Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 08-page01 | Speed table for a chassis on top gear, showing miles per hour and corresponding revolutions per minute. | ||
| View original record | X.469. X.469. X.2565. 29.11.15. SPEED TABLE FOR R.R. CHASSIS ON TOP GEAR. Miles per hour Revs. per min. Miles per hr. Revs. per min. 2 67 32 1074 4 134 34 1140 6 201 36 1208 8 269 38 1275 10 335 40… | ||
| 08-page02 | Car demonstration for Mr. Stephen Cliff in Leeds, which was hampered by black fog. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD REG." LONDON. TELEPHONES: 5654. 5655. 5656 GERRARD. PM4/AH/261012. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person… | ||
| 08-page03 | Departmental memo discussing a potential customer, Mr. Cliff, and comparing vehicle speed with a competitor, Napier. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD REG." LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654. 1655. 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. C This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr.… | ||
| 08-page04 | Departmental memo discussing a customer's feedback on road performance and the negative impact of an agent's mis-statements. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: 'ROLHEAD REG.' LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed: Mr.… | ||
| 08-page05 | Departmental memo discussing expected road speeds and actual test results on the Harrogate to Leeds and Newmarket roads. | ||
| View original record | A. G. & S. Ltd. 5/12. (10) ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, 14-15, CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, W. TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD REG." LONDON. TELEPHONES: 1654, 1655, 1656 GERRARD. PH4/AH/261012. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column… | ||
| 08-page06 | Table of vehicle speeds in MPH and corresponding gear ratio calculations for different bevel settings. | ||
| View original record | X469 c SPEEDS IN M.P.H. ENGINE REVS = 1000 TYRE DIA = 895 m/m BEVELS RATIO REVERSE 1ST SPEED 2ND SPEED 3RD SPEED 16-52 3.25 8.46 10.55 17.82 28.85 17-52 3.06 8.98 11.22 19.08 31.71 18-52 2.89 9.52… | ||
| 08-page07 | Query to confirm vehicle specifications for a potential Spanish client intending to purchase three chassis. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Z 469 C Mr. Alberto Alvarez. (Spanish Business). Mr. J. Delpoze. BB/D 20.5.13. I received the visit of this client yesterday, who came with two of his cousins. All three intend buying chassis… | ||
| 08-page08 | Internal inquiry regarding the top speed of the latest car model for prospective customers. | ||
| View original record | Wor/S'G/L22513 c X469 Hy 22/5/13 In order to reply to some prospective customers, we wish to know whether our latest type of cars with the higher Radiator, 4 speed Gear Box etc. have a speed of 130 -… | ||
| 08-page09 | Departmental memo forwarding a query from Paris regarding the speed of cars, with a handwritten note about Mr. Royce's performance. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 813 (TWO LINES). DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. This column is for Name of Person addressed. Mr Hadin Date. 22.5.13. re Speed… | ||
| 08-page10 | Top speed capabilities of the latest car model with a higher radiator and 4-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. TELEGRAMS: "ROYCAR," DERBY. TELEPHONES: 476 Four Lines. DEPARTMENTAL MEMO. [Distribution List] Names and Indicating Intls. A Mr. ADAMS By Mr. BAILEY Ba… | ||
| 08-page11 | Responding to a query about the maximum speed of cars and the effect of the 4-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Wor/BMB/L26513. Re Speed of our Cars. - Z.459 D. In reply to your memo J82/B22513 26/5/13 which has been referred to us by Mr Nadin, the Experimental Shop report as follows:- "We have not made tests… | ||
| 08-page12 | Table of ratios and speeds for a 40/50 HP chassis with a four-speed gearbox. | ||
| View original record | X.469 22. X.3426. RATIOS & SPEEDS OF 40/50 HP. CHASSIS WITH X.469. FOUR SPEED GEAR BOX. Axle. Gear. Fourth Direct. Third Second First Reverse. 16 x 52 3.25 4.83 7.22 11.07 11.07 17 x 52 3.06 4.54 6.79… | ||
