Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| 02-page001 | Secret memo requesting two second-hand open touring bodies for 'India' chassis tests. | ||
| View original record | X5830 W/S. To C. from Hs. SECRET. Hs4/LG2.3.25. 'INDIA' - BODIES. In connection with the tests on India chassis, we shall require :- 2 open touring bodies - complete with wings, screens hood etc. It… | ||
| 02-page002 | Instructions for trimming, painting, and delivering two bodies for a 20 HP experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C/Hn. from Hs. Y5830 Hs2/LG.6.3.25. BODIES FOR 20 HP. EXPL: CHASSIS. Y3730 With reference to C/Hn5/DB6.3.25. Will you please have the two bodies you mention trimmed and painted in rough grey. We… | ||
| 02-page003 | Secret memo discussing the preference for open bodies for testing 'India' models due to noise issues with closed bodies. | ||
| View original record | W/S. C. from Hs. S E C R E T. V5830 Hs3/LG30.3.25. 'INDIA' BODIES. V5830 For the particular purpose for which we wish to use these bodies, we consider that open bodies are the most satisfactory. We… | ||
| 02-page004 | Confirming an agreement for 'Open bodies' arrangements. | ||
| View original record | Secret S/W No. X 5830 OB/03.4.25. To LDUII bodies. He3/LGD.3.25. In view of your memo. BJ. agrees to Open bodies and we are arranging accordingly. C. [Watermark: DICKINSON BOND] | ||
| 02-page005 | Faults with car bodies, specifically the back seat height and the aesthetic appearance of a Windover body. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 To BY. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to S. LHS. c. to Hs. R2/M13.5.25. BODIES FOR RR. CARS. X.3730 X.5830 X.8830 Regarding the bodies for RR. cars a very frequent fault is that the back seats are… | ||
| 02-page006 | Cabriolet body designs for an 'India' subframe and the potential reuse of a Landaulette body from another chassis. | ||
| View original record | X. 5830 To C. from EV. c. to LHS. Hs. EV2/13. 6. 25. RE. 'INDIA' SUBFRAMES. X. 5830 X. 5380 Re. Hs1/LG11.6.25, of which you have a copy, we note that Hs. needs a cabriolet body mounted on a subframe… | ||
| 02-page007 | Authorizing work to be carried out on a car by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs6/LGS.6.25. 8-G-3 Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £1. 2. O. Hs. | ||
| 02-page008 | Secret memo discussing the build specifications and schedule for Mr. Royce's 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 To DA/EV. from Hs. Hal/LG24. 6. 25. S E C R E T. 20 HP. CAR FOR MR. ROYCE. Y5770 We were not counting on the Barker Cabriolet 20 HP. being ready by the end of July. We had in mind an open 20 HP.… | ||
| 02-page009 | Notification of Barker's reference number for an Enclosed Cabriolet body on a 20-HP subframe. | ||
| View original record | DA/FV. Copy to Hs at W. X 5830 C/Hm26/DR2-7-1925. Barker Enclosed Cabriolet for 20-HP.sub frame. Please note that Barker's reference No. to this Body is 5436. If this number is quoted in any… | ||
| 02-page010 | Letter to coachbuilders Barker & Co. regarding the purchase and modification of a 20HP Cabriolet de Ville body. | ||
| View original record | X5830 COPY TO HS. ✓ "CAMACHA" WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 2nd. July 1925. Messrs Barker & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd. Olaf Street. Latimer Road. LONDON. W. 11. Dear Sirs, re. 20HP. CABRIOLET DE VILLE -… | ||
| 02-page011 | Secret memorandum discussing subframe bodies, chassis specifications, and coordination with Barkers for the 'India' project. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM DA/EV. SECRET. DA/EV1/M27.8.25. Copy to S I N D I A. re. SUBFRAME BODIES. We thank you for your HS1/L.G.24625. and note that by Monday no doubt Barkers will have received the subframe for… | ||
| 02-page012 | Despatch of a 20 HP subframe to Messrs. Barkers for a Cabriolet body. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. X5830 Ms5/LGS. 7.25. 20 HP. SUBFRAME. X5830 We have despatched to Messrs. Barkers the 20 HP. subframe. This is intended for a Cabriolet body. There was great difficulty in getting… | ||
| 02-page013 | Instruction memo to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis 8-G-111. | ||
| View original record | X.5830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs5/LG20.7.25. 8-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per attached estimate. Hs. 22. 1. 6d. | ||
| 02-page014 | 'Hs' to 'O.O.' authorising work to be done on car 9-G-111 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | K6830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs2/LG21.8.25. 9-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. *3.12.6 | ||
| 02-page015 | Origin of chassis numbers 8-O-S and 9-O-S. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X 5830 My/OB/HO/ 1.9.25. My attention has been drawn to the fact that Bodies have recently been purchased for two Chassis numbered 8-O-S and 9-O-S. We have no record of these Chassis having been… | ||
| 02-page016 | Chassis development, body fitting for a 20HP model, and plans for an experimental Sports Car. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL REPORT Expt. No. X5830 REF Hs8/LG11.9.25. To DA/EV: from Hs. X8980 X5830 We have a 20 HP! chassis ready to go to Messrs. Barkers for fitting on the Cabriolet body with the subframe… | ||
