. Hs. Hn. Cx11/KW24.6.31. re. P.2. Bonnets. X.7260. X.7120. With regard to the suggestion in paragraph 2 of Da/Ev1/M20.6.31., we would like to point out that we do…

Scan119 The completion of work on car 26-EX, a postponed trial run with Lord Londesborough, and transport logistics.
View original record S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Sg. Copy to Mr. DH. Copy to Mr. EH. 87/12? PN.12/WT2.7.31. RECEIVED 31 JUL 1931 26-EX. I am informed on the 'phone this afternoon that his…

Scan120 Agenda for a Derby conference on car work, outlining various model improvements and tests.
View original record 87120. To Wor. From Hs. Hs.5/MJ.17.7.31. 82924. AGENDA FOR DERBY CONFERENCE. CAR WORK. (1) P.II Continental Model. The proposal to improve the Continental model is - (a) High compression head, which…

Scan121 Design for a Continental Touring Saloon with side-mounted spare wheels.
View original record TO BY. FROM EV. X/120 EV3/22.8.31. COPY TO WOR. SG. HS. CONTINENTAL TOURING SALOON. P.2. We send herewith N.sch.3308, showing a design of body for the Continental Touring Saloon having the spare…

Scan122 Record of a telephone conversation discussing camshaft specifications and engine improvements for various models.
View original record COPY. 87120. X.5090 X.7090 X.7120 E. HS BY/Cch. BY/SS. BY./7/G.4.9.31. TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN WEST WITTERING AND BY. - FRIDAY 4TH. SEPTEMBER 1931. 20/25 HP. CAMSHAFTS. E. confirms that R.…

Scan123 The Brooklands testing of the Continental P.2. car, comparing a new camshaft against a high compression ratio.
View original record X 7120. To PN. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.7/AD5.10.31. BROOKLANDS TEST. X.7120. X.7090. As you are aware, Sg. is anxious that we should standardise some improvement for the Continental P.2. car. So far the…

Scan124 Power output and track tests of the Continental Model car, chassis 27-EX.
View original record 87120. To R. From Hs/Rm. c.c. to Sg. Wor. c.c. to Da. B. c.c. to By. POWER OUTPUT MODEL CONTINENTAL CAR. We attach herewith power curves of the unit we have just fitted to 27-EX. the "Model" car. The…

Scan125 Graph comparing engine performance with 1 3/4 inch and 1 1/2 inch diameter chokes under various conditions.
View original record Pt UNIT B.J.55, FOR 27 EX RM P26 COMPARISON OF 1 3/4 AND 1 1/2 CHOKES 114° E 82448 CAMSHAFT R.R. TWIN CARBS. 4-88 C/R OPEN EXHAUST STANDARD ROCKERS ① ----- 1 3/4" DIA CHOKES ② -- -- -- 1 1/2" DIA…

Scan126 Heavily faded typed document with a purple 'Print Room' stamp.
View original record [Stamp] ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED PRINT ROOM 28 SEP 31 DERBY [Main body of text is illegible due to fading]

Scan127 Testing a 27-EX car at Brooklands to evaluate increased performance from non-standard engine modifications.
View original record X71-0. X.7120. X.7771. X.788. To R. From Hs/Lid. c. EG. c. WGT. R. c. DB. EV. HS/Lid.1/AM.5.10.31. P.II INCREASED PERFORMANCE. BROOKLANDS 5.10.31. 27-EX car was taken to Brooklands track with the idea…

Scan128 Performance test results for a 27 Ex. car at Brooklands, including an acceleration graph and valve timing diagram.
View original record 27 Ex. CAR. PERFORMANCE TESTS ON BROOKLANDS. 5TH OCT. 1931 Le.C. 2905/6 R.R. TWIN CHOKE CARBURETTER. (MODIFIED TO CURE FLOODING ON CORNERS) WITH AIR SILENCER (EXPTL.) 114° W.W CAMSHAFT (E.82448)…

Scan129 Page with a purple date stamp.
View original record ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT NO. 13 OCT 31

Scan130 Proposed 10% higher back axle ratio to gain 8HP and improve efficiency.
View original record COPY. HS. } FROM R. BY. } C. to SG. WOR. X7120 R6/M20.10.31. X7120 27-EX. We think that since the acceleration is so good the back axle can be 10% higher. When at 90 MPH. you should gain 8HP. This…

Scan131 Customer feedback on the braking of a Continental Touring Saloon 31-GX and requesting further technical information.
View original record S/W. You might be interested in reading the attached letter received from an enthusiastic young motorist after trying our Continental Touring Saloon No. 31-GX, and I would like to draw your attention…

Scan132 Letter responding to Major Cox, discussing car performance, engine vibration, and braking systems.
View original record COPY. Cx4/ES261031 30,Curzon Street, W.1. Dear Major Cox, I have to thank you for your letter of the 26th instant. As explained to your firm in the first place, owing to the present depression I have…

Scan133 The concluding page of a letter from Ernest G. Kleinwort regarding a trial run and his opinion of the 20-25 HP model.
View original record - 2 - I must apologise for writing at such length - the reason is that I am in bed with a chill, and some time on my hands ! Again in thanking you for your letter, and for the courtesy of the trial…

Scan134 Engine modifications, balancing increased power with the undesirable engine roar from a double carburetter.
View original record X7120. Sg.1/WT2.11.31. S/W. Hs....from Sg. Copy to Wor. 27-EX. I spent some time on this car, with PN, and we formed the opinion that we should not be justified in taking advantage of the extra power…

Scan135 Page 2 of a memo discussing modifications for noise reduction.
View original record -2- Unless such modifications are in the direction of reducing the noise referred to above, it would appear fairly useless to pursue them. Do you propose to put this point of view to R. at once ? Sg.

Scan136 Engine roar issues and comparative tests of different camshaft and carburettor configurations.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Cx. 87120. Hs.3/MJ.3.11.31. 27-EX. Replying to Sg.1/WT.2.11.31. We are not surprised at you objecting to the amount of roar on this car. We have tried to make…

Scan137 Follow-up request for a reply to a letter of criticism from a motorist, forwarded from a Mr. Kleinwort.
View original record S/W. re- Letter from Mr.Kleinwort. May I hope to have a reply soon from you to my Cx11/KW2.11.31, with which I enclosed copy of a letter from an enthusiastic motorist containing some criticisms.…

Scan138 Response to a letter from Mr. Kleinwort concerning vibration and brake performance on a Continental Phantom II.
View original record W/S. Cx. From Hs. V/7120. Hs.5/WJ.12.11.31. re.- Letter from Mr. Kleinwort. It will be interesting for us to know what particular vibration on the Continental Phantom ll Mr. Kleinwort complained of.…

Scan139 Modifications to the Continental Phantom II air silencer to improve high-speed performance.
View original record W/S. PN. From Ha/Lid.. c. to Sg. EP. c. to Wor. By. CONTINENTAL P.II PERFORMANCE. With reference to the fact that the Continental P.II cars do not on the average show an improved high speed…

Scan140 Performance test on a Continental Phantom II by removing its air-silencer tubes.
View original record X7120. PN.14/WT16.11.31. S/W. Hs/Lid...from PN. Copy to SG. EP. Wor. By. Continental Phantom II Performance. In reply to your Hs/Lid.12/MJ.13.11.31 when we have one of our Continental Trials Cars…

Scan141 Requesting a progress update on modifications to the epicyclic gearbox on car 27-EX.
View original record BY. FROM DA. Copy to HS. X7120 DA1/M20.11.31. X7310. X7120. With reference to the epicyclic gearbox on 27-EX, would you please tell us how the modifications contained in N. schemes 3296/7. etc, are…

