Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Performance and specification report for a Hupmobile 16.9 HP 4 Cylinder car. | ||
| View original record | (Filed 2-2-20) File X.4212 E.F.C. H U P M O B I L E C A R. 16.9 HP. 4 CYLINDERS. Weight - complete with 4-seater open-touring body, Hood, Windscreen, 1 spare wheel at back. Full of petrol and oil and… | ||
| Scan002 | Specification sheet detailing vehicle performance, engine, suspension, and steering characteristics. | ||
| View original record | -2- Distance to pull up etc, contd. 40 M.P.H. Foot brake 221 ft. Side brake 477 ft. Engine Valve Timing. I.O. 12º P.T.D.C. } I.C. 47º P.B.D.C. } .002" clearance. E.O. 40º B.B.D.C. } E.C. 17º P.T.D.C.… | ||
| Scan003 | List of vehicle design specifications for the engine, suspension, brakes, and dimensions. | ||
| View original record | -3- Engine and Gearbox - one unit. 3 point suspension. Open Propeller Shaft. Springs take all torque. Speedometer Drive direct from gearbox. Brakes not compensated - both on rear wheels. Exhaust &… | ||
| Scan004 | Performance test data for a Hupmobile Car 16.9 HP, showing engine revolutions, load, horsepower, and MEP. | ||
| View original record | X.4212 24.3.21. HUPMOBILE CAR 16.9 HP. REVS. | lbs. | HP. | MEP 500 | 79 | 7.625 750 | 74 | 10.714 1000 | 75 | 15.478 | 68 1250 | 75 | 19.098 | 70 1500 | 74 | 21.428 | 64 1750 | 73 | 24.652 | 62 2000… | ||
| Scan005 | Dynamometer test report showing engine revolutions against horsepower readings under different test conditions. | ||
| View original record | X 4212 R.R. 26 10M Bks.) (SE 591 13-3-18). M.P. 189358 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. X.1525 X1213 X4212.O INSTRUCTIONS. To: S. Office Date: 5/4/ 191- Order No. Customer's No. Dynamometer ratings Table Data:… | ||
| Scan006 | Sale of two American cars, a Hupmobile and a Dodge, at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Hives. X4212 D/BP13/W30.6.21. X.4213 X.4212 RE SALE OF AMERICAN CARS. Sales Dept. suggest that you send down to Lillie Hall two of the cars which you have for disposal. They suggest that you send… | ||
| Scan007 | Confirming the delivery and disposal of American cars. | ||
| View original record | X4212 Hs. X.4213 X.4212 D/BP10/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 disposal,… | ||
| Scan008 | Record of the total mileage for a Hupmobile Car. | ||
| View original record | X4212 Total mileage of Hupmobile Car - 293 miles. Hs/LG. HYDE PARK CHORTEX | ||
| Scan009 | Flight Lieutenant Potts and his newly purchased Straight 8 Hupmobile. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. from Lp. Copy to Wor. X4212 Rm Lp.14/LAM.5.9.34. Re: FLIGHT LIEUTENANT POTTS. The above has just purchased a Straight 8 Hupmobile and is spending some of his leave in Scotland and… | ||
| Scan010 | Cover note for a report on an Isotta Fraschini Car. | ||
| View original record | To W. from BJ. BJ11/H31.12.20. X1077 Report on Isotta Fraschini Car. I enclose a report made by Cx. on this car, together with the book referred to. B.J. [Stamped text on left]: RECEIVED WORKS 31 DEC… | ||
| Scan011 | Road test and comparison of an Isotta Fraschini 'Straight 8' car. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF REPORT TO BJ. FROM CX. 24th December 1920. (CXO) X1072 ? I had an opportunity while in Brussels of trying the "straight 8" Isotta Fraschini car. I also drove the car myself for about… | ||
| Scan012 | The urgent study of a competitor's front wheel brakes, specifically the Hispano. | ||
| View original record | X4609 To R. from Hs. C. to CJ. C. to AS. SECRET. HSS/LG27.9.23. E.A.C. ETC. FRONT WHEEL BRAKES. X.4623 X.1746 X.4214 X.4609 As it would appear, fitting the front wheel brakes as standard on to our… | ||
| Scan013 | Confidential memo regarding the delivery schedule for an Isotta Fraschini car. | ||
| View original record | V4609 S/W Hs. Confidential. C3/Cl.1.10.23. With reference to the Isotta Fraschini, Mr. Nutt advises me that this car was due for delivery "in the grey" in 5 weeks from the 30th August, and it is… | ||
| Scan014 | Urgent request for an order number for work to be done on an Isotta-Fraschini car. | ||
