Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Work, insurance, and registration for a Lanchester 40/60 car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 (20 m) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 2078. HP32/T18/1/12 RE LANCHESTER CAR. X440 Mr De Looze 18/1/12 The above chassis is now at Holmes & Co. and I am taking the job in hand as arranged by Mr Johnson.… | ||
| Scan002 | The testing, insurance, and logbook entries for a Lanchester car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 935 (20 M) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 2078 re Lanchester Car. X440 Mr Platford. 19.1.12 D10/S19112. As this is for testing purposes, I suggest that you should use a red number plate, as if we use a… | ||
| Scan003 | Instruction to place an official order with Holmes & Co for modifications to a Lanchester Chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 335 (50 ii) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 2078. Lanchester EP4/T20112. Mr Hadin. 20.1.12 Order No. 41107 Please send Official order to Holmes & Co for fixinga seat board and raised back on the off side of… | ||
| Scan004 | Internal correspondence regarding how to reference a specific chassis, concluding it should be known as the 'L' chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 335 (20 M) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 2078. L X440 Mr Platford. January. 22nd. 1912. Can we refer to this car by a registration No. ? If I send the order through as above the information will be well… | ||
| Scan005 | Outlining procedures for the use of the Lanchester Car X440. | ||
| View original record | Mr Hives 23/1/12, re Lanchester Car (X440) Please see that the following is carried out. ① Red number plates used ② Every time car leaves either works or Holmes must be booked out on a pass out card &… | ||
| Scan006 | Listing jobs to be completed on the 'L' Car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 (20 B) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 207S. HPS/T23112. XU40 Mr de Looze. 23.1.12 re "L" Car. With reference to the attached, we will attend to the following jobs. 1. Use Red number plates. 2. Have… | ||
| Scan007 | Acquisition of instruction books for a Lanchester chassis, Napier, and Delaunay Belleville cars for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235. (20 H) (W R23. 11.9.11) G. 1923. EP3/T24112. re "Lanchester Chassis" Mr Sanderson. 24.1.12 As you are no doubt aware, we have a Lanchester chassis at present in our hands for Experimental… | ||
| Scan008 | Copy of a letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. Ltd. requesting the return of a cover for a Lanchester chassis or an official order for purchase. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235. (20 H) (W 823. 11.9.11) G. 1923. COPY of letter received from Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd., 66-68 South Audley Street.London W. PRIVATE. January 28th. 1912 A.DeLooze Esq. Messrs Rolls Royce… | ||
| Scan009 | Internal memos discussing a cover for a Lanchester chassis and the privacy of the communication. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235. (20 H) (W 823. 11.9.11. G. 1023. Barkers Lanchester Chassis. X440 Mr Wormald. 30.1.12 D25/EF30112. Referring to the attached letter from Barkers in respect of cover on Lanchester chassis,… | ||
| Scan010 | Departmental memo confirming the enclosure of a Lanchester Instruction Book. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 166. 30.11.11). E.P 683. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES, 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. C7/H30112 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This… | ||
| Scan011 | Request for an instruction book for an 'L' Chassis, and also for Napier and Delaunay Belleville instruction books. | ||
| View original record | "S" EP16/T1212. Re " L " Chassis. Mr Sanderson. 1.2.12 I shall be glad to have reply to my sheet EP3/T24112 asking if you can supply us with instruction book for this chassis, also instruction book… | ||
| Scan012 | Request to test the springs of a Lanchester car when it is normally loaded. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. T P RECEIVED FEB 2 1912 2661 F- To: O.D for Mr Platford Order No.: Re: Lanchester Car - Customer's: X440 I should like to try Springs of the Lanchester when car is… | ||
| Scan013 | Internal memorandum concerning the booking in of 'L' Chassis X440 from Holmes & Co. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 473 (50 H) (X 448. 16.12.11). E.P 798. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. re "L" Chassis. X440 This column… | ||
| Scan014 | Internal departmental memo regarding the forwarding of tools for a Lanchester chassis. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Private. X 1160 [STAMP: RECEIVED A FEB 12 1912] This… | ||
