Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Issue of batteries running down on Post War Cars and comparing generator performance with American models. | ||
| View original record | X.4213 Qy2/G - 23.10.20. Oct. 23. 1920. Mr. Claude Johnson, Managing Director. Rolls-Royce Ltd., London, England. Attention, Mr. Bailey. Dear Sirs:- Re: Running down of Batteries on Post War Cars.… | ||
| Scan002 | Letter from the American branch requesting an update on replacement generators for the faulty Lucas models. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Cy2/G - 23.10.20. We should like to hear from Mr. Bailey when Derby can send us generators which will obviate the difficulties experienced with the present Lucas. Very truly yours, ROLLS… | ||
| Scan003 | Evaluation and potential issues of several American cars received for examination. | ||
| View original record | X4213 To R. from Hs/TMW. c. to CJ. c. to Bn. c. to E. c. to Da. X.1692. X.4217. RE CARS RECEIVED FROM AMERICA. We had hoped to send the Marmon Car to Mr. Royce this week but unfortunately while… | ||
| Scan004 | Performance data report from a Ticknall Hill Test comparing Essex, Dodge, and Buick cars. | ||
| View original record | X4213 22.12.20. TICKNALL HILL TEST - DRIVER AND PASSENGER. 300 lbs. in rear - starting at 10 M.P.H. top gear. Condition of Tests - No wind - dry roads. X.4217. X.4213. X.3317. Lst. Time. M.P.H.… | ||
| Scan005 | Performance data table showing time versus speed for a 2nd Buick Car. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Time. M.P.H. 2nd. O mins. 10 Buick 1/4 " 22 Car. 1 " 26 1 " 47 secs. 34 YY | ||
| Scan006 | Technical specifications and performance data for a Dodge car. | ||
| View original record | S.F.C. DODGE CAR. X 4213 (filed 3-1-20) File R. HP. 24.03. B. HP. 35 Weight complete with open-touring body - 4-seater - 1 spare rim carried at rear. 32 x 3 1/2 wooden wheels - Kelsey detachable rims.… | ||
| Scan007 | Technical specifications and observations on a Dodge Car. | ||
| View original record | Contd: Dodge Car. ------ ------- Bore of Cylinders. 3⅞". Stroke 4½". Valve lift - Inlet .293" Exhaust .299". dia. - Compression. No.5 No.7 Cu. capacity 15.5 sq.in. Vacuum in Induction Pipe - Springing… | ||
| Scan008 | Continued technical specifications for a Dodge Car. | ||
| View original record | Contd. Dodge Car ---------- ----------- Stewart Vacuum - Gasoline system, carried on dashboard under Bonnet. Propeller shaft enclosed. shaft casing taking torque. Rear Springs ¾ elliptic - Length half… | ||
| Scan009 | Test drive report and negative assessment of a Dodge car, comparing it to Ford and Essex models. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 838A (100 T) CS. H 159, 11-8-20) G. 2206 XH213 To Mr Warwick from DA. DA2/CB31-12-20. RE "DODGE" CAR. ---------------- I took the Dodge out for a short while yesterday. I should say it was an… | ||
| Scan010 | Advising the Sales Department of four American cars for sale and requesting their cost. | ||
| View original record | X.4213 R.R. 255a (100 T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. 2948 D. from Hs/TMW. Hs/TMW2/LG14.1.21. RE. SALE OF CARS FROM AMERICA. We have advised Sales Dept. that we have four American cars for sale, namely:-… | ||
| Scan011 | Pricing and sale of second-hand American cars. | ||
| View original record | X 4213 To Wor. from Hs/TMW. Hs/TMW1/LG26.1.21. SALE OF SECOND-HAND AMERICAN CARS. Attached herewith please find 6 Forms which we have filled in as far as possible for the information of Sales. The… | ||
| Scan012 | Comparative performance data for a tyre pump and the lowest speeds of various motor cars. | ||
| View original record | X.4213 17.3.21. X.1692 x 4213 x 1525 x 923. Mr. Hives, ✓ Marmon tyre pump 500 r.p.m. pumps 60 lbs. in 10 mins. lowest slow speed 3.25 M.P.H. 40 M.P.H. speedometer 38.3 M.P.H. (time) Dodge - slowest… | ||
| Scan013 | Dynamometer test results for a Dodge car with an open exhaust. | ||