| View original record | My/JW. from Hs. 44609 Hsl/LG16.10.23. ISOTTA-FRASCHINI. Will you please issue an Order Number to be used for work done on the above car. URGENT. Hs. | ||
| Scan015 | Performance review and fault report on an Isotta-Fraschini car. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. c. to BJ. HS. X4609 R5/M18.10.23. RE. ISOTTA-FRASCHINE X.4214 X.4609 This car is a very poor one and I suggest we well it before we soil it. The trouble appears to be with the head of… | ||
| Scan016 | Communication regarding the delivery of an Isotta Fraschini for sale and an inquiry about a Hispano Car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. X4609 Hs3/LG23.10.23. ISOTTA FRASCHINI. X4214 X4609 We will let you have this car in London early next week, for you to sell it. We are very anxious to know what promises you have… | ||
| Scan017 | Sale of an Isotta Fraschini and the potential purchase of a Hispano Suiza. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. Private. X4609 C13/C30.10.23. Re Isotta Fraschini Hs3/LG23.10.23. ----- I note this car will be up in London early next week for us to sell and we will arrange accordingly. As regards the… | ||
| Scan018 | Urgent need to acquire and test a modern Hispano car. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. c. to P.N. c. to C. X4609 Hs3/LG31.10.23. HISPANO CAR. Y4214 (struck through) Y4609 X9940 We attach an extract from R's memo. ref. R4/M18.10.23. Also another letter we have received… | ||
| Scan019 | Extract of a memo discussing competitor Hispano and interest in 8-cylinder in-line engines. | ||
| View original record | Extract from R4/M18.10.23 :- "Mr. Hives is quite sensible in suggesting "Hispano" but I was very interested in 8 cylinders, in line, and should still like to see a good specimen of this type if anyone… | ||
| Scan020 | Acquisition and testing of a Hispano car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Da. Del/M29.10.23. Mr. Hardy and I went to look at the Hispano car at Barkers last week, but we were not able to try it as it was not in a runnable condition. Mr. Royce wanted us to, and… | ||
| Scan021 | Broken down Isotta Fraschini car with stripped bevel gears and discussing repair options. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. X4609 Hs3/LG5.11.23. ISOTTA FRASCHINI CAR. We regret to say that when on a run, the bevel gears in the back axle stripped their teeth on this car. We should like you to enquire… | ||
| Scan022 | Road and dynamometer tests of an 8-cylinder Isotta car. | ||
| View original record | X4609 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. COPIES TO: R.CJ. BJ. WOR. By. E. Da. EP. PN. OY. Expl. No. 4609 REF. HS4/LG5.11.23. OBJECT OF TEST. Tests on 8-cyl. ISOTTA CAR. TESTER. W. A. Robotham. CONDITIONS. Road… | ||
| Scan023 | The performance of an Isotta Fraschini car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 105 A-(40 H) (SL 12 12-7-23). J.H., D. -1- EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4609 REF:Hs4/LG5.11.23. ISOTTA FRASCHINI. Road wheel HP. curve. This is a poor curve for a car having a modern over-head… | ||
| Scan024 | The braking performance and handling characteristics of a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 403A-(40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. -2- EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4609 REF: Hs4/LG5.11.23. is of the most consequence. If it were not low, it would certainly never attain a road speed of… | ||
| Scan025 | Dynamometer horse power curve and ignition specifications. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4609 REF: Hs4/LG5.11.23. DYNAMOMETER HORSE POWER CURVE. Top gear ratio 3.77 - 1 Second " " 6.55 (approx.) Bottom " " 11.65 -… | ||
| Scan026 | Vehicle performance tests including acceleration, tractive resistance, fuel consumption, and hill climb results. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403A.(40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4609 REF: Hs4/LG5.11.23 RUNNING CONDITION :- Tool kit, spare wheels, petrol - no passengers. TOTAL WEIGHT - 4984 lbs. Front -… | ||