| Scan015 | Departmental memo regarding the return of a Lanchester chassis required by Barkers for coachwork. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 166. 30.11.11). E.P. 683. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. C21/B13212 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO.… | ||
| Scan016 | Private estimate for the 'L' Chassis being improperly handled. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 547. 23.1.12) E.P 1078. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| Scan017 | Internal instruction memo regarding car registration and photography. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 (24 B) (X. 373. 30.11.11) E.P. 670. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr Thornton Order No. Customer's No. Please arrange registration of L car today. We shall be ready to have car… | ||
| Scan018 | Letter confirming arrangements for a Lanchester chassis for France, including registration and a driving trial. | ||
| View original record | Typed Text: R.R. 235 (20 M) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 2078 EP32/T15212 X440 Mr Cowen RE LANCHESTER CHASSIS FOR FRANCE. Confirming telephone conversation this afternoon to the effect that you will arrange… | ||
| Scan019 | Cancelling a previous instruction regarding a Lanchester Chassis car destined for France. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 (20 M) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 2078 EP34/T15212 X440 Mr Cowen 15/2/12 RE LANCHESTER CHASSIS. In view of arrangement regard- ing above car going to France, as per telephone conversation this… | ||
| Scan020 | Letter regarding photographs of a Lanchester Chassis for an International Driving Pass. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 (20 M) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 2078 HP11/T16212. W to S. Mr Cowen. 16.2.12 Re Lanchester Chassis. X 440 We enclose you herewith 3 photographs of the above for International Driving Pass. and… | ||
| Scan021 | Letter to Mr Johnson regarding the transport of a Lanchester chassis to France for Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | EP38/T16212 X440 Mr Johnson 16/2/12 RE LANCHESTER CHASSIS TO FRANCE. I have arranged to leave Folkestone for Boulogne on Monday afternoon next, the 18th inst by the afternoon boat if possible. I shall… | ||
| Scan022 | Concluding that a stop of more than one day in Paris is necessary for a general examination after a run. | ||
| View original record | necessary to stop longer at Paris than one day for general examination after the run down. E.P. [Faint reversed watermark text: JOHNSON & [...] 1304 MADE [...]] | ||
| Scan023 | Letter to Mr. Cowen regarding arrangements for a Lanchester Chassis being sent to France, including an R.A.C. trial, licensing, and number plates. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 135 (20 M) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 2078 EP44/T16212. X440 Mr Cowen. 16.2.12 Re Lanchester Chassis to France. I attach herewith a letter which I shall be glad if you will have forwarded to Mr Johnson… | ||
| Scan024 | Outlining travel arrangements to take a Lanchester Chassis to France for a trial run. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 135 (20 M) (W 974. 19.10.11) G. 2078 EP45/T16212. X440 Re Lanchester Chassis to France. Mr Johnson. 16.2.12 I have arranged to leave Folkestone for Boulogne on Monday afternoon next, the 19th… | ||
| Scan025 | Departmental memo regarding arranging a pass for Mr. Johnson's travel to France. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 166. 30.11.11). E.P. 683. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. C10/B15212 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO.… | ||
| Scan026 | Departmental memo regarding a County Council form for a Lanchester chassis and number plates for a Delaunay car. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES, 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 166. 30.11.11). E.P. 683. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. C6/H16212… | ||
| Scan027 | Departmental memo regarding chassis purchased from Lanchester & Delaunay-Bellville and a request for a completion date. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 222. 23.1.12) E.P. 1077. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is… | ||
| Scan028 | Private letter regarding the return of Lanchester & Delaunay Belleville chassis and an inquiry about the completion date for the work being done on them. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 23A (100 H) (X300. 6.11) G 930S C13/B1312. Private. XU40 Platford. 1.3.12 Re Lanchester & Delaunay Belleville. ------------------------ The people from whom we bought these chassis are very… | ||
| Scan029 | Departmental memo regarding the licensing of a 38 Lanchester chassis and a Delaunay-Belleville vehicle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 222. 23.1.12) E.P 1077. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES, 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. C28/H6312 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This… | ||