| 02-page017 | Page 2, discussing chassis type, wings, and windscreen for the Riviera Sports car. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 448 400 (b) 200. 12-23 (M.S.) EXPERIMENTAL REPORT Expt. No. REF Hs8/LG11.9.25. -2- car running before Sales receive the Riviera Sports car. We do not agree with the idea of a long type chassis… | ||
| 02-page018 | Secret memo confirming a phone conversation about modifications and issues with subframe bodies and chassis. | ||
| View original record | to HS. from EV. X5830 EV1.23/9/25. SECRET R.A.C. & INDIA RE SUBFRAME BODIES This is to confirm our conversation on the phone this morning. (1) India. Cab. de Ville We fear that this body will not go… | ||
| 02-page019 | Telegram requesting modification of a chassis to suit a Barker subframe and steering. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE G.R. TELEGRAPHS. Handwritten Reference: X.5830. RECEIVED: 12.54 M, From: BMV. TO: Derby. Office Stamp: DERBY 31 JY 25. Prefix: S. Time handed in: 12.45 M. Office of Origin: Chichester T/.… | ||
| 02-page020 | Chassis modifications for a 'Cabriolet de Ville' for India to accommodate a short driver. | ||
| View original record | to HS. from EV. RE CAB. de VILLE FOR INDIA AT BARKER'S You will have seen from a copy of a letter that we are able to modify the body for this chassis to accommodate the revised "W" type of steering… | ||
| 02-page021 | Issues with a 20 HP chassis (10-G-111) sent to Barkers, specifically incorrect steering and pedals. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To DA/EV. from Hs. CONFIDENTIAL. Hs4/LG26.9.25. 20 HP. CHASSIS. X5830 We are sending this 20 HP. chassis to Barkers on Monday. The number is 10-G-111. It is going to Barkers with the short… | ||
| 02-page022 | Inquiry about the supply of new front wings for a 20 HP 'India' chassis with a Windover open touring body. | ||
| View original record | To LHS. from Hs. X5530 Hs4/LG28, 9. 25. X5390 We were recently supplied with 2 Windover open touring bodies for 20 HP. 'India' chassis. One of these cars has completed 20,000 miles in France and the… | ||
| 02-page023 | Design of car bodies, advocating against heavy and cramped designs and praising a new Windovers scheme. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from R. c. to C.J. DA. c. to BY. Hs. c. to L.H.S. C. X5830 R3/M27.10.25. RE. BODIES. X.8830 X.5830 I am sometimes misunderstood on the question of bodies. I cannot say that I am a good critic… | ||
| 02-page024 | Progress report on experimental coachwork for various car models and chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.5830 Ev1/9.12.25. PROGRESS OF EXPL: COACHWORK. 18830 40/50. 7-EX all-weather for E. We take delivery on Saturday. Ev. will take car to WW. Will Derby please arrange for driver Dodd to take the car… | ||
| 02-page025 | Failure of red fibre door wedges on a new Barker Cabriolet due to swelling from moisture. | ||
| View original record | 45830 To DA/EV. from Hs. c. to LHS. c. to E. Hs6/LG4.1.26. BODIES. 48830 On the new Barker Cabriolet which we have just received from the Coachbuilders, we find that on the doors they are using some… | ||
| 02-page026 | Use and potential atmospheric degradation of fibre wedges on body doors. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM DA/EV. Copy to EHS. re. FIBRE WEDGES ON BODY DOORS. I was unable to examine the body 10.G.111. for longer than about a quarter of an hour, and could not pay any attention to such details… | ||
| 02-page027 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis 10-G-111 per the attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs3/LG1 8.1.26. CHASSIS 10-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. 222. 0. 0d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page028 | Instruction memo to arrange for work to be carried out on car 9-G-111 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs2/LG21.1.26. 9-G-111. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £16. 6. 0d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page029 | Authorising work on car 9-G-111 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. V5830 Hs1/LG25.1.26. 9-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. H s. 12s. 6d. | ||
| 02-page030 | Instructing for work to be carried out on a car by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. Y5830 Hs/L020.2.26. 9-G-3. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. | ||
| 02-page031 | Instructing for work to be carried out on car 9-G-111 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. XS830 Hs/LG23. 2. 26. 9-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £9. 16. 6d. | ||
| 02-page032 | Authorising work to be carried out on a car by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hall/LG5.3.26 9-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £2. 18. 0 | ||
| 02-page033 | The weight of a body subframe and floorboard fitting for a 20 HP cabriolet. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. c. to R+ CJ. X5830 DA/EV1/M20.3.26. 10-G-111 - NOW IN FRANCE. X.5840a. Xj5580 X.5380 X5800 K5500 Referring to Hs4/LG17.3.26., item 7. regarding the body subframe, the Barker patent… | ||
| 02-page034 | Authorising work to be carried out on a car by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs8/LG26.3.26. 9-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 18s. 6d. | ||
| 02-page035 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car GF.68 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs2/LG19.4.26. GF.68 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £68. 2. 6d. | ||
