Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Brief analysis of the Knight Panhard chassis and a comparison to the Daimler Knight engine. | ||
| View original record | X1052 C.J. 17/5/11 R14/M17511 The Knight Panhard is a very poorly designed chassis. There seems to be no novelty in the engine over that known to us from the Daimler Knight engine. Probably the pointS… | ||
| Scan002 | Report page with typed text and handwritten notes discussing observations on Daimler vehicles' performance and chassis. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten text: P.S. Neill came. He stated that the 23 P. Knight Daimler 6-cylinder was bad on Brooklands after 30 mph. rattled which increased with speed up to 45 miles. the best speed obtained.… | ||
| Scan003 | Technical assessment of a vehicle's springs, chassis finish, and engine carburetion. | ||
| View original record | (3) Amongst other things, the front springs are excessively short and would not be expected to stand the racket, and the rear springs are asked to do torque rod and radius rod work in addition to… | ||
| Scan004 | Critique of the Panhard Knight 25-horse chassis design, focusing on its shortcomings. | ||
| View original record | (4) 17th May 1911 If they will go on making chassis like this I think we shall gain in the end. I think a fair cry against them would be "Silence at any price". Referring to the Panhard Knight, the… | ||
| Scan005 | Focus on suspension and back axle development over acquiring a competitor's vehicle. | ||
| View original record | (5) I do not see any point that we could gain by getting hold of a Panhard and we have at present such an enormous amount of work in hand to apply the knowledge that we have acquired, and I am… | ||
| Scan006 | Improving the back axle design by considering a double bevel gear over a worm gear. | ||
| View original record | 17th May 1911 (6) for by our recent experience with the new tubular back axle before we lined the inside of the large tubes. This promises to make the back axle so much better that I feel inclined to… | ||
| Scan007 | Note from Mr. Royce regarding a Panhard axle and its overhanging pinion. | ||
| View original record | AXLES (Panhard) Written by Mr Royce on Feb. 1st. 1912. Handed to T.C. 5th Feb. Mr Royce said - This axle was originally fitted with an overhanging pinion. Has any change been made? | ||
| Scan008 | New eight-cylinder Panhard car's reputation and suggesting a test drive. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Hs). X1052 CWB3/LH15.10.25. With reference to our conversation regarding interesting new cars, Colonel Hawkins tells me that the new ?eight cylinder Panhard is regarded as the best car in France,… | ||
| Scan009 | Steering and suspension improvements for the Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to BJ. WOr. c. to BY. RG. CWB. X1052 RL/M17.5.26. PHANTOM STEERING. X.8430 X.235 X.8420 X.1052 We must have slower pitch worms on all cars going abroad. We must have large dia. worms… | ||
| Scan010 | Testing and comparison of Sunbeam, Panhard, and Rolls-Royce steering systems. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. E. c. to DA. SY. c. to PN. Wor. X10524 Hs2/LG19.5.26. STEERING. X446 X8430 With reference to the suggestion of testing Sunbeam and Panhard steerings. As regards the Sunbeam,… | ||
| Scan011 | High-speed steering control issues, attributing the problem to the suspension setup rather than the steering mechanism. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Ru4/LG19.5.26. ----------------- HIGH SPEED STEERING CONTROL Both R-R models have recently been severely criticised with regard to the way in which they behave at high speeds when compared with… | ||
| Scan012 | Suspension and steering tests comparing different spring setups for high-speed stability. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- pedestrian crossing the road. Repeat the test with no damping. In the second case the steering will feel quite uncontrollable but the fault will be in the rear of the car. Our suspension… | ||
| Scan013 | Steering performance, referencing tests on Lincoln and Panhard cars, and a tendency for vehicles to wander. | ||
| View original record | X 1052 Hs. CWB3/GM/21.5.26. RE. STEERING - ref. Hs2/LG12.8.26. X.3929 X.1052. X.8430 I have available a Lincoln Saloon car which I could arrange to have sent to Derby for a day, or possibly two, if… | ||
| Scan014 | Proposing experimental tests on Lincoln and Panhard cars against the Phantom. | ||
| View original record | X1052 To CWB. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG26.5.26. X3929 We consider that the Lincoln car, being about the same weight as the Phantom would be a very useful subject for an experimental test. We should very… | ||
| Scan015 | Quoting a letter from Monsieur Weymann offering to lend his Panhard car for a test drive. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. [Handwritten] X 1052 CWB3/GM/12-6-26. I have received a letter from Monsieur Weymann this morning as follows:- "On me communique une lettre que vous avez adressée à Dollfus, et dans laquelle… | ||
| Scan016 | From Hs. to CWB. regarding arrangements to test a Monsieur Weyman Panhard car in Paris. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. X1052 Hs5/LB15.6.26. MONSIEUR WEYMAN PANHARD. We would suggest that we arrange for Ps. in Paris and our man Hancock who will shortly be going to France, to test this car. They could… | ||
| Scan017 | Inquiry to Monsieur Weymann of Panhard regarding Hancock's arrival in Paris and car arrangements. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. X1052 CWB9/GM/13-7-26 Monsieur Weymann. Panhard. With further reference to Hs5/LG15626, can you now advise me when Hancock is likely to be in Paris, so that I may make arrangements for this… | ||
| Scan018 | Arrangements for a car trial in Paris with Monsieur Weyman of Panard. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. X1052 Hs2/LG14.7.26. RE. MONSIEUR WEYMAN - PANARD. CWB9/GM13.7.26. We anticipate Hancock will be in France about next Wednesday. He could arrange to go to Paris to try the car with… | ||
| Scan019 | Arranging for Mr. Robotham to test drive leading French cars in Paris, with a focus on an 8-cylinder Panhard. | ||
| View original record | (Paris) Hk. from Hs. C. to Ps. X1052 Hsll/LG9.8.26. the 11th. Our Mr. Robotham will be in Paris on Wednesday If it could be arranged, we are very anxious for him to be able to try some of the leading… | ||