| Scan030 | The delivery of a 'Delaunay Belleville' and the return of a 'Lanchester' car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 335A 100 M (X500. 6.2.12) G 9268 X440 EP14/T5312. W to S. 6.3.12 Re "Lanchester" & "Delaunay Belleville." Mr Cowen. With reference to your sheet C13/B1312We shall be able to send the Delaunay… | ||
| Scan031 | The delayed return of a Delaunay Belleville and a Lanchester due to experimentation. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 (90 m) (X 549. 23.1.12) G 2350 4440 EP9/T7312. Re Delaunay Belleville & Lanchester. Mr Cowen. 7.3.12 With further reference to my letter EP14/T5312 I have now heard from Mr Platford on this… | ||
| Scan032 | To Mr Cowen regarding the completion of a license for a Lanchester chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 (90 B) (X 549. 23.1.12) G 2350 HP12/TV312. re Lanchester chassis. X440 Mr Cowen. 7.3.12 With reference to the above and your sheet C28/H6312 we have already filled in the license for the… | ||
| Scan033 | Departmental memo regarding the requirement to fill out a license form for a Lanchester chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 222. 23.1.12). E.P. 1077. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. C3/B12312… | ||
| Scan034 | The requirement to obtain licenses for Lanchester & DeLaunay Belleville. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 295A (100 B) (X59A 5.1.12) C9265 EP2/T13313. Re Lanchester & DeLaunay Belleville. Mr De Looze, 13.3.12 We understand from Mr Cowen that it willl be necessary to take out licenses for the above.… | ||
| Scan035 | The urgent return of Delaunay-Bellville & Lanchester chassis and the removal of a Napier chassis. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES. 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. S to W… | ||
| Scan036 | Requesting an official order confirmation for experimental work on an 'L' Chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 2354 (100 H) (X500. 6.9.19) G 9868 EP/T22312. X440 Mr Sanderson 22.3.12 Re "L" Chassis. I shall be glad if you will send us an official sheet confirming order No 41107 for experimental work on… | ||
| Scan037 | Cheque for the return of a deposit for French Customs duties. | ||
| View original record | R.H. 253A (100 M) (X500. 6.9.11) G 2365 EP1/T25312. X440 Mr De Looze. 25.3.12 I attach herewith cheque for £42-14-0 which is return of the money deposited with the R.A.C. in connection with French… | ||
| Scan038 | Departmental memo inquiring about the completion status of a Delaunay Belleville and Lanchester chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 222. 23.1.12). E.P. 1077. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. C20/H27312 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO.… | ||
| Scan039 | Examination timeline for Delauney Belleville and Lanchester chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 255A (100 B) (X590. 6.2.19) (G 936S X440 EP1/T28312. Re Delaunay Belleville & Lanchester Chassis. W to S. Mr Owen. 29.3.12 C20/H27312 I cannot say with any degree of certainty when we shall have… | ||
| Scan040 | Departmental memo to Mr. Platford regarding the delayed return of D.B. and L. Chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 222. 23.1.12) E.P. 1077. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS, "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES. 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. C1/H2412 DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This… | ||
| Scan041 | The status of work on a Delaunay Belleville car, a Lanchester chassis, and a Napier chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 215 (30 m) (X500. 6.3.12) G 2987. HP31/T17412. X440 W ro S. Mr Cowen. 17.4.12 Re Delaunay Belleville & Lanchesters cars. With reference to the above and your sheet C3/B15312 in the case of the… | ||
| Scan042 | Availability and build timeline of a Lanchester chassis. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 835A (100 H X 796 14.3.19) G 9458. EPG/T30412. RE LANCHESTER CHASSIS. X440 W to S. Mr Cowen. 30.4.19 From correspondence received from Mr Royce it appears that we shall not require the above… | ||
| Scan043 | To Mr Nadin inquiring about the completion of work on the Lanchester chassis and a Mercedes. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 235A (100 H) (X TWB 14.3.12) (G) 9452/2 EP60/T9512 X440 Mr Nadin 9/5/12 RE LANCHESTER AND MERCEDES. I shall be glad to know when you will have finished with the Lanchester chassis as far as the… | ||
| Scan044 | Departmental memo authorizing the delivery of a Lanchester chassis to Barkers on Olaf St. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 476 (50 H) (X 166. 30.11.11). E.P. 683. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. C40/B13512… | ||
