Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Minutes from the 75th meeting regarding a comparative analysis of a Fiat car's wheelbase and turning circle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 (1001) (M 96. 24.2.10) E.P. 6128. INVESTIGATION OF OTHER MAKES OF CARS Z535 75th Meeting Nov. 15. 11. Re Wheel Base (Fiat) Mr Nadin submitted a memo which he had received from Mr Johnson, as… | ||
| Scan002 | Trial report on a 30-40 HP 4 Cylinder Fiat with a limousine body. | ||
| View original record | X535 5/12/11. 4300 re Fiat had trial on 30-40 H.P. 4 Cylinder (110 mm by 150 mm) Limousine body, Axle a bad growler and very objection- able after running some time, did not howl when picking up but… | ||
| Scan003 | Recommending a newly purchased Fiat car be sent for comparison against the D.F.P. car and the new 'Peregrine' design. | ||
| View original record | W/S C. From Hs. X4133 X4133 X4405 Hs5/LC9.3.22. I heard from BR. in Derby yesterday that you have purchased a 10 HP. Fiat - 4-seater car. If you have this car, we would recommend that it was sent to… | ||
| Scan004 | Brief typed memo regarding arrangements to send a Fiat to West Wittering. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. VC4133 C11/C10.3.22. With reference to your Hs5/LG9.3.22, we will arrange to send the Fiat down to West Wittering early next week. C. [Signature] [Stamp: RECEIVED MAR 10 1922 Hs] | ||
| Scan005 | Test drive report and critique of a 10 horse power Fiat with an open body. | ||
| View original record | X4133 LHS7/DN/13.3.22. RECEIVED MAR 14 1922 H8 TO EJ. c. to C., P. & Hs. RE 10 H.P. FIAT. I drove the 10 horse Fiat, fitted with an Open body, out in the country on Friday afternoon last, with the… | ||
| Scan006 | Bodywork of a Fiat chassis, comparing an Italian-built body with a proposed English version. | ||
| View original record | -2- present dimensions of the springs. Now with regard to the bodywork, which as I said is an Open 4-seater Touring body built in Italy, there is not sufficient room for pleasurable touring. The… | ||
| Scan007 | Extract concerning the arrangement for a Fiat car to be delivered from Brighton. | ||
| View original record | X.4133. Extract from E1/M16.3.22. RE FIAT CAR. We are expecting the Fiat car here from Brighton today. Mr. Cowan drove it down to Brighton and then telephoned us. We asked him to get it sent here, and… | ||
| Scan008 | Hurried inspection report detailing eleven points on a 10 HP Fiat car. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. c. to BJ. FN. c. to Wor. BY. c. to C. Hs. X 4133 R3/M23.5.22. RE. 10 HP. FIAT CAR - HURRIED INSPECTION X.4133. (1) The lock ignition does not prevent the engine from being started (by… | ||
| Scan009 | Continued assessment of a vehicle, covering springing, carburetion, and chassis quality. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- Peregrine, hence springing can never be made really good. (12) Carburation would require good petrol or water temperature carefully watching - there is only water heat to throttle, no hot… | ||
| Scan010 | Query to Mr. Hives regarding the return and potential borrowing of a Fiat and a Delage car. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X.4133. 04/C2.8.22. X.4133 X.3500 Dear Mr. Hives, R. wrote to you on the 5th. ult. saying he was returning to you the Fiat and the Delage so that they might be sold. Have you received these… | ||
| Scan011 | Short memo regarding the unknown availability of a Delage and a Fiat car. | ||
| View original record | W/S C. from Hy. X4133 X3500 X4133 Hyl/LCS. 8. 8. 22. Referring to your C4/C2. 8. 8. 22. Neither the Delage car or the Fiat car have been sent from W.W. and therefore we do not know whether they are… | ||
| Scan012 | Request for a status update on the receipt and work completion timeline for Delage and Fiat cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X4133 V4133 X3500 Bs8/C16.8.22. Will you please let us know whether you have received from R. the Delage and Fiat cars, as mentioned in R1/M5.7.22. If so, will you let us know when you expect… | ||
| Scan013 | 10-15 HP Fiat Car, its readiness for re-sale, and new instructions to ship it to India. | ||
| View original record | X4133 Bs29/KW29.8.22. S/W. 10-15- H.P. Fiat Car.- Experimental Dept. Further to our recent memos will you be good enough to let us know when this car will be completed and available for re-sale. It is… | ||