| Scan027 | Braking distances for different brake configurations. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A.(40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H. D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4609 REF: Hs4/LG5.11.23. BRAKING. BOTH BRAKES. 20 m.p.h. 35.25 ft. 30 m.p.h. 75 " 40 m.p.h. 148 " REAR BRAKING ONLY. 20 m.p.h.… | ||
| Scan028 | Performance test results for an Isotta Fraschini 8-cylinder car, including horsepower, braking, and acceleration. | ||
| View original record | ISOTTA FRASCHINI. 8 CYL. 85 x 130. 5881 C.C's. WEIGHT FOR TEST (3 PASSENGERS) = 2.432 TONS. OPEN TOURING BODY. 1000 R.P.M. = 26.7 M.P.H. Graph 1: ROAD WHEEL HORSE POWER Axis: HORSE POWER vs M.P.H. and… | ||
| Scan029 | Request for a new pair of rear axle spiral bevel gears for an Isotta Fraschini type-8 car, chassis number 359. | ||
| View original record | X4609 W/S C. from Hs. Hsl/LG6.11.23. ISOTTA FRASCHINI. We shall require a new pair of rear axle spiral bevel gears for this car, if it is decided that we shall repair it. The number of the chassis is… | ||
| Scan030 | Whether to make a guarantee claim or purchase parts for an Isotta Fraschini with a broken valve. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X4609 C21/C7.11.23. Re Isotta Fraschini. Hs3/LGS.11.23. I expect their guarantee would cover this, but we do not quite know whether it would be policy to claim it, or whether it would be… | ||
| Scan031 | Request for more detailed information about the braking system of an Isotta-Fraschini car for comparison with the Goshawk. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from DA. 44609 DA2/M8.11.23. RE. ISOTTA-FRASCHINI X.4609 X.1559 Referring to your Hs4/LG5.11.23., re the 8-cyl. Isotta, the figures you give for the braking will be very interesting to us and… | ||
| Scan032 | Sourcing or in-house manufacturing of a new Rear Axle Pinion and Crown Wheel for an Isotta Fraschini car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. X4609 Hs6/LG13.11.23. ISOTTA FRASCHINI CAR. X4609 We should like to know what promises you can get for a new Rear Axle Pinion and Crown Wheel to replace those which have failed on the… | ||
| Scan033 | Rear axle failure on an Isotta Fraschini car during final road tests. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. RG. c. to BY. Da. X4609 Hs5/LG13.11.23. ISOTTA FRASCHINI CAR. X.4609. On the final road tests of this car, the rear axle failed. We found on examination that all the teeth… | ||
| Scan034 | Whether to manufacture or purchase parts for an Isotta Fraschini, based on a letter from Barkers. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. Private. V4609 C20/C19.11.23. Re Isotta Fraschini. I attach hereto letter from Barkers. What do you think we had better do? Do you think it better to make the parts at the Works, or shall I… | ||
| Scan035 | Letter from coachbuilders Barker & Co. to Mr. Cowen forwarding correspondence from an Isotta-Fraschini agent. | ||
| View original record | 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… | ||
| Scan036 | Letter from F.C. Cottrell & Co. regarding faulty parts and the specialized equipment needed for replacement. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. F. C. Cottrell & Co., 15th November 1923. Dear Sirs, re. I.F. Type S -359. We are in receipt of your letter of the 14th inst., and wrote you yesterday morning informing you that we had the… | ||
| Scan037 | Letter concerning a back axle failure on an Isotta Fraschini Touring Car belonging to Mr. Noel Lloyd. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. F. C. Cottrell & Co. re. Isotta Fraschini Touring Car Mr. Noel Lloyd. We are in receipt of your letter of the 13th inst., and very much regret to hear of the trouble with the back axle of… | ||
| Scan038 | Instruction memo to authorise work on a Fraschini car by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | O.O. from Hs. X4609 Hs5/LG22.11.23. FRASCHINI CAR. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1-1-6. | ||
| Scan039 | Typed memo requesting a decision on acquiring parts for an Isotta Fraschini. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. Viborg C3/C3.12.23. Re Isotta Fraschini. ------- Will you kindly let me know what decision you have come to in regard to the parts for the Isotta Fraschini, as Barkers are anxious to know… | ||