| Scan045 | Follow-up request for a reply regarding the Lanchester chassis. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 235A (100 H X 795 14.3.12) G 9402 XP3/T14512. RE LANCHESTER CHASSIS. X440 Mr Nadin. 14.5.12 I shall be glad to have reply to my sheet XP60/T9512 re above chassis. E.P. [Faint watermark text:… | ||
| Scan046 | Departmental memo regarding the status of work on Lanchester and Mercedes chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (50 H) (X 727. 18.3.12) E.P. 1493. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| Scan047 | The collection of a Lanchester chassis and fitting of a two-seater body. | ||
| View original record | Lanchester gears. EP34/T27712 X 440 W to S Mr Cowen 27/7/12 RE LANCHESTER CHASSIS. Confirming conversation on phone yesterday and again this morning, we shall send a man to Parkers, Shepherds Bush to… | ||
| Scan048 | Instruction to dispatch a complete 'L' type Gear Box to Mr Royce, per Mr Popes' instructions. | ||
| View original record | K.R. 6 (300 H) (X 846 30-4-12 H.) ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS To... Mr Thomson Order No... Recd P Customer's No... July 31st 1912. 2. R.P. 191 Herewith 1 "L" Gear Box complete which please… | ||
| Scan049 | Instruction note to an employee named Ross about obtaining a report for X440 and a car. | ||
| View original record | T.R. 6 (300 H) (L.L. 271 15-6-12). ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED INSTRUCTIONS. .........................191 To... To Ross Order No................... Customer's No.................. Hives note & get report as… | ||
| Scan050 | Internal note about a completion deadline with various annotations. | ||
| View original record | complete as soon as possible - expect to end of next week or latest Wed or Thursday next week. F- H. Royce note & agree I'll see to this. CP 24/7/12 | ||
| Scan051 | The despatch of a Lanchester gearbox to Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 222A (100 m) (LL 354. 3.7.12) (G 3629) EP1/T1812. RE LANCHESTER GEAR BOX X440 Mr Pope. 1.8.12 We have sent into Stores one Gear box ex 'Lanchester' chassis complete, which please despatch to Mr… | ||
| Scan052 | Letter to Mr Bailey regarding the dispatch and particulars of a Lanchester Epicyclic Gear. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 935a (100 m) (LL 354 3.7.12) G 2629 E. RP30/T1812 Mr Bailey 1/8/12 RE LANCHESTER EPICYCLIC GEAR. X440 With reference to above and your letter of the 25th ult the gear box left the works this… | ||
| Scan053 | Sales department's desire to promptly sell cars. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 935A (100 m) (LL 354 3.7.19) G 2609 X440 there is no definite reason why you should not keep it if so desired but I wish to know so that I can advise Sales department who always wish to sell such… | ||
| Scan054 | To Mr Platford regarding a damaged Lanchester gearbox and a delay in its return. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 H) (X 896. 3-5-12) E.P. 1780. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). Westwood, Crowborough. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column… | ||
| Scan055 | Lanchester Gear Box that was damaged in transit due to bad packing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 935a (100 m) (L.L 354. 3.7.12) G 3639 [Handwritten:] Lanchester Gear box EP14/T14812. RE LANCHESTER GEAR BOX. [Handwritten:] X440 Mr Sanderson. 14.8.12 With reference to the above which was sent… | ||
| Scan056 | Departmental memo regarding a Lanchester gearbox that arrived damaged and the subsequent claim for repairs. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 Bks (X 967. 22.5.12) E.P. 1898 Re Lanchester Gearbox. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). P41/L15812. DEPARTMENTAL… | ||
| Scan057 | Lanchester Gear Box damaged during transit by the Railway Co. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 335A (300 B) (L.L. 439 - 28.7.14) G W EP20/T25912. RE LANCHESTER GEAR BOX. X440 Mr Sanderson. 25.9.12 With reference to the above which you will remember was damaged by the Railway Co. whilst… | ||
| Scan058 | Departmental memo regarding a Lanchester Gear Box damaged in transit. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 475 (100 II) (L.L. 556. 26.8.12) E.P. 2385. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (Two Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of… | ||
| Scan059 | Damaged Lanchester Gear Box and the viability of a claim against the Railway Company. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 255A 300 s) (L.L. 459 26.7.12) (S 2710). WP27/T91012. Re Lanchester Gear Box. Mr Sanderson. 9.10.12 With reference to your sheet S51/327912 we have now had this job put right. We now understand… | ||
| Scan060 | Requesting an order number in relation to a Lanchester Gear Box. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (100m) (LL 499 15.8.12.) M 29712. 56357. EP9/T241012. Re Lanchester Gear Box. Mr Sanderson. 24.10.12 With reference to the above and my sheet EP27/T91012, I shall be glad if you will let me… | ||
