Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Scheme for developing silent pistons using oil pressure and springs. | ||
| View original record | BN. from R. c. to CJ. c. to EH. X.3746 R2/G17.10.19. X.3746 - RE SILENT PISTONS. You will remember that during your visit here, it was definitely concluded that if we could get the piston to stay… | ||
| Scan002 | Split piston design, its advantages, and arrangements for patenting related schemes. | ||
| View original record | contd. -2- R2/G17.10.19. pushed on to a final trial of the simplest form that will function correctly. When you were last here, I regret that owing to Mr. Nadin's anxiety to get to London we could not… | ||
| Scan003 | Request to make a model piston with an incorporated silent ram and three rings, based on a report by Mr. Hives. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " HS. " " CK. X.3746 E2/G3.12.19. ----------- RE IMPROVED SILENT RAM X.3746 PISTON - LEC. 1166. -------------------------- In view of Mr. Hives' report on the… | ||
| Scan004 | Confirmation of a telegram discussing a preference for a specific piston design. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 n.(200 T.) (S.P. 671. 22-5-19) G. 2376 X3746 CONFIRMATION OF TELEGRAM. 5th December, 1919. X.3746. ROYCAR DERBY. HIVES WE CONSIDER LEC1166 WHICH HAS FOUR RINGS ON PISTON AND THREE ON SIMPLE… | ||
| Scan005 | Plunger piston design, focusing on oiling, piston rings, and a proposed sylphon tube fitting. | ||
| View original record | R. R. 235 A (100 T) (S-F 846 6.8.19) G. 2460 X.3746 R8/G8.12.19. To EH. from R. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " DA. " " HS. £ X.3746. RE PLUNGER PISTONS. Surely it is necessary to have some oil on the… | ||
| Scan006 | Extract discussing the supply and fitting of an improved type of three-ring ram piston for a 10,000-mile car run. | ||
| View original record | X 3746 Extract from Hs3/lg 9.12.19. X.3746. X.3647. As regards the improved type of piston fitted with a ram with three ring, the drawing for these are promised for tomorrow. We anticipate it will be… | ||
| Scan007 | The testing of a simplified silent ram piston design. | ||
| View original record | X.3746. To DA. from E. Copy to CJ. " " RN. " " HS. " " CK. E1/G29.12.19. X.3765. RE SILENT RAM PISTON. X.3746. Referring to the drawing already sent to you shewing the above, No. LeC.1176, the… | ||
| Scan008 | Reverse hand controls for the American model. | ||
| View original record | X. 3676. Extract from C6/G27.9.19. RE AMERICAN MODEL CONTROLS. REverse hand. | ||
| Scan009 | Decision to continue manufacturing standard right-hand drive chassis for America and to halt work on the proposed left-hand drive version. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.3676 To Wor. from Bn. Copy to Bl. Da. BY. Hs. CK. X.3614. X.3548. Bn9/W31.10.19. RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. Mr. Johnson telephoned this afternoon that… | ||
| Scan010 | Outlining design changes for a left-hand drive car, specifically the pedal gear and controls. | ||
| View original record | X.3676 8 [STAMP: C 7 1920] To R from DA. Copy to BH. Copy to EPC. DALL/CBG-9-20. [Handwritten above line: X.3689 X.3676] Car with Lef[STAMP: RECEIVED]t-hand Steering. [Handwritten below line: X.3562… | ||
| Scan011 | Letter discussing developments in aero-engine compression ignition and boost control. | ||
| View original record | x3676 OY-4 Jan. 27, 1930. Cc- Mr. R.W.H. Bailey Mr. E.W. Hives Mr. Ellor Mr. Southern (Eng.) Mr. A.J. Rowledge, Rolls Royce, Ltd., Derby, England Dear Mr. Rowledge: AERO ENGINES Compression Ignition… | ||
| Scan012 | Fuel injection timing, pump leakage, and boost control for engine development. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - diagram is no longer anything like the original constant pressure cycle, but is exactly like the common spark-ignition diagram but with a much worse tendency to run up into a sharp peak. Timing… | ||
| Scan013 | Engine testing, automatic throttle control, detonation prevention, and the Stanton device, page 3. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Pilot opens throttle fully and engine runs this way for several seconds or minutes, until as internal temperatures rise, the working pressure at TDC begins to go up beyond the desirable limit.… | ||
| Scan014 | Letter to F.H. Royce regarding Stanton's patents for engine spark and carburation control. | ||
| View original record | COPY OY-2 February 9th, 1929. Mr. F.H. Royce, West Wittering, Sussex, England. My dear Mr. Royce: RE ENGINE Stanton's Patents for Spark & Carburation Control Mr. Wallace Potter of Potter & Johnston… | ||
| Scan015 | The operation of ignition timing, supercharge, and carburation control systems in an engine. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - top dead center. The device will then always tend to reproduce these conditions, and when the ignition is switched off the differential pressure will retard the spark. No centrifugal or Manual… | ||
| Scan016 | Engine performance devices, including a visible spark advance indicator and power charts. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - not follow it except that the carburetter is set a little on the "lean" side. Cold starting conditions etc. are compensated automatically. Demonstration. As installed these two devices gave… | ||
| Scan017 | Drawing showing the design and principles of a spark advance and carburettor control system. | ||
| View original record | DRAWING NO. SK 286 SEE ALSO THE FOLLOWING OPERATION DRAWINGS TOO EARLY IGNITION CORRECT IGNITION & MIXTURE LATE IGNITION LEAN OR RICH MIXTURE 5° RANGE OF "SAMPLES" "SAMPLING" VALVES .150 DIA x .007… | ||
| Scan018 | Schematic diagram of a Stanton Boost Control system. | ||
| View original record | DRAWING NO. S.K 382 SEE ALSO THE FOLLOWING OPERATION DRAWINGS LOW-RATING SPRING CAREFULLY CALIBRATED AND SET TO GIVE DESIRED MAXIMUM PRESSURE AT T.D.C. HAND THROTTLE CONTROL PARTIAL CLOSING OF… | ||
| Scan019 | Letter from the Springfield, Mass. office to Derby, England regarding a Stanton Ignition Control device. | ||
| View original record | x5676. ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY-3 Jan. 28, 1930. Mr. E.W. Hives Rolls Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Co- Mr. R.W.H. Bailey Mr. A.J. Rowledge Mr. Ellor Mr. Southern (Eng.) Dear… | ||
| Scan020 | Description of the operation of an engine control mechanism, detailing the function of plungers, air-cushions, and ignition timing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Possible errors through backlash are eliminated since the plunger is moving inward against the considerable pressure on the "advance" side of the control piston. The lower plunger is at or near… | ||
| Scan021 | Optimizing engine ignition timing, including advance and retard mechanisms under various throttle and compression conditions. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - The setting is obtained by trial, giving the engine the advance which will give smoothest operation without dropping power. A new feature is shown in cover 6 over the "retard" (T.D.C.) end of… | ||
| Scan022 | Technical discussion on automatic ignition and carburation control systems, including the Stanton system and competitors. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - A total range of 60º on crank seems to be required and this has to be taken entirely on the ignition head, thus twisting the H.T. cables much more than the standard arrangement in which the… | ||
| Scan023 | Simplification of engine controls and the potential of the Stanton automatic control system for cars and aeroplanes. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - Also it has no inter-connection with carburation control, boost control on aero engines etc. It occurs to me that if the Stanton control piston were made to move the inner piston in our… | ||
| Scan024 | Letter discussing the scope and variations of Stanton control devices as detailed in a French patent. | ||
| View original record | X3676. ROLLS-ROYCE OF AMERICA, INC. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. OY-2 Jan. 29, 1930. Cc- Mr. A.J. Rowledge Mr. R.W.H. Bailey Mr. Ellor Mr. Southern (Eng.) Mr. E.W. Hives, Rolls Royce, Ltd., Derby, England. Dear… | ||
| Scan025 | Various engine control methods, including sampling, ignition, boost, and carburation. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 9. Connection to two middle cylinders in a line engine. 10. Collection of the first sample from one cylinder and the second from another cylinder. 11. Slightly raising compression in cylinder… | ||
| Scan026 | Equation for engine carburation control and its application to cold starting and acceleration. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - This depends on the assumption - P1 + KP2 = Constant. Where P1 is the pressure at T.D.C., which may in practice be either sample taken for ignition, since these are balanced. P2= Intake vacuum… | ||
| Scan027 | Various engine control mechanisms, including carburation, ignition, and shutters. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - 2. Or a thermostat is used to lock the control device in the normal carburetter setting when engine is warm. 3. 90% of the full working pressure at full throttle is made to set the device in its… | ||
| Scan028 | Letter from Warren F. Stanton requesting an update on the status of the Stanton automatic engine control. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: Top: To RH:: What would you propose to reply? Cy July 26/30 Left: RG Stamp: RECEIVED AUG 20 Typed text: 201 Broadway Pawtucket, R.I. U. S. A. July 12, 1930. Rolls Royce, Derby,… | ||
