Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Consumption test results from an R.A.C. trial of a Daimler engine, including bench and road tests. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (H. 448. 20.10.09) E.P. 5185. CONSUMPTION 3800. 2300 X985 R.A.C. Trial of Daimler Engine 15th to 18/3/09 Consumption - Bench test 38.4 HP equals 11.79 HP hour per gall. 28.85 HP engine… | ||
| Scan002 | Extract from 'Autocar' magazine detailing the petrol consumption of a 14-16 Belsize car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 m) (F 148. 17.5.00.) G. 103. 3800 2300 x985- Petrol consumption of 14-16 Belsize during a tour through Scotland - 20 m.p.g. Extract from "Autocar" 4-9-09 | ||
| Scan003 | Index card referencing a description of De Beer's Petrol Economiser. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (F 148. 17.6.09.) G. 103. Consumption De Beer's Petrol Economiser 3800. 5500 For description of Petrol Economiser see 'The Car' 15/9/09 X985. Q 23.9.09 eR | ||
| Scan004 | Performance data for a 22 hp 'Silent Knight' Daimler and road test results for a 19.6 hp 'Star' car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (30 H) (C. 898, 26.3.09) G. 6740. 3800 X985 22 hp "Silent Knight" Daimler car ran from Coventry to Chester (115 miles) on four galls. petrol - this car has often done - 30 miles to the gall.… | ||
| Scan005 | Performance and hill test data for a 'Star' car with a 19.6 RAC rating. | ||
| View original record | Final Test "Star" Cars 19.6 RAC rating TABLE DATA: Column 1: Miles Column 2: Highest speed over 1 lap (2.7668 miles) M.P.H. Column 3: Average speed M.P.H. Column 4: Petrol Consumd galls Column 5:… | ||
| Scan006 | Extract from 'Autocar' magazine about the London to Edinburgh R.A.C trials of a 40-HP new engine car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 nl) (K. 322. 30.11.09) E.P. 5480. 3 P00 2300 X985 LONDON TO EDINBURGH R.A.C TRIALS Extract from the "Autocar" Febry. 5/10 40-HP NEW ENGINE CAR The car completed a distance of 396½ miles.… | ||
| Scan007 | Record of a vehicle trial detailing fuel, oil, and water consumption. | ||
| View original record | Continued Particulars of Trial.- Sundry stops were made for tyre tube troubles, replenishments and traffic. The engine was not stopped throughout the trial, and no mechanical repairs or adjustments… | ||
| Scan008 | Extract from 'Autocar' magazine detailing the RAC Certificate for an Austrian-Daimler car in the London to Edinburgh Trials. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (K. 322. 30.11.09) E.P. 5480. 3800 2300 X985 LONDON TO EDINBURGH TRIALS Extract from "Autocar" Febry. 5th.,1910. 27.3 Austrian-Daimler Car. RAC Certificate Car completed a distance of… | ||
| Scan009 | Record of a trial detailing particulars, stops, and consumption figures for fuel, oil, and water. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] Continued [Typed] Particulars of Trial.- Sundry stops were made for replenishments and traffic. The engine was accidentally stopped for 30 secs through the driver omitting to open the… | ||
| Scan010 | Consumption test results for a Napier 16.9 HP 4-cylinder car at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (H. 360. 16.9.09) E.P. 4941. Consumption. Napier 16.9 H.P. 4 cylinder 1800. 2300 R.A.C. test on Brooklands. X985 3 1/2 bore x 5" stroke. 4 seater body windage 19.4 []' total weight… | ||
| Scan011 | Official Royal Automobile Club test results for a Napier car, detailing specifications and performance at Brooklands Track. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 14 (20 ft) (H. 360. 16.9.09) E.P. 4941. 3800 2300 X 985 Official RAC Test on Napier Car 4-cyl 16.9 HP, cylinders 3 1/2" bore by 5-in stroke having a 4-seated side-entrance body, with an area of… | ||
| Scan012 | Test results for a Napier 4-cylinder 16.9 Hp car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 148 (20 H) (H. 360. 16.9.09) E.P. 4941. -2- 3800- x985 re Tests on Napier 4-cyl 16.9 Hp Car Results of Trial. (1) Speed for half-mile (flying start) at the beginning of the test 48-04 m.p.h. (2)… | ||