| Scan020 | Technical memorandum on an 8-cylinder Panhard car, focusing on its dimensions, weight, and steering characteristics. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/An. c. to BJ. Wor.✓ c. to RG. E. c. to DA. EY. c. to FN. CWB. ORIGINAL X 1052 Hs/An/LG18.8.26. ================= 8-CYL. PANHARD CAR. ================= We understand that this car has a… | ||
| Scan021 | Road test report on steering performance, detailing handling, road shock immunity, and comparisons with other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- 33 X 6.75" and inflated to 38 lbs/sq.in., Michelin tread. ROAD PERFORMANCE OF STEERING. The steering is nice and light; We should say that under similar conditions the steering of 12-EX… | ||
| Scan022 | Performance report on a vehicle's suspension, engine lubrication, brakes, and general handling characteristics. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- SUSPENSION. In spite of the large amount of damping on the front, there was no feeling of exceptional harshness in the driving seat. The rear suspension had not enough damping, having… | ||
| Scan023 | Continued report on a car's engine performance, comparing it with Daimler and Hispano models. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -4- Its acceleration above 30 m.p.h. is very good indeed. The engine is smooth at the higher speeds in contra distinction to the Daimler. Mon. Weymann states that he can drive all day at 3000… | ||
| Scan024 | Trial of a 'Panhard' vehicle, requesting a copy of Mr. Rowbotham's report. | ||
| View original record | "Hs" WORKS copy to "PN" LONDON. -------------------- X1052 Re: Trial of "Panhard". Before "PN" knew that Mr. Rowbotham would be in Paris, he was rather anxious to try the "Panhard", and asked me to… | ||
| Scan025 | Questioning the low calculated weight for the body of an 8-cylinder Panhard car. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM DA. X1052 DA1/M21.8.26. 8 CYL. PANHARD CAR. With reference to HS/RM1/LG18826., there is a weight of 2000 kilogs. given for the complete car. Our information is to the effect that the… | ||
| Scan026 | Weight of an 8-cylinder Panhard car with a lightweight Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from Hs/Rm. X1052 Hs/Rm2/T23.8.26. 8 CYL. PANHARD CAR. X1052 X. With reference to Dal/M21.8.26, whilst we were unable to weigh the actual car, this was the figure given us by the owner. The… | ||
| Scan027 | Departmental memo detailing issues with a windscreen's design, noise, and accessibility, comparing it to a more satisfactory model. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 348A (100 H) (M 42. 10.2.10). E. P. 6019. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 3rd November 1910 This column is for Name of Person addressed. G.J. DATE. 3/11/10 Re Windscreens. R21/DS1110. With reference to… | ||
| Scan028 | Mercedes engine sending out a stream of hot air under the scuttle dash. | ||
| View original record | S.R. 348A (200 H) (M 42. 10.2.10). E.P. 6019. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Issued 3rd November 1910 This column is for Name of Person addressed. C.J. DATE. 3/11/10 (2) own. The Mercedes, which had a somewhat… | ||
| Scan029 | Potential purchase of a patent for 'Summer's Windscreen'. | ||
| View original record | Summer's Windscreen 5th January 1911 Re Windscreen. Mr. Nadin. 5/1/11 R3/D5111. With reference to the Summer's Windscreen, I think this is rather out of our line and I don't think we ought to consider… | ||
| Scan030 | Complaint about a car's windscreen design which squirts rain into the driver's face. | ||
| View original record | W.A. [STAMP: RECEIVED 14 JAN 1914] [STAMP: RECEIVED JAN] X1087 Works I have just driven the Canadel open car 2 hours in the rain. The wind screen is so designed that the rain which is caught by it is… | ||
| Scan031 | Internal routing note for a document to be sent to the Engineering Department. | ||
| View original record | The Marcus This paper for Eng. Dept. as soon as there is another copy. [Stamp, partially legible] RECEIVED | ||
| Scan032 | The trial and fitting of Huillier windscreens. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 (GERRARD) TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," REG., LONDON. R.R. 647 (100 H.) (L. L. 194--15-7-13.) B. & H. 519. X1087… | ||
| Scan033 | Trial fitting of Huillier Wind Screens to cars. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM11/L41213. Re Huillier Wind Screens. X.1022. Hy. 4-12-13. We attach herewith a pamphlet giving particulars and illustrations of above. Mr Oldham says that Mr Johnson wishes to have these tried… | ||
| Scan034 | Complaint from Mr Johnson regarding a windscreen design that squirts rain into the driver's face. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SM18/L15114. Re Wind Screens. X.1087. Exp. Dept. 15-1-14. Order Office. Mr Johnson has written complaining that the wind screen fitted to 2301 is so designed that the rain which is caught by it is… | ||
| Scan035 | Inquiry into what happened to a Windscreen Joint. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 697. (100b) (V.V. 400. 19.1.14) E.P. 5828. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). [STAMP: F.R.] Names and indicating letter.… | ||
| Scan036 | Querying the whereabouts of a sample windscreen from D.H. Bonnella & Sons. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 657. (100H) (VV 586. 23.2.14) E.F. 6076. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| Scan037 | In reply to a query about a universal joint from Messrs. D.H.Bonnella & Sons. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (150 M) (V.V. gSg. 23.2.14) G. 9563. Wor/Morlo/Bl6314. Na. for Rudd. In reply to your memo JR11/B13314, we wish to state that Messrs Haldenby and Hives agree with myself that we have never… | ||
| Scan038 | Feedback on car 2704's windscreen and luggage carrier, with design suggestions for a new luggage grid. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 131 a (150 M) (V.V. Sg. 23.2.14) G. 0363. COPY 23314 x1087 To Da. from R. Copy to Wor for Hy. Copy to J Copy to Ma. R1/P 18. 3. 14. With reference to 2704, I like the wind screen on this;… | ||
| Scan039 | Possibility of fitting a 'FOLBERTH' wind screen wiper to an experimental car for testing. | ||
