Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 02-page01 | Note confirming promised delivery dates for experimental chassis 2100E and 2200. | ||
| View original record | Mr Platford. 26-9-12. Re Experimental Cars 2100 E. and 2200. TBS6/L26912. Please note that Mr Wormald has promised chassis 2100E for Friday September 27th and chassis 2200 for Tuesday October 1st.… | ||
| 02-page02 | Departmental memo discussing the performance and issues with double brakes on Experimental Car No. 2200. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. RP30/T/10213. X 334 Mr… | ||
| 02-page03 | Departmental memo detailing vehicle performance with an axle period issue and engine observations, including power, detonations, and carbon build-up. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 2/3 500 (FF op) 100 1.15 E.P. 500. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES, 476 (FOUR LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 02-page04 | Departmental memo discussing engine performance, including issues with carbon deposits, lubrication, carburation, and component dismantling. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR", DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. -3- I rather think that… | ||
| 02-page05 | Departmental memo detailing engine performance issues including explosions, exhaust smells, and ignition problems. | ||
| View original record | R.R. (P) 100/50 2M 15.11.20 R.T. & S. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 02-page06 | Departmental memo detailing faults and observations on wiring, clutch, bonnet strips, and side lamp brackets. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 27/1000 11 (T) '09. 11/11/10 K.F. 1000 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 02-page07 | Departmental memo regarding the unsuitability of the fitted paraffin side lamps. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. -6- no good for parrafin… | ||
| 02-page08 | Departmental memo forwarding a report from Mr. Platford regarding Experimental Car No. 2200 to Mr. Haldenby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS- "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES. 476 FOUR LINES. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. AW/SM4/011213. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Mr. Haldenby.… | ||
| 02-page09 | Departmental memo requesting a chassis number to arrange travel papers for a customer's car for France and Italy. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD REG." LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. CJS/CJS113 X337 This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 02-page10 | Departmental memo concerning the shipment of chassis 2200 to Boulogne, France. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LIMITED. NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr. Haldenby. DATE. 25/4/13.… | ||
| 02-page11 | Instructions for a driver, Kitching, taking Mr. Goulding's car to the Continent. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). AW/CPS/G1513: DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. DATE. Y337 Mr.… | ||
| 02-page12 | Departmental memo confirming the registration number for chassis 2200 being taken to France and Italy. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr. Hadenby. DATE. 1/5/13.… | ||
| 02-page13 | Car 2200, detailing mileage, consumption, and faults with the clutch pulley and footbrake. | ||
| View original record | London May 6th 1913. X 337. Report on 2200 Car. Miles run 150 Consumption 14 galls. Car running well. Jingling noise in clutch pulley of Dynamo (Lucas) when declutching Crossing Channel tomorrow,… | ||
| 02-page14 | Report detailing a journey through France in chassis number 2200, including mileage, fuel consumption, and tyre issues. | ||
| View original record | X337 Report on Chassis No 2200. Touring France. May 6th Derby to London 149 miles. 8 1/4 galls Petrol. - 7th London - Newhaven 43 - Shipped to Dieppe Filled tank 65 litres & 5 litres spare. May 8th… | ||
| 02-page15 | Log from a multi-day journey detailing mileage, fuel consumption, and mechanical issues. | ||
| View original record | Continued. May 13. Roanne to Avignon 195 mls. 80 litres Petrol Bought 1 tyre. 4 - Oil - 14 Avignon to Banon 40 mls 45 - Petrol Intended to reach Grenoble but failed owing to tyre troubles - 15 Banon… | ||
| 02-page16 | Journey log detailing routes, mileage, fuel and oil consumption, and maintenance tasks. | ||
| View original record | Continued May 18 Paris - Versailles - Paris 40 litres petrol Approx 30 miles b - oil Received 1 tyre & 1 tube from Paris Depot & had new belt fitted to Speedometer, also new petrol stick (gauge). May… | ||
| 02-page17 | Remarks on vehicle performance, detailing issues with the engine, ignition, throttle, and clutch. | ||