Scan142 Arrangements for the 10,000-mile test of car 27-EX and a discussion on carburetter types.
View original record Hs RECEIVED 1931 DEC 21 X7120. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wsr. re 27-EX. Sg4/E21.12.31 Referring to our trial of the above car, your visit to WW and our talk here last week, I should be glad to know what…

Scan143 Proposal for a 10,000-mile test on a Continental Phantom II using a modified P.2 experimental car.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to WoT. 87120. Hs. 2/MJ. 21.12.31. 10,000 MILES TEST ON A CONTINENTAL PHANTOM II. We propose to take one of our existing P.2 experimental cars (19-EX) and fit this up with the…

Scan144 Arrangements for a 10,000-mile test on a Continental Phantom II vehicle, chassis 19-EX.
View original record HS X7120. To Hs. from Sg. re 10,000 Miles Test on Sg4/E22.12.31 a Continental P.II. Copy to Wor. Thanks for Hs.2/MJ.21.12.31. The arrangement you propose re using 19-EX for this seems quite good. I…

Scan145 Proposal outlining seven modifications to improve the performance of the Continental Phantom II.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. E. c. to By. H120. Hs.1/MJ.22.12.31. IMPROVED CONTINENTAL PHANTOM II. The improved performance of the 25 HP. as on 20-04, and the further improvements which we think can…

Scan146 List of proposed modifications and performance considerations for creating a fast Continental sports car.
View original record -2- The following is a list of modification which we think are desirable in order to retain reliability :- (1) Modified crankshaft with the larger journals. This can be obtained from existing…

Scan147 Progress report on the development and testing of various carburetter types including twin, two single, and single models.
View original record -3- this carburetter on the Napier. The S.U. is used on all high class British cars. The position of the Rolls-Royce carburetters are as follows :- R.R.Twin Carburetters. We have been working…

Scan148 Carburetter configurations for the improved Phantom II Continental car, comparing options and development timelines.
View original record -4- based on these results was first on test. We have since gone off the twin carburetter and suggested a single. We have now come off the single and require two separate carburetters. We believe…

Scan149 From Sg. to Hs. regarding an Improved Continental Phantom II, discussing a test drive and parts availability.
View original record Y7120. To Hs. from Sg. re Improved Continental Sg11/E24.12.31 Copy to Mor. Phantom II. -E. BY. Many thanks for Hs.1/MJ.22.12.31. We had a discussion about this yesterday and PN came in specially at my…

Scan150 Test report on a Continental Phantom trials car by Mons. Pierre Delage.
View original record 87120. A/S To W.R. from Sg. re Continental Phantom. Copy to Hs. We recently sent our Trials car, No.31-GX to Paris for two or three weeks for some demonstration work. Apparently they lent it to…

Scan151 Translated covering letter from Mr. Pierre Delage providing feedback on a test of a Continental model vehicle.
View original record TRANSLATION OF COVERING LETTER FROM MR. PIERRE DELAGE RELATING TO THE ATTACHED REPORT. Sirs, I attach hereto the report on the test made, thanks to your kindness, on Saturday and Sunday last with your…

Scan152 Trial run report on the 31 G.X. 'Continental' model by Mr. Pierre-Delage.
View original record 8th December 1931. REPORT OF TRIAL RUN ON 31 G.X. ROLLS ROYCE "CONTINENTAL" by Mr. Pierre-DELAGE. -&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&-&- This car has without doubt the greatest qualities of any which…

Scan153 Road test report detailing a car's handling, suspension, brakes, and fuel consumption.
View original record I had the impression at my departure that the car did not hold the road perfectly and had a slight tendency to slither on the bends of the roads. This impression was brought about firstly by my not…

Scan154 Observations on a vehicle's interior features, performance, and issues encountered during use.
View original record -3- .......... Interior comfort is increased by the adoption of the sliding windows to the doors, which allow at least another 10 centimeters' space. These sliding windows, however, are not…

Scan155 Report by Mr. Pierre Delage detailing a trial run of the 31 G.X. 'Continental' model in France.
View original record REPORT OF TRIAL RUN ON 31 G.X. "ROLLS-ROYCE "CONTINENTAL" by Mr. Pierre DELAGE. -s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s- On the 5th and 6th December 1931 - Itinerary - PARIS (Porte de St-Cloud) TROYES, CHAUMONT,…

Scan156 Road test log detailing a journey from Besancon to Paris, with timings, distances, fuel consumption, and speed analysis.
View original record -2- (Handwritten on left margin) 68 L of narrow winding cross country road in the rain. ........ December the 6th: Left BESANCON 14h.02 II.440 -0 } 24 m. Petrol 47 l. 14h.32 24 } COMBEAUFONtne 15h.02…

Scan157 Information for the controls and induction pipe of the P.2. Continental Expanding Carburetter.
View original record Copy. X7120. BY. FROM E. El/M9.12.31. X7120. C. to SG. WOR. HS. re. P.2. CONTINENTAL EXPANDING CARBURETTER. We send you herewith LeDs. 2981/82., shewing the remaining information in connection with…

Scan158 Carburettor options (RR vs SU) for the Continental Phantom programme and required improvements for the SU carburettor.
View original record COPY. X7120. SG. FROM E. E1/M38.12.31. X7120. C. to W.R. BY. HS. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM. Memo. HS1/MJ221231., raises a very important point in connection with the Continental Phantom programme. R. has…

Scan159 The RR Continental carburetter and the central idea for an expanding diffuser jet carburetter.
View original record -2- EL/M28.12.31.Cont'd With regard to the brief description of the RR. Continental carburetter on page 3., this scarcely does instrument justice. The central idea is to make an ex panding diffuser…

Scan160 Response to a criticism about the dynamo output on a Continental Phantom car, 31-GX.
View original record 87120. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.3/MJ.28.12.31. re Continental Phantom. Referring to Mons. Pierre Delage's criticism of the dynamo output on 31-GX car. This car is not fitted with the latest high…

Scan161 Thanking for a satisfactory test report on the Continental Phantom by Mons. Pierre Delage.
View original record Sgd from Wor. [Sgd is crossed out] Copy to Bs. X7120. Wor7/T29.12.31. Re Continental Phantom. --------------------- Sg9/E24.12.31. Thanks for sending me the report of the test carried out by Mons.…

Scan162 Implementation of SU carburettors and testing procedures for the Continental Phantom.
View original record X7120. HS RECEIVED 21 DEC 31 S/W To H. from Sg. Copy to Mr. Hy. Hs. Ph. Re Continental Phantom. Sg4/E/30.12.31 Referring to El/M28.12.31 and our conversation yesterday I confirm having agreed that the…

Scan163 Safest testing procedure for the Continental Phantom II, comparing engine bench tests with road tests.
View original record K7120. To See From E. To see By: Hs. PHs E.1/MJ.31.12.31. Re. Continental Phantom. Referring to your memo Sg.4/E30.12.31., we have now put in hand the design work in connection with the S.U.…

Scan164 Carburettor options for the Continental Phantom.
View original record E. } FROM R. HS. } (At Le Canadel.) BY. } X7120 R1/M6.1.32. Sent from WW. 9.1.32. C. to SG. WOR. RG. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM - CARBURETTORS, EXTRA OIL, ETC. Looking at this from a distance - i.e. not the…

Scan165 Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.
View original record O.O. From Hs. X7120 Hs.1/MA.8. 1. 32. 27-EX. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. S2. 16. 3d.