| Scan061 | Confidential memo regarding the potential sale of competitor cars, Daimler, Wolseley, and Lanchester. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (150 H) (W.W. 438. 17-6-14) G. 9530. Wor/Merl/BL4714. Re Daimler, Wolseley and Lanchester Cars. PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL. J. 14.7.14. R. We shall be glad to know whether Mr. Royce wishes any… | ||
| Scan062 | Sale of a Daimler and Wolseley, and the retention or transfer of a Lanchester. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To J. from R. Copy to Wor. Copy to Bn. R12/P 17. 7. 14. Old Cars. With reference to old cars, I should most certainly sell the old Daimler and Wolseley, but I think we ought to keep the… | ||
| Scan063 | Lanchester car for Mr. Barrington, detailing the difficulty of fitting a body to its unusual chassis. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr15/L21714. Re Lanchester Car. - X.440 [Text from stamp] Wor Do you agree ? Y. Mcr J. 21-7-14. We have received your instructions that this car should be sent to Mr Barrington. It is at present… | ||
| Scan064 | Instructions regarding fitting seats and a windscreen to a Lanchester vehicle for demonstration purposes. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 (24 B) (PP. 383. 8.1.13) E.P. 3332. X440 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: Mr Wormald Date: July 23rd 1914 Order No. Customer's No. Re Lanchester With reference to your attached Memo I… | ||
| Scan065 | Memo regarding test conditions for a Lanchester vehicle and associated travel arrangements. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 (24 n) (PP. 383. 8.1.13) E.P. 3332. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 19 To Order No. Customer's No. under various running conditions. It may be borne in mind that whatever is done to these… | ||
| Scan066 | Requesting modifications and the dispatch of a Lanchester X. 440 car for Mr Barrington. | ||
| View original record | PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL Wor/Mcr2/L24714. Re Lanchester. X. 440 Hy. 24-7-14. We wish to despatch the above car to Mr Barrington as early as possible. The two seats now on the car should be made fairly… | ||
| Scan067 | Telegram from Barrington inquiring about the readiness of a Lanchester car. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. N.B.—This Form must accompany any inquiry respecting this Telegram. EYRE & SPOTTISWOODE, Ltd. If the Receiver of an Inland Telegram doubts its accuracy, he may have it repeated… | ||
| Scan068 | Order for greasing the chassis and charging batteries for the Lanchester Experimental car. | ||
| View original record | E.R. 657. (100H) (WW.968. 17.11.14.) E.P. 7593. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan069 | Letter regarding a delay in the readiness of a Lanchester car, providing a new address and requesting tools. | ||
| View original record | Copy sent to Mr Hives 29/7/14 C O P Y. 188, Pittshanger Lane, Ealing, W. July 28th 1914. Re Lanchester. X4HU Dear Mr. Wormald, I understand by wire from Mr. Mercer that the Lanchester will not be… | ||
| Scan070 | Typed memo concerning confirmation of work done for Lanchester and how to proceed with an official order. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr1/L8115. Re Lanchester. Sn. 8-1-15. In reply to your memo Sn5/DL7115, which we return together with Dy1/D6115, we wish to point out that if you wish confirmation that this work has actually… | ||
| Scan071 | Evaluating a Lanchester Chassis and its gearbox for potential use. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 a (100 T) (S.C. 536. 15-2-16) G. 1547. To EH. from R. c. to J. X.440 R9/B22.5.17. X.440 Re Lanchester Chassis X.3053 It is thought worth while to put the Lanchester Chassis in good fettle so… | ||
| Scan072 | Cover note asking about an attached letter from a company named Barkers. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X440 C16/C21.2.22. With reference to the attached letter from Barkers, is this of any interest to you? C. Enc. Copy of letter of 20.2.22. | ||
| Scan073 | Letter from coachbuilders Barker & Co. Ltd. to W. Cowen regarding a new Lanchester Chassis. | ||
| View original record | HM/IB Barker & Co.Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill, W.11. 20th February 1922. W. Cowen, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 14 & 15 Conduit Street, W. Dear Mr. Cowen, Referring to our… | ||
| Scan074 | Test drive report on a 20 HP Lanchester Open Touring car, comparing its performance to a Rolls-Royce 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | Hs. To BJ from PN. Copy to Hs. 7740 PN3/EH 21.9.25. When I was testing Mr. Sydney's (of Hampstead) "New Phantom" last week, which I subsequently sent to Works to prevent it over-oiling, I drove for a… | ||
| Scan075 | Requesting to arrange a test drive of an 18 HP Lanchester car. | ||
| View original record | X440. To PN. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.2/AM 9.10.31 Hs. and myself are coming down on Wednesday and we think that we ought to try the 18 HP. Lanchester. Messrs. Stratton and Instones are the sole distributors… | ||