| View original record | Continued Remarks. Engine. Throughout the tour engine ran very well with exception of two breakages of contact maker springs Lost pin out of slow speed jet control Exhaust pipe nuts worked loose… | ||
| 02-page18 | Performance notes on various vehicle components including brakes, rims, and lighting. | ||
| View original record | continued Magnetic brake. Ferodo lined. Very Good. New type Radiator Supports O.K. Double Rear Brakes Side brake Excellent Foot " Always oiled up in spite of correct oil level in axle & clear spouts… | ||
| 02-page19 | Driver's report detailing issues with water ingress, weak springs, and exhaust heat. | ||
| View original record | continued General Remarks. Water & Mud entered undershield & was thrown up by flywheel through slots in Pedal Gap Plate, covering windscreen & under side of canopy. Back Springs seem rather weak for… | ||
| 02-page20 | Journey and condition report for car No. 2200, detailing a dynamo issue and an oil leak. | ||
| View original record | S.S. No 1555 C.R.E. FILE No 14.12.13 W 123. Chartres. X 337 May 9 1913 Report on Car No 2200. As I crossed channel by night boat from Newhaven was unable to report on Wednesday & yesterday was late on… | ||
| 02-page21 | 150-mile road test from Foun to Chartres, detailing fuel/oil consumption and various faults. | ||
| View original record | 1. V. 4664-1000 wks PP 234-12.3.07 Tuesday May 9th Foun to Chartres 150 miles consumption 40 litre petrol 5 litre oil considerable amount oil getting on brakes when running at high speed. consumption… | ||
| 02-page22 | Frequent tyre troubles during a trial run on Chassis 2200. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM17/L27513 Re Mr Goulding's trial run on Chassis 2200. (Z.337) Wor 27/5/13. Mr Haldenby reports that the only explanation of the frequent tyre troubles is that the car was very heavy on the back… | ||
| 02-page23 | Information about a customer's car troubles on the Continent, including a broken tyre pump and magneto issues. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 (General) TELEGRAMS: 'ROLHEAD', REG, LONDON. Names and Indicating letters. Initial of person addressed. A Mr.… | ||
| 02-page24 | The collection and running of experimental car 2200. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 (General) TELEGRAMS: 'Rolhead,' Reg., London. Names and Indicating letters. Initial of person addressed CJ5/T14613… | ||
| 02-page25 | Mr Goulding's Continental Run on Chassis 220C and a related time card issue. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EMl/L20613. Re Mr Goulding's Continental Run on Chassis 220C X.337 Hy In reference to Mr Johnson's memo 20/6/13. which you have previously read, you promised to take this matter in hand… | ||
| 02-page26 | Daily log of petrol consumption and mileage for Chassis 2200, with a note on brake and lighting performance. | ||
| View original record | X33Y Chassis 2200. June 24th 1913. Date Petrol Miles run Remarks June 14th Tank full Derby & back 128. Everything O.K. " 18th 18 Galls 213. " " 19th 18 " 164. " " 20th 14 " 189. " " 21st 16 " 170. " "… | ||
| 02-page27 | Test log and feedback letter for chassis 2200, detailing mileage, fuel consumption, and brake performance. | ||
| View original record | Chassis 2200 X334 Date | Petrol. | Miles run. | General Remarks June 25th | 16 Galls. | 189 | O.K. " 26th | 14 " | 200. | O.K. " 27th | 12 " | 60 | O.K. " 28th | 10 " | 200 | O.K. " 29th | 12 " | 80 |… | ||
| 02-page28 | Report detailing a customer inconvenience caused by multiple tyre punctures. | ||
| View original record | R.R/Apl. 16. M. 377. 10M. 16.5.19. B.P. 5085 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Order No. Customer's No. 19 The inconvenience which Regt No S.H. Goulding & party were subject to at Banon was in no… | ||
| 02-page29 | Inconvenience experienced by Mr and Mrs Goulding during a trip on Chassis 2200, including a tyre puncture. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S1/L2713. Re Mr Goulding's trip on Chassis 2200. X334 J. 2-7-13. In reply to your memo CJ3/T11613, we give below the report of the driver of the car (Kitching) and also Mr Haldenby's explanation… | ||
| 02-page30 | Car failures including a flat tyre, broken tyre pump, and magneto spring, followed by an explanation of the causes. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S/1/L2713. (contd) -2- "to go or stay as he pleased but thought if "a good hotel was at hand it would be most "advisable to stay owing to the uncertainty "of the repair lasting to Sisteron. "On… | ||
| 02-page31 | Tyre wear under specific driving conditions, this is page 3. | ||
| View original record | Wor/SMI/L2713. -3- "round corners the tyres will not have "very long life with a big load such as was "carried on this occasion. I believe the "car was driven very fast and long distances "were… | ||