| View original record | X.4213 DODGE CAR 1.4.21. Dynamometer Test. open exhaust. Revs. | Lbs. | HP. 500 | 70 | 8.02 750 | 71 | 12.06 1000 | 73 | 16.5 | 60 1250 | 71.5 | 20.2 | 62 1500 | 68 | 23.0 | 58 1750 | 62 | 24.5 | 53… | ||
| Scan014 | Table comparing dynamometer ratios for Humber, Dodge, and Hupmobile cars. | ||
| View original record | X4213 AMERICAN CARS. Dynamometer Ratios. X 1525 X 4213 X 4212 Revs. | Humber. | Dodge. | Dyn: Revs. Hupmobile. ---|---|---|--- 500 | 74 | 79 | 67 750 | 111 | 118.8 | 101 1000 | 148 | 158 | 135 1250 |… | ||
| Scan015 | Disposal and pricing of several used American cars. | ||
| View original record | W/S X4213 To C. from Hs. X4213 X4212 X3317 RE. AMERICAN CARS. Hs2/LG24.5.21. Have you yet been able to dispose of the Buick Car? We still have the - Hupmobile. Dodge. 6-cylinder Buick (old). I believe… | ||
| Scan016 | Selling American cars, a Delage, and Buicks, and accepting the best possible offers. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. X. 4213. AMERICAN CARS. Cx16/WM/26.5.21. Hs2/LG24.5.21. X.3317. X.4213. I do not think we can do better than accept the best offer we can obtain for any of these, and the sooner we can sell… | ||
| Scan017 | To Mr. Hives regarding the sale of a Hupmobile and a Dodge car at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 255a(10C T) (S.H. 79k.10-12-20) G. 1948 X4213 Mr.Hives. Re - Sale of American Cars. --------------------- X4213 X4212 D/BP14/W30.6.21. Sales Dept. suggest that you send down to Lillie Hall two of… | ||
| Scan018 | Confirming the delivery of Hupmobile and Dodge cars to Lillie Hall for disposal and sale. | ||
| View original record | X4213 Hs. X4213 X4212 D/EP10/CW1.7.21. re - sale of American Cars. Confirming conversation, I have advised Sales that you will deliver the Hupmobile and Dodge Cars to Lillie Hall, London, for… | ||
| Scan019 | Record of the total mileage covered by a Dodge Car. | ||
| View original record | X4213 Total mileage of Dodge Car - 512 miles. Hs/LG HYDE M-CHORTEX | ||
| Scan020 | Requesting the transfer and modification of several car chassis for testing and design research. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to Wor. X4262 RL/MS.7.22. GOSHAWK 1. X.3481 X.3408. X.4262 X.1692. Will you please arrange for the above to be sent down here, fitted with the simple body which was… | ||
| Scan021 | The dispatch of a D.F.P. chassis and the return of a battery. | ||
| View original record | C. from Hs. c. to JLE. (Lillie Hall). X4262 Hs3/LG15.6.22. X4262 X4414 We are sending to you tomorrow the D.F.P. chassis. It should arrive at Conduit Street about midday. We are also returning by this… | ||
| Scan022 | Brief memo arranging the delivery of a D.F.P. car and two others to Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | X4262 S/W Re D.F.P.Car, etc. Thanks for your Hs1/LG14.6.22. and I note you are sending us the D.F.P. car tomorrow. Will you kindly send it to Lillie Hall, and also the other two as soon as possible.… | ||
| Scan023 | Disposal of D.F.P., Essex, and Marmon cars, and suggesting the evaluation of a new 24 HP Sunbeam. | ||
| View original record | W/S C. from Hs. X4262 Hs1/LG14.6.22. D.F.P. CAR - ETC. X4262 X4217 X1692 We shall be sending the D.F.P. car to London as a chassis on Friday the 16th.inst. We also have the Essex Car here which we… | ||
| Scan024 | Brief typed inquiry regarding the expected delivery of a D.F.P. car. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X4262 Hs JUN 1920 / C/S.6.22. RECEIVED Re D.F.P.Car. When do you expect to send us the D.F.P? We want to sell it whilst there is a shortage of cars. C. | ||
| Scan025 | Forwarding of a D.F.P. Car to London for disposal. | ||
| View original record | X4262 Hs. D/PP21/CW.25.5.22. re : D. F. P. Car. Will you please note this car is to be forwarded to London, as soon as possible, for disposal. D/BP. RECEIVED Hs MAY 25 1922 | ||
| Scan026 | Instructions to despatch two Goshawk springs via aeroplane to the Paris Depot for onward delivery to Mr. Haldenby in Grenoble. | ||