| Scan014 | Delayed return of a 10-15 HP Fiat car by Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | W/S Y4133 C/Bs. from Hs. Hsl/LG30.8.22. 10-15 H.P. FIAT CAR. Referring to your Bs29/KW29.8.22. The Fiat car has not been returned to us by Mr. Royce and we do not know when it will be returned to us.… | ||
| Scan015 | Instruction, following Mr. Royce's orders, to acquire a new cylinder head for a 10 HP Fiat car. | ||
| View original record | Ms. O.O. c. to Hs. X.4133. E1/M7.10.22. FIAT CYLINDER HEAD X.4133. In accordance with Mr. Royce's instructions would you kindly order a new cylinder head for the 10 H.P. Fiat car which we have at W.W.… | ||
| Scan016 | From B.J. to Hs. arranging a test drive of a 40 HP Fiat. | ||
| View original record | X535 To Hs. from BJ. BJ5/H6.4.25. Re 40 HP. Fiat. Unfortunately owing to your short visit, you were unable to try the 40 HP. Fiat when in London. Do you think you are likely to be in London again… | ||
| Scan017 | Benefits of testing a 40 HP Fiat at the Derby facility. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. x535 Hs2/LG8.4.25. RE. 40 HP. FIAT. Referring to BJ5/H6.4.25. We could obtain much more information from the Fiat if it was tested at Derby because we have the necessary instruments to… | ||
| Scan018 | Difficulty of borrowing a demonstration Fiat for testing, suggesting it will now be tested in London. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten]: V535 To Hs. from BJ. BJ18/H17.4.25. Re FIAT. Hs2/LG8.4.25. We have made enquiries, and regret we are unable to borrow the fiat to send to Derby. The fact is that we should have to… | ||
| Scan019 | Arranging a test drive of a 40 HP Fiat car for reporting purposes. | ||
| View original record | X535 To Hs. from BJ. BJ5/H15.7.25. he Fiat Car. Next time you are likely to be in London, if you can let us have a few days notice, we will try to arrange for you to try the 40 H.P. Fiat, to enable… | ||
| Scan020 | Examination and trial of a 40 HP Fiat car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. BJ8/H5.10.25. X535 Re Fiat Car. Some time ago, Mr. Massac Buist advised us that we ought specially to examine and try the 40 h.p. Fiat. We have not been able to arrange for you to try… | ||
| Scan021 | Trial of a 40 HP Fiat car and considering other vehicles like Alfa Romeo and a new 6-cylinder sleeve valve Vauxhall. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. Hs2/LG6.10.25. x535 RE. FIAT CAR. x535 / 4631 We should very much like Mr. Robotham to try the 40 HP. Fiat car. He will be in London on Monday and Tuesday (12th. and 13th. inst.) For… | ||
| Scan022 | Arranging a re-trial run on a Fiat. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X535 C5/C14.10.25. Re Trial Run on Fiat. I am arranging for this run to take place on Tuesday next at 2 p.m. or 2.30. Will you please let me know if this will suit you. If not, will you please… | ||
| Scan023 | Arranging a trial run on a Fiat and a similar trial for an Austro-Daimler. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To C. from Hs. X535 Hs7/LG15.10.25. RE. TRIAL RUN ON FIAT. X1056 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… | ||
| Scan024 | From Hs. to C. about sending an assistant to test Fiat and Austro-Daimler cars. | ||
| View original record | W/S To C. from Hs. Hsl/LG19.10.25. 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. Hs. | ||
| Scan025 | Road test reports for a 40 HP Fiat and a 19-HP Austro-Daimler, advising against their purchase. | ||
| 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. X535 Hs5/LG23.10.25. CAR ROAD TESTS. X1026 Attached herewith are reports in connection with the 40 HP. Fiat and… | ||
| Scan026 | Road trial of a 40 HP Fiat. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 HD) (D.D. 31. 12-8-25) J.H.D. 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… | ||
| Scan027 | Issues with tappet noise, gearbox difficulty, and clutch performance. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 H) (D.D. 31, 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -2- Expl. No. REF HS/RM/LG.231025 but on opening the bonnet two bad tappet knocks were noted, the valve gear being generally less silent… | ||
| Scan028 | The performance of a vehicle's brakes and steering. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -3- Expl. No. REF HS/RML/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… | ||
| Scan029 | Car's rear axle, suspension, road performance, and acceleration. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 498a (50) (H.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -4- Expl. No. REF: He/RM/L0231025 REAR AXLE. Judged from the back of the car this was a very good axle. SUSPENSION. This car is without… | ||