| 08-page13 | Importance of testing cars for the majority of customers who use closed bodies, rather than focusing on speed enthusiasts. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten at top: Hs X469] To Hs. from BJ. c. to WDF. [Top right corner: BJG/D4.6.26. C] We have always been rather afraid that because about half-a-dozen of our customers are amateur enthusiasts,… | ||
| 08-page14 | High-speed testing, complaints about steering, and clarifying that the Experimental Department are their own harshest critics. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. c. to Wor. X 469 Hs1/LGS.6.26. TESTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. Replying to BJ6/D4.6.26. We can safely say that the Experimental Dept. are not influenced at all by meeting customers who are… | ||
| 08-page15 | Internal report discussing customer complaints, steering changes, and the rationale for high-speed testing in France. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- The number of complaints actually received from customers of road shocks was 3. Now it is suggested that all those old type steerings should be changed. We have no idea of the reason of… | ||
| 08-page16 | Conditionally altering the steering type on cars only in cases where the customer complains. | ||
| View original record | X469 To Hs. from BJ. Tests at High Speeds. Referring to your Ha1/LGS/6/26, I quite appreciate the points mentioned by you and am sure you will give careful consideration to any alterations which may… | ||
| 08-page17 | High-speed performance comparisons between the Phantom, 20 HP car, and competitors. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rm. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to RG. B. c. to DA. BY X.469 Hs/RM/LG6.10.26. HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE. X3542. X469 We are continually having the wonderful speeds and accelerations of various cars… | ||
| 08-page18 | Report comparing the performance of various car models, including braking tests and hill climb results. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- are markedly light. Some of the bodies being supplied with the 20 HP. give a car weight unladen of over 35 cwts., this naturally kills performance. On every side, however, larger engines… | ||
| 08-page19 | The performance of a Lincoln car's rear suspension and a 6-cylinder A.C. engine. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- C The rear suspension of the Lincoln car was remark- ably good throughout its whole range. The 6-cyl. A.C. engine is fitted with an absolutely normal A.C. touring body complete with… | ||
| 08-page20 | Performance comparison table of various cars over standing and flying mile distances. | ||
| View original record | CAR. | Type of body. Remarks etc. | Standing 1/4 mile. | Standing mile. | Flying 1/2 mile. | | Secs. | AV.MPH. | Secs. | AV.MPH. | Secs. | AV.MPH. VAUXHALL. 30 - 98 HP. | 2-seater. Wings and screen.… | ||
| 08-page21 | Bar chart comparing the 'Displacement / Ton Mile' for various closed and open cars. | ||
| View original record | DISPLACEMENT / TON MILE CLOSED CARS CHRYSLER 23/75 - 8260 RENAULT 45 - 7830 BENTLEY 6.5 LITRE - 7500 LINCOLN 5.9 LITRE - 7310 DAIMLER 35 - 6410 PHANTOM R.R. - 6120 20 H.P. R.R. - 5360 OPEN CARS PACARD… | ||
| 08-page22 | Power curve graph for a 6-cylinder, 2-litre A.C. engine with a single carburetter. | ||
| View original record | 6-CYL. 2-LITRE A.C. POWER CURVE. B.H.P R.P.M 110 MEP BHP 100 MEP 90 MEP SINGLE CARBURETTER. 2 VALVES PER CYLINDER - inlet larger than exhaust. OVERHEAD CAMSHAFT. | ||
| 08-page23 | Issues with the Phantom chassis and the viability of a new high speed model. | ||
| View original record | HS X469 *EV's comment To H. from BJ. Copy to Cmr. Copy to BY. Copy to HS. Copy to PN. Copy to C. Copy to CE. High Speed 40 HP and 20 HP Rolls-Royce cars. BJ20/E12/11/26 LHS, C., Sg. and BJ. discussed… | ||
| 08-page24 | Declining sales of open touring cars and the viability of producing a special speed model. | ||
