Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | From EH to R detailing a test run of a Calcott car and its associated issues. | ||
| View original record | To R. from EH. EH2/LG30.10.17. 30th Oct 1917. X.3205. CALCOTT CAR. I had a run on the above car yesterday, it ran very nicely. The engine gears are noisy but the whole car is fairly quite. I spent a… | ||
| Scan002 | Calcott rim varnish and security bolts. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. X.3205 R8/W8.12.17. X.3205 - RE CALCOTT. RIM VARNISH & SECURITY BOLTS The rims are size 650 x 65 and the tyres 700 x 80. We do not know the size of the security bolts but the Dunlop… | ||
| Scan003 | Confirming the despatch of parts to West Wittering for a Calcutt Car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (200 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/12. To R. from EH. EH3/LC31.12.17. 31st Dec. 1917. X 3205. Calcutt Car We have despatched to West Wittering 1 tin of rim varnish. 6 security bolts. 1… | ||
| Scan004 | Receipt of a tin of paint and security bolts from The Dunlop Rubber Co. for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | Mr Hives By/Mr. Clark. 31.12.17. Wd/EM2/E311217. Calcott car X.3205 Hire for Mr. Royce. [Stamp: RECEIVED] Please note, We have received from The Dunlop Rubber Co. the following, 1 Tin of Paint. 6… | ||
| Scan005 | Incorrectly sized valve tubes for a Calcott car, noting the difference in diameter. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. X. 3205. RE TUBES FOR CALCOTT CAR With reference to the two tubes you sent us recently we find that the valves of these tubes are smaller in diameter than those usually fitted to this… | ||
| Scan006 | The return and replacement of tubes with unsuitable valves for Calcott Tyres. | ||
| View original record | x3205 To EH. from E. URGENT. 3rd October, 1918. E1/G31018. RE CALCOTT TYRES. We should be glad to hear from you in respect to the tubes with unsuitable valves. You will recollect, as stated in our… | ||
| Scan007 | Failed Stewart speedometer from a Calcott car and instructions for its replacement. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. 7th October, 1918. E2/G71018. X.3205 RE CALCOTT SPEEDOMETER. We are sending you under separate cover the elbow drive portions of the Stewart speedometer belonging to the Calcott car.… | ||
| Scan008 | Request for an aero engine primer and parts to be fitted to a Calthorpe car for trial purposes. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. X 3205 E1/G7.10.18. X.1899 RE PRIMER FOR WEST WITTERING. X.3205 Would you kindly send us, in accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes, an aero engine primer of the latest all-aluminium… | ||
| Scan009 | Confirming the dispatch of a Primer and pipe connection for the Calcott. | ||
| View original record | To E. from EH. X3205. EH3/LC9.10.18. 9th. Oct. 1918. We have despatched to you 1 Primer and a length of pipe also connection for the induction bend for the Calcott. The Primer is just as it has been… | ||
| Scan010 | Cover letter regarding forwarding a letter anonymously on behalf of Mr. Royce to Calcott Bros., and a request for a tyre cover. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from Rs. X3205 26th October, 1918. Rs2/G261018. RE CALCOTT CAR. We send you herewith a letter which Mr. Royce would like you to send on to Messrs. Calcott Bros. Would you kindly peruse the… | ||
| Scan011 | Letter to Calcott Bros. Ltd. regarding incorrectly sized brake straps and a request for replacements with specific dimensions. | ||
| View original record | Owing to the Government's appeal to save paper, this letter is written on both sides of the paper. Messrs Calcott Bros. Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Sirs, We had occasion to fit the brake straps you supplied,… | ||
| Scan012 | Letter discussing the greasing of ball bearings, supply of castings for brake linings, and brake shoe springs. | ||
| View original record | grease in the two ball bearings, and preventing anyone from adding oil or grease by means of the brass cap. We assume that these ball bearings would run 12 months if once carefully greased. If you… | ||
| Scan013 | The missing drive portion of a Stewart Speedometer. | ||
| View original record | To E. from EH. EH1/LG31.10.18. 31st. Oct. 1918. RE CALCOTT SPEEDOMETER. X.3205 With reference to your note E2/G71018., we have not yet received the drive portion of the Stewart Speedometer. Has this… | ||