| Scan029 | The benefits of automatic spark advance and choke controls for automobile and aircraft engines. | ||
| View original record | AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES Full automatic spark advance control Removes all necessity for manual dash or steering wheel control. Provides: Faster hill climbing and greater topping ability. Faster… | ||
| Scan030 | Typed page outlining the principles of modern high-speed Diesel engines and the need for automatic fuel injection timing. | ||
| View original record | DIESEL ENGINES In all fields the modern high speed Diesel engine burns a large portion of its fuel at constant volume requiring an automatic control of timing of fuel injection. This is necessary to… | ||
| Scan031 | Letter to Mr. Olley regarding Mr. Stanton's automatic engine controls and a planned visit to America. | ||
| View original record | x 5676 MR. Olley, c/o. Rolls-Royce (America) Inc., Springfield, Mass., U.S.A. From Hs. Hs.2/MJ.30.8.30. With reference to the letter from Mr. Stanton about his automatic engine controls. We suggest… | ||
| Scan032 | SPONTAN automatic one-pedal gearless control system. | ||
| View original record | 83676. PN.13/WT21.9.31. S/W. Hs...from PN. Copy to Esq. [Strikethrough] I am sending to you a well got-up book describing the SPONTAN automatic one-pedal gearless control for motor cars. You may have… | ||
| Scan033 | Booklet for the Spontan automatic one-pedal gearless control system for motor cars. | ||
| View original record | Keep This The SPONTAN AUTOMATIC ONE-PEDAL GEARLESS CONTROL FOR MOTOR CARS AKTIEBOLAGET SPONTAN STOCKHOLM-SWEDEN | ||
| Scan034 | Booklet for the Spontan automatic one-pedal gearless control system for motor cars. | ||
| View original record | THE SPONTAN AUTOMATIC ONE-PEDAL GEARLESS CONTROL FOR MOTOR CARS Aktiebolaget Spontan Stockholm - Sweden Postal address: Stockholm 7 Telegraphic address: Spontan, Stockholm Telephone: Brevik 35 | ||
| Scan035 | Photograph of the Spontan transmission and brake fitted to an Essex Super Six engine. | ||
| View original record | The Spontan transmission and brake as fitted to a 55 b. h. p. Essex Super Six engine. | ||
| Scan036 | The Spontan automatic one-pedal gearless control system for motor cars. | ||
| View original record | THE SPONTAN AUTOMATIC ONE-PEDAL GEARLESS CONTROL FOR MOTOR CARS The Spontan System of Motor Car Control abolishes the ordinary complication of pedals and levers and reduces the whole of the driving… | ||
| Scan037 | Booklet describing the operation and benefits of the 'Spontan' single-pedal automatic gear system. | ||
| View original record | SPONTAN of the accelerator pedal and engage the clutch gently, at the same time gradually releasing the hand brake. Provided you can keep your head cool and do these operations skillfully enough, the… | ||
| Scan038 | Description of the principal parts and function of the Spontan transmission system, including a diagram. | ||
| View original record | SPONTAN PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTION The valuable properties of the Spontan transmission system are based upon the principle of maximum flexibility in the connection between engine and propeller… | ||
| Scan039 | Technical description of the Spontan roller clutch mechanism and its operation. | ||
| View original record | SPONTAN ing surfaces of the inner and outer sleeves being provided with inclined surfaces so as to form wedge-shaped spaces for the rollers to work in. By means of springs the rollers are kept wedged… | ||
| Scan040 | Technical description and theoretical considerations of the 'Spontan' transmission system. | ||
| View original record | [Page 10] SPONTAN driving sleeve then results in the driven sleeve being turned in the other direction, i. e. the car is in reverse gear. For the purpose of reversing, the rollers are carried in cages… | ||
| Scan041 | Explanation with diagrams of torque impulses and the smoothening action of flywheels and pendulum wheels. | ||
| View original record | Page 12 SPONTAN Fig. 5 shows how the positive and negative torque impulses are smoothed down by the propeller shaft flywheel and the pendulum wheel respectively. Positive torque impulses on propeller… | ||
| Scan042 | Technical description and analysis of the 'Spontan' transmission system, detailing its operation and performance characteristics with graphs. | ||
| View original record | PAGE 14 SPONTAN sleeve turns in the same direction as the engine. Fig. 6 shows the torque impulses acting on the main sleeve when the propeller shaft is running at half the speed of the engine. When a… | ||
| Scan043 | Detailed description and explanation of the Spontan transmission system, including a diagram. | ||
| View original record | SPONTAN in indirect and direct drive, is that great smoothness and flexibility is obtained by the employment of centrifugal forces for creating the driving torque. The curves in Figs. 8 and 9… | ||
| Scan044 | Description of a damping flywheel assembly and its components, illustrated with diagrams and a photograph of the vehicle interior. | ||
| View original record | SPONTAN the surrounding hollow shaft 25 to the internal flywheel disc 6, a certain angular flexibility thus being introduced between the engine and the transmission gear. A damping arrangement 8… | ||
| Scan045 | Pages from a manual describing the 'Spontan' transmission system's components and operation. | ||
| View original record | SPONTAN The driven sleeve 26 is connected to the propeller shaft and carries a flywheel shaped as a drum for the transmission brake 22. The annular space between the two sleeves contains in a roller… | ||
| Scan046 | Explanation of the reversing sleeves, clutch rollers, and braking mechanism with associated diagrams. | ||
| View original record | SPONTAN ferred into a half turn of the reversing spindle the inner end of which is provided with a crank which causes the ring 23 in Fig. 12 and hence the reversing sleeves 20 and 21 to move sideways.… | ||
| Scan047 | Two-page description of the operation and features of the Spontan Braking System. | ||
| View original record | [Page 24] SPONTAN as the pedal is further depressed, the resistance to be overcome by the foot gradually becomes less but never disappears. Hence the brake spring will automatically return the pedal… | ||
| Scan048 | Description of the Spontan braking system and independent hand brake, with accompanying diagrams. | ||
| View original record | Fig. 19. SPONTAN Spontan braking system as during periods of powerful brake application a considerable part of the car weight is carried over from the rear to the front axle, the Spontan system thus… | ||
| Scan049 | Detailed description of the Spontan braking system, its operation, cooling, and interaction with other components. | ||
| View original record | SPONTAN a real emergency. With a view to clearing the car floor as far as possible the brake handle is fitted on the dash board in the middle of the car, this position having the advantage of being… | ||
| Scan050 | The operation, advantages, and development of the 'Spontan' braking system and transmission. | ||
| View original record | SPONTAN an application of the brake therefore causes both shoes to turn slightly in the direction of the drum, compressing the spring until the braking effect, corresponding to the position of the… | ||
| Scan051 | Printer's mark on the cover or end page of a document, printed in Stockholm. | ||
| View original record | STOCKHOLM 1929 A.-B. HASSE W. TULLBERGS BOKTRYCKERI | ||
| Scan052 | Request for comments on a proposed modification to valve covers, including a hand-drawn sketch. | ||
| View original record | EH. X3692 EP/T12/F9619. I give below an extract of letter I have received from Mr. Platford, on which I shall be glad to have your comments, to enable me to reply :- "A very good job done on cars here… | ||
| Scan053 | Technical memo concerning parts and modifications for the American Model, specifically related to pipes and silencers. | ||
| View original record | X.3692 Extract from R6/G27.9.19 RE AMERICAN MODEL INDUCTION & X.3677 EXHAUST PIPES X.3692. SILENCER. PRIMING PIPES. X 3693. Transfer to reverse side of chassis. | ||
| Scan054 | Policy for manufacturing right and left hand chassis for the American market. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X.3692 To Wor. from Bn. Copy to Bl. Da. BY. Hs. CK. X.3614. X.3548. Bn9/W31.10.19. RE AMERICAN CHASSIS. Mr. Johnson telephoned this afternoon that… | ||
| Scan055 | Decision by Mr. Royce to eliminate the use of specific steel castings on the chassis. | ||
| View original record | Na. from BY. c. to Btn. c. to Hs. to EFC X. 3692 BY3/P22.5.20. [strikethrough]X.3665[/strikethrough] X. 3692 STEEL CASTINGS USED ON CHASSIS. X. 3692 Mr. Royce has decided that we must cut out all… | ||
| Scan056 | The Swan Inlet Manifold, attaching a copy of a letter and an S.A.E. Journal extract. | ||
| View original record | X3692 To [scribbled out] from BJ. c. to EP. c. to Hs. BJ/Py12/D11.3.24. Re: Swan Inlet Manifold. We attach hereto copy of Cy2-E-22624 of February 26th, together with the Extract from the S.A.E.… | ||
| Scan057 | Letter discussing the Swan Inlet Manifold, suggesting experiments based on its success in Buick cars. | ||
| View original record | Oy2-E-22624 February 26, 1924. Mr. Claude Johnson, Rolls-Royce, Ltd., London, England. (Copy for attention of Mr. Royce " " " " Mr. E. Platford " " " " Mr. E. Hives) Dear Sir: Re: Swan Inlet Manifold… | ||
| Scan058 | Modifications to the exhaust system silencer for American cars. | ||