Scan166 Modifications to the Continental Phantom petrol pump to improve high-speed fuel output.
View original record HS. ) FROM E. BY. ) C. to Sg. Wor. PETROL PUMP - CONTINENTAL PHANTOM. E1/M/12.1.32. X. 7120 X7120 When in Derby we went over the position of the above with RM., and the progress that had been made…

Scan167 Requesting an update on completion dates and the start of a 10,000 miles test for the Continental Phantom.
View original record HS X7120. To H. from Sg. re Continental Phantom. Copy to Hs. Sg8/E18.1.32 Referring to former correspondence you will remember that at the conference held at Derby on the 7th you and Hs. were asked to…

Scan168 Schemes of modifications for the SU carburetters on the Continental Phantom chassis.
View original record SG. FROM E. Copy to HS. re. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM. E1/M19.1.32. X. 7120. Referring to your memo. SG8/E18132., I am taking up tonight with me to Derby the schemes of the modifications for which we are…

Scan169 Following up on the arrangement for a trial of car 27-EX after work on the carburetters.
View original record 87120. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to PN. re 27-EX. Sg5/E20.1.32 You will remember that you were going to arrange for PN to have this car up to try soon after Christmas. A little later you said that the S.U.…

Scan170 Delays with car 27-EX due to gearbox tests and carburetter adjustments at the S.U. factory.
View original record 57120. To Sg. From Hs. c. to PN. Hs.4/MJ.21.1.32. re 27-EX. Replying to Sg.5/E20.1.32. The position of this car is that it is being held up for tests on the gearbox with the Epicyclic third speed. We…

Scan171 Gearbox issues delaying the delivery of the Continental Phantom 27-EX.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to PN. X71-0. Hs.6/MJ.26.1.32. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM 27-EX. Owing to the troubles we are having with the gearbox on 27-EX. we shall not be able to send this car to London…

Scan172 Specification sheet for the build of New Chassis 19-EX.
View original record X) 120. 28. 1. 32. NEW CHASSIS 19-EX. We give herewith specification to which the above Chassis is to be built, in accordance with instructions received. Frames & Fittings LOP.F.84085. (1) Diamond…

Scan173 Specification list outlining production details for various vehicle components and their associated parts.
View original record -2- Petrol Tank LOP.F.82193. 1856 Standard N.2 Series Production- with Dashboard Control for Reserve and Smith's Electric Petrol Gauge. Dashbrackets & Footboards LOP. F.82905. 1852. Special Dasboard…

Scan174 List of vehicle components and their corresponding production specifications.
View original record -3- 28. 1. 32. Radiator & Fittings LOP.E.81407. 1854 Standard N.2 Series Production incorporating. - Thermostat Controlled Shutter - Anti-Splash Cap LeC.2899. Radiator Shutters & Controls LOP.E.81007…

Scan175 List of vehicle components with corresponding part numbers, production series, and suitability notes.
View original record -4- 28. 1. 32. Front Axle & LOP.G.78532. Lake & Elliott Brakes. Brake Drums. 1860. Reverse Gear. To suit Synchro-Mesh Gear Box 1815. N.S.3354. Side Lever Mechn: To suit Synchro-Mesh Gear Box 1816.…

Scan176 The modification of Continental P. 2 induction pipes by cutting off the back water extensions.
View original record HS. FROM E. X7120. E1/M30.1.32. X. 7120 C. to SG. WOR. BY. CONTINENTAL P. 2. INDUCTION PIPES. We send herewith print of Lec.2996 shewing the pipes we should like to have. You will notice that we have…

Scan177 The development status of the 27-EX car, detailing work on the gearbox, S.U. carburettors, and modified valve springs.
View original record To Sg. from Hs. c. WOr. c. PN. E. X7120. Hsl/AD5.2.32. 27-EX CAR. We are sorry that 27-EX will not be in a fit state to send to London this weekend. The position of the car now is that we have got the…

Scan178 Requesting a revised list of modifications to be tested on the improved Continental Phantom II car.
View original record To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. E. RY. re 19-EX. Sg11/E12.2.32 In Hs.1/MJ.22.12.32 you gave a list of the modifications to be embodied in the improved Continental P.II. I think it would be useful and…

Scan179 List of features and modifications to be fitted to model 19-EX.
View original record X7120. Spares. X4663 16. 3. 32. The following features are to be fitted to 19-EX. (1) Modified cylinder head giving a compression ratio of 5.25 to 1. E.82758 modified to E.82960. (2) Double Valve…

Scan180 List of modified parts fitted to car 27-EX.
View original record PN. From Hs. X7170 Hs.2/MJ.17.2.32. 27-EX. Modified parts fitted to this car are as follows:- (1) High compression 5.25:1 (2) High lift camshaft. (3) Standard S.U. carbs. (4) No governor control. (5)…

Scan181 Request for a list of modifications from the standard specification for a particular car.
View original record S/W. Hs...from PN. X7120. PN.18/WT19.2.32. 27-EX. Please let me have particulars of the modifications from standard on this car. PN.

Scan182 Providing feedback on a car's road test performance, noting specifically the ineffectiveness of the brakes.
View original record X7120. PN.1/WT22.2.32. S/W. Hs....from PN. 27-EX. This car gave me a very good ride to London on Friday last from W. I like it more than I anticipated I should. Fast average speed running however was…

Scan183 Private note from H.S. regarding criticism of the brakes on car 27-EX.
View original record PN. from Hs. X7120. Hs.2/AD23.2.32. 27-EX. With regard to your criticism of 27-EX brakes, the most probable cause for loss of efficiency is oil on the servo. The brakes are standard except that the…

Scan184 Brakes and servo of a car not being loaded up due to time constraints.
View original record S/W. Hs... from PN. 7120. PN.9/WT25.2.32. [STAMP: RECEIVED 1932 FEB 26 HS] 27-EX. Brakes. The brakes or Servo of this car were not loaded up by N. as there was no time available before its engagement…

Scan185 Performance trial for the Continental Phantom and 25HP models.
View original record E. } FROM R. HS.} (At Le Canadel.) X7120. R1/M26.2.32. Sent from WW. 29.2.32. C. to SG. WOR. RG. BY. X. 7120 X. 5120 re. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM, AND 25HP. Referring to the above, should not the same…

Scan186 Development and comparative performance of single versus dual carburetter setups for the Continental Phantom and 25 HP models.
View original record 87120. Sg.1/WT2.3.32. S/W. -> E...From Sg. Copy to Hs. Wor. Continental Phantom and 25 H.P. You will have received my Sg.10/E2.3.32 indicating why we do not feel justified in persevering further at…

Scan187 Page 2 of a typed document recommending experiments be made without delay.
View original record -2- either on the score of expense, or its not being worth while, experiments should be made along this line without any delay. Sg,

Scan188 Performance trials of car 27-EX with increased compression and 2 S.U. carburettors.
View original record 87120. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to R. Wor. BY. [crossed out: E. C.] Sg10/E2.3.32 re 27-EX with Increased Compression, 2 S.U. Carburetters etc. This car was returned to you on Monday afternoon. Experience…

Scan189 Carburettor development and performance trials for the Phantom II Continental model.
View original record To Hs. from Sg. Sg10/E2.3.32 - 2 - car as 27-EX and our standard Continental, and we unanimously came to the conclusion that, whilst this difference is definitely to be found, it is not sufficient to…

Scan190 Proposal for revising the specification of the 19-EX car, discussing potential changes to components like carburetters and gearboxes.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to BY. c. to PN. V7120. Hs.5/MJ.2.3.32. x4663 19-EX. CAR. The specification of this car we think now needs revision. Although we have not had a report on the…

Scan191 Adjustable shock dampers and plans to test cars at Brooklands with new carburetters.
View original record -2- Hs.5/MI.2.3.32. Contd. Another feature we ought to have on any car which is running 10,000 miles is the adjustable shock dampers. The danger is in waiting for these things you wait indefinitely.…