| View original record | Yu262 BP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin - Stores. We are sending into the Stores for despatch via aeroplane to R-R Paris Depot - 2 Goshawk springs. Will you also please instruct R-R Paris to redirect… | ||
| Scan027 | The disappointing performance and technical issues of a purchased D.F.P. car. | ||
| View original record | To C. from R. c. to BJ. c. to HS. c. to EP. X.4262. R3/M17.5.22. RE. D.F.P. CAR. X.4262. We have today returned to Derby the D.F.P. which was purchased to my instructions. There are a few points about… | ||
| Scan028 | Report comparing a chassis unfavorably to a Fiat, detailing its technical defects and issues with seized components. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- quickly as possible as at this time of year it would make a better price probably than later on. In conclusion we think this chassis not nearly so good as the Fiat, being made up of clumsy… | ||
| Scan029 | Instruction sheet regarding a car license for a D.F.P. car. | ||
| View original record | RR 8 (1507) [BH 75] 25-11-20] MP 231132 X4262 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS. To W Hwiss Order No. Customer's No. 24/3/1922 Herewith licence J148668 to June 30th/22 for D.F.P. Car - CH 2907 Signed This… | ||
| Scan030 | Performance issues, tuning arrangements, and delivery delays for a D.F.P. car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (500 H) (SD. 296. 15.8.17) M.P. 176549. X4262 E. from EP. EP4/LG24.3.22. D.F.P. CAR. Referring to your received this morning and which we have replied to as follows:- "ELLIOTT, D.F.P. CHASSIS… | ||
| Scan031 | Confirmation of a wire sent to Derby asking if a despatch for Essex has been sent. | ||
| View original record | CONFIRMATION OF WIRE SENT ON 24.3.22. ROYCAR. DERBY. WEST WITTERING. 24th Mar. 1922. HIVES - HAVE YOU DESPATCHED D. F. P. ESSEX IS WAITING. ELLIOTT. Handwritten annotations: X4762, Referred, RR | ||
| Scan032 | Arranging the delivery of a D.F.P. Chassis and transport for Mr. Evans to interview Messrs. Bentleys'. | ||
| View original record | X4262 W/S C. from EP. c. Mr. Evans - Lillie Hall. EP3/LG24.3.22. D.F.P. CHASSIS. C5/C23.3.22. We are arranging for our Mr. Hancock to deliver this car to W.W. and will arrange to call at Lillie Hall… | ||
| Scan033 | Specifications and test results for the D.F.P. Chassis, 2850 EM. | ||
| View original record | X 4262 24.3.22. D.F.P. CHASSIS. 2850 EM. Weight of chassis - full of water, oil and petrol Capacity of oil in engine - 2 qrts. " water " Radiator and engine - 2 galls. 3 qrts. " petrol tank - 6 galls.… | ||
| Scan034 | Arranging for Bentleys to repair a D.F.P. chassis under the pretense it is for an engineer's private use. | ||
| View original record | S/W EP. RECEIVED 23 MAR. 22 X4262 C5/C23.3.22 Re D.F.P.Chassis. EP2/LG21.3.22. ------- We think the best thing would be for your man to pick up Mr. Evans and let him make the necessary arrangements… | ||
| Scan035 | The unsatisfactory running of a D.F.P. chassis and arranging for its delivery and inspection in London. | ||
| View original record | W/S C. from EP. X4262 EP2/LG21.3.22. D.F.P. CHASSIS. X4262 We are arranging to deliver this chassis fitted with a temporary body to W.W. this week-end. We are, however, very disappointed with the… | ||
| Scan036 | Telegram received by telephone from Elliott in Chichester regarding a despatch. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (100B.) SE 867. 9.7.18 MP 193871 X4262 ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 10 54 Date: 24 3 To: Roycar Derby By: Ms from: Chichester 10 20 Driver have you… | ||
| Scan037 | Extract discussing the difficulty of altering a D.F.P. car's steering column and the proposal for its vehicle license. | ||
| View original record | X.4262 Extract from E1/M16.3.22. Re. D.F.P. Car X.4262. If it is so difficult to alter the steering column we think it not worth while holding up the D.F.P. chassis in Derby as if we are going to… | ||
| Scan038 | Correspondence concerning the status of licences and parts for D.F.P., Essex, and Delage cars. | ||