| Scan076 | Arrangements to acquire and test several cars, including a Lanchester and a Fiat. | ||
| View original record | Rm. at W. X440. Hn2/BE.11.1.32. P.N. has arranged with Mr. Mackle of Stratton-Instone for a Lanchester car to be available. As regards the Fiat, Barkers have kindly promised to get one for us, and it… | ||
| Scan077 | Secret internal memo authorizing the immediate purchase of a Lanchester Car. | ||
| View original record | X440. HS To Lor. from Sg. SECRET. Sg4/E12.2.32 Copy to Hs. re Lanchester Car. I have asked C. to take immediate action to purchase one of these. Sg. | ||
| Scan078 | The purchase of a Lanchester car and arranging for it to be driven to Derby. | ||
| View original record | X440. To Hs. from Sg. Sg16/E18.8.32 Copy to Wor. We have bought a Lanchester car. I propose trying it over the week-end and sending it to Derby on Monday. Shall we send it with a driver or have you… | ||
| Scan079 | Confirming arrangements for a driver to collect a new Lanchester car and drive it to Derby. | ||
| View original record | Hd/Mr. Trayner. From Hs/Lid. X440 Hs/Lid.2/MJ.20.2.32. In confirmation of our telephone conversation, will you please arrange for your man who is delivering a customers car to Letchworth on Monday… | ||
| Scan080 | Arrangements for the collection of a Lanchester car from Lillie Hall and return to Derby. | ||
| View original record | X440. W/S. Sg. From Hs/Lid. c. to Wor. Hs/Lid.1/MJ.20.2.32 Re. Lanchester Car. Sgl6/E18.2.32. We are arranging for one of our men who is delivering a customers car to Letchworth on Monday, to call at… | ||
| Scan081 | Test drive report and critique of an 18 HP Lanchester. | ||
| View original record | 8440. SECRET. To Hs. from Sg. re 18 HP Lanchester. Sg11/E22.2.32 Copy to ~~Mr. E.~~ C.P.H.Cx. I took the opportunity of trying this car over the week-end and drove it about 130 miles. My impression is… | ||
| Scan082 | Secret memo from 'Sg' to 'Hs' detailing trial results of an 18 HP Lanchester and comparing it to the 'Peregrine' project. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Hs. from Sg. Sgll/E22.2.32 - 2 - The brakes I thought were very good. Speaking generally, my impressions after our original trial were that it was a good car but, as the result of this… | ||
| Scan083 | With conflicting opinions on whether to keep a Lanchester car. | ||
| View original record | X440 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. E. re Lanchester Car Sg19/E24.2.32 Further to my memo. of the 22nd, I should be glad to have your report on the car after you have tried it as, since writing my memo,… | ||
| Scan084 | Preliminary test report on the 18HP Lanchester car, detailing performance and vibration issues. | ||
| View original record | V440. a. From Hs/Ltd. b. to [crossed out] c. to [crossed out] d. to Mr. PN. e. to RV. [crossed out] PN. C+ Hs/Ltd.2/EA. 25. 2. 32. 18HP LANCHESTER CAR. We have carried out a preliminary test run on… | ||
| Scan085 | Technical report detailing various mechanical, gear, and component noises on a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | -2- Mechanical and Gear Noises. The only engine noises apparent are from tappets and a whine which apparently emanates from the camshaft driving chain. A special type of cam contour is employed which… | ||
| Scan086 | The performance of the springing, steering, brakes, and cooling system. | ||
| View original record | -3- Springing. The springing is very good. From the feel of the car we should say that comparatively low rating springs are used with very little damping. (Luvax hydraulic shock dampers are fitted).… | ||
| Scan087 | Test report on an automatic gear change and fluid flywheel system, noting temperature, ease of use, and performance under stress. | ||
| View original record | -4- No shutters or thermostatic control of water temp-erature are fitted although provision has been made for a thermostat and shutter control. The average running temperature lies between 57 and… | ||
| Scan088 | Gearbox, clutch, and exhaust system performance during testing. | ||
| View original record | -5- When running down a steep gradient of approx 1 in 6 in top gear a change down to 1st gear was made without accelerating the engine by the throttle; the change was made without producing any sudden… | ||
| Scan089 | General impressions and initial examination of a car, comparing its features to the Peregrine model. | ||
| View original record | -6- General Impressions. General impressions of this car when given on a basis of comparison with what one hopes to attain on Peregrine are :- Engine power good, roar, fuss and rumble more than we… | ||
| Scan090 | Performance test comparison between a 12HP Lanchester and a 17.G.IV car. | ||
| View original record | -7- Hs/Lid.2/A4.25.2.32.cont'd. 12HP. LANCHESTER. Further performance test have been made on this car by comparing it with 17.G.IV., (representing an average high compression 20/25HP of similar… | ||