| Scan040 | Decision to produce gears in-house for an Isotta Fraschini car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. Y4609 Hs7/LG6.12.23. ISOTTA FRASCHINI. We have decided to produce the gears ourselves and we now doing the job. We hope to let you have this car for sale in 2 or 3 weeks. Hs. | ||
| Scan041 | Enquiry from Barkers about the availability of a Hispano and an Isotta-Fraschini for sale. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Hs. X.4609 C6/C3.1.24. X.4609 X.4214 Barkers write as follows :- "I shall be interested to learn when we may expect to receive the Hispano and the Isotta-Fraschini for sale. I have at present an… | ||
| Scan042 | Attached photostat copy of an Isotta Fraschini Crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. RG. c. to E. BY. c. to DA. y4609 Hs1/LG28.1.24. ISOTTA FRASCHINI. y4609 We attach photostat copy of the Isotta Fraschini Crankshaft. Hs. DICKINSON BOND | ||
| Scan043 | Technical drawing detailing the specifications and views of a crankshaft. | ||
| View original record | CRANKSHAFT 20.150 DIA 2.950 36.775 1.625 2.425 4.500 1.625 FRONT OF CAR 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ALL JOURNALS 2.050 DIA: 2.575 7.25 2 SETS OF 4 CYLINDER CRANKS AT 90° TO EACH OTHER. CRANKS Nos 5 & 8 CRANKS Nos… | ||
| Scan044 | Invoice for repairs to an Isotta Fraschini car, where anonymity was maintained. | ||
| View original record | Accounts Dept. from Hs. X4609 Hs2/LG30.1.24. Herewith account for work in connection with the Isotta Fraschini car (O/50980) The axle failed on this car and it had to be left at an outside Garage… | ||
| Scan045 | Complete list of tools and spares for an 8-Cylinder Isotta Fraschini car. | ||
| View original record | W/S B & C Y4609 19.2.24. 8-CYL: ISOTTA FRASCHINI CAR. We give below a complete list of tools and spares :- TOOLS. 1 Starting handle. 1 Ring Spanner. 1 Castellated spanner. 3 special spanners. 5 open… | ||
| Scan046 | The disposal of three cars: an Isotta Fraschini, a Marmon, and an experimental 4-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. [Handwritten at top: X4609] Hs2/LG19.2.24. [Handwritten above the following line: X4609 X1692 x 3764 Tomorrow (all struck through)] ISOTTA FRASCHINI CAR. We shall be sending this car… | ||
| Scan047 | Correspondence regarding the sale and overhaul of an Isotta Fraschini, a Marmon Car, and a 4-EX chassis. | ||
| View original record | HS. 4609 HS2/LG19.2.24. C7/H/22.2.24. X4609 Isotta Fraschini. We note you are sending this car to Lillie Hall at once and that it can be sold. X1692 Marmon Car. We note you will be expecting this at… | ||
| Scan048 | Request for full particulars of an Isotta Fraschini chassis to facilitate its sale. | ||
| View original record | S/W. 44609 Cx/Bly3/CM14.3.24. Re - Isotta Fraschini. We are anxious to have full particulars of this Chassis. We shall be glad if you will kindly let us have this information, if you have same… | ||
| Scan049 | Responding to a query about an Isotta Fraschini, suggesting the specifications can be found in a catalogue from Messrs. Barkers. | ||
| View original record | W/S. X4609 To Cx/Bly. from Hs. Hs3/LG27.3.24. ISOTTA FRASCHINI. Cx/Bly3/CM14.3.24. You do not state in your note what particulars you require. We suggest the general specification could be best… | ||
| Scan050 | Comparing an Isotta Fraschini car to a company model and discussing similarities in gearbox designs. | ||
| View original record | X4609 E. Da. ) FROM R HS. ) (At Le Canadel) c. Sg. Wor. Bv. c. Mr.Claremont. R1/M.1.30. X.4609 X.523 X.4510 CAR AND AERO WORK CHANGE SPEED GEAR Mr.Salerni visited Le Canadel yesterday. He came on an… | ||
| Scan051 | Page 2 of a letter regarding Mr. Salerni's visits, a potential patent conflict over gears, and a proposed working agreement. | ||
| View original record | -2- I want you to learn what you can from Mr. Salerni's visits, (he asked to be allowed to visit WW. in my absence) but naturally reserve for RR. any points you see that can be altered, until such… | ||