| View original record | X.1084 96.F.C. To Hs. From Da. DA7/CB3.8.20. X.4175 RE "FOLBERTH" WIND SCREEN WIPER. X.1084 London seem interested in this wind screen, and Mr. Cohen of America would have liked to have got an opinion… | ||
| Scan040 | Letter from Hemming Bros. offering to quote for the supply of wind screens. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE—VICTORIA 430. Established 1905. TELEGRAMS—HEMMING BROS., HIGHGATE RD., B'HAM. HEMMING BROS., PARTNERS: H. HEMMING, H. HEMMING, E. HEMMING. COACH and MOTOR BRASSFOUNDERS. 223, Highgate Road,… | ||
| Scan041 | Technical drawing for a Hemming Bros single half windscreen, model Nº 1533. | ||
| View original record | WIND HEMMING BROS SCREENS ALL METAL FRAMED WIND SCREENS COMPLETE OR FRAMES & FITTINGS ONLY FOR MAKING UP SCREENS. up to 38ins 6 1/2 ins 8 ins Nº 1533 SINGLE HALF SCREEN. | ||
| Scan042 | Design specifications for two complete windscreen models from Hemming Bros. | ||
| View original record | HEMMING BROS. WIND SCREENS COMPLETE Nº 1597 TOP SWING FRAME & BOTTOM SWING FRAME WITH EXPANDING INSIDE LOCKING ARRANGEMENT. Hood Attachment Nº 1595 TOP SWING FRAME FIXED BOTTOM PANEL WITH EXPANDING… | ||
| Scan043 | Drawing of a top swinging frame with a fixed shaped bottom panel and an inside locking arrangement for a motor body. | ||
| View original record | MOTOR BODY HEMMING BROS FITTINGS No 1601 TOP SWINGING FRAME, FIXED SHAPED BOTTOM PANEL WITH EXPANDING INSIDE LOCKING ARRANGEMENT. | ||
| Scan044 | Product sheet for Hemming Bros all-metal framed windscreens, featuring the No 1602 Coupe Screen. | ||
| View original record | WIND HEMMING BROS SCREENS ALL METAL FRAMED WIND SCREENS COMPLETE, OR, FRAMES & FITTINGS ONLY FOR MAKING UP SCREENS. MAIN SUPPORTING PLATE No 1602 COUPE SCREEN. THIS COUPE WIND SCREEN IS CONSTRUCTED… | ||
| Scan045 | Letter regarding the order of a sample 'Clear View' screen from George Kent, Ltd, requesting specifications. | ||
| View original record | X4323 Hs DEC 22 1920 RECEIVED SpS/DN/21.12.20. S/W. Hs. Re "Clear View" Screen. As instructed by Lord Herbert Scott, we are ordering for you to try a sample "Clear View" Screen from Messrs. George… | ||
| Scan046 | 'Clear View' screen and fitting a windscreen to an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. SP. from Hs/TMW. X4323 Hs/TMW6/LG22.12.20. X.1087 RE. "CLEAR VIEW" SCREEN. X.1087 We are unacquainted with the above Screen. We think it best to fit on a single screen in black enamel. Attached… | ||
| Scan047 | Dimensioned drawing for a windscreen, reference 49 GB. | ||
| View original record | 22/12/20. H 41 1/4" 12 3/8" 41 3/8" 49 GB Wind Screen | ||
| Scan048 | 'Clear View' screen, with an attached sketch of the current windscreen on the 49-GB Experimental Car. | ||
| View original record | X 4323 W/S. SP. from Hs/TMW. Hs/TMW6/LG22.12.20. X.1087. RE "CLEAR VIEW" SCREEN X. 4323. We are unacquainted with the above screen. We think it best to fit on a single screen in black enamel. Attached… | ||
| Scan049 | Response regarding a 'Clear View' screen, attaching a sketch of the windscreen on the 49-GB Experimental Car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. SP. from Hs/TMW. X.1084 S.F.C. Hs/TMWG/LG22.12.20. RE. "CLEAR VIEW" SCREEN. X.4323. We are unacquainted with the above Screen. We think it best to fit on a single screen in black enamel. Attached… | ||
| Scan050 | Advertisement for 'The Essential' face screen, a personal wind protection device for motorists. | ||
| View original record | X1087 RECEIVED H.R.C. 14 FEB 1922 The “ESSENTIAL” FACE SCREEN STUDY YOUR COMFORT. SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT. THE problem of effective protection from the elements when motoring, on either car or side car,… | ||
| Scan051 | Cover note forwarding a letter from George Kent Ltd. regarding a Clear-View Screen for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Expl:Dept: X4323 JOHNSON Bs17/ML/12.1.21. We forward herewith letter from George Kent Ltd. with regard to the Clear-View Screen which you propose trying on your experimental car, and which we… | ||
| Scan052 | Returned letter and the forwarding of a windscreen to Messrs. George Kent, Limited. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Expl: Department. Bsll/CM20.1.21. dictated 19.1.21. Attached letter from Messrs. George Kent, Liminted, has been returned by you to Conduit Street. As the Screen in question is being order for… | ||
| Scan053 | Forwarding a letter from George Kent Ltd. regarding a Clear-view Screen for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | B. 950 s (50 T) (S.B. 972, 14-4-20) G. 2674 X.4323 S/W Experimental Department Bs17/ML/12 1 21 We forward herewith letter from George Kent Ltd. with regard to the Clear-view Screen which you propose… | ||
| Scan054 | Letter from a contractor discussing alternatives for fitting a 'Clear View Screen' to a wind-screen. | ||
| View original record | ON ADMIRALTY LIST. Telegrams:- 'KENTOBIN, WESTCENT, LONDON.' Telephone:- Museum 4262 (5 Lines). CONTRACTORS TO WAR OFFICE AND MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS. Works: LUTON, Beds. CODES USED:- LIEBERS,… | ||
| Scan055 | Letter from George Kent, Ltd. discussing wind-screen designs and clarifying details of an accompanying sketch. | ||
| View original record | GEORGE KENT, LTD. PAGE 2. 11th. January, 1921. Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd. circle of the rubber excluder. The lower sketch shows your wind-screen fitted with a Permanent Type Screen which has a reduced… | ||
| Scan056 | Drawing of a clear view screen for motor cars, showing two different types. | ||
| View original record | CLEAR VIEW SCREEN FOR MOTOR CARS, ORD NO. 21521x1/2, segment plate., segment plate to be added to windscreen top rail., TYPE II, 10" DIA DISC, SCALE. 1/2 FULL SIZE., TYPE I, GEORGE KENT LTD LONDON &… | ||
| Scan057 | Letter to George Kent Ltd. regarding a 'Clear View Screen', rejecting alternative plans and arranging to send the original windscreen. | ||
| View original record | X.4323 105/ EFC JAN 18 1921 RFC RECEIVED Hs/DMW2/LG. 13th. Jan 1921. George Kent, Ltd., 199 to 201 High Holborn, London W.C.1. Dear Sirs, X.4323 RE. CLEAR VIEW SCREEN. Your letter of the 11th. inst… | ||
| Scan058 | Forwarding of a letter from George Kent, Limited, concerning a windscreen order. | ||
| View original record | File X.4303 S/W (Experimental Department) ----------------------------------- Bsll/CM20.1.21. dictated 19.1.21. ----------------------------------- The attached letter from Messrs. George Kent,… | ||