| Scan013 | Comparing the petrol consumption and performance of a 59.9 HP Napier and a 48.4 HP Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. | ||
| View original record | B 17th October 1910. Mr. Johnson. Re Petrol Consumption. 59.9 H.P. Napier. Consumption over 799 miles from London to Edinburgh and back at an average speed of 20.2 m.p.h...........19.85 m. per gl. or… | ||
| Scan014 | Performance data and theoretical conclusions for the 48.4 HP (Silver Rogue) model. | ||
| View original record | Test 47/R (F.H.R.) 12th Oct. 1908 (2) 48.4 H.P. Rolls-Royce (Silver Rogue). Consumption over 2000 miles (2000 miles International Touring Car Trial) at an average speed of about 19 m.p.h...........… | ||
| Scan015 | Summary of fuel consumption and performance tests comparing Napier, Silver Ghost, and Silver Rogue cars, with calculations for windage effects. | ||
| View original record | (3) PFRS. No. 527. 25.10.11 (Sheet 3 of 3) Time taken to consume one gallon on the road, at 20 m.p.h. is about one hour. Therefore, the horse power absorbed (one H.P.) by the extra windage area (9.85… | ||
| Scan016 | Fuel consumption tests comparing a Rolls-Royce car with a Metallurgique car. | ||
| View original record | 9th November 1910 Consumption Tests. Mr Johnson. 9/11/10 AD13/D91110. The following is the result of the consumption test made by Mr. Platford and Hives on the journey back from London with the… | ||
| Scan017 | Petrol consumption test results for chassis 2004 and 1649 under different conditions. | ||
| View original record | COPY FHR1/H11012. [Stamp: W.M. RECEIVED 9 OCT 1912] [Handwritten: by Wormald] [Handwritten: x 985-] Westwood, Crowborough, Sussex. 1st October 1912. Mr Johnson from F.H.R. for T.C. PETROL CONSUMPTION… | ||
| Scan018 | Journey log for a Wolseley car detailing mileage and petrol consumption. | ||
| View original record | Wolseley Car. 25th La Canadel to Valence. 230 miles 14 Bidons Petrol. 26th Valence to Montargis 305 miles 30 Bidons. Petrol. 27th Montargis to Boulogne. 265 miles 15 Bidons Petrol. 28th Folkestone to… | ||
| Scan019 | Note from R.C. Crawford regarding enclosed distances run on a Wolseley car. | ||
| View original record | 15. 6. 08 15. Conduit St London. W. Experimental Dept. Enclosed please find distances run on Wolseley car, from La Canada R C Crawford | ||
| Scan020 | Client's inquiry about the company's experience with 'Super-Petrol'. | ||
| View original record | R.R.657.(50M)(VV 385. 16.1.14) E.P. 5805. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Handwritten top right: X985 Routing List: Names and… | ||
| Scan021 | Notification regarding the Motor Spirit Restriction Order No. 2, 1917. | ||
| View original record | D. Wor. EP. KH. Hy. X985 L6/B311017. Herewith is copy of the Motor Spirit Restriction Order No. 2, 1917 which comes into force to-morrow. L. | ||
| Scan022 | Government order from the Board of Trade detailing the Motor Spirit Restriction Order No. 2 of 1917. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 28A A 1770 H (S.D. 442. (8-8-17) G. 196a. 29. 10. 17. THE MOTOR SPIRIT RESTRICTION ORDER NO. 2. 1917. Made by the Board of Trade under Regulations 2F and 2JJ of the Defence of the Realm… | ||
| Scan023 | List of exceptions for motor vehicle usage for purposes such as professional, public duty, emergency, and commercial. | ||
| View original record | -2- other means of conveyance is reasonably available; (2) for the purpose of the profession, trade or business carried on by, or the necessary household affairs of, the person on whose behalf the… | ||
| Scan024 | Page 3 of Regulation 8G of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, regarding petrol and motor vehicle usage. | ||
| View original record | -3- Regulation 8G of the Defence of the Realm Regulations; (d) for driving any other motor vehicle being a hackney carriage within the meaning of Section 4 of the Customs and Inland Revenue Act, 1888,… | ||
| Scan025 | Information from the Royal Automobile Club regarding the availability of petrol and tyres in France. | ||
| View original record | X985 Hs from C. Db2/WL16.12.19. m Hives Further to memo. C14/C12.12.19. will you please note the following information which has been received from the Royal Automobile Club:- "There is no difficulty… | ||