| 02-page036 | Authorising work on a car by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs4/LG29.4.26. 10-G-3. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £6. 17. 0. | ||
| 02-page037 | Trial of a one-piece, top-hinged front windscreen for a 20 HP Saloon Limousine. | ||
| View original record | S/A. Hw. Try Hs X5830 CWB6/PD/1-5-26. Re: 20 h.p. Saloon Limousine for 10,000 mile Trial Car. Reference attached. I am still not convinced of the impracticability of a front screen in one piece hinged… | ||
| 02-page038 | Letter from coachbuilder Hooper & Co. discussing experimental windscreen designs for a 20 HP Saloon Limousine. | ||
| View original record | HOOPER & CO. (Coachbuilders) LTD AGENTS FOR ALL LEADING MOTOR CARS. Motor-Body-Builders and Coachbuilders to HIS MAJESTY THE KING. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA. By Royal Warrant of… | ||
| 02-page039 | Requesting accurate weighing of cars with subframe bodies for the 40/50 and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from EV. X5830 EV1/12.5.261 SUBFRAME - BODIES, 40/50 AND 20 HP. X.8830 X.8830 X.8840 We have drawn up the enclosed report on the subject of subframe bodies as suggested by yourself. The body… | ||
| 02-page040 | The condition of 10-GIII Barker's All-Weather bodywork after a 10,000-mile test in France, highlighting issues with broken scuttle frame plates. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To R. From Ha/GWH. c. to BJ. Wcr. c. to Da/Ev. Ha/GWH/T16.6.26. RE CONDITION OF 10-GIII BODYWORK AFTER 10,000 MILES IN FRANCE - BARKER'S ALL-WEATHER. The body generally has remained in good… | ||
| 02-page041 | Faults with a car body, specifically the windscreen and scuttle flexibility on the 7-EX car returned to Barkers. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To LHS. from R. c.c. to BJ. C. Hs. R3/MS.8.6.26. 7-EX X.8830 X.8770 X5830 We returned 7-EX car by DA/EV. to Barkers because the body was unsatisfactory. The most glaring fault is the transverse… | ||
| 02-page042 | Structural weaknesses of the 7-EX car body and the need for improved coachbuilding standards. | ||
| View original record | -2- You will remember that there are other portions of this 7-EX body which are weak. These have already been explained. Owing to the body being finished it is difficult to know how its weakness can… | ||
| 02-page043 | Instructing the Stores to despatch two brackets, taken from a car body, to Messrs. Barkers. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To BP. from Hs/GWH. c. to Mt. Hs/GWH/1/LG19.6.26. We are sending into the Stores :- 2 Brackets taken off 10-G-111 body. Will you please have these despatched to Messrs. Barkers, (C/O Mr. Nutt),… | ||
| 02-page044 | Instructing Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. Y5830 Hs3/LG22.6.26. 9-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £4. 2. 6. nett. (less… | ||
| 02-page045 | A conference with coachbuilders regarding the reinforcement of subframes on experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from DA/EV. c. to EY. C. X5830 DA/EV1/MR2.6.26. RE. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. X. 8830 X. 5830 At a conference on the subject of 7-EX held at Messrs. Barkers Works yesterday, at which were LIS., Mr.… | ||
| 02-page046 | Covering letter regarding a 10,000 mile test on a 20 HP vehicle, forwarding a letter sent to Captain Pelham-Clinton of Messrs Hooper's. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HE. X5830 Sg.18/JH/24.6.25. Re: 10,000 mile test - 20 HP. I attach copy of letter today written to Captain Pelham-Clinton of Messrs Hooper's, which you will find self-explanatory. This arises out… | ||
| 02-page047 | Letter to a coachbuilder proposing a cost-sharing arrangement for a 10,000-mile body test. | ||
| View original record | Sg17/BW/24626. 24th June, 1926. Captain Gay Pelham-Clinton, Messrs Hooper & Co, Ltd., 54, St. James's Street, S.W.1. Dear Captain Pelham-Clinton, Re: 10,000 mile test. I confirm conversation with you… | ||
| 02-page048 | Letter to Captain Pelham-Clinton regarding collaborative testing of car bodies and components with other coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | (Continuation) - 2 - Captain Pelham-Clinton. The tests, as you are doubtless aware, are conducted on very strenuous lines - that is to say, the whole test (unless unforeseen difficulties arise) is run… | ||
| 02-page049 | Confirming the handover of responsibility for experimental car bodies. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. c. to HY. c. to C. X5830 Hs4/LG25. 6.26. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. +8830 Replying to DA/EV1/M22. 5. 26. We wish to assure you that we have handed over to you the entire responsibility… | ||
| 02-page050 | Bodywork and seating for 20 HP Chassis No. 1644. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. X5830 Hal/LGS.7.26. RE. 20 HP. CHASSIS - No. 1644. X5900 We are certain, that whatever body is fitted to this chassis, it will be criticised by R., and we think it will be as well if… | ||
| 02-page051 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis 9-G-111. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs/LG14.7.26. 9-G-111 chassis. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached amended estimate. Hs. £17. 18.… | ||