| View original record | To BJ/PY. from E. c. to Hs. E2/M16.9.25. RE, EXHAUST SYSTEM. AMERICAN CARS. X.3692 X.3436 X.8230 Referring to your memo. BY/PY19/WES8.9.25., this matter was raised some time ago at WW. and it was… | ||
| Scan059 | Steering issues on Springfield chassis models, particularly related to low-pressure tyres and steering gear modifications. | ||
| View original record | X3692. OY! from R. c. to BJ. Wor. Hs. c. to BY. E. Da. RE. SPRINGFIELD CHASSIS. OY's visit, and the remarks of Springfield require some explanation. (1) X.3682 STEERING. It would appear that most of… | ||
| Scan060 | Technical report on brake mechanism clanking and exhaust banging issues. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- (2) X.8420 BRAKE MECHANISM. Regarding the clanking in the brake mechanism, the only shock we know of is one occurring when the brakes are suddenly applied, and the servo is made to act… | ||
| Scan061 | Continued document discussing the benefits of an engine governor and throttle system. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- (a) in shunting. (b) in starting on a hill. (c) in changing gear by inexpert hands. (d) in preventing firing in exhaust by automatically completely closing the throttle when engine… | ||
| Scan062 | Letter from Rolls Royce of America detailing a design simplification for a silencer to reduce rattles and production cost. | ||
| View original record | x3692. OY-6 August 9th, 1929. Mr. R.W.H. Bailey, Rolls Royce Ltd., Derby, England. c - Mr. Hives RECEIVED Dear Mr. Bailey: SILENCER - SECTION 5230 A-13614 shows a detail change to the silencer.… | ||
| Scan063 | Design considerations for post-war chassis, including hydraulic dampers, tyre sizes, and bodywork. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 255. 100 T/ (S.P. 846 6-6-16) G. 2460. X 3729 X 2565 - Post-war Chassis. Contd. -9- R6/W3.10.16. difficulty to make it maintain full of oil. I have a scheme for fitting such a hydraulic damper… | ||
| Scan064 | Proposal to purchase two second-hand car bodies for 'After the War' chassis. | ||
| View original record | X3729 S/W. 11.10.16. C1/H11016. Hy. Re After the War Chassis. -------------------- With reference to your Hy1/NJ21016, Mr. Johnson asked me to see if I could get two second-hand bodies. I know of two… | ||
| Scan065 | Whether to use new or second-hand bodies for the experimental 'After the War' chassis. | ||
| View original record | X180 v3729 Re After the War Chassis. J. Hy1/NJ121016. 12th October,1916. In my note Hy1/NJ121016, I asked yourself and Mr.Royce whether we should build two new bodies for the new experimental chassis… | ||
| Scan066 | Letter regarding the search for a suitable car body for an 'After the War Chassis'. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Hy.) 26.10.16. C3/H261016. Handwritten: X180 Handwritten: X3729 Re After the War Chassis. --------------------- b.T. Hy1/NJ121016 - I am afraid the two bodies I previously mentioned would not… | ||
| Scan067 | Requesting a photograph or drawing of a Barker small four-seater body for an experimental chassis, to be sent to Mr. Royce for approval. | ||
| View original record | C. (Sales Dept.) Re After the War Chassis. Hy2/NJ281016. X480 13729 28th October, 1916. Re your memo. C3/H261016. With reference to the Barker small four-seater body which you have in view for the… | ||
| Scan068 | Enclosing a drawing of a torpedo body for an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | C20/C81116 X180 3729 S/W Hy. 8.11.16. We have pleasure in enclosing herewith drawing of torpedo body for experimental chassis. C. y Enc. [STAMP] S.D. 9 NOV 1916 RECEIVED | ||
| Scan069 | Blueprint of a two-seater open-top car with dimensional details. | ||
| View original record | R.R 'D' COLUMN COLONIAL BONNET BODY BETWEEN LEVERS THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF BARKER & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd. 66, SOUTH AUDLEY ST, LONDON. W. 1/8TH FULL SIZE Nº 315 35 3/4" 19" 14" 19" 19 1/2"… | ||
| Scan070 | Listing extra specifications and prices for a car body from Holmes Bros. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Mills C.O. From EH. X-180- x3729 EH1/LG7.1.19. 7th. Jan. 1918. Attached herewith is a copy of a specification for a Body from Holmes Bros.Ltd., We wish to have the following extras:- price. (1)… | ||
| Scan071 | Letter from Holmes Brothers Ltd. regarding the cost and delivery of an open touring body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Holmes Brothers Ltd., London Rd., Derby. 9th. Dec. 1918. Your ref. EH3/LG2.12.18. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Rd., Derby. Dear Sirs, In further reply to your letter of the 2nd.inst.,… | ||
| Scan072 | Limousine body for an experimental chassis, forwarding a letter from coachbuilder Barkers. | ||
| View original record | S/W Mr. Hives. 25.1.19. X3729 C9/C25119 Re Limousine Body for Experimental Chassis. ----------- We enclose herewith copy of letter we have received from Barkers re above. Are you interested in either… | ||
| Scan073 | Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. Ltd. offering alternative limousine bodies for an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Barker & Co.Ltd., 66, South Audley Street, W.1. January 9th 1919. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Conduit St. W. Dear Sirs, Re Enclosed Limousine Body for Experimental Chassis. ----- In reply to your… | ||
| Scan074 | Bodies for experimental cars, arranging an inspection for one and suggesting the search for another. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 26-4-17.) Bm. 2/156/13. X180 X3729 20.10.19. Copy to Hs. from Bn. Sp8/KW18/10/19. To Bn/Derby. Re - Bodies for Experimental Cars. I will arrange for the covered body at… | ||
| Scan075 | Letter from coachbuilders Barker & Co. offering four second-hand bodies for sale. | ||
| View original record | From BARKER & CO. (Coachbuilders) LTD. (BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING.) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill London, W. Telephone - 4800 PARK. Telegrams - "Olafonia, Norland, London." To...… | ||
| Scan076 | Letter to Barker & Co. Ltd. requesting a price for an Angus-Sanderson Torpedo 5-seater car body. | ||
| View original record | X.180 X3729 [Signature] EH2/LG22.11.19 22nd. Nov. 1919. Barker & Co. Ltd., Coachbuilders, Olaf Street, Notting Hill, London W. Dear Sirs, With reference to the Open Touring Bodies you have offered to… | ||
| Scan077 | Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. quoting a price for an Angus Sanderson Body. | ||
| View original record | From BARKER & CO. (Coachbuilders), LTD. (BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING.) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill London, W. Telephone 4801-2-3-4-5 PARK. Telegrams - {"Olafonia, Norland, London."}… | ||
| Scan078 | Letter from coachbuilders Barker & Co. regarding the purchase of a secondhand Torpedo Body. | ||
| View original record | From BARKER & CO. (Coachbuilders), LTD. (BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING.) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill London, W. Telephone: {508(?) PARK. 4801-2-3-4-5} Telegrams: { "Olafonia, Norland,… | ||
| Scan079 | Modifications and pricing for fitting an Angus Sanderson body with a new scuttle. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 950 x (50 H) S.R. M/9. 22.8.19. (L) 7444. X180 SP/3/NC21219. 2nd December 1919. From:- S.P. To:- E.H. Derby. In reply to yours EH/14/LG28.11.19. I have now checked over the Angus Sanderson body… | ||
| Scan080 | Proposed alterations for American cars, focusing on luggage carriers and rear spring shackles. | ||
| View original record | x.6729. Proposed alterations to American R.R. Cars. Contd. -3- by. 2nd. December, 1919. ventilator in the dashboard (6) A standardised Rolls-Royce luggage carrier is most desirable, in view of the… | ||
| Scan081 | The body design for an experimental car, comparing long and short chassis options and considering coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | X 180 X 3729 Sp/7/NC51219. From:- Sp. To:- EH. Derby. 5th December 1919. BODY FOR EXPERIMENTAL CAR. In reply to yours EH/1/LG3.12.19. I have discussed the matter of the body for the long experimental… | ||
| Scan082 | Letter to Barkers (Coachbuilders) arranging the collection of a purchased Angus-Sanderson Body. | ||
| View original record | x 480 3729 Hs4/LG301219. LAS 30th. Dec. 1919. Messrs. Barkers (Coachbuilders), Olaf Street, Notting Hill, London W. Dear Sirs, With reference to the Angus-Sanderson Body which we arranged to buy from… | ||
| Scan083 | Letter from coachbuilders Barker & Co. regarding the collection and temporary fitting of an Angus Sanderson body to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | From BARKER & CO. (Coachbuilders), LTD. (BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING.) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill London, W. Telephone PARK. 4801-2-3-4-5 Telegrams :- "Olafonia, Norland, London." To… | ||
| Scan084 | Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. confirming the temporary fitting of an Angus Sanderson (Torpedo) body to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | From... BARKER & CO. (Coachbuilders), LTD. (BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING.) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill London, W. Telephone { 1508. PARK. 4801-2-3-4-5 } Telegrams - { "Olafonia,… | ||
| Scan085 | Requesting a sketch of the dashboard dimensions for the 10,000-miles car to avoid delays with the coachbuilder. | ||