Scan192 Proposing to proceed with a 10,000-mile trial for car 19-EX to test its engine durability with new components.
View original record X7120. To Hs. from Sg. re 19-EX. Sg15/E2.3.32 Copy to Wsr. Referring to the above car which is due to start a 10,000 mile test the middle of this month with various new points including synchromesh, I…

Scan193 Gearbox of car 27-EX and recommendations for future development.
View original record 87120. To Hs. from Sg. re 27-EX and the Gearbox. Sg16/E2.3.32 Copy to WOr. After driving this car my views and I think also those of PN agreed almost entirely with your memo. on the subject to R. I…

Scan194 Meeting and engine testing for the 19-EX experimental car.
View original record H/s 87120 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to WGF. E. DY. PN. 19-EX Car. Sg4/E3.3.32 I am in receipt of Hs.5/MJ.2.3.32 which has crossed my memo. of yesterday dealing with the same car. If, as I understand from…

Scan195 Disposal of experimental cars, agreeing to sell 27-EX and scrap 22-EX.
View original record X7120. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.2/MJ.3.3.32. X180 27-EX. CAR. Replying to Sg.16/E2.3.32. We had arranged to get rid of 22-EX. car. We agree with your suggestion that it might be very much better…

Scan196 The sale of experimental car 27-EX, its final test run, and the replacement of experimental carburettors with standard ones.
View original record To Hs. From Sg. re 27-EX. Copy to Wor. Cx. X7120. Sg.9/E.4. 4. 3. 32. X180. I am in receipt of Hs.2/W.3.3.32. and am pleased to note you agreed that 27-EX should be sold. I note you would like to run…

Scan197 Planned trip to Brooklands to test several cars and a follow-up meeting to discuss parts.
View original record 67120. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to R. c. to By. c. to PH. Hs.2/MJ.8.3.32. CONTINENTAL F.2. Replying to Sg.4/E3.3.32. We propose going to Brooklands on Thursday. We expect to arrive there about…

Scan198 List of faults found on the first production diamond engine car, with recommended modifications.
View original record 87120. x7960. Mx. From Hs/Les. c. to Hy. E. c. to EP. Wor. HS/Les.4/MA. 8. 3. 32. LONDON TRIALS P.II 60.J.S. We have received the above car, which is the first production diamond engine mounted…

Scan199 Instructions for adjusting radiator mounting and replacing parts to correct movement and clearance issues.
View original record -2- Hs/Les.4/MA.8.3.32.cont'd. have no clearance, as this causes a load on the bottom rubber when the cup is on. (4) If the radiator movement is not sufficient the radiator should be raised by a…

Scan200 Warning about not using short distance piece F.84088 with hard rubber E.80612 to avoid excessive load on the centre mounting.
View original record -3- Hs/Les.4/HA.8.3.32.contd. It is important that the short distance piece F.84088 should not be used in conjunction with the hard rubber E.80612, as this would cause excessive load on the centre…

Scan201 Urgent job on tank engines, requiring an employee to remain in Derby.
View original record Hs. from Wor. Copy to Sg. E. BY. PN. X7120. Wor1/T9.3.32. Continental P.II. Hs2/MJ8.3.32 I note that you are going to Brooklands on Thursday, but I have asked E. to stay behind at Derby. We have a…

Scan202 Removal of an epicyclic gearbox and refitting a standard gearbox on car 27-EX.
View original record To Hs. from Sg. re 27-EX. Copy to Wor. x7120. Sg2/E14.3.32 Referring to the above car and our conversation the other day I understand that you will now proceed with the work of removing the epicyclic…

Scan203 List of modifications required to bring a car to standard condition for sale.
View original record Sg. From Hs/Lid. c. to Wr. c. to Hd. Y7120 Hs/Lid.4/MA.14. 3. 32. 27-IX. X4663 In order to bring this car to a standard condition for sale it will be necessary for the following work to be done. (a)…

Scan204 List of alterations and standardizations made to various vehicle components including the gearbox, fuel system, and brakes.
View original record -2- Hs/Lid.4/MA.14.5.32.cont'd. Exhaust cut out controls to suit gear box:- remove and refit standard. * Petrol tank to N.S.3144 incorporating central vent, remove and refit standard. Rear spare wheel…

Scan205 Confirming the decision to convert car 27-EX to a standard specification.
View original record M/d. From Hs/Lid. c.c. to Ss. c.c. to Wor. X/120. X4663 Hs/Lid.7/MA.16.3.32. 27-EX. As a result of todays conference it has been decided that 27-EX is to be converted to a standard car in every…

Scan206 The delivery date for Chassis No. 27-EX, pending parts from the Experimental Department.
View original record Wer. c. to Hs. LID 87120. Hd/WTS/KW18.3.32. Re Chassis No. 27-EX. ----------------------- In regard to the delivery date for the above car, providing the Experimental Dept. let us have the standard…

Scan207 Issues with stiffer springs causing bumping on the rear buffers of the Phantom II Continental Tourers.
View original record BY. C. to Hs. C. to EP. [Struck through] C. to Mx. [Struck through] RECEIVED 7 JUN 1932 7120. X7410. 7120. Hd/SE10/KH.7.6.32. RE: STIFFER SPRINGS - PHANTOM II. --------------------------------------…

Scan208 Recommendation for increased clearances for Continental Tourers when fully loaded.
View original record -2- Hd/SE10/KH.7.6.32. The above of course only represents static conditions but it is sufficient to illustrate the point. We strongly recommend that this matter should receive very careful…

Scan209 Comparing the performance of standard versus stiffer road springs under various load conditions.
View original record Hd/SB. From Hs/Rn. c.c. to EV. c.c. to EP. c.c. to EX. c.c. to MS. 87120 17410 Hs/Rn.1/MA.16. 6. 32. Re. STIFFER ROAD SPRINGS P.II. Referring to Hd/SB.10/Kh.7.6.32. The comparison made is not fair…

Scan210 Spring stiffness and buffer clearance for continental chassis to prevent 'crashing'.
View original record -2- Hs/Bn.1/MA.16.6.32.Cont'd. In view of the fact that "Hartfords" were fitted to continental chassis, this margin was thought to be sufficient. Apparently it is not and we therefore recommend that…

Scan211 Poor performance of the Continental P.II, trials results, and potential brake modifications.
View original record '87120 To Hs. from Sg. re Continental P.II. Sg10/E8.7.32 Copy to Wor. Cx. P.N. You will remember that for a year or more we have been trying to increase the performance of the Continental P.II - so…

Scan212 Copy of a letter from Mr. Kleinwort providing feedback on a car's performance, including brakes, speed, and cockpit heat.
View original record Copy of letter received from Mr. Kleinwort. ---- Your ref: Cx6/KW30.6.32. 20, Fenchurch Street, E.C. 3. 1st July, 1932. Dear Major Cox, Many thanks for your letter, which I have read with much…

Scan213 Summary of correspondence with Mr. Kleinwort regarding his feedback on car performance and features.
View original record Sg. Copy. I have been having some very interesting correspondence with young Mr. Kleinwort - one of the sons of Sir Alexander Kleinwort to whom I sold a 40/50 car many years ago. He seems to be a very…

Scan214 Delaying a reply pending comparative carburettor test results for the Continental P.2 at Brooklands.
View original record Sg. from Hs. c. Wor. c. F.N. X7120. Hs.2/ADL1.7.32. CONTINENTAL P.2. Referring to SgLO/L8.7.32, before we reply to this memo we should like to wait for some results of tests which are being carried…

Scan215 Reminding a colleague to provide written information regarding the Continental Phantom II for record purposes.
View original record X71-0. To Hs. from Sg. re Continental P.II. Sg4/E21.7.32 Referring to Hs.2/AD11.7.32 you gave us the information when I was at Derby last week for the conference but you were going to set it all out…