| 02-page052 | Proposal for Hoopers to supply two experimental car bodies and designing fixed head cabriolets on subframes. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from R. c. to Hs. BY. c. to DA/EV. X5830 RL/1623. 7. 26. BODIES. X.7830 X.5830 I understand that Hoopers will bear 50% of the cost of two bodies for our next experimental cars - i.e. 20 HP.… | ||
| 02-page053 | Internal instruction to authorise work by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. on car 11-G-3. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs5/L99. 8. 26. 11-G-3 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £7. 3. 0d. | ||
| 02-page054 | Requesting updates on various experimental coachwork projects to arrange a programme with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from EV. EV1/28.8.26. EXPERIMENTAL COACHWORK. X.8830 X.7830 X.5830 We are asking the following questions, not with a view to pressing the work instructed, but rather to enable us to arrange a… | ||
| 02-page055 | Instructing for work to be carried out on chassis 10-G-3 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs/LG20.9.26. 10-G-3 CHASSIS. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £2) 1. 6d. | ||
| 02-page056 | Instructing work to be carried out on car 11-G-3 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs/LG23.9.26. 11-G-3 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £2. 18. 0 Hs. | ||
| 02-page057 | Horsepower and quality improvements for Phantom & Goshawk models. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to BJ. RG. c. to HY. E. c. to DA. X5830 RA/M27.10.26. PHANTOM & GOSHAWK. X.8770 X.8830 X.5770 X.5830 X.8500 ------------------ Something must be done to shew that we are giving… | ||
| 02-page058 | Specification of coachwork and mounting for a Hooper Saloon Cabriolet. | ||
| View original record | HOOPER SALOON CABRIOLET. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK & MOUNTING. CHASSIS. Special 20 HP, with specially raked column.(see drgs.) Nickel finish. Balloon tyres. (See special print for… | ||
| 02-page059 | Specifications for floor coverings, scuttle isolation, battery mounting, and other vehicle build items. | ||
| View original record | FLOOR COVERINGS. Floor to be covered front and rear with Sorbo Rubber. Rear floor boards are to be covered on the under side over the silencer with asbestos to prevent heating up of the rear… | ||
| 02-page060 | Request to the Sales department regarding a light, narrow, and silent saloon body for a 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to BY. Hs. X.5830 R5/M8.11.26 SALOON BODY FOR 20 HP. CHASSIS. Kindly take up with the Sales the question of obtaining a light, narrow, and silent saloon, for the 20… | ||
| 02-page061 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car based on an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.O. from Hs. X5830 Ha/LG29.11.26. 11-G-3. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. 7s. 0d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page062 | Confidential memo discussing the development of light saloon bodies for India, comparing 'Weyman' and 'Barkerlite' constructions, and mentioning a chassis for the Prince of Wales. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To-R. from BJ. Copy to LHS. Copy to C. Copy to Sg. Copy to BA/EV. Copy to Hs. HS CONFIDENTIAL. BJ26/ESO/11/26 Light Saloon for India. We (LHS, C, Sg. and BJ) have talked much recently about… | ||
| 02-page063 | Testing of experimental 'Barkerlite' car bodies and the associated financial risk. | ||
| View original record | To R. from BJ. BJ25/E30/11/26 - 2 - order a quantity and to advise our clients to buy them, and it is in our interests to adopt them if they are all right. I understand from DA/EV2/M12/11/26 that EV.… | ||
| 02-page064 | Disagreements on body weight, axle ratios, accessories, and proposed engine modifications for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from R. c. to Hs. DA. E. c. to BY. LHB. Sg. y5830 R2/M3.12.26. 20 HP. BACK AXLE RATIO, WEIGHT OF BODIES ETC. X.5350 X.4538 X.5830 X.8350 You will remember that I have always disagreed with a… | ||
| 02-page065 | Continued note on a light 20 HP chassis, mentioning vertical louvres and front axle control modifications. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- It will be understood that this chassis is light compared with other 20 HP. chassis used for similar purposes. The vertical louvres will be ready, and there may be some modification to… | ||
| 02-page066 | 20 HP model's body weight, a new Barkerlite body, customer-fitted fenders, and crankshaft experiments. | ||
| View original record | HS To R. from BJ. 20 HP. Back Axle Ratio. BJ7/E10/12/26 Weight of Bodies etc. Copy to Hs.DA.E. BY.LMS.C.SG. Your memorandum R2/M 5/12/26 was considered by the Sales Conference, and the Coachbuilding… | ||
| 02-page067 | Preferences for car coachwork, specifically a light saloon and a high-speed open Phantom. | ||
| View original record | To SG. from R. c. to BJ. Hs. (X5830) RS/M13.12.26. COACHWORK FOR RR. CARS. X.8830 X.5830 It is quite a mistake to suppose that I ordered any coachwork for RR. cars. If I had done so, I should expect… | ||
| 02-page068 | The procurement of a discounted experimental saloon body for India from Barker & Co. | ||
| View original record | HS. X5830 to E from EV. copy to E. WJ. ag. Tess. A RS EVI/14.12.26. AN EXPERIMENTAL SALOON FOR INDIA. In his R5/28.11.26. and on many other occasions Mr Royce has instructed us to obtain a light… | ||
| 02-page069 | Instructions for Barker & Co. regarding a light saloon body for the 'Twenty' chassis for experimental use. | ||