| View original record | To: Hs., Derby. From: Sp. X180 X3729 Sp10/HW/14.1.20. re SALOON BODY FOR 10,000-MILES CAR. Messrs. Barkers have done nothing to this body, as they are unable to alter the scuttle owing to having… | ||
| Scan086 | The testing of cars with covered bodies and plans for building new experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235a (500 T) (S.D. 408. 28-4-17.) Bm. 2/158/13. X180 X3729 To CJs from Bn. Copy to H.R. Copy to E.W.H. Copy to Ck. x.180 RE TESTING CARS WITH COVERED BODIES. Bn13/W11. 2. 20. With further… | ||
| Scan087 | Testing of car bodies like the Cabriolet and novelties required for American manufacture. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from Bn. - 2 - Bn13/W11220 Contd. bumpers and any other novelty demanded as necessary for American manufacture. With regard to the subject of bodies, our impression from Sales is that the… | ||
| Scan088 | Establishing a new rule for testing cars with landaulet bodies and a full load of luggage and passengers. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Bn. from CJ. Copy to EP. JS3/D9.2.20. I should be glad to receive a report as to why we have no covered bodies for testing cars, and when we can obtain some old landaulet bodies. I want to… | ||
| Scan089 | Requesting the number of extra landaulet bodies required for testing chassis before standardisation. | ||
| View original record | X180 5724 R R. 950 a. (20 T) (S.H) D A 5-9-19. (L. 7478). To EH from CJ. Re Bodies for Testing Cars. CJ10/E.23.2.20 With reference to my recent decision that I would not pass any chassis for… | ||
| Scan090 | From CJ to EH regarding the requirement for testing chassis on fully loaded landaulet bodies. | ||
| View original record | X180 3729 To EH from CJ. Re Bodies for Testing Cars. With reference to my recent decision that I would not pass any chassis for standardisation nor pass any part for standardisation unless it had been… | ||
| Scan091 | Instructions for testing and sourcing a suitable Landaulet Body. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from Bn. c. to Ck. X.180 X3729 Bn7/W25.2.20. X.180 Re Testing with Landaulet Bodies. (CJ/6/BY.2.20) With reference to CJ's recent instructions that tests should be carried out with Landaulet… | ||
| Scan092 | Telephone message transcript regarding the potential purchase of a Landaulet Body. | ||
| View original record | G.R. 235 a (200 T) (S F. 671. 22-5-19) G. 2376 +180 Telephone Message received from Mr. Spinney - 19.2.20. Bn:- Will you please let me know at once whether you require the Landaulet Body referred to… | ||
| Scan093 | Copy of a telegram concerning the availability of a landaulette body. | ||
| View original record | X.180 Copy of Telegram received from Mr. Spinney - 18.2.20. Barrington, Roycar, Derby. Landaullette Body ex 1600 series A steering available Lawton Goodman 28 Brook Street two weeks required to make… | ||
| Scan094 | Arrangements to inspect and alter a Landaulette body for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. C.L. c.c. to Ep. X.180 Hs2/LG25.2.20. X.180 RE BODY FOR EXPERIMENTAL CAR. With reference to the Landaulette body for the Experimental Car, I shall be in London either Monday or Tuesday… | ||
| Scan095 | The requirement for a chassis to be sent to coachbuilders Barkers for a Saloon Body for 10,000-mile trials. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR MR. HIVES, DERBY. To: Bn., Derby. From: Sp. X180 Sp1/HW/26220. 26th February 1920. re Saloon Body ex Armour for 10,000-miles Trials. Barkers say they will require the chassis for the above… | ||
| Scan096 | Requirement for Landaulet bodies to be fitted to experimental cars for passenger comfort testing. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from Hs. C1K x480 5729 -2 Hs1/LG27.2.20. X.480. RE LANDAULET BODIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. With reference to your memo CJ10/E23.2.20., enquiring how many extra Landaulet bodies we require in… | ||
| Scan097 | Proposal for six experimental cars, detailing their configuration, testing plan, body types, and estimated costs. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Hsl/LG27.2.20. ------------- We propose to consult Mr. Spinney as regards suitable bodies to order. We estimate that we need six experimental cars in order to carry out our work… | ||
| Scan098 | Short memo about a potential cabriolet body for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X LEO. 3729 S/W (Hs.) C6/H1.3.20. Body for Experimental Car. -------------------------- Hs2/LG25.2.20. We note that you will be in London either to-day or to-morrow. We have seen a good cabriolet body… | ||
| Scan099 | Options for procuring new and secondhand landaulette and cabriolet bodies for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To: L. H. S. From: Sp. re LANDAULETTE BODIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. In connection with memo Hs1/LG27.2.20, I note Mr. Hives suggests that Derby order two new Landaulette Bodies, or alternatively, one… | ||
| Scan100 | Requirement and acquisition of Landaulet bodies for testing experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from Hs. RE LANDAULET BODIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. [Handwritten in left margin:] LHS hree in Kindly see me With reference to your memo CJ10/E23.2.20., enquiring how many extra Landaulet bodies… | ||
| Scan101 | Proposal for the allocation, testing, and body types for six experimental cars, including considerations for an American chassis model. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- Hs1/LG27.2.20. We propose to consult Mr. Spinney as regards suitable bodies to order. We estimate that we need six experimental cars in order to carry out our work efficiently. Our estimate… | ||
| Scan102 | The purchase of a Cabriolet body from Barkers and ordering a new Landaulette body for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | To Sp. From Hs. CR Hs3/LG6.3.20. X.180. Re Experimental Cars. With reference to the conversation yesterday re Bodies, will you please fix up with Barkers that we will buy the Cabriolet body they have… | ||
| Scan103 | Ordering of a cabriolet and landaulet test bodies, including a quote from Barker's coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Hs.) C1/H10.3.20. RECEIVED [Stamped clock face showing MAR 10 1920] Re Test Bodies. We note that you wish to order the cabriolet and Barker's have quoted us £200 for it, fitted to the chassis.… | ||
| Scan104 | The loan of chassis 53-CW to the Experimental Department and its required return to the Test Department. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EP. c. to C. c. to Bn. X.180 C/K X3729 EP/T6/F12.3.20. X.180 RE. 53-CW TEST DEPT. CHASSIS IN EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. You will remember that this chassis was handed to you for experimental use, by… | ||
| Scan105 | Visit to coachbuilders Fairey & Charles regarding a landaulette body for a long chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR Hs., DERBY. To: Bn., Derby. From: Sp. x780 x3729 Sp2/HW/12320. 12th March 1920. re FAIREY & CHARLES. I visited the Works, in company with Mr. Cowen, of Messrs. Fairey & Charles,… | ||
| Scan106 | Clarifying that the quoted £200 price for a cabriolet test body for experimental cars does not include the cost of fitting. | ||
| View original record | S/W: E. Hives x480 3729 C7/H12.3.20. Re Test Bodies for Experimental Cars. Will you please note that the price of £200 quoted for the cabriolet body referred to in our memo. C1/H10.3.20 does not… | ||
| Scan107 | Experimental body from Fairey & Charles, referring to a previous communication. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 a (200 T) (S.F.674 23-5-19) G. 2376 To Hs. from Bn. c. to Ck. Handwritten: X.180 Handwritten: X3729 Handwritten (struck through): X.180 Bn2/W13320. RE EXPERIMENTAL BODY FROM FAIREY & CHARLES.… | ||
| Scan108 | Query regarding what is included in the £200 price for a Cabriolet Body from Messrs. Barkers for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. CR X.180 Hs1/LG15.3.20. X.180. Test Bodies for Experimental Cars. Before we send an order to Messrs. Barkers' for the Cabriolet Body - price £200, we should like to know what this… | ||
| Scan109 | Requesting the urgent return of chassis 53-CW from the Test/Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | Hs. to BN. C.K. X.40 EP/T4/DJ15.3.20. X.480 Re. 53-CW. TEST DEPT. CHASSIS IN EXPL:DEPT:‡ With reference to my memo EP/T6/F12.3.20. I attach hereto copy of memo we have now received from Sales Dept.… | ||
| Scan110 | Urgent need for chassis 53-CW to be returned from the Experimental Department for delivery to its owner. | ||
| View original record | S/W. EP. COPY. Attached 15 3 20. Bs7/DW/13.3.20. 53-CW. Chassis in Expl: Dept. EP/T6/F12.3.20. We note from the copy of your memo to Hs. that you have made application for this chassis. Will you… | ||
| Scan111 | The prompt return of Test Department chassis 53-CW. | ||
| View original record | R R 235 m 150 T). (S.G. 504, 8-1-20) G. 2588. X180. Hs. to Dn. EP/T4/DJ/5-3-20 U. re 53-CW. Test Dept Chassis in Experimental Department With further reference to my memo EP/T6/F/2.3.20 I attach… | ||
| Scan112 | Requesting a delivery update for chassis 53 CW, currently in the Experimental Department, due to owner pressure. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235_m (50 T) (S.G. 504. 8-1-20) G. 258s. COPY S/W EP. Be7/DW/13.3.20 53 CW. Chassis in Experimental Department. EP/T6/F12.3.20 We note from the copy of your memo to Hs that you have made… | ||