Scan216 The 10,000-mile test of the 19-EX car, focusing on its new semi-expanding carburetter and performance.
View original record 87120 To R. From Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. E. c. to Da. By. c. to Hdy. PHANTOM II. X7080 19-EX. Car has now returned after 10,000 miles test in France. This car has been running principally in order to…

Scan217 Petrol pump and governor performance on the 19-EX car, with recommendations for modifications.
View original record -2- Hs./EJ.16.8.32. Cont'd. PETROL PUMP. The petrol pump on 19-EX. car failed twice with F.N. on the mountain passes. This was partly due to petrol boiling and producing vapour locks (precautions had…

Scan218 Replacement blueprint part numbers for rear springs on the Phantom II Continental chassis.
View original record c. Hs/Rm. x7120. BY/HEB3/M.19.8.32. RECEIVED 1932 AUG 19 PHANTOM II. CHASSIS (CONTINENTAL). REAR SPRINGS & FITTINGS SEC:7030. Kindly receive herewith one Blue Print of the following.- F.84582 Rear…

Scan219 Showroom report comparing a Continental Trials car against a competitor's Lincoln 8-cylinder Vee.
View original record SECRET. H3 X7120 X3993 To P. From Sg. Copy to Wor. Hs. E. re Future of 40/50 HP Car. Sg8/E7.9.32 Referring to Sg26/E2.9.32 I enclose copy of showroom report relative to an American gentleman,…

Scan220 Showroom report detailing a potential customer's test drive and subsequent disappointment with a Continental 40/50 HP model.
View original record EXTRACT FROM SHOWROOM REPORT DATED MONDAY, 5TH SEPT. 1932. P.S.Boyle Esq., Berkeley Hotel. The owner of an 8-cylinder Lincoln which is over here on triptyque but as he is settling in this country with…

Scan221 Comparing their car with American competitors and ranking them, discussing the need to purchase a rival car to inform future big car development.
View original record To R. from Hs. c. Sg. c. Wor. E. X712 HS.3/AD8.9.32. FUTURE 40/50 HP. CAR x3993. Re. Sg.8/27.9.32. We are not surprised at the comments made comparing our Continental car with the Lincoln. Rm.…

Scan222 Specifications for the carburettor, camshaft, and silencer for the Phantom II standard and continental models.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. WGR. c. FN. c. Ev. X7120. Hs.1/AD9.9.32. X7770 PHANTOM II PRODUCTION It has been agreed that the semi-expanding carburetter shall only be fitted to the Continental model Phantom II…

Scan223 Competitor analysis of American cars and the impact of UK HP tax on a new big car project.
View original record SECRET. x7120. To R. from SS? Copy to WGH. H. Hs. DH. re 40/50. Sg16/E9.9.32 Many thanks for R1/M8.9.32. I think we are convinced here that we need more cylinders than 6 for the new big car, and I am…

Scan224 Standardisation of features for the Phantom II Continental Model, including carburetter, camshaft and exhaust.
View original record X7120 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wox. E. BY. PN. Cx. re P.II Production. X7770 Sg18/E14.9.32. Referring to Hs.1/AD9.9.32. and other memoranda on the same subject, we are agreeable to the standardisation…

Scan225 Increased front braking proportion and a steering anti-friction device.
View original record To Hs. from Sg. Sg.18/E14.9.32. - 2 - Proportion of front braking which has been increased and the steering anti-friction device. I will let you have my views on these after I have given the car more…

Scan226 Performance tests conducted on three cars at Brooklands race track.
View original record To R. from Hs/Rm. c. SS. Wor. c. E. De. c. Hdy. W. X7120 Hs/Rm.5/CT.21.9.32. X788 X4027 BROOKLANDS TESTS. On Wednesday the 14th inst, some tests were carried out on various expl. cars on Brooklands…

Scan227 Standardisation sheet for a non-resonant type of silencer to be fitted on all continental cars.
View original record BY/Cgh. from Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.8/KT.22.9.32. With reference to your memo. BY/Cgh.12/G20.9.32, re. non-resonant type of silencer. We are issuing a standardisation sheet for the following specification to…

Scan228 Standardisation of the Phantom II resonance type silencer for Continental type cars.
View original record Y7120. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Ry. c. to L. c. to Da. Y7-30. Hs.2/MJ.23.9.32. P.2 RESONANCE TYPE SILENCER. It has been agreed that the P.II resonance type silencer shall only be standardised…

Scan229 Standardization of a Phantom II Resonance Type Silencer for the Continental model.
View original record X7120 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor BY. E. DA. re P.II. Resonance Type Silencer. Sg4/E27.9.32. I am in receipt of Hs.2/MJ.23.9.32. I note your remarks and agree that for the Continental model we should…

Scan230 New design for the Continental Phantom Touring Saloon, featuring a revised tail and more luggage space.
View original record 87120. BY. From DA/EV. DA/EV.1/M.1.10.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM TOURING SALOON. Herewith we send N.sch.3550. shewing a design for the Continental Phantom Touring Saloon, which we…

Scan231 Proposing modifications to the Continental Phantom Cylinder Head to resolve issues with burning guides and seizing valve stems.
View original record To R. from E. c.c. Sr. Wor: Hs. By. re Continental Phantom Cylinder Head. Please find attached prints of LeC.2935 and LeC.3220 in connection with the above. The former shows the improved exhaust valve…

Scan232 Jet control for a new semi-expanding carburetter on the Continental Phantom.
View original record X7120. To H. from E. E.5/HP.1.10.32. c. Sr. Her. Hs. By. Da. Continental Phantom Jet Control for Semi-expanding Carburetter. In adopting the semi-expanding type of carburetter on the Continental P.II…

Scan233 Letter regarding drawing LeC.3229, an Air Intake Silencer for the semi-expanding carburetter on the Continental Phantom II.
View original record Hs. from E/JNR. E.1/HP.15.10.32. X7120 Continental Phantom II. Please receive herewith: LeC.3229 - Air Intake Silencer for the semi-expanding carburetter. This drawing shows the construction of the…

Scan234 Weakness in the Phantom semi-expanding carburetter and the specifications for a spring to fix it.
View original record X7120. X7080 E. from Hs/GWH. c. to By. Hs/GWH.10/KT.17.10.32. Re. PHANTOM SEMI-EXPANDING CARBURETTER. We have had during our tests with the semi-expanding carburetter a weakness in the metering when…

Scan235 Modification memo regarding the Mixture Control for the Continental Phantom II.
View original record x7120. BY. C. Hs. O. RHO. RECEIVED NOV 10 1932 HS E/JNR.3/HP.10.11.32 ------------------- Continental Phantom II. ------------------- Please receive herewith: LeC.3230 Mixture Control for the above…

Scan236 Road test report on the experimental car 19-EX, focusing on gearbox and silencer performance.
View original record 8 7120. Sg. From Hs. HS.5/MA.12.11.32. 19-EX. We are fairly pleased with this car. We think as regards absence of fuss, boom and roar it is a great advance over the present Phantom. One of the…

Scan237 Note about a car's speedometer accuracy, high gear axle, and small wheels.
View original record -2- Hs.5/MA.12.11.32. Cont'd The Speedometer on this car is correct on a little on the low speed. This car has a high gear axle and small wheels. Hs.