| View original record | EVI/14.12.26. ent. Messrs Barker & Co. the necessary instructions concerning the technical details and will forward to IHS. for the C.S.C. a print of the body we propose for their comments. We believe… | ||
| 02-page070 | Letter from coachbuilder Hooper & Co regarding a revised sub-frame forward support for a 20 HP Cab de Ville. | ||
| View original record | HOOPER & Co (Coachbuilders) LTD. MOTOR BODY BUILDERS & COACHBUILDERS TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA. H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. H.R.H. THE PRINCESS MARY,… | ||
| 02-page071 | Advantages of fixed roof car bodies over convertible heads for luxury cars. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. SG. C. Hs. DA/EV. ) FROM R. 15830 RA/M22.12.26. c. to Wor. PN. CWB. BODIES FOR RR. CARS. X.8830 X.5830 X.7830 Although the Beatonson head is far better than an ordinary open car, the fact that… | ||
| 02-page072 | Recommendation to keep engineers involved with the development of an experimental Barkerlite body for a 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. ORIGINAL Y5830 Hel/LG29.12.26. 20 HP. BODY. X5830. Attached is a copy of EV1/23.12.26. We strongly recommend that you keep R. through DA/EV. in close touch with the Barkerlite body. We… | ||
| 02-page073 | Purchase of a Barkerlite Saloon by the Sales department and its impact on experimental car development. | ||
| View original record | Blacq & et Le Canadel.) from EV. copy to HS. HS. RE LIGHT SALOON FOR 20 HP. You may possibly have heard from "Sales" that they have arranged to purchase a Barkerlite Saloon for a Twenty at a… | ||
| 02-page074 | Barkerlite body for an experimental 20HP vehicle, recommending engineering input. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. X5830 Hs1/LG29.12.26. 20 HP. BODY. X5830 Attached is a copy of EV1/23.12.26. We strongly recommend that you keep R., through DA/EV., in close touch with the Barkerlite body. We think it… | ||
| 02-page075 | The purchase of a Barkerlite Saloon for a 20 HP car and its unsuitability for an experimental project. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To R. (Le Canadel) From EV. c. to Hs. EV1/23.12.26. RE. LIGIT SALOON FOR 20 HP. You may possibly have heard from Sales that they have arranged to purchase a Barkerlite Saloon for a Twenty at a… | ||
| 02-page076 | Letter to Messrs. Hooper & Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery of modified subframe pieces for a 20 HP Cabriolet de Ville. | ||
| View original record | X5830 Hs/S/LG. Expl: Dept: 31st. Dec. 1926. Messrs. Hooper & Co. Ltd., 77, Kings Rd., Chelsea, London S.W.3. Dear Sirs, 20 HP. Cabriolet de Ville. Replying to your letter of the 17th.inst. addressed… | ||
| 02-page077 | Bodywork alterations for 20 HP and Phantom (EAC-V11) models at Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV: from Hs. Y5830 Hs4/LG3.1.27. 20 HP. AND PHANTOM (EAC-V11) BODIES AT HOOPERS. Y7830 We have carried out the necessary alterations to the 20 HP. subframe at Hoopers so that as far as we know… | ||
| 02-page078 | Letter from coachbuilder Hooper & Co. requesting scuttle stiffening plates for an Experimental 20HP Rolls-Royce Cabriolet. | ||
| View original record | X5830 (Handwritten) HOOPER & Co. (Coachbuilders) LTD. MOTOR-BODY BUILDERS & COACHBUILDERS TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA. (BY ROYAL WARRANT OF APPOINTMENT.)… | ||
| 02-page079 | Importance of weight reduction in 40/50 and 20 HP cars for performance, cost, legal compliance, and handling. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. C. from R. To SG. Hs. c. to Wgr. E. PN. c. to CMB. DA/EV. RE. WEIGHT OF CARS - 40/50 & 20 HP. X5830 X.8830 X.9840 X.4538 X.5830 It will be realised that to keep the 40/50 within the law for… | ||
| 02-page080 | The merits of fabric-covered car bodies versus highly polished finishes, considering appearance and cost. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- less weight. Here one sees fabric covered bodies almost entirely. Some look extremely well, as I am not altogether permanently wedded to a highly polished shiny finish, and I daresay… | ||
| 02-page081 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To C.O. from Hs. (5830) Hs2/LG2. 2. 27. 10-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. | ||
| 02-page082 | Letter from coachbuilders Hooper & Co. requesting the despatch of scuttle stiffening plates and a frame. | ||
| View original record | HOOPER & CO. (Coachbuilders) LTD. AGENTS FOR ALL LEADING MOTOR CARS X5830 Motor-Body-Builders and Coachbuilders to For over Sixty Years Coachbuilders to HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. For nearly… | ||
| 02-page083 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 11-G-3 experimental car. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. HS5/LG16.2.27. 11-G-3 EXPERIMENTAL CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1. 9. 0d. | ||
| 02-page084 | Telegram to the Experimental Department confirming a car body will be ready on a Thursday afternoon. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS For INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts telegrams by telephone. B or C Charges to pay RECEIVED At: 12.33 PM Prefix.… | ||
| 02-page085 | Letter from coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding difficulty fitting scuttle stiffener plates. | ||