| Scan113 | Potential purchase of a second-hand car body. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S F / 846, 6-8-19.) G. 240. Hs. C/R. X.180 EP/HS6/C15.3.20. RE. SECOND-HAND CAR BODIES. With further reference to the above, we attach, for your information, a copy of memo.… | ||
| Scan114 | Inquiry regarding interest in a second-hand Barker Landaulette body from a 1913 chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X.189 attached 15 3 20 C7/C12.3.20. The only second-hand Landaulette we know of at present is a Barker body taken off a 1913 chassis, and which is now at Lawtons. We mentioned this to Mr. Hives.… | ||
| Scan115 | Request for a cabriolet body specification from Barker's for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | X180 S/H. Rs18/DW/16.3.20. Re Test Bodies for Experimental Cars. Hs1/LG15.3.20. We are asking Barker's to provide a complete Specification of the cabriolet body in question, and will forward this to… | ||
| Scan116 | Fitting of a Cabriolet body by Barkers to an experimental chassis and inquiring about its completion date. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs. [crossed out] CK. [handwritten] X.180 [handwritten] Hs2/LG17.3.20. X.180 [crossed out] BODIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. We should like Barkers' to fit the [handwritten] Cabriolet body to… | ||
| Scan117 | Fitting cabriolet and saloon bodies to experimental car chassis and associated delays. | ||
| View original record | X/80 To: Hs., Derby. From: Sp. re BODIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. In reply to your memo Hs2/LG/17320 the cabriolet body at Barkers which you require fitting to the experimental chassis was made for a… | ||
| Scan118 | Fittings included in the price for a Test Body from Barkers. | ||
| View original record | X180/ Bs19/KW18/3/20 S/W. Re - Test Body. ----- Further to your memo HSI/LG15320, kindly note Barkers now advise us that the following fittings are included with this body for the price of £200 :… | ||
| Scan119 | Internal request to order a second-hand Cabriolet body and its parts for £200. | ||
| View original record | Ms. from Hs. [Strikethrough] X.180 C.1R. Hs1/LG19.3.20. Will you please send an order to Messrs. Barker's Shepherds Bush, for one second-hand Cabriolet body price £200 - this includes - Wind Screen.… | ||
| Scan120 | Declining the offer of a second-hand Landaulet body. | ||
| View original record | X.120 CR To EP. from Hs. Hs2/LG19.3.20. X.180 RE SECOND-HAND CAR BODIES. With reference to attached EP/HS6/015.3.20., we do not require this second-hand Landaulet body as we have already made… | ||
| Scan121 | Handover of chassis 53-CW from the Experimental Department back to the Test Department due to delivery concerns. | ||
| View original record | Hs. x180 EP/HS13/025.3.20. F.R. Re. 53-CW - Test Dept.Chassis in Expt'l.Dept. ----------------------------------------- Further to our memo' EP/T4/DJ15-3-20 attaching copy of Sales memo'… | ||
| Scan122 | Chassis 53-CW, following up on a request for information for the Sales Department. | ||
| View original record | Hs. ✓ e.r. to Dn. e.r. to Sn. X180 EP/HS32/026.3.20. F.R. Re. Chassis 53-CW - Test Dept.Chassis in Exptl.Dept. Further to our memo' EP/HS13/025.3.20 of yesterday's date, we attach hereto a copy of a… | ||
| Scan123 | Overdue chassis that needs to be returned to the Test Department, which is now five months late. | ||
| View original record | S/W: (Hs.) Copy to EP. Bs2/H27.3.20. X180. H Re 53-CW. It is noted from Test Dept. memo. EP/Hs13/025320 that the above chassis has not yet been redelivered to the Test Dept. May we remind you that we… | ||
| Scan124 | Drawing and quotation from coachbuilders Fairey & Charles for a Landaulet body for a long experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR MR. HIVES, DERBY. X180 To: Bn., Derby. From: Sp. Spl/HW/10420. 10th April 1920. re Landaulet Body for Long Experimental Chassis. In reply to your minute Hs2/LG9420, Messrs.Fairey & Charles… | ||
| Scan125 | Complaints about cars being driven too fast and unsafely within the works yards. | ||
| View original record | Hs. EP/T2/F14.4.20. x180 We attach copy of further sheet which we have to-day issued to Testers and Drivers in the Test Dept. We must say that although we have assumed that the complaints which we… | ||
| Scan126 | Notice regarding cars speeding on works premises, outlining new rules and the threat of instant dismissal. | ||
| View original record | MR. SINCLAIR. c. to Mr. Waldron. " " Bullamore. " " Hulley. " " Store. " " Wright. No.165. 1st. April, 1920. A further complaint has been received with regard to the speed of cars being driven on the… | ||
| Scan127 | Requesting assistance in sourcing a Landaulette body for chassis testing. | ||
| View original record | W/S. PN. c. to C. c. to Hs. EFC X.180 EP/HS43/021.4.20. X.180 Re. The Charmer - Chassis No.1162. Your Ref. PN9/DW/20.4.20. The position is that we already have a Limousine body at the Works which we… | ||
| Scan128 | Request for an estimate and specification for a Landaulet Body from Fairey & Charles. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Sp. from Hs. [Strikethrough] HAS [Handwritten] X150 [Handwritten] Hs4/LG21.4.20. Could you please arrange for Fairey & Charles to send us an estimate of the Landaulet Body which we understand the… | ||
| Scan129 | Difficulties with supplier Fairey & Charles for a Landaulet body, and getting a drawing from Hoopers instead. | ||
| View original record | S/W Landaulet Body for 10,000 miles Trials - long chassis. X8729 C9/C6.5.20. Hs4/LGZ1.4.20 - Certain difficulties have arisen with Fairey & Charles which make it inadvisable for us to place the order… | ||
| Scan130 | Letter discussing bodywork options and specifications for an Experimental Landaulet Car. | ||
| View original record | S/W HS c to EFC x 180 COPY. Hn2/DN/17.5.20. X.180. RE. Experimental Landaulet Car. As we believe you are aware, we find it is im(?)possible to arrange for Messrs. Fairey & Charles to accept orders… | ||
| Scan131 | Loan of a car to Mr. L. Rapson and advising against using an Experimental car for competitive trials. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs. c. to BF. c. to EF. E.F.C. X.180 Hs1/L627.5.20. X-180 Re - CAR FOR MR. L. RAPSON. With reference to your suggestion to loan Mr. Lionel Rapson 3.EX Car. We presume that you mean 1.EX Car… | ||
| Scan132 | Letter to Barkers Coachbuilders regarding an estimate for fitting a second-hand Cabriolet body to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs3/LG RECEIVED 3rd. June 1920. Messrs. Barkers (Coachbuilders), Olaf Street, Notting Hill, London, N. Dear Sirs, We have now a chassis prepared for the second-hand Cabriolet Body which we arranged to… | ||
| Scan133 | Cover note regarding a letter and telegram concerning a car for Mr. Rapson. | ||
| View original record | To Wd. From Hs. c. to EP. Handwritten: X.180 Hsl/LG4.6.20. RE CAR FOR MR. RAPSON. We attach herewith copy of letter in regard to the above also copy of telegram received this morning. Hs. [Stamp] EFC… | ||
| Scan134 | Provision of a suitable car for Mr. Rapson's tyre test to ensure a good performance. | ||
| View original record | S/W. COPY. C19/H2.6.20. RE CAR FOR MR. RAPSON. Hsl/LG27.5.20 - 1.EX is evidently the car we meant when we were referring to the one that had been sold to Messrs. Woodhead, Jonas & Sons. We quite agree… | ||
| Scan135 | Short memo regarding arrangements for the Hives Montagne trial involving the use of an 'Eightyone Tiger'. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 4-6-20. ROYCAR - DERBY. HIVES MONTAGNE TRIAL RAPSON HAVE ARRANGED USE EIGHTYONE TIGER FOR THIS AS BELIEVE WOODHEADS EXPECT ONE EX JUNE. HOLHEAD REG: | ||
| Scan136 | Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. declining to work on a Secondhand Cabriolet Body due to being too busy. | ||
| View original record | From . . . BARKER & CO. (Coachbuilders), LTD. (BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING.) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill London, W. Telephone - (508-9) PARK. Telegrams - { "Olafonia, Norland, London."… | ||
| Scan137 | Letter arranging for a chassis to be sent to Messrs. Barker & Co. Ltd. to collect a Cabriolet body. | ||
| View original record | X.180 R.F.C. Hsl/LG. 9th. June 1920. Messrs. Barker & Co. Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Rd., Notting Hill, London W. Dear Sirs, With reference to your memo. HM/LW of the 4th. inst. we will arrange to… | ||
| Scan138 | Instruction to Hooper's to proceed with building the body for an experimental Limousine-Landaulet. | ||
| View original record | X18/6 S/W: C3/H9.6.20. Re Experimental Trials Limousine-Landaulet. ----------- DA/EV1/CB5.6.20. We are instructing Hooper's to put the body in hand and to proceed with it with all despatch. Hs C.… | ||
| Scan139 | Letter from Barker & Co. coachbuilders regarding the temporary bolting of a body to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | From BARKER & CO. (Coachbuilders), LTD. (BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING.) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill, London, W. Telephone - (1298-9) PARK. 4800-1-2-3-4-5. Telegrams - "Olafonia,… | ||
| Scan140 | Delay of chassis 6.EX and the strategy for introducing new designs and a new engine. | ||
| View original record | X.180 To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Wor. " " PN. " " C. X.3923. RE CHASSIS 6.EX. X.180. R1/G19.6.20. Do not be in a hurry with chassis 6.EX if it is not perfect, let it stand over for a few days… | ||
| Scan141 | Agreeing to a suggestion to conduct an experiment on a Limousine Landaulette for the experimental department. | ||