| Scan059 | Letter from George Kent, Ltd. regarding the adoption of an alternative for a Clear View Screen, order No. 47952. | ||
| View original record | ON ADMIRALTY LIST. Telegrams:- "KENTOBIN, WESTCENT, LONDON." Telephone:- MUSEUM 4262 (5 Lines). CONTRACTORS TO WAR OFFICE AND MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS. Works:- LUTON, BEDS. CODES USED:- LIEBERS,… | ||
| Scan060 | Letter to George Kent Ltd regarding a windscreen despatched to be fitted with a 'Clear View' device. | ||
| View original record | X.4373 S.F.C. RECEIVED EFC JAN 1922 Hs/TMW5/LG. Your ref:- BEM/VB. Dept.3a. 21st. Jan. 1921. George Kent Ltd., 199 to 201 High Holborn, London W.C.1. Dear Sirs, We have today despatched Windscreen to… | ||
| Scan061 | Sending a windscreen from an experimental car to be fitted with a 'Clear View' device. | ||
| View original record | W X.4323 To BP. from Ps/TMW c. to Mr. Chatwin (Stores) 21st. Jan. 1921. Hs/TMW4/LG21.121. We have today sent into the Stores Windscreen off 49-GB Experimental Car which is to be despatched to George… | ||
| Scan062 | Letter to George Kent Ltd. urging them to expedite the fitting of a 'Clear View' device to a windscreen. | ||
| View original record | X 4323 W Hs/TMW5/LG. Your ref:- BEM/VB. Dept.3a. George Kent Ltd., 199 to 201 High Holborn, London W.C.1. 21st. Jan. 1921. 4323 Dear Sirs, We have today despatched Windscreen to be fitted with your… | ||
| Scan063 | Requesting an update on experiments with the 'Crowell' Vacuum Wind Shield. | ||
| View original record | To HS from DA. Copy to BY. X1087 RE WIND SHIELD. DA5/CB10-2-21. With reference to the "Crowell" Vacuum Wind Shield, which was sent us from London, and which we were asked to experiment with here,… | ||
| Scan064 | Follow-up letter to George Kent Ltd. regarding the progress of a despatched windscreen. | ||
| View original record | X.4323 EFC RECEIVED. FEB 18 1921 Hsl/LG17.2.21. 17th. Feb. 1921. George Kent Ltd., 199 to 201 High Holborn, London W.C.1. Dear Sirs, We should be glad to hear how you are progressing with the… | ||
| Scan065 | Letter from George Kent, Ltd. regarding a 10-day delivery delay for a Clear View Screen for Experimental Car 49G.B. | ||
| View original record | X4323 ON ADMIRALTY LIST. Telegrams:- "KENTOBIN, WESTCENT, LONDON." Telephone:- MUSEUM 4262 (5 Lines). WORKS: LUTON, BEDS. CONTRACTORS TO WAR OFFICE AND MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS CODES USED:- LIEBERS… | ||
| Scan066 | Circular 'clear view screen' windscreen received from Messrs. Auster Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X.4323 / S. to W. Hs. X.4323 X.1087 Bk10/WL16321. We have received from Messrs. Auster Ltd., a windscreen containing a circular "clear view screen" driven by an electric motor. We understand that you… | ||
| Scan067 | Receipt of a windscreen with a circular 'clear view screen' from Auster Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X.1087. S. to W. Hs. ____ X.4323 X.1087 Bk10/WL16.3.21. _______________ We have received from Messrs. Auster Ltd., a windscreen containing a circular "clear view screen" driven by an electric motor.… | ||
| Scan068 | Clear View Screen from Messrs. Auster Ltd. be forwarded to the Experimental Dept. in Derby. | ||
| View original record | W/S X.1087 To BK. from Hs. Hs4/LG17.3.21. X.4623 X.1087 RE. Messrs. Auster Ltd. Clear View Screen. Referring to your BK10/WL16.3.21. Will you please forward this Screen to the Experimental Dept.… | ||
| Scan069 | Short memo confirming the dispatch of a Clear View Screen to Messrs. Austin Ltd. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 950s. (20 T) (S.H. 326. 31-1-21). Bm. 2/6/15. X.4323 S. to W. Hs. X.4323 X.1087 re Messrs. Austin Ltd., Clear View Screen. Bk14/WL19321. Replying to your Hs4/LG17321, we despatched this screen to… | ||
| Scan070 | Suggestion for a 'Dazzle Screen', an anti-glare device consisting of two blue glass screens for windscreens. | ||
| View original record | S. R. 823A (100 T) (S.H. Td). 10-15-20) G. 2047 De. from Wd. c. to HS. c. to Er. [struck through] c. to Ev. [struck through] X 4250 Wd1/NJ2.4.21. [Circular Stamp: RECEIVED 3 III 1921 HS] X 4250.… | ||
| Scan071 | Letter quoting a supplier regarding the specifications, pricing, and types of Auxiliary Blue Glass Screens for windscreens. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X4323 Da. from Wd. c. to Hs. c. to Ev. c. to Bv. RECEIVED 4 MAY 1921 X4323 Wd1/NJ8.4.21. Further to mine Wd1/NJ2.4.21, we are now in receipt of a… | ||
| Scan072 | Coloured glass anti-dazzle device for car headlights. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 236A (100 T) S.H. 723. 10-12-30 G 2947 To HS from DA. X4350. RE ANTI-DAZZLE DEVICES. DA10/CB11-4-21. Mr Whitehead was shewn an arrangement of coloured glass which he thought would prove very… | ||
| Scan073 | Testimonial letter from Viscount Curzon regarding his experience with glare guards. | ||
| View original record | COPY. House of Commons, 21st January, 1921. Messrs George Kent, Ltd. 199-201, High Holborn, W.C.1. Sirs, I thought you might like to know my experience in using the glare guards recently purchased… | ||
| Scan074 | Request to order one Kent's 'Glare Guard' anti-dazzle device. | ||
| View original record | X4350 Wd. from Hs. Hs9/LG14.4.21. RE ANTI-DAZZLE DEVICE. Will you please order for us - 1 Kent's "Glare Guard". pbamphlet attached. Hs. | ||
| Scan075 | Ordering of a 'Kent's Glare Guard' for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X4350. V.R. 238a (100 T) (S.H. 795, 10-10-20) G. 2948 S(ales) from Wd. c. to El. (struck through) c. to Hm. (struck through) c. to Hs. c. to Msy. [Stamp: RECD 11 APR 1921] [Handwritten initials by… | ||
| Scan076 | Advertisement brochure for Kent's Glare Guard, an anti-dazzle device for vehicles. | ||
| View original record | Dodge the "Dazzle" Danger KENT'S GLARE GUARD The : DAZZLE DANGER Simply Solved. PERIL WITHOUT. | ||
| Scan077 | Forwarding a letter and pamphlet concerning a Mistproof Screen. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sp. from EFC. c. Wd. *1087 EFC6/T19.9.21. RE MISTPROOF SCREEN. We are sending you herewith a letter and pamphlet in connection with the Mistproof Screen. This is not of much interest to us at… | ||
| Scan078 | To Mr. Hives regarding a 'Mistproof Plate' for driving in bad weather. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Hives. X1087 ROY.21/AG.30.11.21. I do not know whether you have seen the Mistproof Plate, leaflet of which is attached. It is certainly a good idea, and worth following up for those who do a lot… | ||