| Scan091 | Acceleration performance graph for a Lanchester 18 HP car, plotting road speed against time. | ||
| View original record | LANCHESTER 18 HP CAR ACCELERATION CAR WEIGHT 32 CWT. (& TWO PASSENGERS) CORRECTED SPEEDOMETER ERROR ROAD SPEED (M.P.H) TIME (SECS) 3RD GEAR TOP GEAR | ||
| Scan092 | Bearing a Print Room stamp from Derby. | ||
| View original record | LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 26 FEB 1982 DERBY. | ||
| Scan093 | Graph plotting road speed against time for acceleration tests in 3rd and Top gear. | ||
| View original record | 17 G IV (S.25:1 R. 20/25) ACCELERATION TESTS WEIGHT OF CAR 33 1/2 CWT (+2 PASSENGERS) ROAD SPEED (M.P.H) TIME (SECS) 3RD GEAR TOP GEAR 26-2-32 | ||
| Scan094 | Heavily faded document, possibly the reverse of a page, with a purple ink date stamp. | ||
| View original record | [Illegible text] Stamp Text: [Illegible] LIMITED 26 FEB 1932 DERBY. | ||
| Scan095 | Performance and features of an 18 HP Lanchester car after testing. | ||
| View original record | 8440. To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to B. c. to PN. c. to Cx. Hs.2/MJ.26.2.32. 18 HP. LANCHESTER CAR. E. and myself have been out on this car and we agree that it is not as good a sample as the one we… | ||
| Scan096 | Requesting the instruction book for an 18HP Lanchester car. | ||
| View original record | X440. W/S. Sg. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.5/MA. 29. 2. 32. Re. 18HP LANCHESTER CAR. We notice that there was no instruction book on this car when we received it. Possibly it was retained in London; we should… | ||
| Scan097 | Performance of an 18 HP Lanchester, comparing it to a demonstration model and commenting on the fluid flywheel. | ||
| View original record | X440. Hs To Hs. from Sg. re 18 HP Lanchester. Sg10/E29.2.32 Thanks for Hs.2/MJ.26.2.32 with report In order to prevent the possibility of any misunderstanding I should like to point out that I did not… | ||
| Scan098 | Covering note sent with the instruction book for an 18 HP Lanchester Car. | ||
| View original record | Y440. S/W Hs/Lid. C1/C4.3.32 Re 18 h.p.Lanchester Car. ---------- With reference to Hs/Lid5/MA29.2.32 we have pleasure in enclosing herewith the Instruction Book for this car. C. | ||
| Scan099 | Steering joggle issues on Phantom II cars and proposing a test fitment of flexible spring shackles. | ||
| View original record | X457. To Hs. from Sg. re P.II. Steering. Sg4/El.3.32 Copy to PN. Referring to Hs/Lid.2/MA.26.2.32 I am very much interested in this question of steering joggles and shocks. The L.H. American cars with… | ||
| Scan100 | Trial of a flexible spring shackle (Shimmy Shackle) on a Phantom II Continental model to test steering improvements. | ||
| View original record | 8457 To Sg. From Hs. c. to PN. Hs.1/MJ.2.3.32. PHANTOM II STEERING. Replying to Sg4/El.3.32. I dare say PN. has told you that the suggestion is that we shall try a flexible spring shackle (Shimmy… | ||
| Scan101 | Test report on an 18 HP Lanchester car, focusing on its fluid flywheel, power curve, and rear axle performance. | ||
| View original record | 8440 To R. From Hs/Lid. c. to Sg. Wox. c. to E. Da. c. to BY. Hs/Lid.4/WJ.5.3.32. 18 HP. LANCHESTER. We have now had an opportunity of testing the Lanchester car on the dynamometer and attached… | ||
| Scan102 | Graph showing the power at road wheels for an 18 HP Lanchester Car against road speed. | ||
| View original record | 18 HP LANCHESTER CAR POWER AT ROAD WHEELS B.H.P. AT ROAD WHEELS STANDARD 20/25 / T. HALF or T. SERIES LANCHESTER B.H.P. R.R. (20/25) B.M.E.P. B.M.E.P. (AT ROAD WHEELS) ROAD SPEED (M.P.H.) VALVE TIMING… | ||
| Scan103 | Blank page with a Print Room stamp in the bottom right corner. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 5 MAR 1932 | ||
| Scan104 | Graph showing fluid flywheel slip at full throttle for an 18 HP Lanchester car. | ||
| View original record | ROAD SPEED (M.P.H.) ENGINE R.P.M. SLIP ACTUAL ENGINE R.P.M. TOP GEAR - DIRECT DRIVE (4.85:1) 3457 R.P.M @ 60 M.P.H. 18 H.P LANCHESTER CAR FLUID FLYWHEEL SLIP AT FULL THROTTLE 7.3.32 | ||
| Scan105 | Blank page with a Print Room stamp in the bottom right corner. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED PRINT ROOM, 5 MAR 1932 DERBY. | ||
| Scan106 | Notification about sending a Licence Disc for a Lanchester Car. | ||
| View original record | S/N. Hs. LID Y440. Asy16/BE.5.4.32. LANCHESTER CAR. -------------- We send you herewith Licence Disc No.J.219135, Registration No.GW.7461, expiring the 30th June, in connection with the Lanchester Car… | ||
| Scan107 | Mechanical issues with a loaned Lanchester car, including valve and spring problems. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Hs. from Py/Blb. X440. Py/Blb.1/JL.5.4.32. Re: LANCHESTER CAR. ----------- The gentlemen to whom we loaned this car for Easter had trouble due to valves sticking up and a valve spring breaking.… | ||
