Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | From F.H.R. to C.J. discussing a possible new engine design inspired by the Austrian Daimler. | ||
| View original record | 27th June 1910 C.J. 27/6/10 RS/D27610 In studying the question of a possible new engine for ourselves, I notice that the Austrian Daimler which did so well in the Prince Henry Trophy, has a similar… | ||
| Scan002 | Letter to Mr. Royce providing particulars of Cody's 120 HP six-cylinder Austro-Daimler Engine. | ||
| View original record | Mr Royce 14-10-12. Re Cody's 120 h.p. six-cylinder Austro-Daimler Engine. TBB4/L141012. I send you herewith as requested when at Crowborough, particulars of the Austro-Daimler engine used by Cody in… | ||
| Scan003 | Short memo discussing an assessment of Cody's 120 HP six-cylinder Austro-Daimler Engine. | ||
| View original record | W.M. FHR6/1210C12 [STAMP: RECEIVED 25 OCT 1912] [Handwritten: Ref Warrall] [Handwritten: Mr Johnson] COPY GRAND HOTEL DU CANADEL. Par Le Lavandou, (VAR), 21st October 1912. From F.H.R. for T.C. Re… | ||
| Scan004 | Proposal to purchase a 19/70 HP Austro-Daimler for evaluation, with a brief comparison to the Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. c. to Hs. EP. X1056 R12/M13.10.25. AUSTRO-DAIMLER. X.1056 X.3805 The car which has some novel features, and which promised to compete with our Goshawk, is the 19/70 HP. Austro-Daimler,… | ||
| Scan005 | Arranging a trial run for a 40 HP Fiat and a trial run for an Austro-Daimler on the same day. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from Hs. c. to EP. X1056 Hs6/LG15.10.25. AUSTRO-DAIMLER. With reference to R12/M13.10.25. We have fixed up an appointment to try a 40 HP. Fiat car on Tuesday next the 20th. It would be… | ||
| Scan006 | Arranging trial runs on Fiat and Austro-Daimler cars. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To C. from Hs. x1056 Hs7/LG15.10.25. x535 RE. TRIAL RUN ON FIAT. It will be quite convenient for this trial to take place on Tuesday as suggested in your C5/C14.10.25. Please let us know where… | ||
| Scan007 | From Hs to CJ regarding sending an assistant to test Fiat and Austro-Daimler cars. | ||
| View original record | W/S To CJ from Hs. N056 Hsl/LG19.10.25. X 535 I am going to West Wittering tomorrow. I am therefore sending Mr. Robotham (one of my assistant's) to try the Fiat and possibly the Austro-Daimler cars.… | ||
| Scan008 | Request for particulars on a tested Austro-Daimler car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To C. from Hs/Rm. X1056 Hs/Rml/LG22.10.25. RE. AUSTRO-DAIMLER. We asked the Austro-Daimler people to give us one or two particulars of the car we tried - weight, compression ratio, axle ratio and… | ||
| Scan009 | Car road test reports for a 40 HP Fiat and a 19-HP Austro-Daimler. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. c. to PN. Wor. c. to EP. CWB. X1056 Hs5/LG23.10.25. CAR ROAD TESTS. X535 Attached herewith are reports in connection with the 40 HP. Fiat and… | ||
| Scan010 | The road trial of a 40 HP Fiat. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 488a (50 M) (D.D. 31, 12-6-25) J.H.B. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF Hs/Rml/LG231025 ROAD TRIAL OF 40 HP. FIAT. (20.10.25) PARTICULARS OF CAR :- Bore 3.35 - stroke 5.5" Displacement 4766… | ||
| Scan011 | Page 2 of an experimental report detailing issues with tappet knocks, lubrication, gearbox, and clutch. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 498a (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -2- Expl. No. REF HS/RML/LG231025 but on opening the bonnet two bad tappet knocks were noted, the valve gear being generally less silent… | ||
| Scan012 | The performance of a vehicle's brakes and steering systems. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -3- Expl. No. REF: HS/RmI/LG231025 BRAKES. The side brake was singularly inaccessible and quite ineffective. The foot brake operates the shoes on all four wheels by means of a… | ||
| Scan013 | The rear axle, suspension, and road performance of a car. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 493a (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.L. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -4- Expl. No. REF: Hs/Rml/LG231025 REAR AXLE. Judged from the back of the car this was a very good axle. SUSPENSION. This car is without… | ||
| Scan014 | Vehicle acceleration, engine performance, and braking characteristics. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 M) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -5- Expl. No. REF Hs/RmL/LG/231025 Above 25 m.p.h., the acceleration is very fair. The speedometer was of the Hispano type, and moved at… | ||