| Scan079 | Advertisement leaflet for the 'Mistproof Plate', an electrical heated screen attachment for vehicles. | ||
| View original record | The Efficiency of the Mistproof Plate. THE design of the MISTPROOF PLATE is the result of extensive scientific research, carried out under working conditions in all seasons for a considerable period.… | ||
| Scan080 | Description and fitting instructions for a heated glass 'Mistproof Plate' for vehicle windscreens. | ||
| View original record | Description. THE MISTPROOF PLATE consists of a piece of polished plate glass 15½ inches long, this dimension being standard, the edges being bevelled and polished. All Plates are made the standard… | ||
| Scan081 | The lack of rigidity in windscreens supplied by Mulliners for Goshawk bodies, noting they are subject to torsion. | ||
| View original record | X1087 To LHS. for Sp. from R. c. to CJ. c. to BJ. c. to Hs. c. to EP. c. to Da. c. to E. RB/M1.2.22. RE. WIND SCREENS X.3730. X.1087. It was pointed out by me at Mulliners that the wind screens… | ||
| Scan082 | Goshawk 11 windscreen failure, with a proposed design change to a two-piece screen to avoid vibration. | ||
| View original record | LMS. for Sp. from Hs. X1087 Hs4/LG18.5.22. GOSHAWK 11. WIND SCREEN. X1087 X4086 Hy. has reported from France that the top portion of the wind screen fitted to 6-Goshawk-11 car which has a Mulliner… | ||
| Scan083 | Effect of divided windscreens on the driver's view. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. X1087 Extract from Hs6/T12.6.22. X1087 RE DIVIDED WINDSCREENS. We have found no disadvantage in these screens due to the obstruction of the driver's view. It would not appear that the… | ||
| Scan084 | Faults on a 7-Goshawk-11 car with a Maythorn Saloon body in France. | ||
| View original record | V1087 7-Goshawk-11. Sp. from Hs. c. to C. c. to EJ. X4036 X1087 Hsl/LG30.6.22. We have received the following report from Maddocks who is with 7-Goshawk-11 car (fitted with Maythorn Saloon body) in… | ||
| Scan085 | Compatibility and recommendation of the Folberth automatic windscreen wiper. | ||
| View original record | X1087 To BJ/Py. from Hs. Hs3/LG22. 8.22. AUTOMATIC WIND SCREEN WIPER. X4175 X1087(crossed out) The fact of making a connection from the induction pipe to the Folberth automatic windscreen wiper, will… | ||
| Scan086 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson to carry out work on the Goshawk Windscreen as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X1087 O.O. from Hs. Hs4/LG10.1.23. GOSHAWK WINDSCREEN. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson to carry our work in connection with the above as per attached estimate. Hs. | ||
| Scan087 | Unsatisfactory seat alterations on a 7-Goshawk-11 Maythorn Saloon. | ||
| View original record | To LHS. from Hs. c. to EF. c. to EJ. X1087 Hs1/LG20.1.23. 7-GOSHAWK-11 - MAYTHORN SALOON. X3730 X1087 We sent for 7-Goshawk-11 (Maythorn Saloon) from Messrs. Maythorn, Biggleswade yesterday. They have… | ||
| Scan088 | Windscreen failures experienced during a 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (40 H) (SL 12 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. X1087 REF: Hs3/LG23.9.24. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to LHS. c. to DA/EV. WIND-SCREEN. X1087 X9941 X9840 When we were… | ||
| Scan089 | Modification to stiffen a windscreen panel on vehicle 9-PK. | ||
| View original record | Contd :- -2- (4) The bottom panel on 9-PK is very wide and high, and the glass being rather thin it is possible to distort the glass quite considerably by applying pressure to it in the middle. This… | ||
| Scan090 | Letter from S. Mills & Co Ltd proposing rubber screen silencers for two-panel windscreens. | ||
| View original record | X1087 S. Mills & Co Ltd ESTABLISHED 1830. TELEPHONE NORTHERN 392 Telegrams "COACH." STANDARD WORKS NINEVEH ROAD BIRMINGHAM HANDSWORTH Messrs ROLLS ROYCE LTD, Nightingale Road, DERBY. 26.9.1924.… | ||
| Scan091 | Sample Windscreen Silencers from S. Mills & Company, Ltd, Birmingham. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from ROY. X1087 ROY9/MG7.10.24. Attached are sample Windscreen Silencers from S.Mills & Company,Ltd, Birmingham - which may be of interest. ROY. ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE Nº 57 | ||
| Scan092 | Advertisement for Mills Rubber Screen Silencers to stop windscreen rattling. | ||
| View original record | CURE THAT CHATTER! Windscreen rattling abolished by using MILLS SCREEN SILENCER PATTERN N.284, MILLS Rubber SCREEN SILENCER does it!! This Buffer clips on the top edge of glass of the bottom panel of… | ||
| Scan093 | Advertisement for a Mills Rubber Screen Silencer to abolish windscreen rattling. | ||
| View original record | CURE THAT CHATTER! Windscreen rattling abolished by using MILLS SCREEN SILENCER PATTERN N.286. MILLS Rubber SCREEN SILENCER does it !! This Buffer clips on the top edge of glass of the bottom panel of… | ||
| Scan094 | Spare windscreen for Chassis 40-G-9 after a world tour with H.M.S. Hood. | ||
| View original record | HS. EP. X1087 D/EP6/CW14.10.24. Re : Chassis 40-G-9. In connection with the trip which was undertaken on this car with the H.M.S. Hood, round the World, kindly note that we have available for… | ||
| Scan095 | Sourcing a light and strong windscreen for a sporting Phantom car. | ||
| View original record | To Ps. from Hs/Rn. X1087 Hs/Rn3/LG29.11.26. PHANTOM - WINDSCREEN. We have been looking for a light and strong windscreen of small dimensions suitable for fitting to the rear of a sporting Phantom car.… | ||
| Scan096 | Sourcing and types of windscreens for the Phantom model, comparing English and Continental practices. | ||
| View original record | "Hs/RM" Derby X1087 Ps1/JP.1/12/26 RE PHANTOM WINDSCREEN. Your memo "Hs/Rm3/LG29/11/26 to hand. I think I know the kind of screen you mean, but it is rather difficult to lay hands on the actual… | ||
| Scan097 | Advertisement for an Auster 'Type Sport' coupe-vent (windscreen) by Auster et Houdard. | ||
| View original record | AUSTER ET HOUDARD 4 RUE BELLINI ■ PUTEAUX (SEINE) ■ coupe-vent Auster Type Sport | ||
| Scan098 | French catalogue page illustrating different 'Auster Type Sport' windshield designs and fittings. | ||