| Scan026 | An enquiry into the availability and price of petrol in France. | ||
| View original record | To B. from CJ. x 985 Reports from France CJ7/E17.12.19. RE PETROL IN FRANCE. Please make enquiries as to whether petrol can be obtained at Boulogne, harve and Toulon. if so, from whom it can be… | ||
| Scan027 | Availability and quality of petrol in Toulon, France. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from CJ. x985 CJ/JS8/D2.1.20. Re Petrol in France. Please note that I have received the following memorandum from Mr. Berend:- "Petrol in France. "Further to my previous correspondence under… | ||
| Scan028 | The availability of petrol from various garages in France. | ||
| View original record | x985 B5/DAB2.1.20 AUTOMOBILE ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) LIMITED 83, Boulevard Gouvion-St-Cyr, Paris. To CJ. X.985 X.3743 PETROL IN FRANCE. CJ6/E17.12.19. In confirmation of previous correspondence regarding… | ||
| Scan029 | Internal enquiry regarding the availability and price of petrol in France. | ||
| View original record | B. from C.J. Re petrol in France. CJ6/E17.12.19. Please make enquiries as to whether petrol can be obtained at Boulogne, Harve and Toulon. If so, from whom it canbe obtained, at what price and is… | ||
| Scan030 | Fuel supply difficulties for a 10,000-mile trial car in France due to floods. | ||
| View original record | X985 B5/D2.1.20. AUTOMOBILES ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) LTD., 83, Boulevard Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, Paris. To CJ. X3743 X985 RE. 10,000 MILES TRIAL CAR. CJ6/E31.12.19. With regard to the trials Car which is to… | ||
| Scan031 | Inquiring about the cost and logistics of supplying petrol in Paris for a 10,000-mile trial. | ||
| View original record | To B. from CJ. c. to EH. CJ6/E31.12.19. RE 10,000 MILES TRIALS CAR+ With referenceto the car which is going to run 10,000 miles in France, would it be possible for you always to supply this car with a… | ||
| Scan032 | The process for receiving petrol and benzoline and returning empty cans for accounting purposes. | ||
| View original record | re - Petrol, Benzoline, etc. X986 EP. Mr. Hives. Mr. Chatwin. D/WFH9/R12.2.20. In order that we may adhere to one uniform way of dealing with goods received and goods despatched by us, will you please… | ||
| Scan033 | Supply and preference between Mex and Shell petrol spirit. | ||
| View original record | Ef. from Wd. c. to Hs. X.985 Wd8/NJ10.8.20. X 985 Re Petrol. X 976 In reply to yours EP/HS20/09.8.20, I hasten to explain that my reply to Ms9/LG23.6.20 was given verbally and was to the effect that… | ||
| Scan034 | Sourcing and pricing of petrol from suppliers Mex and Shell. | ||
| View original record | X9F5 A.T. C. to Hs. EP/T11/F11.8.20. x976 RE. PETROL. Replying to your Wd8/NJ10.8.20, we have discussed this matter with Mr. Hives and should be glad if you could let us know at what price we are… | ||
| Scan035 | To Mr. Hives concerning a sample packet of 'Zol' tablets from the Zol Company of London. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Hives. ---------- X985 Wd/GEA5/DK.29.9.20. Herewith sample packet of "Zol" forwarded to us by the Zol Company of London, also directions for use and original letter dated Sept 25th from said firm.… | ||
| Scan036 | Advertisement leaflet for ZOL'S, a petrol-saving additive for motorists. | ||
| View original record | ZOL'S THE GREAT PETROL SAVER. MOTORISTS Once you have used ZOL you will always use it. If you want to save Petrol and get more MILES, more POWER, steady running, easy starting, and drive on more AIR,… | ||
| Scan037 | Letter from Zol Company sending a sample of 'Zol' for testing and quoting prices. | ||
| View original record | ZOL COMPANY, Chief Office—21, Villa Road, Brixton, London, S.W. 9. Sep 25 1920 Messrs. Rolls. Royce Ltdn, Derby. Dear Sirs, We beg to enclose sample of Zol. which we should like you to test. and at… | ||