| View original record | To R. from BJ. Out of every 100 cars we sold five years ago, 28 were open touring cars/, whereas out of every 100 cars we sold during the last financial year only 15 were open touring cars. It is… | ||
| 08-page25 | Car body design, the challenges of Weyman bodies, and balancing aesthetic standards with customer preferences for space and comfort. | ||
| View original record | To/E. from BJ. BJ20/E12/11/26 - 3 - moment of their time should be spent in cars which are as nearly as possible similar to the cars used by practically all our customers, namely, with comparatively… | ||
| 08-page26 | Internal correspondence regarding a customer's request for a high-speed Phantom model capable of 85 mph. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs. Copy to St. Ok. X469 PNB/EH.13.12.26. I have had a long interview with a Mr. Harris, who is a very keen motorist, and who has owned most cars including at least 7 or 8 Rolls-Royce cars of… | ||
| 08-page27 | Responding to a query about guaranteeing an 85 MPH speed for the Phantom car, with recommendations and discussion of experimental engine improvements. | ||
| View original record | To FW. from Hs. c. to Sg. c. to CX. X.469 X8470 X.469 Hsl/LG14.12.26. Replying to PNS/EH13.12.26. We certainly recommend a 16-tooth axle on the Phantom car which will be fitted with a light… | ||
| 08-page28 | Need for double shock dampers on 40/50 & 20 HP cars prepared for high-speed use. | ||
| View original record | X469 To Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. BY. c. to PN. CWB. OY. R 2/M13.12.26. 40/50 & 20 HP. CARS FOR SPEED. X.469 X.235 X.4426 ---------------------------------------------------- When you have to prepare… | ||
| 08-page29 | Proposing the 10-EX Sports Model to demonstrate high-speed performance and impress potential buyers. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from R. c. to Wor. Hs. LHS. BY. CY. X469 R14/M29.4.27. 10-EX SPORTS MODEL. X.489 X.235 [struck through] X.8770 X.8774 We do not propose to make this coarse (as in the case of other sports cars)… | ||
| 08-page30 | Disappointing top speed of the English Phantom and requesting a General Motors performance report. | ||
| View original record | VL469 YS770 To OY. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm3/LGS, 12. 27. We are very interested in your note OY13/R11327 re. 61-EF the English Phantom. Naturally we are very disappointed that the car will only do 85 m.p.h.… | ||
| 08-page31 | Reply to Lord Curzon's letter regarding car performance, speed, and wind resistance. | ||
| View original record | X469 X8950 X3531 To C. from Hs. to R. to LNS. to FH. to CR. Hs2/L325.1.28. With reference to Lord Curzon's interesting letter. We have handled and had experience with most of the cars he mentions… | ||
| 08-page32 | Comparison of the performance of Isotta, Bentley, Vauxhall, and Sunbeam cars against the Phantom model. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- ISOTTA. This is the only car directly comparable with the 'Phantom' for size. We believe that there are Phantom cars running today equipped with comfortable sports bodies and lamps, wings… | ||
| 08-page33 | The practicality of high speeds for touring cars versus racing cars, with a mention of Bugatti and Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- BUGATTI. This is a dif-ferent proposition because it is more or less a racing car and owing to its diminutive size and lack of the normal weather protection can probably lap at over 100… | ||
| 08-page34 | Typed memo discussing poor maximum speed, dynamometer tests, and high-speed wobble on a car. | ||
| View original record | Lunes To Hs. from Rn. Rn2/LG6.2.28. C8774 We have received your note. We are surprised that the car maximum speed is so poor. Last week-end we ran 10-EX with a calibrated speedometer and on good… | ||
| 08-page35 | Top speed performance of a Continental Phantom after 8000 miles. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs/Rn a. to B.J. W.r. c. to E. DA. d. to EY. 4469 Hs/AMG/LG9.3.38. CONTINENTAL PHANTOM. In view of the controversy with regard to the speed of sports cars, it is of interest to note that… | ||