| View original record | HOOPER & CO. (Coachbuilders) LTD AGENTS FOR ALL LEADING MOTOR CARS. Motor-Body-Builders and Coachbuilders to HIS MAJESTY THE KING. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA. H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF… | ||
| 02-page086 | Memorandum with diagrams comparing a multi-piece arch frame to a single-piece ash framing, questioning a potential weakness. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/ from Ev. We do not understand how this has occured Ev. Does not this joint in plates constitute a weakness? Usual style is to make front panelling armature in one piece. TC The ash framing is… | ||
| 02-page087 | Completion of a Saloon Cab de Ville body for India and options for sourcing a suitable chassis. | ||
| View original record | To D/Em. From EV. X5830 EV2/H28.3.27. RE. SALOON CAB DE VILLE - INDIA. X.5770 X.5830 X.5390 The body for the above is nearing completion at Hoopers and we wonder whether you have got a chassis which… | ||
| 02-page088 | Quality of coachwork, comparing English bodies unfavourably with French ones. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to HU. S. c. to BA. BA/EV. c. to BY. Hs3/LR29.3.27. COACHWORK. +4830 Every time we run a car in France it is the body work which always stands out as the most… | ||
| 02-page089 | Comparing English and French coachbuilding quality, construction, and pricing following a 10,000-mile test of a Barker body. | ||
| View original record | TO M. FROM DA/EV. ORIGINAL X5830 DA/EV1/1.4.27. C. to MJ. POR. HS. re. COACHWORK. X5830 ST. MCY. SY. HS. HBZ/LGSG.3.27. The BCHP. Barker cabriolet de ville which HS. has recently brought down to you… | ||
| 02-page090 | English vs. French coachwork, chassis trials, seating arrangements, and tyre specifications for various models. | ||
| View original record | To Hs, DA/EV, BY. from R. c. to BJ, LHS, PN, C. CWB, SG, E. 45830 R3/144.4.27. COACHWORK. X.8830 X.5830 I agree with Hs, that English bodywork is in many case far from satisfactory, in spite of its… | ||
| 02-page091 | Need for coachwork quality to match the high standard of the chassis. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. To L.H.S. from Hs. X5830 Hs4/LG12.4.27. COACHWORK. X5830 X3993 With reference to LHS/WZ/11.4.27. If we sell to a customer a complete car, we should expect him to criticise the whole… | ||
| 02-page092 | Continued discussion on improving body and fitting standards, contrasting tolerated coachwork faults with chassis standards. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- made to overcome them as is made on the chassis. As regards the mechanical strength of the body and fittings, and also fittings used on - windscreen, door, windows etc., we ought at least… | ||
| 02-page093 | Requirements for a 20 HP reference car, specifying preferences for body type and seating. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to DA/EV. 4830 R3/1Q3.5.27. 20 HP. CAR FOR WS. X.5770 X.5830 We must have a 20 HP. car here for reference, and it must be a light one - not heavy, or top-heavy. I prefer it with an… | ||
| 02-page094 | To instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car 11-G-111. | ||
| View original record | To O.C. from Hs. X5800 Hs3/LG14.5.27. EXPL: CAR - 11-G-111. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 9s. 0d. | ||
| 02-page095 | The final approval and payment for a Hooper Saloon Cab de Ville body destined for India. | ||
| View original record | to Hs. from EV. RECEIVED MAY 25 1927 X5830 EV1/21.5.27. RE HOOPER SALOON CAB. DE VILLE -------------------------------- INDIA. ------ We understand that Mr Royce has agreed to accept this body for the… | ||
| 02-page096 | Inquiry about the paint colour and completion time for a 20 HP Hooper cabriolet body for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. c. to BA/EV. y5830 Hs3/LG23.5.27. 20 HP. FOR MR ROYCE. 45770 R. has agreed to take the Hooper fixed head cabriolet mounted on a sub-frame, which was ordered for Exptl: Dept: This body… | ||
| 02-page097 | Leather sample for upholstering the body of a 20 HP car for Mr. Joyce. | ||
| View original record | X5830 C/I Hs. OIG/C25.5.27 Re 20 h.p. for Mr.Joyce. Further to my OS/C25.S.27, attached is sample of the leather in which they propose upholstering the body. C. Sent to R. 26/5/27 | ||
| 02-page098 | The paint scheme and a request for agreement on the proposed upholstery for a 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to DA/EV. X5830 Hs2/LG26.5.27. 20 HP. CAR FOR WR. Y5770 The Hooper body which is being prepared for this car is painted buff panels, black top, wings and bonnet. We attach sample of… | ||
| 02-page099 | Finishing instructions for a 20HP car by coachbuilder Hooper's. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM DA/EV. TSQ 5830 DA/EV1/M27.5.27. re. 20HP. FOR R. On Mar. 26. last we instructed Messrs Hooper's as follows - "The painting of the above car to be carried out on the lines adopted for… | ||
| 02-page100 | Preference for grey and black painting over the proposed upholstery. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM R. X5730 R3/M30.5.27. 20HP. FOR WW. Replying to your HS2/LG26527., I agree to the proposed upholstery, but I much prefer my usual grey and black painting, as on 7-EX. RECEIVED STAMP: Hs… | ||
| 02-page101 | Painting and interior finishing instructions for a Hooper 20 HP body. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. Y5830 Hs2/LG30.5.27. HOOPER 20 HP. BODY. X5830 X5770 Below is a copy of note we have received from DA/EV. Will you please see that Hoopers carry out the instructions referred to :-… | ||