| Scan038 | Query regarding the performance of Price's Motorine 'C' oil on trials cars post-war. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) M/P180865 x.985 To Hs. Hr/H28.10.20. The following is an extract from Report No.1932 - ref. Cr3/25.10.20. - "I should be glad to be informed by "W" "whether they have… | ||
| Scan039 | Gasoline distillation curve from the U.S.A. and a request for comparative tests on petrol used at Derby. | ||
| View original record | X985 E F C JAN 4 1921 To.HCH. Laboratory. From Hs/TMW. Hs/TMW3/LG4.1.21. RECEIVED RE. PETROL. We attach herewith a Gasoline Distillation Curve forwarded to us by Mr. Hives from the U.S.A. He writes… | ||
| Scan040 | Difficulties with checking invoices from outside depots for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | x985 W To D. from Hs/TMW. Hs/TMW3/LG7.1.21. RE. ROLLS-ROYCE INVOICES FROM OUTSIDE DEPOTS. We are constantly being asked to pass invoices from Cricklewood, Paris etc. for petrol, oil, and cleaning etc.… | ||
| Scan041 | Laboratory report comparing the properties of two petrol samples, Mex and BP1. | ||
| View original record | X.985 EP. from H1. c. to Wd. c. to Mr. Alvey. c. to Mr. Warwick. H19/EB11.2.21. Laboratory. X.976. Re. Two Tins of Petrol submitted today X.985 one marked Mex, and one marked BP1, with X.1356 covering… | ||
| Scan042 | Modifications to the 40/50 HP chassis to cope with lower grade petrol. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. c. to Wor. c. to PN. c. to Da. c. to BY. c. to EP. c. to HM. c. to R.R. America Inc. for attention of OY. X985. R5/G22.2.21. X.985 X.4305 RE IMPROVEMENTS TO MEET LOWER GRADE… | ||
| Scan043 | Conclusion on a scheme for heating the centre of the induction pipe to aid fuel vaporisation. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- R5/G22.2.21. ------------------ petrol was very largely on the inside of the pipe, that after the pipe branched into two the distribution could not be easily corrected if there was any… | ||
| Scan044 | Laboratory report detailing the distillation analysis of a re-sampled petrol submission. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238a (100 T) (S.H 159 11-8-20) G. 2800 X. 985 Hs. Hll/EBl.3.21. Laboratory. [Stamp: RECEIVED 1 MAR 1921 HS] Re sample of Petrol submitted 28.2.21. Specific Gravity .755 Boils slightly at 90 C. "… | ||
| Scan045 | Laboratory report on a re-sample of petrol, detailing its specific gravity and distillation points. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 224a (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G. 2800 X985 Hs. X985 H15/EB3.3.21. Laboratory. Re sample of Petrol submitted 2.3.21. Specific Gravity .757 Boils at 85 C. First distillate over at 91.5 C. 2.0%… | ||
| Scan046 | Reproduction of petrol quality by adding 10% paraffin and requesting tests on different petrol brands. | ||
| View original record | X985 EWT. for R.R.Inc. from Hs. Hsl/LG4.3.21. X985 RE. PETROL. We are trying to reproduce petrol similar in quality to the petrol which was tested whilst I was at Springfield. We find that we have to… | ||
| Scan047 | Laboratory report detailing the distillation temperatures of a petrol sample. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Hs. H15/EEB.3.21 Laboratory. Re. Sample of Petrol submitted 2.3.21. Specific Gravity .757. Boils at 85°C. First distillate over at 91.5°C. 2.0% distilled over at 95°C 203°F 7.5% " " " 100°C… | ||
| Scan048 | The distillation process, noting temperature, percentage distilled, and distillate appearance. | ||
| View original record | 94.0% distilled over at 195°C 383°F. N.B. First 20 ccs.distillate were very cloudy. [Faint watermark text: CROXLEY LION DICKINSON] R.R. 235A (100 T) (S.H. 1768. 10-12-29) Q. 2947 | ||
| Scan049 | Adding 10% paraffin to Shell Motor Spirit to match the distillation curve of American fuel. | ||
| View original record | X. 985 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to EF. HSB/LG/7.3.21. Re Petrol We find that it is necessary to add 10% paraffin to the Shell Motor Spirit in order to get a similar Distillation Curve to that which… | ||
| Scan050 | Cover memo regarding an attached copy of a letter from America concerning petrol. | ||