| Scan014 | Lost parcel containing worn out Stewart Speedometer parts for Mr. Royce's Calcott car. | ||
| View original record | To D. from E. Copy to EH. X 3200 6th November, 1918. E6/G61118. RE CALCOTT SPEEDOMETER PARTS. On the 17th ultimo. we despatched a small parcel containing two worn out pieces of the Stewart Speedometer… | ||
| Scan015 | Lost Stewart Speedometer parts for a Calcott model, including sketches for identification. | ||
| View original record | To E.H. from E. X3205 RECEIVED RE CALCOTT SPEEDOMETER. Handwritten: (Magnetic type Season & Trip) No number or other distinguishing mark In reply to your memo EHL/LG311018 concerning the Stewart… | ||
| Scan016 | Letter from supplier Calcott Bros. Ltd. responding to a query about brakes, suggesting worn drums or oil leakage. | ||
| View original record | Calcott Bros. Ltd., Coventry. Ref. C/BW. Nov. 7th. 1918. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your letter for which we thank you. With reference to the brakes, we are very… | ||
| Scan017 | To Mr. Hives regarding communications with Calcott Bros Ltd. concerning the Calcott Car and a motor cover. | ||
| View original record | Mr.Hives. X3205 Wd/GEA18/DK81118. 8th November.1918. ------------ X 3205 RE CALCOTT CAR. ------------ In accordance with Mr.Royce's memo attached hereto, we communicated with Messrs Calcott Bros Ltd.,… | ||
| Scan018 | Cover note forwarding a letter from Calcott Bros. Ltd. and requesting instructions on the matter. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To R. from EH. X.3205 EH2/LG11.11.18 11th. Nov. 1918. Attached herewith is a letter from Calcott Bros. Ltd., we should be pleased to have your… | ||
| Scan019 | Request for spare parts for a Stewart Speedometer on a Calcott car. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from EH. X.3205 EH2/LG13.11.18. 13th. Nov. 1918. Mr. Royce requires some spare parts for a Stewart Speedometer. It is a speedometer driven off the front wheel of the Calcott car. He needs the… | ||
| Scan020 | Letter from Cooper Stewart Engineering Co. Ltd. providing a price for speedometer fittings. | ||
| View original record | COPY. The Cooper Stewart Engineering Co.Ltd., Stewart Speedometers, 11 Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London, W.C. Nov. 20th. 1918. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Rd., Derby. Dear Sirs, We thank you… | ||
| Scan021 | Requesting particulars to obtain parts for a Calcott Speedometer. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 23a (200 T (S.E. 527, 21-2-18) G. 2120) To E. from EH. X 3205 EH1/LG2.12.18 2nd. Dec. 1918. RE - SPEEDOMETER PARTS FOR CALCOTT. We can obtain from stock the necessary parts for the Calcott… | ||
| Scan022 | Particulars for speedometer parts for a 'Calcott' car. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. X3200 11th December, 1918. E1/G111218. RE SPEEDOMETER PARTS FOR "CALCOTT" CAR. Referring to your memo EH1/LG21218, re Calcott speedometer, the following are the particulars you… | ||
| Scan023 | Particulars to obtain speedometer parts for Mr. Royce's Calcott car. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Hulls from EH. X.3205 EH7/LC18.12.18. 18th. Dec. 1918. Attached are particulars necessary to obtain the speedometer parts for Mr. Royce's Calcott car. EH. | ||
| Scan024 | Specifications for speedometer parts for a 'Calcutt' car. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. COPY. 11th. Dec. 1918. E1/LG111218. RE SPEEDOMETER PARTS FOR "CALCUTT" CAR. Referring to your memo EH1/LG21218, re Calcutt speedometer, the following are the particulars you require:-… | ||
| Scan025 | Dispatch note confirming the sending of speedometer parts for a Calcott Car. | ||
| View original record | To E. From EH. X.3205 EH3/LG27.1.19. 27th. Jan. 1919. We have despatched to you today the Speedometer parts for Calcott Car. EH. | ||
| Scan026 | Request to obtain a spare Calcott clutch cone and two fibre wearing pieces for a clutch withdrawing fork. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 235 d(200 T) S.F. 103, 25-10-18) O. 2214 To E.H. from E. Copy RE SPARES FOR "CALCOTT". 3206 E2/G24.3.19. 24th. Mar. 1919. In accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes, would you kindly obtain a spare… | ||