| View original record | coupe-vent Auster Type Sport pour torpédo: cadre mobile pour torpédo: cadre fixe biais pour torpédo: cadre fixe droit Coupe de l'assemblage des chassis pour cadres mobiles Coupe du montant central… | ||
| Scan099 | French catalogue page for various models of a 'coupe-vent' (wind deflector) accessory, showing prices and compatible vehicles. | ||
| View original record | MAJORATION TAXE DE LUX 12 o/o Manoeuvre du "COUPE-VENT" Différents Modèles de "COUPE-VENT" Le "COUPE-VENT" s'ouvre comme une portière dégageant complètement l'entrée de la voiture. TYPE A TYPE B TYPE… | ||
| Scan100 | French advertising brochure for the 'KAP' rear windscreen for Torpedo-style cars. | ||
| View original record | LE COUPE-VENT KAP Breveté S. G. D. G. Est le plus facile à poser à l'arrière du Torpédo L'ABRITE PARFAITEMENT SANS EN GÊNER L'ACCÈS Magasin d'Exposition à PARIS, 171, Boulevard Haussmann Téléphone :… | ||
| Scan101 | French language advertisement flyer for the 'KAP' rear windscreen. | ||
| View original record | SPÉCIALITÉS KAP pour l'automobile PARIS LE PARE-BRISE KAP Breveté S.G.D.G. POUR PLACES ARRIÈRE à quatre volets, support unique et pivot central, le plus facile à poser, il se fixe simplement au… | ||
| Scan102 | French promotional document describing the KAP windscreen accessory. | ||
| View original record | Description du PARE-BRISE KAP Le Pare-Brise KAP se compose de deux cadres porte-glaces, articulés à une de leurs extrémités sur un même axe vertical situé au centre de la voiture, et munis à l'autre… | ||
| Scan103 | Advertisement for a 'KAP' pivoting dual-pane windscreen for the rear of open-top cars. | ||
| View original record | SPÉCIALITÉS KAP pour l'automobile PARIS LE COUPE-VENT KAP Breveté S. G. D. G à deux glaces pivotantes abrite complètement l'arrière du torpédo sans en gêner l'accès. Supporté et articulé en trois… | ||
| Scan104 | French language description of the 'KAP' folding windshield system for torpedo-bodied cars. | ||
| View original record | Description du COUPE-VENT KAP Le Coupe-Vent KAP, breveté S. G. D. G., est constitué par deux cadres de glaces, pivotant chacun autour d'un axe vertical qui les réunit et qui lui-même, par… | ||
| Scan105 | French advertisement leaflet for 'Auster' brand automobile side shutters. | ||
| View original record | accessoires Auster LES VOLETS DE COTÉ "AUSTER" 4 rue Bellini Puteaux | ||
| Scan106 | Product information sheet in French for 'Auster' windscreen side flaps, detailing two different mounting systems. | ||
| View original record | Les volets de côté sont déjà reconnus universellement comme suppléments indispensables à tout pare-brise. LES VOLETS "AUSTER" spécialement étudiés donnent une protection parfaite. DEUX SYSTÈMES : 1°… | ||
| Scan107 | Enquiries about a folding or disappearing rear windscreen for a 10-EX Phantom car. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. X1087 Hs/Rml/LG3.12.26. PHANTOM - WINDSCREEN. X8774 We have been making various enquiries about a rear windscreen suitable for 10-EX car. Our investigations seem to shew that a… | ||
| Scan108 | Internal order request for a new Lucas windscreen wiper blade. | ||
| View original record | To Wo/Ms. from Hs. X1087 Hsl/LGS.4.27. Will you please order for us :- 1 new blade for Lucas windscreen wiper. Hs. | ||
| Scan109 | Issues with the speedometer drive squares twisting off due to the load from a mechanically driven screen wiper. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E. c. to Hs. X1087 E2/M14.5.27. RE. SPEEDOMETER DRIVE. X.8310 X.4308 X.1087 We understand from Mr. Evernden that trouble is being experienced with the speedometer drive squares twisting… | ||
| Scan110 | Simplified windscreen design due to the universal adoption of screen wipers. | ||
| View original record | X.1087 To B.J. from R. c. to W. Hs. BY. R2/M13.8.27. WINDSCREENS. Owing to the universal use of screen wipers it would seem that the design of windscreen might be simpler, with less obstructions to… | ||
| Scan111 | Design choices and issues related to one-piece versus two-piece windscreens. | ||
| View original record | HS X1087 To R. From BJ. Copy to C. HS. BY. Windscreens. With reference to your R2/W/13/9/27 this matter has been discussed by the Coachbuilding Committee here and they have reported as follows: The… | ||
| Scan112 | The procurement of windscreen wiper fingers. | ||
| View original record | X1087. To Roy. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rm/LG23.8.27. Will you please obtain for us :- Windscreen wiper fingers to suit the following :- Stromberg, Smith and Lucas. 2 off each. Hs/Rn. | ||
| Scan113 | Arrangement to fit a Smith mechanical windscreen wiper to chassis 10-G3 at Messrs Hooper's Works. | ||
| View original record | H/S 9-35 25.8.27 X1087 S/W Sg/Hd/4/AMC/24.8.27. RE CHASSIS 10-G3 Will you kindly note that in accordance with instructions we have arranged for a Smith mechanical type wind screen wiper to be fitted… | ||
| Scan114 | Correspondence regarding the supply and fitting of a Smith windscreen wiper for chassis 10-G-111. | ||
| View original record | X1087 Bs16/KW24.8.27. S/W. Chassis 10-G-111. Hs/AJLL/LG23827. We note you are sending a man to Hoopers' tomorrow (Thursday) morning to collect this car, and that he will bring with him the various… | ||
| Scan115 | Internal order request for a nickel-finish Smith windscreen wiper for a Phantom car. | ||
| View original record | To Roy/Ms. from Hs. X1087. Hs2/LG8.9.27. Will you please order for us :- 1 nickel-finish Smith windscreen wiper suitable for Phantom car having drive 10' long. Hs. | ||
| Scan116 | Communication from R.M. Papelian Ltd about their new Visionall Automatic Windscreen Wiper. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from ROY. X1087 ROY1/MG17.9.27 Attached is a communication from R.M.Papelian Limited, re their new Visionall Automatic Windscreen Wiper. A sample of such wiper was handed by their Representative… | ||
| Scan117 | Illustrated leaflet cover featuring cartoon guards marching. | ||
| View original record | TWO LITTLE GUARDS Watch them step! | ||
| Scan118 | Letter from a supplier seeking approval for their new Trico Visionall Automatic Windscreen Wiper. | ||
| View original record | Telephones: Manchester—Central 7665. London—Gerrard 2385. Telegrams: "Papélian, Manchester." "Papélian, Piccy, London." Cablegrams: "Papélian, Manchester." "Papélian, London." Codes: Bentley's and… | ||