| View original record | X.985 2. EWT. to Hs. EWT/HJC12/G24.3.21. Re: Petrol. X.985 X.3764 X.4305 Attached hereto, for your information, is copy of letter Oy4-G5321 addressed to CJ. from America. Copy has been sent to R. Hs… | ||
| Scan051 | Typed letter discussing experiments on petrol usage, induction pipe heating, and pre-ignition issues. | ||
| View original record | Oy4 - G 5321 March 5, 1921 Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Ltd., London, England. Attention; Messrs. Royce & Hives. Dear Sir:- Re: Petrol Replying to Mr. Royce's letter of January… | ||
| Scan052 | Letter to Claude Johnson regarding tests on engine starting aids, including a choker scheme. | ||
| View original record | Cy4 - G 5321 March 5, 1921 Mr. Claude Johnson - Sheet 2. We have never had pre-ignition with this device. (3) Hot air taken through one exhaust box to the low speed jet alone has been tried by Mr.… | ||
| Scan053 | Shortfall in a delivery of Aviation Spirit and suggesting weighing drums as a solution. | ||
| View original record | To D. from Hs. c. to WOr. c. to Wd. PETROL. We receive Aviation Spirit for use on the aero engine in 50-gallon drums. We suggest that the Stores should take the responsibility of seeing that the drums… | ||
| Scan054 | Laboratory report on the percentage distillate of two different petrols at varying temperatures. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 925A (100 T) (S H. 796 10-12-20) C. 2947 X985 Hs. X985 X4305 H12/EB11.8.21. Laboratory. Re 2 Petrols submitted to-day. (Tank) (Bottles) Lighter Spirit (Round bottle). Heavy Spirit (Medicine… | ||
| Scan055 | That petrol drums be opened and measured upon receipt to identify any shortages. | ||
| View original record | x.985 Hs. Wd/GEA.5/AG.15.8.21. FC 16 AUG 18 RECEIVED RE PETROL. Referring to your memo Hs3/LG.11.7.21., we have endeavoured to arrange with the Stores to receive all supplies of Petrol, but they point… | ||
| Scan056 | Opinion on the test results of 'Petrolife' dope. | ||
| View original record | x985 Wor to Mr.Hives. CF10/M15816. Re "Petrolife." I shall be glad to know whether you have been able to test this dope. If so, what is your opinion of the same? WOR. Handwritten: 18/8/16 29/8/16… | ||
| Scan057 | Requesting an opinion on the test results of a fuel additive called 'Petrolife'. | ||
| View original record | K.R. 256 a (400T) (S.C. 536 15-3-16) G. 1546. Wor to Mr.Hives. CP10/M15816. Re "Petrolife." -------- I shall be glad to know whether you have been able to test this dope. If so, what is your opinion… | ||
| Scan058 | Laboratory report detailing the distillation results for a petrol sample. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 233a (100 T: S.H.708, 10-12-19) G. 294s X985 Hs. Hll/EB15.8.21. Laboratory. Re petrol submitted this morning. Temperature. Percentage Distillate. 140 °C. 13.8 150 28.8 160 40.2 170 50.2 180 61.4… | ||
| Scan059 | Laboratory report detailing distillation data for two submitted petrol samples. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A. (100 T) (S & H. 794. 10-12-20) G. 2047 X.985 Hs. H11/EE30.8.21. Laboratory. Re 2 samples of Petrol submitted to-day. 20%. Temperature. % Distillate. 100C. 212F 3.6 110 230 12.6 120 248 22.4… | ||
| Scan060 | The renewal of petrol storage licences and their locations. | ||
| View original record | X985 Re - Storage of Petrol. EP. c. to Hm. c. to Hs.✓ D/AWS4/203/T26.10.21. Kindly note we have renewed the storage licences as follows:- 200 gallons in cabinet outside Experimental. 200 " " " " " 200… | ||
| Scan061 | Request for quicker petrol delivery, citing frequent delays and limited storage capacity. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from Hs. X1588 X985 Hsl/LG19.2.23. RE. DELIVERY OF PETROL. We should be pleased if you could arrange for us to obtain the supply of petrol more quickly. We sent a requisition for petrol on Tuesday… | ||
| Scan062 | Query regarding a petrol invoice discrepancy between the charged amount and the tank's capacity. | ||
| View original record | My. from Hs. X985 Hs2/LG29.4.22. Referring to the attached invoice, we query the quantity of petrol charged for. The tank was filled up once at the Paris Depot. The total capacity of the tank is 14… | ||