| View original record | X180 To Da. from Hs. Hs6/LG25.6.20. X.180. RE LIMOUSINE LANDAULETTER FOR EXPL: DEPT. Y With reference to attached ref:- Da15/CB24.6.20, in regard to the above, we quite agree to your suggestion of… | ||
| Scan142 | Experiment to use felt instead of rubber for scuttle insulation on a Limousine Landaulette. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Hs. from Da. Da15/CB24.6.20, X.180. X.3440. X.1172a. RE LIMOUSINE LANDAULETTE FOR EXPL. SHOP. As the Coachbuilding Dept. have recently complained that the method of insulating the scuttle… | ||
| Scan143 | Follow-up on a request for particulars of an experimental chassis and when a body will be required for it. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. [Signature: JAS] [Handwritten annotation: X180] Hs4/LG15.7.20. RE. BODY FOR MR. ROYCE'S CHASSIS. We received a wire from you on the 3rd. inst. asking for particulars of the Experimental… | ||
| Scan144 | Request for the chassis number and coachbuilder's drawing for the Derby Experimental Landaulet. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238B. 50 T) (S.G. 716. 24-2-20) G. 1656 X.180 Re - Derby Experimental Landaulet. (Long Chassis). --------------------------- BY. Da. Hs. D/Sn13/AW/16.7.20. Sales Dept. wish to know the number… | ||
| Scan145 | The urgent provision of a car body for Mr. Royce's chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X180 C9/C17.7.20. Re Body for Mr. Royce's Chassis. Hs4/LG15.7.20. -------- In view of the urgency of the matter, we have taken for Mr. Royce a body we had on order for the Inspection Dept. and… | ||
| Scan146 | Modifications and delivery delay for Mr. Royce's 6.EX chassis, and coordination with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP180865 A 3923 To C. from Hs. Hsl/LG20.7.20. BODY FOR MR. ROYCE'S CHASSIS. With reference to your memo asking whether 6.EX chassis would be delivered in London on… | ||
| Scan147 | The requirements and 10-week timeline for building a new, special car body for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | S/W Mr.Hives. X180 3729 C3/C26.7.20. With reference to the attached letter, does this depend upon getting the new car ready for Mr. Royce? The position in regard to the new body is that we have this… | ||
| Scan148 | Letter from Darracq Motor Engineering Co. Ltd. inquiring about the delivery of a chassis for Mr. Owen Clegg. | ||
| View original record | COPY. The Darracq Motor Engineering Co.Ltd., Townmead Road, Fulham, S.W.6. 23rd July 1920. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, 14 & 15 Conduit Street, London, W.1. Gentlemen, With further reference to your… | ||
| Scan149 | Attaching a letter from Mr Spinney regarding 'Roof Drumming' on a Saloon Limousine. | ||
| View original record | X/82. 5729 To HS from DA. DA3/CB24-9-20. Attached is a letter from Mr Spinney with reference to "Roof Drumming. If the Barkers Saloon Limousine shews any signs of drumming, perhaps it would be a good… | ||
| Scan150 | Short internal memo sending an attached copy of a report concerning roof drumming. | ||
| View original record | Da. To: Bn. Derby. From: Sp. Sp4/HW/7920. 7th September 1920. re Roof Drumming. I am instructed to send you the attached copy of report re Roof Drumming. Enclosure. [Signature: Sp.] [STAMP: CN… | ||
| Scan151 | Testing a car for a roof drumming issue and potential cures for Limousines. | ||
| View original record | R R £35 (50 T) (N.B. 929. 19-11-19) G. 2527. COPY. To - Lord Herbert Scott. Sp2/CM28.7.20. R O O F D R U M M I N G. Following instructions, I tested Mr. Claremont's new Car on the road to-day with… | ||
| Scan152 | Report from Mr. Spinney regarding inspection and proposed alterations to a Hooper Landaulet body. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X180.3729 C11/C13.10.20. Hooper Landaulet Body for Experimental Dept. Hs5/LG11.10.20. ---------- Mr. Spinney reports as follows:- "While at Hoopers today I inspected this body and found that… | ||
| Scan153 | Delay and potential dashboard modification for an experimental landaulet car due to a coachbuilders' strike. | ||
| View original record | Hs. DERBY X18A. 3729 27/10/20 LANDAULET FOR EXPERIMENTAL CENTRAL CONTROL CAR. As you are aware, the strike at the Coachbuilders has held up completion of this body. If the men come back, the… | ||
| Scan154 | Raising of the dashboard on a landaulet central control car. | ||
| View original record | To Sp. from Hs. c.c. to C. Handwritten: A S Handwritten: X170 / 3729 Hs6/LG28.10.20. LANDAULET FOR EXFL:CENTRAL CONTROL CAR. With reference to your note received this morning in regard to the above,… | ||
| Scan155 | Misunderstanding over the dashboard height for an Experimental Central Control Car. | ||
| View original record | 180 3729 S/W. Hn11/DP29.10.20. Landaulet for Experimental Central Control Car. HS6/LG28.10.20. We fear there is some misunderstanding over the height of the dash of this car. The sketch attached to… | ||
| Scan156 | Creation and distribution of new back axle clearance templates for the 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X3729 To Mr. Coverley. c. to EFC. c. to Ms. c. to Da. By/HEB5/DW6.12.20. X.4302. 40/50 CHASSIS. X.3729. RE COACH BUILDERS BODY CLEARANCE BACK AXLE. --------------------------------------- F.8910 -… | ||
| Scan157 | The delayed delivery of an experimental chassis and the completed body by Hooper & Co. | ||
| View original record | x180 Hs 3729 S/W (Hs) MAY 20 1921 Hn9/LH19.5.21. re Experimental Central Control long Type Chassis No. 5 EX. RECEIVED As you are aware, at your request, in June last we ordered an Experimental… | ||
| Scan158 | The delivery of Chassis 5 EX to be fitted with a special experimental Landaulet body. | ||
| View original record | X.180. 3729 [Stamp: RECEIVED MAY 1921] [Stamp: 1] Hml0/LH26.5.21. S/W. (Hs) Re - Experimental Landaulet for Chassis - 5 EX. With reference to your Hs3/LG19.5.21 to Sp - we presume that you wish… | ||
| Scan159 | Inquiry about sourcing a second-hand closed covered body for a 40/50 chassis, as the original was damaged by shippers. | ||
| View original record | W/S C. from Hs. X 3764 X 180 X.180 X 3729 Hs5/LG4.7.21. BODY FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. X180 Will you please make enquiries to see whether it is possible to buy a second-hand closed covered body suitable for… | ||
| Scan160 | Availability and mounting options for a Goshawk 11 body at Mulliners. | ||
| View original record | Bs2/KW6.7.21. X.180 S/W. X.4219 X.180 RE. GOSHAWK 11 BODY. Hs4/LG4.7.21. We have a body suitable for the Goshawk 11 chassis at Mulliners, and quite ready for mounting. It is our property and we can… | ||
| Scan161 | Logistics of fitting a body to a Goshawk 11 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. [Handwritten annotations] X180 (crossed out) 3729 X4219 X180 (crossed out) [Typed top right] Hs8/LG7.7.21. [Typed title, underlined] BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11 CHASSIS. We would certainly… | ||
| Scan162 | Transport of a Goshawk 11 body by rail and noting it will not fit a Goshawk I chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.180 Bs7/KW/12.7.21. S/W. BODY FOR GOSHAWK 11. Hs8/LG7.7.21. X.180 X.3730. We have consulted Mulliners, who recommend that the body should be sent by rail. They can do all that is necessary in the… | ||
| Scan163 | Communication regarding an enquiry for a secondhand closed body for a 40/50HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 950a. (20 T) (S.H. 326. 31-1-21). Bm. 2/6/15. [Handwritten] X180 / 13/7/21 S/W X3729 [crossed out] X180 Hn8/DG12721 Re Body for 40/50HP Chassis - Hs5/LG4.7.21. We have made enquiries amongst a… | ||
| Scan164 | Unsuitability of a 2-seater closed body for a 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X3729 W/S. C. from Hs. Hs2/LG13.7.21. X3729 K480 BODY FOR 40/50 CHASSIS. Thanks for your note Re. Body for 40/50 chassis. The 2-seater closed Body would be of no use for our purpose. Hs. | ||
| Scan165 | Offers for second-hand Limousine bodies for a 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. RECEIVED X180 X3729 X3729 Hn14/LH14/Z1 re Body for 40/50 Chassis. Hsb/LG4. 7. 7. 21. We now attach drawing No. 562 showing a second-hand Limousine body offered us by Park Ward & Co., together… | ||
| Scan166 | Letter confirming the upcoming inspection of two car bodies and the forwarding of a report. | ||
| View original record | car ready for the road, and will forward this to you in the course of a few days. We have also asked Sp. to inspect both bodies offered, and will let you have his report shortly. If there are any… | ||
| Scan167 | Specification and estimate from coachbuilder Park, Ward & Co. for supplying a secondhand limousine body. | ||
| View original record | PARK, WARD & CO. COACHBUILDERS 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN N.W.10 TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 1587 TELEGRAMS: WARENPAR WILLROAD LONDON W. M. PARK C. W. WARD SPECIFICATION and Estimate. TO Supplying secondhand… | ||
| Scan168 | Side elevation drawing of a 1912 Barker Limousine Body on a chassis with 'B' Steering. | ||
| View original record | [ "1912 BARKER LIMOUSINE BODY", "ON", "ROLLS ROYCE CHASSIS.", ""B" Steering.", "SCALE = 3/4 INCH TO 1 FOOT.", "DRG. No. 562", "DESIGN", "DRAWN WAF", "TRACED WAF", "PASSED", "DATE July 13th/21." ], | ||
| Scan169 | Confirming the decision to repair an old car body instead of acquiring a new one. | ||
| View original record | To D/L from Hs. x180 x3729 Hs4/LG18.7.21. Referring to your Hn19/LH13.7.21. attached. We are not interetsed in the type of body discussed in this memo. We have decided to have an old body repaired… | ||