| Scan119 | Advantages of the Smith windscreen wiper. | ||
| View original record | X1087 To CWB. from Hs. Hs6/LG29.10.27. WIND SCREEN WIPERS. X1087 With reference to CWB7/GM27.10.27. From our experience we have come to the conclusion that the Smith wiper is the most satisfactory.… | ||
| Scan120 | Letter discussing the adoption of Smith Windscreen Wipers, detailing past tests, comparisons to the Folberth type, and issues with approval. | ||
| View original record | Private. Y.1087 S/W. Hs. Sg6/M/5.11.27. Dear Hs, CWB. has shewn me your recent note about Smith Windscreen Wipers, in which you say that from your experience, you believe they are the best and asking… | ||
| Scan121 | Letter discussing component approval, expressing frustration over a lack of approval for a drive and a preference for a Smith electrical wiper over a suction type. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - So long, therefore, as W. maintain the attitude of not approving of the drive, we naturally cannot adopt it. I am writing you privately because we have been a little sore about this particular… | ||
| Scan122 | Recommending the 'Smith' windscreen wiper based on extensive mileage testing, with the 'Folberth' suction type as an alternative. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. c. to EY. c. to CWB. c. to DA/EV. X1087 Hs1/LG7.11.27. -------------------------------- WINDSCREEN WIPERS. ------------------ From our experience to date, we consider that the Smith… | ||
| Scan123 | The speeding up ratio on a Smith double drive for a speedometer and screen wiper for the EAC.10 gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. X1087 DA7/M1.12.27. EAC.10 GEARBOX - SPEEDOMETER DRIVE. X.7310 X.4309 X.1087 X.4367 On the sample Smith double drive for a speedometer and screen wiper which has been sent to us we notice… | ||
| Scan124 | Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. inquiring about altering a wiper's internal gear to accommodate a reduced speedometer drive speed. | ||
| View original record | X1087 Expl: Dept: Hs/Rn4/LG. 8th. Dec. 1927. Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood, London N.W.2. Dear Sirs, We are considering the reduction of the speed of our speedometer drive by 30%. We… | ||
| Scan125 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a query about a Windscreen Wiper and forwarding it to their Engineering Department. | ||
| View original record | KH-28 X1087 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: WILLESDEN 2335. (7 LINES) Codes {MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S} Telegrams: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. Cables: SPEEDOFAC,… | ||
| Scan126 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons requesting vehicle specifications for tyre size, axle ratio, and speedometer gears. | ||
| View original record | H078 X1087 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: WILLESDEN 2335 (7 LINES) Codes { MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S Telegrams: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. Cables: SPEEDOFAC,… | ||
| Scan127 | Follow-up letter from S. Smith & Sons chasing a reply to a previous request for particulars. | ||
| View original record | X1087 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY. Telephone: WILLESDEN 2335 (7 LINES) Codes { MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S Telegrams: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. Cables: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. S.… | ||
| Scan128 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons requesting vehicle specifications, including tyre size, axle ratio, and speedometer gear ratio. | ||
| View original record | POD:RF. YOUR REF: Hs/Rm4/IM.Expl.Dept. 12th December, 1927. Messrs.Rolls Royce Limited. DERBY. Dear Sirs, Referring to yours of the 8th inst. We should be glad if you would give us the following… | ||
| Scan129 | Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & So Ltd. regarding the retention of the speedometer drive ratio and its impact on the screen wiper. | ||
| View original record | 41087 Hs/Rn2/LG. Expl: Dept: 31st. Dec. 1927. Messrs. S. Smith & So Ltd., Cricklewood Works, Gt.Portland St., London N.W.2. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 30th.inst. We now find that… | ||
| Scan130 | Urgent internal order request for a clock, speedometer, and wiper for chassis 17-EX. | ||
| View original record | X1087 X4308 X4662a To Roy. from Hs/Rn. Hs/RnL/LG20.3.28. Will you please order for us :- 1 Clock - standard Watford with black dial. 1 Speedometer type No.B-156, 110 m.p.h. small dial, black face as… | ||
| Scan131 | Requesting a Smith windscreen wiper be made ready for collection for car 12-EX travelling to France. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Sg. from Hs. c. to CWB. X1087 X8940c X1087 Hs1/LG14.4.28. 12-EX car is crossing over to France on Monday the 16th. and will be calling at Conduit Street about 11 a.m. Will you please arrange to… | ||
| Scan132 | Windscreen wiper obtained for car No. 12-EX, which did not arrive for fitting. | ||
| View original record | X1087 S/W. Hs. Copy to GWD Sg/Hd.6/AMC/16.4.28. Referring to your Hsl/LG.14.4.28. on receipt of this memo we immediately obtained from Lillie Hall, 1 Smith windscreen wiper complete with flexible… | ||
| Scan133 | Delay to the 12-EX car and the subsequent swapping of a Smith windscreen wiper. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sg/Hd. from Hs. c. to CAB. X1087 Hs4/LG17.4.28. SMITH WINDSCREEN WIPER. With reference to Sg/Hd6/AMC16.4.28. Unfortunately 12-EX car was delayed at Derby and did not get away from the Works… | ||
| Scan134 | Confirming the despatch of a Smith windscreen wiper to Messrs Jarvis & Sons Ltd for a 'Jarvis' Sports Car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. Copy to CWB. X1087 Sg Hd.2/AMC/18.4.28. RE SMITH WINDSCREEN WIPER. As requested in your Hs4/LG.17.4.28., we have today despatched to Messrs Jarvis & Sons Ltd. at Victoria Crescent, Wimbledon,… | ||
| Scan135 | Dissatisfaction with the standardised SMITH windscreen wiper and proposing a trial of a new KLAXON model. | ||
| View original record | His X1087 RECEIVED 26 S/W. Hs. (Copy to SH). Sg5/M/25.7.28. Re: Windscreen Wipers. As you are aware, we have now for some time † standardised the SMITH but we are not altogether satisfied with it… | ||