| Scan063 | The testing and characteristics of a fuel named 'Pynol' submitted by the Oil Supply Corporation. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Handwritten: X985 Hs4/LG16.5.23. REPORT ON 'PYNOL' FUEL. Handwritten: X1555 (crossed out) X985 This fuel was submitted to us by the Oil Supply Corporation, 54A, Parliament… | ||
| Scan064 | The performance comparison between 'Pynol' fuel and standard petrol. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- float mechanism) and also owing to the viscosity being higher, the mixture with Pynol was actually weaker than with petrol. On the road we could not get as good acceleration or hill… | ||
| Scan065 | Bench test results comparing Petrol and 'Pynol' fuel on a Goshawk engine. | ||
| View original record | 15.5.23. BENCH TESTS. "PYNOL" TESTS ON GOSHAWK. Comparison between Petrol and "Pynol". Conditions. Barometer = 29.6" Sp.Gr. petrol used = 0.752 Pynol = 0.804 Carburetter was set in each case to give… | ||
| Scan066 | Road tests comparing the performance of 'Pynol' motor fuel against Petrol on a 40/50 R-R Car (49-GB). | ||
| View original record | REPORT ON ROAD TESTS OF "PYNOL" MOTOR FUEL. These tests were carried out on a 40/50 R-R Car (49-GB) with the object of comparing the results obtained by using "Pynol" with those obtained by using… | ||
| Scan067 | Hill climbing performance test comparing Petrol and Fynol fuels during a climb of Pistern Hill. | ||
| View original record | (3) HILL CLIMBING. Climb of Pistern Hill. | | PETROL. | FYNOL. | |---|---|---| | Speed at start | 5 | 5 m.p.h. | | Speed on 2nd. corner (min.) | 21 | 20 " | | Speed at finish. | 31 | 28 " | | Max.… | ||
| Scan068 | Graph comparing the horsepower and fuel consumption of Petrol versus Pynol in a Goshawk engine. | ||
| View original record | FUEL TESTS H.P. GIVEN BY PETROL & PYNOL RESPT. GOSHAWK S.G. PETROL .752 S.G. PYNOL .804 BAROMETER - 740M.M. B.H.P. PETROL PYNOL CONSUMPTION PETROL & PYNOL COMPARED MIXTURE ADJUSTED AT EACH SPEED TO… | ||
| Scan069 | Stamped blank page from the print room. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM. 17 MAY. 23 DERBY | ||
| Scan070 | Graph comparing the distillation curves and chemical analysis of Pynol and Shell N° 1 fuels. | ||
| View original record | FUEL TESTS. % DISTILLATE TEMP °C SHELL N° 1 PYNOL DISTILLATION CURVE FOR PYNOL. S.G. .804 BOILING PT. 91°C FIRST DISTILLATE OVER AT 73°C. ANALYSIS OF PYNOL. OLEFINS & DI-OLEFINS 18.8% AROMATIC… | ||
| Scan071 | Largely blank page with a purple ink Print Room stamp in the bottom right corner. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM. 17 MAY 1923 DERBY | ||
| Scan072 | Laboratory report on the distillation and analysis of a 50/50 petrol-benzole sample. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Y985 To Hs. for Mr. Robotham. C.F Rs H16/EA16.1.25. Laboratory. RE. SAMPLE OF 50/50 PETROL-BENZOLE. Y985 Y53 Distillation:- Specific Gravity .815 Initial boiling point -------- 40°C Final… | ||
| Scan073 | Laboratory analysis of a petrol sample containing 11 1/2% benzole, detailing distillation and composition. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Hs. for Mr. Robotham. H15/EA16.1.25. Laboratory. RE. SAMPLE OF PETROL CONTAINING 11 1/2% BENZOLE. Distillation :- Specific gravity .712 Initial boiling point -------- 38°C Final boiling point… | ||
| Scan074 | Laboratory analysis comparing the chemical composition of Redline and Shell-mex motor spirits. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Hs. for Mr. Robotham. H1/EA16.1.25. Laboratory. RE. SAMPLE OF REDLINE MOTOR SPIRIT AND SHELL-MEX MOTOR SPIRIT. Analysis. Redline. Shell-mex. Olefines and di-olefines -------- 6.0% 5.0% Aromatic… | ||
| Scan075 | Laboratory report detailing the distillation and analysis of a 50/50 Petrol-Benzole sample. | ||
| View original record | 4985 Hs for Mr.Robotham H16/EA16125 Laboratory. Exptl.Dept. C. Sent to Rq. Re Sample of 50/50 Petrol-Benzole Distillation:- Specific Gravity .815 Initial Boiling Point ------- 40°C Final Boiling Point… | ||
| Scan076 | Analysis of a sample of petrol containing 11.5% Benzole, detailing distillation and chemical composition. | ||