| Scan027 | Requesting the maker's number or build date for a 'Calcott' chassis to obtain spares. | ||
| View original record | To E. from EH. X.3205 EH3/LG26.3.19. 26th. Mar. 1919. RE SPARES FOR "CALCOTT". With reference to obtaining Spares for the "Calcott" is there any Makers number on this chassis or the date when it was… | ||
| Scan028 | The procurement of spares for a 'Calcott' car built in 1913/14. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Mills from EH. X.3205 EH2/LG26.3.19. 26th. Mar. 1919. Attached herewith is a note from Mr. Elliott to obtain some spares for the "Calcott" Car. This car is 10 HP built in 1913/14. Will you… | ||
| Scan029 | Request to manufacture two brass acetylene lamp nipples for a Calcott car, to be charged to Mr. Royce's private account. | ||
| View original record | E.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. To EH. from E. Copy RE "CALCOTT" CAR. X.3205 We send you herewith drawing LeC.1071 shewing an Acetylene Lamp Nipple, and should be glad if you… | ||
| Scan030 | Inability to find an identification number on a 1914 Calcott car for clutch spares. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. copy RE SPARES FOR CALCOTT. X.3205 We cannot find any identification number of any description on the Calcott. The car, however, is a 1914 model, and I do not think that Messrs. Calcott… | ||
| Scan031 | Replacement of an aluminium leather-lined clutch with a malleable cone clutch lined with Thermoid. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Mills G.O. from EH EH1/LG2.4.19. 2nd. April 1919. X.3205 With reference to attached we note that Messrs. Calcott Bros. Ltd. state that they now fit malleable cone clutch lined with Thermoid. If… | ||
| Scan032 | Proposing a modification to the 'Calcett' car clutch withdrawing mechanism with a diagram for new washers. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from E. RE "CALCOTT" CAR. X3905. The Calcott clutch withdrawing mechanism consists simply and solely of a fork, the ends of which are faced with fibre. These ends bear against a revolving… | ||
| Scan033 | Confirming the dispatch of two washers for a Calcott Car. | ||
| View original record | To E. from EH. X.3205 EH6/LG7.4.19. 7th. April 1919. We are sending to you today 2 Washers for Calcott Car as requested in your memo E1/G4/4/19. EH. | ||
| Scan034 | Need for radiator louvres to improve engine performance with poor quality petrol. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. c. to CJ. Copy X.3205 X.3506 X 53 X.3499 R6/G9.4.19. 9th. April 1919. RE LOUVRES FOR RADIATORS, FUEL, ETC. With reference to louvres for radiators, I think the best thing will be to go… | ||
| Scan035 | Engine performance using benzol fuel from Birchenwood Collieries, noting issues with over-richness at slow speeds. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- R6/G9.4.19. ---------- carburetter. On changing from the No.3 Anglo-American fuel to some good benzol originating at Birchenwood Collieries, this car could be made to run perfectly… | ||
| Scan036 | Requesting a Buick car with specific instructions regarding the condition of its tyres and rims. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BN. Copy R4/G20.5.19. X.3203 BE "BUICK" CAR. Would you kindly send the Buick as soon as convenient as I want the Calcott to go to London to be sold. Will you please see… | ||
| Scan037 | The delivery of a Cadillac, a Marmon car, and the logistics of temporarily sending an experimental car to the USA. | ||
| View original record | W/S. X3205 To C. from Hs. Hsl/LG29.9.20. X.3205. X.1692. We should like to know whether you have heard anything further as regards when we might expect delivery of the Cadillac Car. With reference to… | ||
| Scan038 | Article from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing the 1921 Calcott light car. | ||
| View original record | X.3205 THE AUTOCAR, October 23rd, 1920. 707 THE 1921 CALCOTT. Detail Improvements the only Alterations in an 11.9 h.p. Light Car of Proved Popularity. SINCE its inception, the Calcott light car has… | ||
| Scan039 | Page from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing the 1921 Calcott chassis and the new 19.6 HP Crossley. | ||
| View original record | 708 THE AUTOCAR, October 23rd, 1920. The 1921 Calcott. and the striking and interlocking gears are contained within the box. The gate change is carried to the right-hand side of the driver by an… | ||