| View original record | X4262 E. from Hs/TMW. Hs/TMW1/LG18322 Referring to your E1/M16.3.22. X4262 D.F.P. Car. The licence for this car expires at the end of this month. It is now ready except for a cushion and we shall send… | ||
| Scan039 | Blueprint detailing a modification to the steering column position for a 10-HP D.F.P. model. | ||
| View original record | NOTICE: WILL Hs PLEASE MODIFY THE STEERING COLUMN ANGLE AS SHEWN BELOW. THE 20.250 BELOW WHEEL AGREES WITH PEREGRINE, BUT THE DIMENSION 'A' FROM THE BACK OF THE DASH WILL EXCEED THE 32 PROPOSED FOR… | ||
| Scan040 | Instruction to Messrs. Holmes Bros. to carry out work as per an attached estimate, with a suggested extra. | ||
| View original record | O.O. from Hs/LG. X4262 Hs/LG16.3.22. Will you please instruct Messrs. Holmes Bros. to carry out the work as per attached estimate. £6. 0. 0. The extra cost of 10/- for the back to be made moveable… | ||
| Scan041 | Internal correspondence regarding the difficulty in altering a D.F.P. car's steering column due to a mechanics' lockdown. | ||
| View original record | Y4262 To E. from Hs. c. to Da. c. to Ev. Hs3/LG14.3.22. D.F.P. CAR. Y4262 We find it is going to be very difficult to alter the steering column on the D.F.P. chassis so that it shall comply with the… | ||
| Scan042 | Instruction sheet regarding a print showing modified column positions. | ||
| View original record | X4262 R.R. 26 10M Bks.) (S K 591 13-3-18). M.P. 189358 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. Sections No. 191 To: Aero Sfy Order No.: from Sfy Customer's No.: Please receive herewith print shewing… | ||
| Scan043 | The sourcing of an alternative headlamp bulb. | ||
| View original record | X.4262. Ek9/DN/13.3.22. S/W. EFC. RE LAMP BULBS. Your EFC1/T6.3.22. We cannot get any information re the lamps but it is possible to obtain a headlamp bulb, large bayonet cap, single centre contact,… | ||
| Scan044 | Request to source replacement 6 volt, 18 c.p. headlamp bulbs for a Ducelier car from Messrs. Godins. | ||
| View original record | Wd. from EFC. X4262 EFC1/T14.3.22. 4262 X.1369 - RE HEAD LAMP BULBS FOR DUCELIER CAR. Would you kindly communicate with Messrs. Godins, 1, Red Lion Square, Holborn, W.C.1, with a view to obtaining, if… | ||
| Scan045 | Position of the front seats and steering wheel for a 10 H.P+ D.F.P. car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (500 H) (SD. 298. 15.2.17) M.P. 176549. X.4262. To Hs. } To BY. } from E. C. to Da. 10.3.22. RE. FRONT SEATS OF 10 H.P+ D.F.P. X.4262. We send herewith a sketch shewing the required position… | ||
| Scan046 | Information on sourcing headlamp bulbs for a Ducellier Car. | ||
| View original record | X4262 W/S, To C. from EFC. EFC1/T6.3.22. 4262 X.1369 - RE LAMP BULBS. Have you any information, or could you get this, as to where we can obtain head lamp bulbs for the Ducellier Car. These lamps have… | ||
| Scan047 | Internal order memo authorising work and the supply of parts for a D.F.P. car. | ||
| View original record | X4265 O.O. from Hs. Hsl/LG2. 3. 22. Will you kindly instruct Messrs. Holmes Bros. to carry out the necessary work in connection with the D.F.P. Car as per attached estimate. £.10. O. O. Will you also… | ||
| Scan048 | Order for a Dunlop Magnum cord cover and tube for a D.F.P. Car. | ||
| View original record | Ms. from Hs. X4262 Hsl/LG.6.3.22. D.F.P. Car. Will you please order for the above Car - 1 760 X 90 Dunlop Magnum cord cover and tube - beaded edge type. Hs. | ||
| Scan049 | The registration and a 6-month license for a 4-cylinder D.F.P. car obtained for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | X4262 D/L. from Hs. Hs3/LG1.3.22. RE. D.F.P. CAR. X4262 x 677 Will you please obtain registration numbers and licence for 4-cyl. D.F.P. Car which we have just obtained for Mr. Royce. The engine is… | ||
| Scan050 | Instruction to Messrs. Holmes Bros. to supply four small flat wings for a D.F.P. Car. | ||
| View original record | X4262 O.O. from Hs. RE. D.F.P. CAR. Will you kindly instruct Messrs.Holmes Bros. to supply 4 small flat wings as per attached estimate. Hs. | ||