| View original record | Hs for Mr.Robotham H15/EA16125 .Laboratory. Exptl. Dept. Re Sample of Petrol containing 11.5% Benzole. Distillation :- Specific Gravity .712 Initial Boiling Point ---- 38°C Final Boiling Point… | ||
| Scan077 | Laboratory analysis comparing the chemical composition of Redline and Shell-Mex motor spirits. | ||
| View original record | Hs for Mr.Robotham. Exptl.Dept. H17/EA16125 Laboratory. Re Samples of Redline Motor Spirit and Shell-Mex Motor Spirit Analyses Redline Shell-Mex. Olefines and Di-olefines 6.0% --- 5.0% Aromatic… | ||
| Scan078 | Laboratory analysis report of a petrol sample detailing distillation results and chemical composition. | ||
| View original record | X.985 H13/EA20.5.25. Laboratory. c to Hs. Re Sample of Petrol Submitted for analysis by the Expt.Dept. today. Specific Gravity 0.790 Distillation:- Initial Boiling Point -------- 39°C Final Boiling… | ||
| Scan079 | Letter from Ernest T. White proposing a trial of a product named 'Vigored' to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: AUTOMETAL, 'PHONE, LONDON. TELEPHONE No.: REGENT 5931 ERNEST T. WHITE. SOLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE BRITISH ISLES Vigolec CLARE HOUSE, 57, KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C.2. 4985 29th May 1925.… | ||
| Scan080 | Informational leaflet and price list for the Vigorec petrol additive. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: REGENT 5931. TELEGRAMS: AUTOMETAL, PHONE, LONDON. CLARE HOUSE, 57, KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C.2. E. T. WHITE, SOLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE BRITISH ISLES. What is Vigorec ? VIGOREC is a liquid which,… | ||
| Scan081 | Letter requesting more particulars and a technical explanation for a product named 'Vigorec' before commencing tests. | ||
| View original record | x985 HS6/LG. 3rd. June 1925. E. T. White Esq., Clare House, 57, Kingsway, London W.C.2. Dear Sir, With reference to your letter of the 29th. ult. we should like to have more particulars of 'Vigorec'… | ||
| Scan082 | Letter from the distributor of 'Vigorec' fuel additive proposing a trial of the product. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: AUTOMETAL, 'PHONE, LONDON. TELEPHONE No.: REGENT 5931 x985 CLARE HOUSE, 57, KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C.2. ERNEST T. WHITE. SOLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE BRITISH ISLES Vigolec Your Ref.… | ||
| Scan083 | Comparing the engine detonation properties of BP, Shell, and Pratts petrol. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from Hs. x985 Hs3/LG29.6.25. Petrol and Engine Detonations. Referring to Brl/H27.6.25 attached. We agree, from our general experience, that 'BP' petrol is worse for detonation than 'Shell'. We… | ||
| Scan084 | Suitability and performance of 'Power Petrol' in 20 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | E.P. To Hoy. from Hs. Y985 Hs3/LG6.7.25. POWER PETROL. With reference to the attached correspondence and leaflet in connection with the above. We have never carried out any definite tests with power… | ||
| Scan085 | Petrol quality and detonation issues in relation to a 10,000-mile test in France. | ||
| View original record | To BJ: from Hs. c. to CWB. | ||
| Scan086 | Unsatisfactory quality and increased detonation of bulk petrol compared to that available on the road. | ||
| View original record | Wd. ROY G-Mx. c. Hs. 4985 EP4/H2.10.25. re. PETROL. I am of the opinion, judged by observations and comparative running of engines, that the petrol we arenow obtaining in bulk is not as satisfactory… | ||
| Scan087 | The dilution of oil with petrol, particularly in cold climates. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from R. &. to B.J. Hs. X985 R3/M13.10.25. DILUTION OF OIL WITH PETROL ETC. X.1588 X.985 This should only be bad in very cold climates, and where petrol is used wastefully. We are endeavouring… | ||
| Scan088 | Renewal of petrol storage licenses at various departments. | ||
| View original record | EWT/Test Dept. c. to Hm. c. to Hs. ✓ X985 D/AWS12/D22.10.25. Storage of Petrol. Kindly note we have renewed the storage licenses as follows:- 200 Galls. in approved cabinet outside Experimental Dept.… | ||