| Scan030 | Vehicle acceleration, engine performance, and braking systems. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 H) (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… | ||
| Scan031 | Observations from a car test run, including braking, steering, and general impressions. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 HD) (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… | ||
| Scan032 | The road trial of an Austro-Daimler car, detailing its specifications, test conditions, and initial observations. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-8-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF Hs/Rm2/LG231025 ROAD TRIAL - AUSTRO-DAIMLER. (20.10.25) PARTICULARS OF CAR. Bore 71.5 - stroke 110. Displacement 2650.… | ||
| Scan033 | The performance of a vehicle's camshaft, gearbox, clutch, and steering. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-8-25) J.H.O. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -2- Expl. No. REF: HS/RM2/LG231025 Camshaft is held in three bearings and supplied with forced lubrication. The whole head of the… | ||
| Scan034 | Page 3 detailing vehicle road test feedback on brakes, axle, suspension, and performance. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -3- Expl. No. REF: Hg/Rm2/LG231025 and suffered badly from vibrations due to a loose instrument board which prevented fair estimation of… | ||
| Scan035 | Car performance, including hill climb results, speedometer checks, acceleration figures and comparisons to other models. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 H) (D.D. 31. 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… | ||
| Scan036 | Comparing car performance metrics including windage, braking, and engine efficiency against a 20 HP model and an Austro-Daimler. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493a (50 H) (D.D. 31, 12-6-25) J.R.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.… | ||
| Scan037 | Analyzing an engine's design and comparing the car's performance to a Chrysler. | ||
| View original record | K.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-8-25) J.H.D. 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… | ||
| Scan038 | Evaluation of a small Fiat car as a potential offering in the 'Peregrine' class. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Hs. c. to Bg. Wor. c. to B. Da. c. to By. ✓535. Hs.2/MJ.13.11.31. X4027 SMALL CAR REPRESENTATIVE OF PEREGRINE. It was agreed some time ago that we should look around to see whether we could… | ||
| Scan039 | Technical assessment and review of a 2.5 Litre Fiat Saloon. | ||
| View original record | Re/Rm.1/MJ.13.11.31. 2.5 LITRE FIAT SALOON. TAX £20. The main particulars of this car are :- 6 cyl. Mono-Block casting. Seven bearing crankshaft. 19.3 H.P. 72 x 103 mm. 251 cc. Wheel Base 9 ft. 9 ins.… | ||
| Scan040 | Vehicle road test report providing impressions on performance and comparing it with competing models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.1/WJ.13.11.31.Cont'd. top gear. Its acceleration is not outstanding but it cannot be called sluggish. The ingle Solex fitted is free from flat spots and pleasantly responsive. The body… | ||
| Scan041 | Potential purchase and testing of a Fiat car. | ||
| View original record | 8535 To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.4/MJ.14.11.31. FIAT CAR. If it is agreed to buy the Fiat car we should like to make sure that the actual one we purchase is up to the standard which Rm. tried. We… | ||
| Scan042 | Proposing the evaluation of a small Fiat to inform the design and cost of the upcoming 'Peregrine' project. | ||
| View original record | 1535 To SG. From Hs, c. to Wor, c. to E. c. to EV. Hs.2/MJ.1.1.32. 'PEREGRINE'. 1407 In considering our programme for cars we think it would be useful for all of us to get a picture of what we think… | ||
| Scan043 | Comparison of the Peregrine model with a Talbot 90 and a small Fiat for production and cost analysis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Hs/Rm. 8535. Hs/Rm.4/ADL.1.32. X407 PEREGRINE Sales have now tried the Talbot 90, with a view to getting an idea what an unsupercharged Peregrine would be like if produced for a B.2. We think… | ||
| Scan044 | Confirming arrangements to collect and trial a 20 HP six-cylinder Fiat Saloon against other cars. | ||
| View original record | Bag. UU CONFIDENTIAL. Y535. Hn1/T/13-1-32. RC. c. to PN. c. to Rm. at W. for information FIAT CAR. Confirming our telephone conversation of this morning, will you please arrange for a driver to… | ||