| Scan170 | Communication cancelling the request for a second-hand body, as the decision was made to repair the old one. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To C. from Hs. X180 x3729 Hs7/LG18.7.21. X180 X3729 SECOND-HAND BODY. With reference to the above Body we asked you to try and obtain for us. We have now decided to have the old body repaired, so… | ||
| Scan171 | Purchase and proposed sale of a Landaulet body for the 5.EX experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | X+80 2729 CJ. from Hs. C. to Or. X3706 X180 BODY FOR 5.EX EXPERIMENTAL CHASSIS. About 12 months ago, with your approval, we ordered a Landaulet Body from Messrs. Hooper. This Body has been made… | ||
| Scan172 | The disposal of a Landaulette body, two experimental cars, a Buick, and a Packard. | ||
| View original record | W/S C. from Hs. X.180 V3729 Hs4/LG16.9.21. X3706 X180 LANDAULET BODY FOR 5.EX CAR. X3743 We should like you to confirm that it is now definitely agreed that you can and will dispose of the Landaulette… | ||
| Scan173 | Sale of a 5.EX Landaulet body, Buick and Packard cars, and a separate long chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W HS. X.180 x3729 C5/C21.9.21. X.3706 RE LANDAULET BODY FOR 5.EX CAR X.3317. S.180 H84/LG16.9.21. X.435. We will endeavour to sell the 5.EX Landaulet body as we note you will not require it for the… | ||
| Scan174 | Suggesting a new body design for Mr. Royce's personal 6.EX Car after it was smashed. | ||
| View original record | X3729 Da. from Hs. c. to EV. c. to Sp. ----------------- Hsl/LG6.3.22. ----------------- 6.EX CAR. X3923 X3729 ----------------- We have heard from our people who have inspected 6.EX Car, that the… | ||
| Scan175 | Need to replace the smashed body of the 6.EX car for Mr. Royce's use. | ||
| View original record | BP. from Hs. X8729 Hsl/LG/7.3.22. ACCIDENT TO 6.EX CAR. X3923 X3729 From the reports we have received of this car, it appears as though the body is hopelessly smashed up. If this is the case, we shall… | ||
| Scan176 | Move from aluminium to sheet steel for car wings. | ||
| View original record | Wor. from Hs. X.3729 Hs6/LG20.6.22. Aluminium wings have been abandoned on cars for a great number of years. Sheet steel is a material used on all wings supplied to us. I would suggest we might submit… | ||
| Scan177 | The disposal of an experimental car, the first built after the Armistice. | ||
| View original record | Y3729 W/S C. from Hs. Hs5/LG19.9.22. 1.EX EXPL: CAR. X3763 / X3729 We wish to dispose of the above car. This car was the first car built after the Armistice. It has run altogether approximately 25,000… | ||
| Scan178 | Meeting notes discussing modifications to address excessive drumming and other fitting issues on test bodies for the 40/50 and Goshawk chassis. | ||
| View original record | X3729 EP/Mx2/H5.12.22. TEST BODIES FOR 40/50 and GOSHAWK CHASSIS. X3730 X3729 At a meeting of Messrs. Windovers Representative, Mr. Wetton, Mr. Oldham and myself yesterday at Windovers Works,… | ||
| Scan179 | Elimination of noise from test bodies being made at Windovers for the 20HP and 40/50 models. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from LHS. c. to Hs. c. to EP. X.3729 LHS4/WB11.12.22. NOISY BODIES X.3729 X.3730. Your BJ14/H8.12.22 - With regard to the test bodies being made at Windovers for the 20 HP. and 40/50. I was at… | ||
| Scan180 | Inquiry from customer Miss E.S. Ross about selling the old cabriolet body removed from her car, chassis number 38-NA. | ||
| View original record | X3729 Re - Chassis No. 38-NA. Miss E.S.Ross. Hs. EP. D/JL8/4297/T13.2.23. This chassis is being overhauled in the Repair Dept., and customer writes as follows with reference to the cabriolet body… | ||
| Scan181 | Stating there is no use for the Cabriolet Body removed from Chassis 33-NA. | ||
| View original record | c. to Hs. X3729 EP/HS15/014.2.23. A.T. Re. Chassis 33-NA. - Ross. ------- With reference to your D/JL8/4297/T13.2.23. we have no use for the Cabriolet Body removed from this chassis. [Stamp: RECEIVED… | ||
| Scan182 | Summary of notes from conferences with various first-class coachbuilders regarding vehicle body design and materials. | ||
| View original record | V3729 26th February 1923 Copy to B.J. " " Da. " " Hs. " " H.C. LHB.14/EBN26.2.23 TECHNICAL COACHWORK CONFERENCE For your information I am forwarding extracts of Notes made at recent Conferences with… | ||
| Scan183 | Radiator/dashboard dimensions and front wing design for a 40/50 chassis, based on coachbuilder feedback. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - LHS.14/EBN26.2.23 underneath the step board. (9) The approximate dimensions were quoted of the height of radiator and height and width of dash boards on the 40/50 R-R and Hispano Suiza chassis,… | ||
| Scan184 | Instruction to label unfinished test car bodies with 'TESTING RIG NO.' to prevent them from being mistaken for production cars. | ||
| View original record | X3729 To NP. from EJ. Copy to....Hs. BJ14/H12.4.23. Test Bodies at Works. With reference to the very ugly unfinished closed test bodies we are using at W., we are anxious that these shall not be… | ||
| Scan185 | Internal order instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 6-EX Car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.O. from Hs. X.3729 Hs2/LG3. 9.23. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. to carry out in connection with 6-EX Car as per attached estimate. Hs, 9s. 6d. | ||
| Scan186 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 49-GB as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X.3729 O.O. from Hs. Hs6/LG12.9.23. 49-GB CAR. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. | ||
| Scan187 | Frame deflection on the Goshawk II chassis and proposing a new body mounting design. | ||
| View original record | 43729 To LHS. from DA/EV. c. to CJ. HS. BY. DA/EV1/M29.9.23. X.3730 X.3729.X.4260 RE. FRAME DEFLECTION & BODY MOUNTING - GOSHAWK II. Derby have fitted up a 20 HP. chassis with tie-bars similar in… | ||
| Scan188 | Car body stiffness, vibration isolation, and proposals for experimental construction. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- beam is 9 times that of the wooden runner as is now used. Should however this beam be not stiff enough we can easily increase its stiffness 100% with only slight increase in weight. By… | ||
| Scan189 | Requirements for two car bodies for 10,000-mile production chassis tests. | ||
| View original record | x3729 To B.J. from Hs. c. to LHS. c. to Wor. c. to Da/Ev. Hs4/LG2.10.23. BODIES FOR 10,000 MILES PRODUCTION CHASSIS. x2780 x3729 We require for the 10,000 miles tests on production chassis - 2 bodies… | ||
| Scan190 | Body rattles and frame stiffness, detailing defects found in Goshawk body brackets and proposed solutions after a visit to Hooper's Works. | ||
| View original record | X3729 To LHS. from Da/Ev. c. to BY. Hs. Da/Evl/M12.10.23. X.4260 X.3730 X.3729 RE. BODY RATTLES, AND FRAME STIFFNESS. We visited Messrs. Hooper's Works on Wednesday last, and made some tests on both… | ||
| Scan191 | Frame rigidity, cross members, and body mounting for the 40/50 and Goshawk models. | ||
| View original record | contd: -2- distance of about 4" and the bolt hole for the body which we propose to drill ourselves will be as near to the frame as possible so as to give a good control to the runner, preventing it… | ||
| Scan192 | Proposal to increase the size of Goshawk cross members. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -3- should it be found that they are necessary. DA/EV. R. has also agreed that Goshawk cross members are slightly smaller pro rata the 40/50. and we propose to increase them all as soon as the… | ||
| Scan193 | Steering requirements and chassis allocation for test bodies. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. X3729 RE. TEST BODIES. Hs1/LG15.10.23. X8830 Could you please let us know what steerings will be required for the bodies you mention in your C16/C13.10.23. We would suggest that the… | ||
| Scan194 | Suggestion to standardise experiments on body parts concerned with the chassis by involving trials with leading coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | X3729 To LHS. from DA/EV. c. R. DA. Hs. DA/EV4/M19.10.23. RE STANDARD OF BODY PARTS CONCERNED WITH THE CHASSIS. X.3660. X 3730. X.3729. We suggest that experiments on body parts in which RR. are… | ||
| Scan195 | Letter from Robinhood Engineering Works regarding Weyman bodies and an invitation to test a new Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | PHONE: PUTNEY 2132 & 2133. CONTRACTORS TO THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, AIR MINISTRY & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. CODES USED A.B.C. 5th EDITION. WESTERN UNION. TELEGRAMS: "KAELGEE, PHONE, LONDON." THE… | ||
| Scan196 | Sending two designs for an open Sports Touring Car, a boat body and a phaeton, and discussing construction requirements. | ||
| View original record | To EY. From DA/EV. c. to CJ. HS. X3729 DA/EV1/M7. 8. 24. X.9840 X.3730 X.3729. We send herewith N.schs. 1826 and 1829., shewing two designs of an open Sports Touring Car, the former being a boat body… | ||
| Scan197 | Issues with bodies for experimental cars and proposing cost-saving solutions. | ||
| View original record | 43729 To RG. HS. } FROM R. SECRET. R3/M29.8.24. c. to CJ. BJ. DA. E. BY. EP. RE. VISIT OF RG. & HS. TO WW. 27th. & 28th. inst. X. 8830 X. 3730 X. 3729 BODIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. From time to time… | ||
| Scan198 | Special body mounting with Bradburn & Wedge, including test results and future plans. | ||