| 02-page32 | Query regarding what spares, specifically tyres and tubes, were carried on chassis 2200 for a trip. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 5654. 5655. 5656 (General) TELEGRAMS: 'ROLHEAD,' REG, LONDON. R.R. 847 (100 m.) (L.S. -112- p-7913) R. & S. 132. Names and… | ||
| 02-page33 | Asking about the spare tyres and tubes carried on chassis 2200, with a handwritten reply. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Wor/SM2/L8713. Names and indicating letters. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS Ay Mr.… | ||
| 02-page34 | The spare tyres and tubes carried on Chassis 2200 for Mr Goulding's trip. | ||
| View original record | X 327 Wor/S/L8713. Re Mr Goulding's trip on Chassis 2200. J. 8-7-13. In reply to your memo CJ12/T7713, we wish to state that the spare tyres and tubes carried on the car were - 2 spare Rims complete… | ||
| 02-page35 | Request for the return of Chassis 2200 to the Experimental Department due to a shortage of test cars. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Wor/S/3/121813. Re Chassis 2200. X 33 1/4. Names and indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| 02-page36 | Requesting the return of Chassis 2200 for experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | Wor/EM2/L26813. Re Chassis 2200. x334. T. to S. 26-8-13. Mr Crawford. The Experimental Dept. are urgently needing an extra car for experimental purposes and Mr Johnson has instructed us to write you… | ||
| 02-page37 | Instruction note about rebuilding and disposing of experimental chassis 2200. | ||
| View original record | S.R. 29/250m.10.13.P.R.P. 3889. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To Mr H... [illegible] Order No. Customer's No. Re Experimental Chassis 2200 I have most of the parts for this car lying about in the… | ||
| 02-page38 | Request for a coachbuilder's drawing of the 2200 Experimental Car chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 858. 4m. (1000) (VV. 92). 5.2.26 R.P. 692. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: ROYCAR, DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). U.W. X337 Names and indicating letter. Initial of… | ||
| 02-page39 | Departmental memo regarding the handover of parts from chassis 22K for re-building and sale. | ||
| View original record | M.H. 479 10M (FF)3-14. Auto R.P. 5387 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. Vor/Vor3/B25314. This column is for… | ||
| 02-page40 | Confirmation of a telephone message regarding a sold chassis and an inquiry about delivery and viewing other chassis. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba Mr.… | ||
| 02-page41 | From Sales to the Repair Department enquiring about the delivery prospects for Chassis 2200. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Wcr3/L29614. Re Chassis 2200. Repair Dept. 29-6-14. Sales are urging to know what are the prospects of delivery for this chassis. Can you give us an approximate date when you hope to have same… | ||
| 02-page42 | Clarifying a request about experimental cars, stating they are not for sale and updating on the delivery of chassis 2200. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr2/L29614 D. for Sn. Re experimental cars for sale. 29-6-14. In reference to your memo Sn12/B26614, we presume that this should read that Sales wish to sell and not to see the chasses you quote,… | ||
| 02-page43 | Internal query and response regarding the safety of reusing front and rear axles in a car rebuild. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONE: 476 (Four Lines). Reference: Wor/Mcr7/L30614 Re Chassis No. [obscured by pink stamp] Names and indicating letter. A… | ||
| 02-page44 | Suitability of reusing front and rear axles on chassis 2300. | ||
| View original record | K.R. 325. 10m H/W.W. 2/9. 15-5-14 G. 9241. Wor/Mcr13/L30614. Re Chassis 2300. Repair Dept. 30-6-14. Mr Matthews. With reference to the question as to whether the Front and Rear Axles should be used on… | ||
| 02-page45 | Completion date for Chassis 2200, with a handwritten reply explaining a delay. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCAR,' DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Wor/Mer/11/17714 Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person addressed. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr.… | ||
| 02-page46 | Urgent request for a carburettor, throttle, and induction pipe for chassis 2200. | ||
| View original record | R.R. ptd by td (W.W., Eph. & S.Ld., M/c). ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. 15 - 7 - 1914 To Mr. Wormald for Experimental. Order No. Customer's No. 2200 Yesterday morning Messrs. Hives & Matthews… | ||