| Scan015 | Braking issues, a gear growl, and a general impression of a vehicle's performance. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 498a (50 M) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -6- Expl. No. REF: Hs/RmL/LG231025 is not used to the car a feeling of insecurity and uncertainty. These brakes are not as good as those… | ||
| Scan016 | Experimental road trial report on an Austro-Daimler car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. St. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF Hs/Rm2/LG231025 ROAD TRIAL - AUTRO-DAIMLER. (20.10.25) PARTICULARS OF CAR. Bore 71.5 - stroke 110. Displacement 2650. Axle… | ||
| Scan017 | The performance of the camshaft, gearbox, clutch, and steering systems. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.L. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -2- Expl. No. REF:Hs/Rm2/LG231025 Camshaft is held in three bearings and supplied with forced lubrication. The whole IXH head of the… | ||
| Scan018 | The performance of various vehicle components like brakes, axle, suspension, and cooling. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-8-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -3- Expl. No. REF. Hs/Rm2/LG231025 and suffered badly from vibrations due to a loose instrument board which prevented fair estimation of… | ||
| Scan019 | Vehicle's on-road performance, including hill climbing, acceleration, and maximum speed. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 M) (D.D. St. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -4- Expl. No. REF. Hs/Rm2/LG23.10.25. Below 12 m.p.h. in top gear it is necessary to humour the carburetter. The car is very free from… | ||
| Scan020 | Comparing a 20 HP car with an Austro-Daimler, including a performance graph and general impressions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 498a (50 H) (D.D. 31, 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -5- Expl. No. REF Hs/Rm2/LG231025 The windage of the body we should say was slightly less than that of a R-R 20 HP. Comparison of 20 HP.… | ||
| Scan021 | Overhead camshaft engine design and a comparison to a Chrysler. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 M) D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.L. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -6- Expl. No. REF: Hs/Rm2/LG231025 they have not made the best use of their overhead camshaft. The engine is very interesting as an… | ||
| Scan022 | Providing particulars for an Austro-Daimler vehicle. | ||
| View original record | S/W HS/RM. X1056 03/C23.10.25. Re Austro-Daimler. ------ With reference to your Hs/Rm1/LG22.10.25, the particulars you require are as follows:- Compression........... 4 1/2 - 1. Gearing..............… | ||
| Scan023 | Query regarding the performance and specifications of a tested Austro-Daimler 19/70 HP unit. | ||
| View original record | X1086 HS/Rml/LG. Expl: Dept: 26th. Oct. 1925. Messrs. Barkers, Coachbuilders, 66, South Audley Street, London W.1. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Manning. We were rather puzzled when we tried the… | ||
| Scan024 | Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding the guaranteed speed of an Austro-Daimler chassis. | ||
| View original record | X1050 CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CUSTOMERS' RISK ONLY. ESTABLISHED 1710. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES. BARKER & CO. (COACHBUILDERS) LTD… | ||
| Scan025 | Letter to coachbuilders Messrs. Barkers regarding vehicle speed limitations due to body design and wind resistance. | ||
| View original record | +1056 Expl: Dept: Hs/Rml/LG. SKxt 4th.Nov. 1925. Messrs. Barkers, (Coachbuilders), 66, South Audley Street, London W.1. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Manning. We thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| Scan026 | Letter from Barker & Co. Coachbuilders regarding a guaranteed speed of 70 mph for a car. | ||
| View original record | X.1056 CUSTOMERS' CARS ARE DRIVEN BY OUR STAFF AT CUSTOMERS' RISK ONLY. BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING. ESTABLISHED 1710. BARKER & CO. (COACHBUILDERS) LTD SPECIALISTS IN COACHWORK FOR THE ROLLS-ROYCE… | ||
| Scan027 | Visit to the Paris Show to test competitor cars, specifically the Austro Daimler and Tracta for their suspension. | ||
| View original record | To HK. Paris. From Hs/Rm. X1056 Hs/Rm4/LG27.9.28 43609 I shall be coming to Paris on Monday the 8th. approx. and shall be at the Paris Show on Tuesday and Wednesday. I am particularly anxious to try… | ||