Scan238 Decision on modifications for the 'O' Series 40/50 HP Chassis, detailing the differences for the Continental model.
View original record COPY. X-7120. To Wor. From Sg. c. to Hs. BY. Roy. Cx. Sg.14/E.16.11.32. X.4554. X.7120. X.7770. Re. 100 of "O" Series 40/50 HP. Chassis. Referring to Sg.4/D7.11.32 and Wor18/GR.8.11.32 we have now…

Scan239 Trial results of car 19-EX, noting a piston tap issue but also praising its slow-running performance.
View original record 6/120. To Hs. from Sg. re 19-EX. Sg16/E16.11.32 Thanks for Hs.5/MA.12.11.32. From Sg14/E16.11.32 to Wor. you will see the decision we have arrived at as the result of a trial of this car. We notice…

Scan240 The engine mileage, piston knock, and the standardisation of D.W.S. jacks for car 19-EX.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. [Handwritten]: 8 7120. Hs.7/MJ.17.11.32. re. 19-EX. Sg.16/E.16.11.32. The engine in 19-EX. has run approximately 25,000 miles without being dismantled. We think this is…

Scan241 Improvements and production plans for the Phantom II car, focusing on a new carburetter, engine mounting, and silencers.
View original record X7120. X7770. To R. From Hs. c. to Sg. Sor. c. to E. Da. c. to Hy. Hdy. Hs.6/MJ.23.11.32. PHANTOM 11 CAR. On the Series of Phantom 11 cars which are now being produced (total of 50) the new semi…

Scan242 Proposed improvements for the Phantom II, covering brakes, steering, silencer, and radiator.
View original record -3- Hs.6/MJ.23.11.32. Cont'd. (4) BRAKES. We should like to be running the Phantom ll car brakes with wider drums. (5) STEERING. This is one of our big problems on the Phantom. We have been recently…

Scan243 Suggesting a change from a thin steel hot/spot pipe to a malleable iron casting to eliminate noise on the Continental Phantom II.
View original record 87120 To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.3/HP.2.12.32. c. for. Hs. RHC. re Continental Phantom II Please receive herewith: LeC.3298 - Hot Spot Feed Pipe. The Experimental department have brought to our notice…

Scan244 Requesting arrangements for a Continental Phantom 19-EX car to be sent to Paris.
View original record RECEIVED 19. DEC. 1932 X7120. S/W......Hs. copy to Paris...Hm. WBr3/D15.12.32 Re: Continental Phantom 19-EX. Further to Sg34/E.30/11.32, I understand Hm. would like to have the above car in Paris for…

Scan245 Outlining arrangements for the 19-EX experimental car to be sent to France for demonstration and testing of new features.
View original record To Whr. From Hs. c. to Hm. (Paris). X7120 Hs.10/MJ.19.12.32. Re: 19-EX. Car. We are arranging for 19-EX. car to leave for France on January 9th. It has already been arranged with Sg. that we shall…

Scan246 Removing experimental features from car 19-EX before sending it to Paris for sales demonstrations.
View original record V7120. S/W.......Hs. Copy to Hm....Paris Whr8/D20.12.32 Re: 19-EX. Car Thanks for Hs10/MJ.19.12.32. I have spoken to Sg. about this and he asks me to make clear that the above car was sent back to…

Scan247 Clarifying the fitting of an Automatic Shock Damper Control on car 19-EX for a demonstration in France.
View original record 87120 To Hs. from Sg. re Automatic Shock Damper Control. Sg2/E20.12.32 Referring to Hs.9/MJ.19.12.32, although the last paragraph does not specifically say so, I presume it is clear that, when 19-EX…

Scan248 Modifications for shock dampers on the Peregrine 3 and 19-EX models.
View original record 87120. RHC. From Hs/Les. Hs/Les.6/MA.30.12.32. SHOCK DAMPERS PEREGRINE 3 AND 19-EX. X4027 Peregrine 3. We have had a case on the bumper where the rocking shaft seized in the outer bush F.59280. We…

Scan249 Preparation of car 19-EX for a demonstration in France, including details about fitting new shock absorbers.
View original record R 7120 To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Wbr. Hs.4/MJ.31.12.32. 19-EX. CAR. We are preparing this car to go out to France for demonstration and expect it to go in about a week's time. We are fitting on…

Scan250 Modification to the Continental Phantom II air intake, proposing a flame shield.
View original record 87120. To BY. from E/JNR. c. Hs. E/JNR.2/HP.31.12.32. re Continental Phantom II. In reviewing the air intake and breather pipe for the semi-expanding carburetters, we notice that there is no provision…

Scan251 Requesting confirmation on the readiness of chassis 19-HX for shipment to Paris.
View original record S/W........Hs. C. to H.J......Paris r / 120. Whr6/D5.1.33 Re: Chassis 19-HX. Hs4/MJ.31.12.32. We shall be glad if you will kindly confirm that the above car will be ready for us to send over to Paris…

Scan252 Request for information on the availability of Chassis 19-EX in London following a demonstration visit to Paris.
View original record S/W....BP. URGENT 87120. Whr/Mgn/M5.1.33. Re. Chassis 19-EX. Hs. With regard to the visit of the above car to Paris for demonstration purposes, we should be glad if you would let us have definite…

Scan253 The use of Marston matrix radiators on 40/50 HP vehicles, including trial periods and standardisation.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to By. c. to E. 7120. Hs.1/WJ.2.2.33. X7250. X4576. MARSTON MATRIX FOR 40/50 HP. RADIATOR. 19-EX. car now running in France is fitted with a radiator with Marston matrix.…

Scan254 Engine modifications for Phantom II, Chassis 19-EX, to increase the cylinder bore.
View original record X7120 To EY. from E/JNR. c. Wer. Hs. RHC. E/JNR.5/HP.7.2.33. ---------------- Phantom 2,Chassis 19-EX. ------------------------ The above car is to be modified to have the larger bore cylinders, the…

Scan255 Status of car 19-EX being a 'write off' and the urgent need for a Continental Phantom test car.
View original record To Sg. from Hs. c. WOr. V7120 Hs.1/AD24.2.33. Y79-W 19-EX. Replying to SgS/E21.2.33. From the photographs I have seen of the smash and the reports we have received, it looks as though 19-EX will be a…

Scan256 The high-speed performance testing of two production Continental Phantom II cars on Brooklands Track.
View original record X7120 R. from Hs/Lid. c. Sg. Wor. c. E. Da. c. By. Hs/Lid.1/KT.3.3.33. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM - HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE. We have had an opportunity of testing two production Phantom II cars on Brooklands…

Scan257 Specification for the exhaust system on the larger bore Phantom II (27-EX).
View original record X9/120 RHC. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.9/KT.13.3.33. EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LARGER BORE P.II (27-EX). The exhaust system for this car should be Phantom II standard, using the standard resonance silencer (the…

Scan258 Request to reclaim specific parts from a car.
View original record X7120 Hd. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.13/KT.29.3.33. 19-EX. The parts which we particularly wish to re-claim from this car are :- (1) Cylinder head. (2) Crankshaft complete with slipper wheel and flywheel. (3)…

Scan259 Standardisation of a complete exhaust system with a resonant silencer for chassis parts.
View original record RR 785 (10H) (30405, 21-4-32) BM. S/6382/4. X7120 COMPLETED 6.4.33. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Parts. Complete Exhaust System with Resonant Silencer. Origin. To obtain freer…

Scan260 Standardisation document for chassis parts.
View original record STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. COPIED 3.9.68 Design: X Works Test The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted ... 0.2 series. Date when chassis will be handed to test ...…

Scan261 Decision on repairing a damaged car after settling the insurance claim.
View original record Hs. C. to Wor. (struck through) C. to Hd. (struck through) X7120 Re 19-EX. D/L12/B26-4-33. With reference to this damaged car we have now disposed of the insurance claim and a decision should be…

Scan262 Standardisation of Marston Mark III type matrix 4 1/2' Sq.P. radiators.
View original record RR 755 (10M) (30405. 21-4-32) BM. 3/6382/4. Handwritten: X7120. COMPLETED 2.6.33. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date: 3.2.33. X No. 7250 Drawing No. 7120 Part List Description of Parts: MARSTON…