| 02-page47 | Request to supply a carburettor, throttle, and induction pipe for chassis 2300 which were missing from a parts delivery. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Ltd.(DBY) (W.W. 5M. 17-6-14) C. 8846. Wor/Wor8/B15714. Re Chassis 2300 X.337. Mr. Hives. Mr. Matthews 15. 7. 14. We understand from Mr. Chandler that he asked you to supply him with carburettor,… | ||
| 02-page48 | Request for complete construction card records for chassis 2200, detailing missing component information and signatures. | ||
| View original record | R.R. Sys. (Genl.) (WW. 99. 4-14.) R.P. 479. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (FOUR LINES) Names and Indicating letter. | Initial of person… | ||
| 02-page49 | The refusal to accept record cards for Chassis 2200 due to missing component details and lack of signatures. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 50M-1/14 H/W.W. 264. p(rice) 2/- doz. Wor/Mcr13/L30714 Re Chassis 2200. Hy. 30-7-14. The Record Dept. refuse to receive the record cards which we attach herewith. They wish extra cards making out… | ||
| 02-page50 | Chasing a reply for the complete records for Chassis 2200. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba Mr. BARINGTON B Mr. BEHEND Bt Mr. BURT… | ||
| 02-page51 | Internal routing slip attaching a memo regarding an information request for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 8/9. 50m (WW. 998. 27.10.14) E.P. 7731. ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: — "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Names and Indicating letter. Initial of person… | ||
| 02-page52 | Request for the chassis test report and spring load particulars for chassis 2200 for Sir J. Wolfe Barry. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654. 1655. 1656 (General) TELEGRAMS: "Rolhead," Reg, London. Names and Indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bn Mr.… | ||
| 02-page53 | Request for the chassis test report for Chassis 2200. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 (Four Lines). Wor/Mcr2/L16115. Names and Indicating letters. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bs Mr. BARRINGTON B Mr.… | ||
| 02-page54 | Letter clarifying the purpose of a chassis test report and requesting specific vehicle weight information to recommend the correct springs for chassis 2200. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Merl/L18115. Re Chassis 2200. X881 W/S. 18-1-15. O. In reference to your memo SV1/V11115, we are not quite sure what particulars you wish us to send you. The chassis test report as we understand… | ||
| 02-page55 | Page confirming the correctness of springs based on car weight. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Wcr1/L18115. -2- car approximates at all closely to these weights the springs should be correct. p. Wor. Wcr. | ||
| 02-page56 | Missing test report for the 'ex experimental' chassis 2200 and clarifying the reporting procedure. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES : 1654, 1655, 1656 (GERRARD) TELEGRAMS : 'ROLHEAD,' REG, LONDON. Names and Indicating letter. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Bn Mr.… | ||
| 02-page57 | Letter apologizing for the delay in sending a test report for chassis 2200. | ||
| View original record | M.M. 550a (150 H) S.A. 293. 5-1-15 C.& Co. Wor/Wcr49/J26115. O. R.R.& Barkers. D 37 28.1.15. Re Chassis 2200. ------- With reference to your letter SV1/V26115, we attach herewith the required test… | ||
| 02-page58 | Vehicle spring load capacity in relation to passengers and luggage, noting the current springs are overloaded. | ||
| View original record | [Header] ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. [Handwritten top right] 1654. F.R. [Under header, typed] 2200 Barry [Left column - printed list] Names and Indicating letter. A Mr.… | ||
| 02-page59 | Excessively heavy car body, the required springs, and the weight being over the guarantee. | ||
| View original record | Wor/Mcr6/L9215. Re 2200 - Barry. Copy. W/S. 9.2.15. In reply to your memo SV1/V6215, we wish to state that from the figures you give us this car appears to have an excessively heavy body, the weight… | ||
| 02-page60 | Chasing for a reply regarding the load suitability of present springs. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. Names and indicating letters. Initial of person addressed. A - Mr. ADAMS By - Mr. BAILEY Bn - Mr. BARRINGTON B - Mr. BERIND Bt - Mr. BURT Cm -… | ||
| 02-page61 | Spring load calculations and ordering a new set for chassis 2200 Barry. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14 & 15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 (Gerrard). TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD," REG, LONDON. R.M. C & S dept. R.R.Ltd.(L) [U-1574-10m-2-14] E & S M. c171.… | ||