| Scan089 | Request to install a petrol pump in the Experimental Department to replace storing petrol in tins. | ||
| View original record | HY. from Hs. x985 Hs9/LG13.11.25. Petrol storage in Experimental Dept. We are very anxious to get rid of the petrol in tins which we still have to use in the Experimental Dept. for cars. This, as you… | ||
| Scan090 | Unrecorded stock of petrol cans and barrels in the Experimental Department following a stocktake. | ||
| View original record | To Hs from My/Rb. 4985 My/Rb.4/Wy/140H/EJ.3.5.26 Re: Stocktaking April 30.1926. On perusal of the Stock Cards covering the Stock in Experimental Dept, we find that you do not appear to have recorded… | ||
| Scan091 | Stocktake list of petrol drums and tins in the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | My. from Hs. x985 Hs/LG13.5.26. RE. PETROL DRUMS AND TINS. Herewith list of petrol drums and tins at Stocktaking 30.4.26 in Experimental Dept :- No. Description. 13 Shell Drums. 23 Benzol drums. 3… | ||
| Scan092 | Query regarding the detonation properties of Anglo-Persian BP petrol compared to Shell and possible remedies. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. X. 985 R6/M9.11.26. RE. ANGLO-PERSIAN BP. PETROL. We are interested in this because it is a British Co., but I understand their standard spirit is more prone to detonate than say Shell.… | ||
| Scan093 | Use of different petrol types, including BP, Shell Aviation, and Pratts, for testing cars and aero engines. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. y985 Hs4/LG15.11.26. ANGLO PERSIAN B-P. PETROL. X3113 / X1555 We use quite a quantity of BP. petrol on the production testing of cars. Wherever possible, preference is given to BP. The… | ||
| Scan094 | Renewal of a petrol storage licence for a maximum of 16,400 gallons. | ||
| View original record | V985 EWH/HS. (EWH is struck through) e. to Hm. c. to HS. D/AWS14/HB26.11.26. Re Petrol Storage Licences. Kindly note we have renewed the storage licence covering a maximum of 16400 gallons of petrol… | ||
| Scan095 | Laboratory report on the aromatic content of petrol samples from a test bed tank. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Mr.Robotham. c to Mr.Warwick. X985 H12/EA18.11.26. Laboratory. Report No. L615. Re 2 Samples of Petrol taken from the (1) Top, and (2) Bottom of a Test Bed Tank. The aromatic contents of the above… | ||
| Scan096 | Request to estimate the percentage of Castrol 'R' oil in a supplied petrol sample for a Condor petrol pump. | ||
| View original record | X985 To H1. from Hs/AR. Hs/AR/LG19.1.27. CONDOR PETROL PUMP. ESTIMATION OF OIL IN PETROL. Please estimate % of Castrol 'R' oil in sample of petrol supplied. Hs/A.A.Rubbra. | ||
| Scan097 | The analysis of two petrol samples to test filter effectiveness. | ||
| View original record | To Hl. from Hs/Rn. x985 Hs/Rn2/LG3.2.27. X985 We are sending to you two samples of petrol containing foreign matter. The object of the test is to determine the quantity of foreign matter which is… | ||
| Scan098 | Receipt for petrol delivered to Hooper & Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Y985 No. 393 To HOOPER & Co., Ltd. 77a, King's Road Chelsea, S.W.3. (Head Office—54, St. James' Street, Piccadilly, S.W.1). Date 5 . 6 . 1922 Received the following goods— 1093 R. R. Ltd (Derby) 10… | ||
| Scan099 | Revised arrangements and probable reductions in petrol supply, advising to keep stocks to a minimum. | ||
| View original record | S/Mt. from ROY. c. to EP. c. to Hs. c. to Hn. -------------- X985 ROY1/MG17.3.28 -------------- PETROL SUPPLY Kindly note that revised arrangements covering above are pending, as a result of which it… | ||
| Scan100 | Letter comparing the performance of Shell and BP petrol, recommending a switch to BP due to better performance in a 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | H.S. We would like your remarks to enable us to reply to Mr. E.W.T. 2/7/29. X985. Wor. from Br. Br1/GS.7.9.29. re - Petrol. ---------- I am not aware what petrol is being used for cars at "W". We at… | ||