| Scan051 | Delivery note for four small plain wings and one pair of domed rear wings on approval to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X4262 Feb 28th 1922. Delivered to Rolls. Royce. Co. By Holmes (Bros Ltd) 4 Small. Plain Wings 1 pair domed rear wings (On Approval.) Expt' Dept. Received by..................... | ||
| Scan052 | Instruction sheet detailing the weight measurement of a D.F. 13 chassis when full of petrol, oil, and water. | ||
| View original record | RR26 (10M BKS) (SH GSS 5-11-20) MP 231103 X.4262 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. INSTRUCTIONS To Mr Hives 22/2 1922 Order No. Customer's No. D.F. 13. Chassis Weight of Chassis full of Petrol Oil Wat C Q LBS Front… | ||
| Scan053 | Delivery note for one A.F.P chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 78 (24B) (S.C. 580. 28-2-16) G. 1689. X4262 S 34152 Date Feb-21- 1922 Delivered to From Rolls Royce London Derby By ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. Lillie Hall, Seagrave Rd,… | ||
| Scan054 | Advice memo for the forwarding of one chassis from the Conduit Street location. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 8s (24 B) (S.C. 580, 28-2-16) G. 1600. X426J S G /F 42484 ADVICE. ROLLS-ROYCE Limited, Conduit Street, LONDON, W. Lille Hall Memo. of Goods Forwarded. Date 7th Feb - 22 To W Derby Carrier Own… | ||
| Scan055 | List of contents for a D.F.P. car tool kit. | ||
| View original record | Y4262 D.F.P. CAR. TOOL KIT. Jack complete. Oil Can. Tyre repair outfit. 3 tyre levers. 1 brace (for Wheels.) 2 side lamps minus bulbs. 1 Clock (Jaeger) 1 tail lamp. 1 tyre pump (hand) 1 pair pliers. 1… | ||
| Scan056 | Arrangements for sending for a D.F.P. car chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4262 JLE. from Hs. Hs14/LG20.2.22. Expl: Office. R.R.Ltd., Derby. 20th.Feb.1922. RE. D.F.P. CAR. We are sending for the D.F.P. chassis tomorrow 21st.inst. Maddocks should arrive there about… | ||
| Scan057 | To Mr. Hives confirming a chassis, fitted with a box body, is ready for collection at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | X4262 Mr. Hives LE10/H/18.2.22. D. F. P. -------- We now have the above chassis at Lillie Hall. We have rigged up a box body and it is already for collection by you at any time you wish. This confirms… | ||
| Scan058 | Cancelling a trial run and arranging for a car to be sent to Derby for a seat to be fitted. | ||
| View original record | X4262 To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to C. c. to EP. Hs7/LG14.2.22. RE. D.F.P. X4262 With reference to your telegram Re. the above. It was not possible to arrange a trial run when EP. and myself returned… | ||
| Scan059 | Telegram from Royce to Hives enquiring about the D7P chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 144A (100B.) SE 867. 9.7.18 MP 193871 X4262 ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 12.45 Date 14 DEC 22 To Roycar Derby By mlB from Chichester Hives what have you… | ||
| Scan060 | The purchase and transport of a D.F.P. chassis from Lillie Hall to Derby for a body to be fitted. | ||
| View original record | X4262 Bs8/DN/16.2.22. S/W - Hs. Hs7/LG14.2.22. RE D.F.P. We purchased the D.F.P. chassis this afternoon and hope to have it at Lillie Hall tomorrow morning. If we telephone to you immediately the… | ||
| Scan061 | Acquisition and modification of a 10.HP. D.F.P. car for experimental coachwork. | ||
| View original record | V4262 To C. from H. ORIGINAL R1/N26.1.22. c. to EH. c. to ER. c. to HH. c. to HS.✓ RE D.P.P. CAR. Regarding the 10.HP. D.F.P. and in reply to C9/C25122. It will not be of much use having the car at… | ||
| Scan062 | Specifications of a D.F.P. car, a trial run arrangement, and requesting particulars of a 10.HP Peugeot chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EP. X4262 Re. D.F.P. EP5/H18.1.22. Confirming our telephone conversation this morning, I have received information from Mr. Evans as follows:- "I will arrange to call on the D.F.P. people and… | ||