Scan263 Form for the standardisation of chassis parts.
View original record STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Part: Origin: Experimental Test Report: Road Test Report: The number of the first chassis on which the new part will be fitted............... 'P'…

Scan264 Query from the Showrooms to Derby regarding engine and cylinder head specifications for the 40/50 HP Continental chassis.
View original record X 7120. PRIVATE Showrooms Sr/Crn7/MLG.13.6.33 To "Rm"Derby Re: 40/50 HP Could you please let me know if the same type of engines are now fitted to the Continental and long chassis. We are in the habit…

Scan265 Unifying 40/50 chassis, the final Bentley edition, and research into reducing wind resistance on open-top cars.
View original record W/Paris. X9/120 To Sr. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.17/KT.14.6.33. With reference to Sr/Crn.7/MLG.13.6.33. the 40/50 continental and the 40/50 long type chassis are now identical, as we put an improvement on the…

Scan266 Letter requesting the maximum R.P.M. for all models and updating on an inquiry into wind resistance with French coachbuilders.
View original record To "Rm" Derby Sr/CrnIO/MLG.19.6.33 X7120 Replying to your Hs/RmI7/KT.14.6.33 I am very grateful indeed for the very useful information which you have imparted to us. With regard to wind resistance, I…

Scan267 Confirming maximum RPM for the latest Phantom, 20/25, and Bentley models.
View original record x7120 W/Paris. To Sr. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.17/KT.22.6.33. Thank you for your Sr/Crn10/MLG.19.6.33. The maximum R.P.M. on the latest Phantom is 3500, and on the 20/25 4000. Our maximum R.P.M. for the…

Scan268 Desirability of fitting hand-controlled variable shock absorbers to the Continental Phantom II.
View original record ...from PN. Copy to Hs. Gx. X71-20 PN.2/WT27.6.33. Dictated 26.6.33. Continental Phantom II. I feel daily more strongly that it becomes more and more desirable that we should not let this type of car…

Scan269 Urgent proposal to fit Tele-Hartfords to Rolls-Royce Continental cars due to their satisfactory performance.
View original record -2- I have not met with a single case of Tele-Hartfords which is not giving satisfaction. Jack Barclay fits them as a matter of ordinary routine to every Rolls-Royce Continental which passes through…

Scan270 Customer feedback on the performance of a late Trials Car.
View original record S/W. c. to Hs. x7/100 Cx5/KW27.6.33. Attached is copy of a very interesting letter from Mr.Sears, who owns 31-GX one of our late Trials Cars. I believe you know Mr.Sears pretty well at W, and I think…

Scan271 Letter comparing the performance and specifications of chassis 20-MY and 31-GX.
View original record COPY. St.Mawes, Cliftonville, Northampton. 23.6.33. Messrs Rolls-Royce Ltd. 14, Conduit Street, W.1. Attention Major Cox. Gentlemen, Thank you very much indeed for your kindness in placing your latest…

Scan272 Road test report detailing criticisms and praise for chassis 20-MY and 31-GX.
View original record - 2 - 20-MY 31-GX Speedometer error 3.3% fast 4% fast The other points which I respectfully wish to criticise are as follow :- 1. The steering gear transmits too many road shocks. 2. There is a…

Scan273 Page 3 of a report providing feedback on a vehicle's performance, including its gearbox and engine features.
View original record - 3 - 2. power impulses are felt. It is only here that one feels the need for 12 cylinders ! 3. The silent 3rd gear and synchro-mesh. This really is perfection. I have driven a large number of cars…

Scan274 The fitting of adjustable Hartford shock dampers on the Continental Phantom II.
View original record To Mr. From Hs. C. to Sg. C. to Sor. C. to C. C. to Ox. C. to Z. C. to Da. ADJUSTABLE SHOCK DAMPERS FOR CONTINENTAL PHANTOM II. With reference to PH.2/TT.27.6.33 we are whole heartedly in agreement…

Scan275 Test drive report comparing an Open Bentley to a 40/50 Continental, detailing performance and criticisms.
View original record S/H. HS. c. to Mr. H.C. (crossed out) A.G.C. c. " " Mr. P.H.Ev. (crossed out) Handwritten notes: X7120 17/7/33 Rm. Re- Open Bentley. I had the opportunity of once again trying this car on Saturday…

Scan276 List of design improvement suggestions for a car, covering safety, comfort, and performance.
View original record - 2 - (3) to injure his leg against it. (4) An alternative suggestion for the clock & the present system of having it incorporated in the face of the revolution counter would be to have one made of…

Scan277 Report discussing car body styling, sales strategy for open-bodied cars, and road test performance.
View original record - 3 - we could sell quite a number of these cycle type wings to purchasers of this car. I notice a lot of Lagondas about with this type of wing and some experience with them might be very beneficial…

Scan278 Acceleration performance and weight of different Continental Phantom models.
View original record X7120 W/S. To Cx. from Hs/Rn. c. to WOR. c. to EP. Hs/Rn.5/KT.3.7.33. Mr.Sears - 31-GX. With reference to Cx5/KW27.6.33. We have to agree with Mr.Sears that the latest continental Phantom with the…

Scan279 Fitting of Tele-Hartford Control shock-absorbers to two Continental type demonstration cars.
View original record S/W. [Struck through: Cor...from F.H.] [Struck through: Copy to Hs. Ds.] [Handwritten]: HS X7120 F.H.1/WT.3.7.33. 20-MY and 2-MY. Continental type Demonstration Cars. It has been decided that these…

Scan280 Confirming that new brackets are not required when converting a Continental type car from Hartford to Tele-type.
View original record S/W. from PN. Copy to Hs. E. Mx. Hd. Cx. x/120 PN.6/WT3.7.33. 20-MY and 2-MY. Continental type. Demonstration Cars. Since writing my PN.1/WT3.7.33 I am informed by Br. that in the case of converting…

Scan281 Fitting of adjustable Hartford shock dampers on the Continental Phantom II.
View original record Hs x/120. To Wor. from Sg. Copy to O.Fw Hs. Cr. E. H. re Adjustable Shock Dampers for Continental Phantom II. Referring to Hs.4/WJ.28.6.33 you do not appear to have had a copy of the PN.2/WT.27.6.33…

Scan282 Issues with standard Hartford shock-absorbers on the Continental Phantom II and proposing hand-controlled alternatives.
View original record COPY. Sg. from PN. Copy to C. Cx. Hs. E. PN2/WT27.6.33 Dictated 26.6.33 Continental Phantom II I feel daily more strongly that it becomes more and more desirable that we should not let this type of…

Scan283 Urgent need to fit Tele-Hartfords pending the standardization of an equivalent device.
View original record -2- When at W. last week I discussed the matter from the technical point of view with Hs. and E., and they both agreed that having regard to it being likely that at least 12 months would elapse before…

Scan284 Fitting adjustable tele-control shock dampers to two Continental Phantom II trials cars.
View original record To M. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Z. c. to Ex. c. to Mi. c. to JX. ADJUSTABLE SHOCK DAMPERS. FOR CONTINENTAL P.II. We are assuming that as the tele-control shock absorbers can be fitted on to our…

Scan285 Standardization of Tele-control shock absorbers for the Continental Phantom II and a proposed improvement to the control's placement.
View original record X7120 To Sg. From Hs. C. to Wor. C. to EH. C. to C. C. to Cr. C. to R. C. to Da. Re. ADJUSTABLE SHOCK DAMPERS. PHANTOM II. We are arranging to issue a Standardisation Sheet to fit Tele-control shock…