| Scan108 | Internal order request for valves and valve springs for a Lanchester 15/18 car. | ||
| View original record | 8+40. O.O. From Hs. Hs.1/MA. 28. 4. 32. LANCHESTER 15/18 CAR. No.10237 Will you please send an order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for the following as per attached estimate :- 2 Valves No:258660 12… | ||
| Scan109 | Letter from The Lanchester Motor Co. regarding broken valve springs and a push rod modification for a 15/18HP car. | ||
| View original record | 8440. 27 MAY 1932 CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. THE LANCHESTER MOTOR Cº LṬP. PLEASE REPLY TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT. SANDY LANE, OUR REF. LR1/MH. COVENTRY. YOUR REF. HTS/DMR.… | ||
| Scan110 | Blueprint showing a valve rocker and shaft spring arrangement. | ||
| View original record | THIS PIECE MUST NOT BE ALTERED UNLESS IT REMAINS INTERCHANGEABLE FOR REPLACEMENT PURPOSES ON ALL DRAWING LISTS QUOTED ON THIS SHEET IF NOT SO INTERCHANGEABLE A NEW DRAWING NO MUST BE TAKEN. THE… | ||
| Scan111 | Blank, folded sheet of paper with a date stamp. | ||
| View original record | 27 MAY 1917 | ||
| Scan112 | Letter and tool for a 15/18 HP Lanchester Car No. 10237. | ||
| View original record | X440. LID S/W........Hs. Whr2/D9.6.32. Re: 15/18 h.p. Lanchester Car No. 10237, registered in my name. --------------------------------- Herewith is letter from the Lanchester Motor Company Ltd.,… | ||
| Scan113 | Request to remove a Lanchester car engine and dismantle its fluid flywheel for test bed analysis. | ||
| View original record | 8440. To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.3/KT.4.6.32. LANCHESTER CAR. We want to put the power unit of this car on the test bed. We also wish to have a direct coupling which will eliminate the fluid flywheel.… | ||
| Scan114 | Letter from Lanchester Motor Co. to a customer regarding a special tool for a 15/18HP car. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. THE LANCHESTER MOTOR Co LTD PLEASE REPLY TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT. OUR REF. LR.1/BH. YOUR REF.________ TELEGRAMS, MOTIVITY, COVENTRY. TELEPHONE… | ||
| Scan115 | Packing note detailing the dispatch of a valve spring compressor for a 15/18 HP car. | ||
| View original record | LANCHESTER Packing note LR.1/BH. 8th.June.1932. Post. S.G. Wheeler Esq., 30, The Ridgeway, Kenton, Middlesex. 15/18.h.p. No. 10237. 1. Valve spring compressor. MT.61. 10237. W.J. HUTTON. | ||
| Scan116 | Requesting torque and pressure tests on a Lanchester gearbox cone clutch. | ||
| View original record | X440. RHC. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.10/MA.12.7.32. LANCHESTER GEARBOX. Will you please hand this to W.Bell in such a state that he can measure the torque required to slip the top gear cone clutch for… | ||
| Scan117 | Request to further dismantle a Lanchester gearbox to collect data on brake load and friction coefficient. | ||
| View original record | X440. RHC. From Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.6/MA, 7.7.32. LANCHESTER GEAR-BOX. We wish to get some further particulars about this gearbox such as the load on the brakes and working coefficient of friction. Will… | ||
| Scan118 | 18 HP Lanchester Car, No. 10237, regarding a letter and valve springs. | ||
| View original record | LID x440. S/W......Hs. Whr10/D22.9.32. Re: 18 h.p. Lanchester Car No. 10237. ---------------------------------- I send herewith original letter dated the 15th of September received from the Lanchester… | ||
| Scan119 | Letter to a customer regarding the replacement of unsatisfactory valve springs for an 18HP Lanchester Car. | ||
| View original record | CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. THE LANCHESTER MOTOR Co LTD PLEASE REPLY TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT. OUR REF. LR.3./MV. YOUR REF. ___________ SANDY LANE. COVENTRY. TELEGRAMS,… | ||
| Scan120 | Brief memo inquiring about the completion status of the Lanchester Car. | ||
| View original record | LID x440. C3/C31.1.33 S/W Hs. See me Re Lanchester Car. HS Will you please let me know if you have yet finished with this car, or if you have any idea when you will have finished with it. C. | ||
| Scan121 | Acknowledgement of receipt for a parcel of valve springs regarding an 18-HP Lanchester Car No.10237. | ||
| View original record | γ 440. W/S. Whr. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.4/MJ.23.9.32. Re. 18-HP. Lanchester Car. No.10237. Thank you for your Whr.10/D22.9.32 and for the parcel of valve springs which is to hand today. Hs/A.J.Lidsey. | ||
| Scan122 | Retention of a Lanchester car to study its Wilson epicyclic gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 8440. W/S. C. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid. 2/MA. 6.2.33. Re. LANCHESTER CAR. C.3/C.31.1.33. We have not yet finished with the Lanchester car, and at the moment we cannot tell for how long we shall need it.… | ||