| View original record | V3779 EP5/H15.9.24. re. SPECIAL BODY MOUNTING. BRADBURN & WEDGE.(WOLVERHAMPTON). Many thanks for your DA/Evl/M9.9.24. Reporting on this matter some time ago I pointed out that it was the results which… | ||
| Scan199 | Results from coachbuilders and a proposal to demonstrate model GF-68 to Mr. Bradburn. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EP5/H15.9.24. results. Whether such results will be consistent is a point to be found out, at the same time the work of Coachbuilders in this line is a feature which as far as possible we should… | ||
| Scan200 | Complaint about seating position and a subsequent alteration to the front seats on an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. X3729 HS5/LG16.9.24. BODIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. X3729 X9840 With reference to R3/M29.8.24. The body which R. refers to is the one fitted to 46-PK car. It is a Hooper open touring… | ||
| Scan201 | Letter to coachbuilders Barker & Co. confirming design points for sports bodies on a 40/50 chassis. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs. C. X.3729. "CAMACHA" WEST WITTERING, CHICHESTER. 25th Sept. 1924. H.Munro Esq., at Messrs. Barker & Co.(Coachbuilders) Ltd. Olaf Street, Latimer Road. LONDON, W. Dear Sir, re SPORTS BODIES… | ||
| Scan202 | Letter discussing car body modifications for a sporting car, including side curtains, rear seat dimensions, and instrument panel layout. | ||
| View original record | (2) We agree to fitting side curtains on this model and in order that this may be done, an overall length at the elbow line can be made 110", and the thickness of rear squab as originally shewn on… | ||
| Scan203 | Vibrations and body booming on 40/50 HP and 20 HP models, referencing past solutions and current complaints being handled by the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | To EP. from Hs. c. to Wor. c. to BJ. X3729 Hs5/LG7.10.24. 40/50 HP. & 20 HP. VIBRATIONS & BODY BOOMING. X181 X3729 We do not believe that the 40/50 HP. and 20 HP. cars are as bad for vibrations and… | ||
| Scan204 | Specifications for a closed body on a 40/50 chassis, including steering options and wings. | ||
| View original record | 13729 To HS. } c. to C. } FROM DA/EV. S E C R E T. DA/EV2/M13.10.24. E. A. C. CLOSED BODY. X.8830 X.3729 X.9848 EV. will bring with him on Thursday a sketch and specification of a closed body for the… | ||
| Scan205 | Meeting about special body mounting with coachbuilder Bradburn & Wedge. | ||
| View original record | X3728 DA. for Mr. Evernden. c. Hs. c. Sp. EP/Thn10/H22.10.24. re. Special Body Mounting - Bradburn & Wedge (Wolverhampton). With further reference to our memo EP5/H15.9.24. Mr. Bradburn telephoned the… | ||
| Scan206 | Letter proposing the use of a partially finished American limousine body for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. X3729 C5/C1.11.24. There was one matter we intended mentioning to you on Thursday, but overlooked and that is, a few months ago we purchased from America an Enclosed-drive Limousine which has… | ||
| Scan207 | Page 2 of a typed memorandum requesting consideration on a matter, marked with a received stamp. | ||
| View original record | -2- Would you please consider this end and let us know. C. [Stamp]: Hs 3 NOV RECEIVED | ||
| Scan208 | The finishing and delivery of a U.S.A. enclosed car body. | ||
| View original record | X3729 To C. from Hs. Hs1/LG3.11.24. RE. U.S.A. ENCLOSED BODY. With reference to C5/Cl.11.24. We can make use of the above body. Will you please have this body finished off and XX then have it sent to… | ||
| Scan209 | Inventory list of components and features for a late 4-ex limousine body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. LATE 4-EX. BODY. X5729 Limousine body with all floorboards. 2. Removable front seats with fixed cushions. All windows. 1 broken glass. Instrument board, no instrument. 2. Glass windshields. 1… | ||
| Scan210 | Inquiring about the expected delivery of an American car body. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. 13729 Hs2/LG24.11.24. RE. AMERICAN BODY. Will you please let us know when we can expect the American body which it was arranged we should have. Hs. | ||
| Scan211 | Delay in the work required on an 'American Body'. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Y3729 O/Hn14/WH27.11.24. re: American Body. Hs2/IG24.11.24. There is a good bit of work to be done on this body before it is fit to send you and we are afraid we cannot hope to get it finished… | ||
| Scan212 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car based on an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. V3729 12-AU. Hs2/LG29.12.24. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1. 8. 6d. DICKINSON BOND | ||
| Scan213 | Proposing a temporary wooden gauge seat to standardize seating position measurements for coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA. X3729 DA1/M3.1.25. RE. SEATING POSITIONS. X.3730 X.8430 X.3729 X.8830 In view of the little difficulty which exists in measuring compressed cushion heights and distances back from the… | ||
| Scan214 | Springing complaints from coachbuilder Messrs. Cockshoot, attributing the issue to faulty bodywork. | ||
| View original record | X5729 C. BY. C. HS. EP7/H13.1.25. re. Springing Complaints of Rolls-Royce Cars by Messrs. Cockshoot. Dealing with the above matter, arrangements were made for a further visit to Messrs. Cockshoot to… | ||
| Scan215 | Completion of paintwork and despatch of a Springfield Sedan Body for an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS /3729 C/Hn24/LH18225. re: Springfield Body. With reference to the Sedan Body which Springfield sent over to us and which we are sending to you for use on experimental chassis, as you know when… | ||
| Scan216 | Instruction to carry out work on chassis 6-EX for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X3729 Hs4/LG26.2.25. CHASSIS 6-EX - MR. ROYCE. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £43. 9.… | ||
| Scan217 | Request for a subframe to build a Beatonson all-weather body for a 40/50 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. c. to R. c. to IHS. X3729 DA/EV2/LG4.3.25. RE. BEATONSON ALL-WEATHER 40/50 HP. We shall need another subframe on which we propose to build an all-weather body. This will be carried… | ||
| Scan218 | Request for a set of standard Barker or Hooper front wings for a 40/50 HP body. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. X3729 40/50 HP. BODY. Hs3/LG13.3.25. We recently received from you a body which was built by R-R Springfield. We are arranging to fix this on to a chassis, but we require suitable… | ||
| Scan219 | Confirming arrangements for coachbuilder Hooper's to send a pair of standard front wings for a Sedan Body ex Springfield. | ||
| View original record | X3729 S/W. C/Hn5/MH24.3.25. re: Sedan Body Ex Springfield. Hs3/LG13.3.25. We have arranged for Hooper's to send you direct, a pair of their standard front wings which we hope you will be able to fit… | ||
| Scan220 | Instruction for Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on an 'American Body'. | ||
| View original record | O.O. from Hs. 13928 Hs1/LG27.3.25. AMERICAN BODY. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above as per attached estimate. £25. 10. 0. Hs. | ||
| Scan221 | Request to send an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for unpacking and storing 2 experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. 43729 Hs4/LG16.4.25. Please send official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for unpacking and storing 2 experimental bodies. Hs. | ||
| Scan222 | The receipt of two car bodies and arranging the return of their packing cases. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from Hs. c. to O.O. X3729 Hs5/LG16.4.25. We have received 2 bodies from London in large packing cases. The bodies are being unpacked and stored by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. London Rd. The… | ||
| Scan223 | Confirming a suggestion to take responsibility for experimental work and the standardisation of coachwork features. | ||
| View original record | X3729 To HS. from DA/EV. c. to R. CJ. LHS. DA/EV1/M/16.4.25. RE. STANDARDISATION OF COACHWORK FEATURES. X.8530 X.3730 X.3729 This is to confirm your suggestion that we should make ourselves… | ||
| Scan224 | Customer's request to dispose of an old car body. | ||
| View original record | V3729 Re Chassis No. 40.CE W.J.M.Burton Esq. 159 Fenchurch Street, London E.C.3. EWT/HS. c to.Hs. c. to S. D/TB5/N.14.5.25. The above chassis is in the Repair Dept. for attention and customer wants to… | ||
| Scan225 | Instruction memo to Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 5-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X.3729 Hs4/LG3.5.26. 5-EX CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. | ||
| Scan226 | Instruction memo for work to be carried out on car 5-EX by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. V3729 Hsl/LG4. 6. 26. 5-EX CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 19s. 6d. | ||
| Scan227 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to perform work on car 5-EX. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X3729?? Hs1/LG20.10.26. 5-EX CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £82. 6. 6d. Hs. | ||
| Scan228 | Instruction memo authorizing work on car 6-EX to be carried out by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X3729 O.O. from Hs. Hsl/LG22.10.26 6-EX CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £8. 0. 0d. | ||