| 02-page102 | Forwarding instructions from 'R' about painting a 20 HP car body if it has not already been done. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. X5830 Hs4/LGS.1.5.27. 20 HP. FOR WN. X5770 Attached herewith is a note we have received from R. in connection with the above. If the body is not already painted, we should carry out R's… | ||
| 02-page103 | Paint and upholstery preferences for a 20 HP vehicle. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Hs. from R. R3/M30.5.27. 20 HP. FOR WW. Replying to your Hs2/LG26.5.27., I agree to the proposed upholstery, but I much prefer my usual grey and black painting, as on y 7-EX. R. | ||
| 02-page104 | Cost and logistics of changing a car body's paint colour. | ||
| View original record | X5830 S/W Hm. 028/02.6.37 Re AU H.M. for HW. Red/LMS.1.1.2 This body is already painted buff, and to change the colour to grey would cost about £10. Hoopers would want a pattern of grey, or to see… | ||
| 02-page105 | Internal instruction to authorise work on car 10-G-111 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.C. from Hs. x5830 Hs6/LG23.6.27. 10-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £23. 13. 0d. | ||
| 02-page106 | Instruction to arrange for work to be carried out on car 11-G-111 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs2/LG4.7.27. 11-G-111 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. | ||
| 02-page107 | Advocating for 19-inch wheels on the 20 HP model to improve its appearance. | ||
| View original record | To hs. from R. c. to BJ. LHS: Wor. c. to BY. CMB. X5830 R2/M9.7.27. APPEARANCE OF 20 HP. X.5810 X.5770 X.5820 X.5830 X.4565 I am very keen that we press for the 19" wheels with 6" tyres, because they… | ||
| 02-page108 | 20 HP car with a Barker Landaulet body, modern chassis, and 4-wheel brakes, intended for sale. | ||
| View original record | To Cx. from Hs. SECRET (Struck through) x830 x180 y5770 Hs/LG12.7.27. 20 HP. CAR. With reference to Cx/KOGL/KBS.7.27. The 20 HP. car we hope to get rid of in 2 months time is fitted with a Barker… | ||
| 02-page109 | Internal instruction to authorise work on car 11-G-111 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To C.O. from Hs/Rn. X5830 Hs/Rn4/LG8.8.27. 11-G-111. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. ls. Od. Hs/Rn. | ||
| 02-page110 | Chasing the delivery of experimental car chassis 10-G-111, as requested by Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Bs. X5830 Hs/Ral/LG15.8.27. CHASSIS 10-G-111 EXPERIMENTAL CAR. X5770 With reference to Sg3/M22.7.27. We should like to know whether this car will be ready on the 17th. Aug. as promised.… | ||
| 02-page111 | Door rattles on a Barker cabriolet de ville, chassis 10-G-111. | ||
| View original record | X.5830 To Hs. from DA. DA/EVL/M18.8.27. 10-G-111 - BARKER CAB: DE VILLE. I have been discussing with Mr. Munro when he has been down here weekends, the problem of efficient hanging and silencing the… | ||
| 02-page112 | The unavailability of a demounted car body from vehicle 10-G-111 for examination. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. 15830 (handwritten) Hs/Ref/LG19. 8. 27. X5830 (handwritten and crossed out) 10-G-111. With reference to DA/EV1/1018. 8. 27. The body at the present moment is demounted from… | ||
| 02-page113 | Arranging the collection of chassis 10-G-111 and the fitting of various parts. | ||
| View original record | V5830 To Bs. from Hs-AJL. Hs/AJL1/LG23.8.27. CHASSIS 10-G-111. V5770 With reference to Bs25/KW22.8.27. We are sending a man on Thursday morning (25th.inst.) to collect the car. He will bring with him… | ||
| 02-page114 | Proposed improvements for the 20 HP model, focusing on steering, tyre size, and bodywork. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. c. to BJ. BY. c. to SG. DA. X5830 R9/MS.9.27. INDIA 3. X.5770 X.5820 X.5430 X.5500 X.5830 I am so convinced that the 20 HP. will be much improved by deleting the 'B' steering, which, with… | ||
| 02-page115 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 9-G-111 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To O.C. from Hs. X5830 Hsl/LGS.9.27. 9-G-111 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 2s. Cd. | ||
| 02-page116 | Status and potential return of a high-compression 20 HP car with a poor Windover body. | ||
| View original record | x5830 Hs. from R. c. to BJ. R3/M7.9.27. 20 HP. AT WW. X.5770 X.180 X.5830 There is the high compression 20 HP. car with Windover open touring body at WW., which can be returned to Derby to be utilised… | ||
| 02-page117 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to supply curtain pegs for the 11-G-3 experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs3/LH19.9.27. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to supply curtain pegs for 11-G-3 experimental car as per attached estimate. Hs. 1s. od. | ||
| 02-page118 | Deletion of 'B' steering and the standardisation of a wider dash for a 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. c. to DA/EV. X8830 Hs4/LG19.9.27. INDIA 3. Y5430 Referring to R9/145.9.27. in which R. proposes to delete the present 'B' steering, he instructs in that memo. that a suitable body… | ||
| 02-page119 | Design specifications for a new car body for the 'India 3' model, including suggestions for a closed body and a wider dash. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EV. c. to Sg. X5830 EV2/M21.9.27. INDIA 3 and 4. X.5770 X. 5830 Regarding your Hs4/LG19.9.27. and R9/MS.9.27 we will arrange to make a drg. and specification of the body which we shall need… | ||