Scan286 Fitting automatic control to Phantom cars and the usability of replaced parts on other models.
View original record -2- No.7/H.4.7.33. Cont'd. The present Phantom cars we are producing are all arranged so that they can take the automatic control. If a decision is made to fit it the parts on the shock absorber which…

Scan287 Query regarding the standardisation of Tele-control shock absorbers on the Continental Phantom II chassis.
View original record S/W. c. to Hs. LID x7120. See me A/S Cx5/KW13.7.33. In Hs7/MJ4.7.33. it states that you are arranging to issue a Standardisation Sheet to fit Tele-control Shock absorbers on to Continental Phantom II…

Scan288 Proposing modifications to the 27EX Continental Phantom chassis to improve rear legroom by adding foot wells.
View original record TO HS. FROM EV. X7120 EVg/15.7.33. COPY TO WGB. DA. P.2. CONTINENTAL . W27. EX. You will remember that some while ago it was decided to modify 27EX. putting on to it any improvements that we had in…

Scan289 Fitting Andre Telecontrol shock absorbers to Continental Phantom II cars and the plan to replace them with an in-house design.
View original record To Sg. from Hs/Lid. c. Wor. E. c. Da. By. Hs/Lid.1/KT.18.7.33. Re. TELE CONTROL SHOCK ABSORBERS. In connection with fitting Andre Telecontrol Shock Absorbers to Continental Phantom II cars, it should…

Scan290 Use of adjustable shock dampers on the 40/50 Continental R-R model.
View original record HS X7120 S/W. (struck through) W of (struck through) e.to Sg. (struck through) c c S.Hs.Rm.PH. (struck through) re- A djustable Shock Dampers 40/50 Continental R-R. Cx/O/KW19.7.33. A lengthy…

Scan291 Arrangement to put a new crossmember on a P.II. Continental 27-EX car.
View original record X7120 To Ev. from Hs/Rn. C. Wor. C. E. C. Da. Hs/Rn.2/KT. 20.7.33. P.II. CONTINENTAL - 27-EX. With reference to EV3/15.7.33., we are arranging to put the new crossmember on 27-EX car which is now…

Scan292 Policy and standardization for fitting Telecontrol shock absorbers on various car models.
View original record To Wor. From Hs. XP120. Hs.2/MJ.28.8.33. Re. Telecontrol Shock Absorbers. XP120 We think it is necessary that the position as regards these should be cleared up. A Standardisation Sheet has been…

Scan293 Standardisation of Hartford shock absorbers with tele-control for chassis parts.
View original record RR 755 (10M) (37133. 28-10-32) SM. 3/9054/1. COMPLETED 13.10.33. STANDARDISATION of CHASSIS PARTS. Date 4.7.33. X No. 7120. 7520. Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. HARTFORD SHOCK ABSORBERS…

Scan294 Standardisation document for Hartford shock absorbers with tele-control.
View original record COMMITTEE 13.10.33. STANDARDISATION OF CHASSIS PARTS. Description of Part: HARTFORD SHOCK ABSORBERS WITH TELE-CONTROL. Drawing No.: T1280 X Part No.: Object: To provide adjustable dampers. Experiment…

Scan295 Cost, testing, and standardization of controllable shock dampers.
View original record Y120 To Sg. From Hs. c. to C. c. to Wor. c. to Sft. Hs.6/MJ.6.11.33. Y7520 Miles We attach herewith the cost of controllable shock dampers as fitted to Sg's. car 104-MY. It will be seen that compared…

Scan296 Cost analysis for implementing governor control on shock dampers for the 40/50-HP chassis.
View original record COPY. Sft.1/DH.2.11.33. HEB GOVERNOR CONTROL TO SHOCK DAMPERS - 40/50-HP. Ref.BY/HEB.1/M23.10.33. We have submitted our times for thedetails given under D.O. memo, and we have now received official…

Scan297 Effects of different axle ratios and carburetters on the acceleration and maximum speed of the Phantom model.
View original record X7120 To PN. From Hs/RM. c. SG. c. C. c. Wor. c. KP. c. CX. Hs/Ref: 7/KT, 6.11.33. X7121 40/50 ACCELERATION. Referring to PN.2/WT2,11.33. We should like to separate two points mentioned in your memo -…

Scan298 Recommendation for acceleration and high-speed tests on car 20-MY, and a discussion on chassis weight increases.
View original record -2- He/Rm.7/KT.6.11.33. We recommend that we should have 20-MY, fit the lower axle ratio and carry out a few acceleration and high speed tests here before returning it to you for your comments. We…

Scan299 Suggestions for improving the sporty appearance and proportions of the Continental Phantom.
View original record S/W. SECRET. x7120. To.......Hs. c. to Sg. Wor, C. Cx. E. Ev2/IH.15.11.33. re: CONTINENTAL PHANTOM. Cx has mentioned to us that he would like us to consider suggestions for improving the sporty…

Scan300 Requesting production of three sets of 350 servo cams to improve front braking on the 20/25 model.
View original record X5370 To RHC. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.10/KT.17.11.33. Will you please put in hand three sets of 350 servo cams. We find that with the present arrangement of increased front braking on the 20/25 that the…

Scan301 Improved rear seating and independent front springing on a Continental Phantom.
View original record γ 7120 To Sg. From Hs. c. to WCr. c. to G. c. to Ex. c. to Z. c. to EV. Hs.S/WJ.18.11.33. x 3872 Re. Continental Phantom. The improved wells in the rear of the car to provide seating accommodation for…

Scan302 Follow-up memo regarding the availability of a Continental Phantom to view seating improvements.
View original record X7120. To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wec C. [Struck through] Cx. R. Ex. re Continental Phantoml Sg11/E29.11.33 Referring to Hs.3/MJ.18.11.33 you mentioned that you were hoping to have the car on the road in…

Scan303 Modifications to the floor wells and seating position on a Continental Phantom.
View original record To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to C. c. to Cx. c. to E. c. to Ev. Hivo Hs.2/MJ.1.12.33. Re. Continental Phantom. Replying to Sg.11/E.29.11.33. 27-EX. car is fitted up with the wells in the floor and we…

Scan304 Comparing the revised chassis and body design for the Phantom II Continental Saloon.
View original record Secret, x7120 EV1/1.12.33. TO BY. FROM EV. COPY TO SG. WOH. E. HS. RE PHANTOM II. CONTINENTAL SALOON. We send herewith Ev.S. III. shewing a comparison between the present Continental Touring Saloon,…

Scan305 Potential improvements to the Continental Phantom, including chassis alterations and front wheel springing.
View original record Hs K7120 To Wor. from Sg. Copy to E.Hs.HY. C. C.EV. re Continental Phantom. Sg9/Hl.12.33 C.and I, as you know, were driven by Hs. to Nottingham yesterday evening in 27-EX, and we agree that the wells…

Scan306 Body dimensions and chassis modifications for the Continental Phantom 27-EX.
View original record To [redacted] copy to Mr. C. Ox. Mr. Hs. X7120. RVS/IM.21233. re Continental Phantom. In connection with 27-EX which you tried in Derby, we would like to point out to you, for fear that it was not…

Scan307 Chassis modifications for the Continental Phantom, specifically the introduction of wells in the rear.
View original record X7120. To Wep. from E. E.11/HP.5.12.33. c. Hs. By. re Continental Phantom. Referring to Sg.9/E.11.2.33 the changes involved in the introduction of wells in the rear of the car are as follows: The…

Scan308 Standardisation of the Harrison Mark III Radiator Matrix.
View original record RR 785 (SH) (52674, 16-10-33) BM. 3/262/6. X7120. COMPLETED 20.12.33 40/50 STANDARDISATION of PARTS. Date 20.11.33 X No. 7250. 7120. Drawing No. Part List Description of Parts. HARRISON MARK III…

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