| Scan136 | Request to the Sales department to recommend a silent electrical screen wiper for testing on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | FROM DA/EV. Copy to - HS. SCREEN-WIPERS. DA/EV2/M20.10.28. In view of R's remarks that we are to use electrical screen wipers on the experimental cars - 18, 19, & 20-EX., and/14-G-4. - we would like… | ||
| Scan137 | Letter to Messrs. Hooper & Co. Ltd. confirming a Bosch dual wiper was sent for an Experimental Sedanca. | ||
| View original record | Hs X1087 Cx/Hnll/EDI 29th November 1928 Messrs. Hooper & Co. Ltd., 54, St. James's Street, S. W. 1. Dear Sirs: EXPERIMENTAL SEDANCA NO. 14-G-4. We beg to confirm having sent you yesterday a Bosch dual… | ||
| Scan138 | The updated ordering procedure for Folberth Windscreen Wipers and spare parts. | ||
| View original record | COPY X/1087 Cx/Hdl/JL4.12.28. Roy. Hs. By. Re: Folberth Windscreen Wipers. Will you kindly note that, should you have occasion to order any Folberth Windscreen Wipers, or spare parts thereof, your… | ||
| Scan139 | Note confirming a Bosch dual wiper was sent to Hooper's Works in Chelsea for Experimental Sedanca No. 19-EX. | ||
| View original record | W BY. Copy to BY. Copy to Hs. X1087 Cx/Hn4/BDI/7-12-28. EXPERIMENTAL SEDANCA NO. 19-EX. Kindly note we yesterday sent to Hooper's Works at Chelsea a Bosch dual wiper for the above. Hn | ||
| Scan140 | The forgotten fitting of a rear screen to an open tourer body for car 23-EX. | ||
| View original record | Cx/Hn. from EV. X1087 Ev3/14.1.29. c. to Hs. 23-EX - OPEN TOURER FOR 'SS'. X.7830 X.1087 We forgot to mention the fitting of a rear screen to open body which the Carlton [overtyped: xxxxx] Carriage… | ||
| Scan141 | Selection of screen wipers, comparing German Bosch wipers with British Lucas alternatives. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. (Copy to C.) " " PN. " " Ev. " " De(Ev.) Sg. X1087 Sgl/M/22.1.1929. Re: Screen Wipers. In Rl/M10.1.29. he says :- "Screen Wipers. For a long time I have only considered the electric one, being… | ||
| Scan142 | Comparing the performance of Bosch electrical windscreen wipers against Lucas wipers. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. c. to C. PN. c. to CX. DA/EV. X1087 Hs4/LG28.1.29. WIND SCREEN WIPERS. From our tests so far we should say the most satisfactory wind screen wiper is the Bosch electrical. This wiper… | ||
| Scan143 | Letter discussing the inadequacy of the vacuum pump for windshield wipers and recommending the development of electric wipers. | ||
| View original record | X1087. ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY-5 August 27, 1929. Mr. E. W. Hives, Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Dear Mr. Hives: VACUUM PUMP SECTION 5140. Supplementing OY-2, August… | ||
| Scan144 | Negative review of Lucas Windscreen Wipers, comparing them to Continental manufactured ones. | ||
| View original record | Sèvres P/W copy "Hs" to S. X1087. Ps2/RJ.30/II/29. Re: Lucas Windscreen Wipers I do not think I am in love with the Lucas Windscreen Wiper. It looks cheap, especially in nickel, the rotor runs out of… | ||
| Scan145 | Improvements to Lucas windscreen wipers following dissatisfaction with earlier models. | ||
| View original record | X1087 Cx/Hdy19/JL.3.12.29. S/Paris (Devres). Copy to W. (Hs). Whr. Mac. HS [Stamp: ROLLS-ROYCE LTD DERBY RECEIVED DEC] Re: Lucas Windscreen Wipers. Referring to your memo Ps2/RJ.30/11/29, of which we… | ||
| Scan146 | Letter from Lancegaye Safety Glass Ltd. offering samples and a test windscreen at the request of a Mr. Evernden. | ||
| View original record | X1087. LANCEGAYE SAFETY GLASS LIMITED. DIRECTORS: SIR ALFRED RAWLINSON, BART., C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O. SIR JOHN PHILLIPPS RHODES, BART., D.S.O. EDWARD HILLYAR ROCHE THACKWELL, M.I.M.T. RALPH COULBORN… | ||
| Scan147 | Promotional folder for L.S.G.L. Ltd's 'Lancegaye' brand, featuring the tagline 'A Sure Shield'. | ||
| View original record | L.S.G.L.TD Lancegaye LANCEGAYE A SURE SHIELD | ||
| Scan148 | Letter to Lancegaye Safety Glass Ltd. requesting a sample windscreen for testing and providing the required glass sizes. | ||
| View original record | X 1087. Expl. Dept. HS/AJL. 2/MJ. Jan. 2nd, 1930. Lancegaye Safety Glass Ltd., The Palace of Industry, Wembley, Middlesex. Dear Sirs, We are in receipt of your F.11B.JPJ/AB. K6.12.29., and thank you… | ||
| Scan149 | Specifications for three pieces of glass, including one with a technical drawing. | ||
| View original record | Drawing dimensions: 1/8" 1" 12 7/8 4-9 7/8" 12 7/8 One piece as above, all corners 90°. 1/4" thick glass edges as cut i.e. not polished. One piece 27" x 19 1/4" x 3/16". The two short edges radiused… | ||
| Scan150 | Letter from the American branch regarding a Waycross windshield wiper from the Trico Products Corporation. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. ACR-13839 December 19th, 1930 Mr. E. W. Hives Rolls-Royce, Limited Derby, England. Dear Mr. Hives:- We enclose a copy of a letter just received from the… | ||
| Scan151 | Letter from Trico Products Corporation regarding an order for a 'Visionall' Windshield Wiper. | ||
| View original record | COPY COPY TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION BUFFALO, N. Y. December 17th, 1930 Rolls-Royce of America, Inc Springfield, Mass. Attention: Mr. A. C. Ross, Purchasing Agent Gentlemen:- We have your letter of… | ||
| Scan152 | Product brochure for Trico Visionall windshield wipers, detailing features, models, and vehicle compatibility. | ||
| View original record | PAGE 1: TRICO VISIONALLS FOR ALL CARS GRAHAM-PAIGE 1929 Series 612 and 615...A Series 621...D Series 827 Closed...D Series 827 Open...D Series 837 All Models except Phaeton...C Phaeton...D HUDSON 1929… | ||
| Scan153 | Product brochure for the Trico Visionall-X single-line windshield wiper system, including fitment details for various car brands. | ||
| View original record | TRICO VISIONALL-X THE NEW SINGLE LINE INSTALLATION LIST $8.50 No allowance on old cleaners CLEARS THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD Dealers will find the Visionall X a Great Sales Maker. This new device does… | ||
| Scan154 | Feedback on the coachwork and wipers of the GLR-31 Propaganda Car. | ||
| View original record | X1087 COPY. Hs. at W. Cx/Hn9/EDI/30-12-30. X.7960. X.1087. GLR-31 - PROPAGANDA CAR Attached is a copy of a letter from Springfield dated the 15th instant. We have submitted an extract to Barkers, the… | ||