| 02-page120 | Potential modifications for Mr. Geoffery Smith's car, covering the chassis, wheels, and body lines. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. c. to DA/EV. X5830 Y5770 Hs2/LG31.10.27. Referring to C1/C24.10.27. I discussed this memo. briefly with R. during our last visit to WW. He was of the opinion that we should do… | ||
| 02-page121 | List of special customisation requests for a 20 HP car for the Managing Editor of 'The Autocar'. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. With reference to our conversation at Olympia we are trying to sell a 20 HP. car to Mr. Geoffrey Smith the Managing Editor of 'The Autocar'. He asks for a number of special things in order to… | ||
| 02-page122 | Inquiry to Thrupp & Maberly Ltd. for photographs of a 2-seater body for a 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | V5630 Hs/Rs2/LG. Expl: Dept: 22nd. Nov. 1927. Messrs. Thrupp & Maberly Ltd., 108, Cricklewood Lane, London N.W.2. Dear Mr. Musselwhite, I am still looking for a 2-seater body to put on a 20 HP.… | ||
| 02-page123 | Problems of high, heavy, and wide car bodies and proposals for weight and height reduction. | ||
| View original record | Hs. BY& } FROM R. DA/EV. } c. to BJ. Wor. X5830 20 HP. & 40/50 CARS. X.8830 X507 BODIES HIGH, HEAVY & WIDE. X.5830 X-8340 From time to time I grumble about bodies for our cars, such as are made by… | ||
| 02-page124 | Requesting confirmation of rolling stock items and a car for stocktaking purposes. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X5830 G/WPH.10/EO. 30.11.27. Will you please confirm that your Department is in possession of, or responsible for the following Rolling Stock items for Stocktaking purposes. Old Body ex 9 -EX " "… | ||
| 02-page125 | The sale of a Lorraine Dietrich car and the status of various car bodies. | ||
| View original record | X3830 To G/WPH. from Hs. Hs3/LG30.11.27. X3584 Replying to G/WPH10/HO30.11.27. The Lorraine Dietrich car was return to Paris in the beginning to May in order to be sold. The reason it was sent back… | ||
| 02-page126 | 10,000-mile test of a fabric-covered Weymann body on a 20 HP car and sourcing an ideal body for a 40/50 HP model. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs/Rn. 45830 Hs/Rn/LG1.12.27. BODIES. X4675 X8830 We wish to take the opportunity of running a really good example of a fabric covered body on the next 10,000 miles test 20 HP. In any… | ||
| 02-page127 | Vehicle dynamics, engine comparisons with a Stutz, and design questions about Phantom hydraulics and Chrysler engine mounts. | ||
| View original record | To OY. from Hs/Rm. [Handwritten: X5830 X2335 X14326] Hs/Rml/LG2.12.27. In response to your personal appeal of the 15-th.ult. We have swung a 20 HP. car. The nett result was that we found K²… | ||
| 02-page128 | Calculation of the moment of inertia (k²) for car model 11-G-111 with a landaulet body by the swinging method. | ||
| View original record | X5830 4538 V5830 TO FIND k² FOR 11-G-111 BY SWINGING. (LANDAULET BODY, SPARE WHEEL AT REAR). Let k²_GT = k² of total car (including axles) about c.g. of total car. = (T²pg / 4π²) - p² ft² Where p =… | ||
| 02-page129 | Page of calculations and a diagram relating to vehicle weight distribution and center of gravity. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- A. is front axle of wt. ma B. is rear " " mb G. is c.g. of whole car including axles. E. is c.g. of axles (together). F. is c.g. of sprung part of car. F. will lie on the line joining E.… | ||
| 02-page130 | Page of engineering calculations involving multiple variables and units of square feet. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- and k²y = 21.06 - .1665 = 20.89 ft² ab = 6.083 X 4.708 = 28.64 ft² k²y/ab = .730 He/S.S.Tresilian. | ||
| 02-page131 | Query regarding the scrap value of an old body from Chassis No. 10-G-3. | ||
| View original record | X5830 G/WPH.S/NO. 1. 12. 27. Hs. Hs3/L630.11.27. In your memo re Old Bodies, you do not specifically state what you consider to be the value of the old body ex Chassis No.10-G-3. Is this also… | ||
| 02-page132 | Body requirements for a 10,000-mile test, focusing on chassis rigidity, engine mounting, and body construction methods. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. X5830 DA/EV2/M3. 12. 27. RE. BODIES. X. 8830 X. 5380 X. 5830 Thank you for your Hs/Rml/LGl.12. 27. We note that you require a body for a 10,000 miles test on the 20 HP. and 40/50. The… | ||
| 02-page133 | Instruction memo to arrange for work on a 20 HP car by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs2/LG6.12.27. 9-G3 - 20 HP. car. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. lss.… | ||
| 02-page134 | Use of rubber engine mountings to solve vibration and rattle problems in 20 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To E. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn2/LG29.12.27 At the present moment we are in perpetual trouble with 20 HP. cars that produce vibrations and rattles with a certain type of body. The Barkerlite trials car… | ||
| 02-page135 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on two 20 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X 5830 Hs1/LG3.1.28. 2-G2 - 20 HP. CAR. 11-G3 - 20 HP. CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above cars as per attached… | ||
| 02-page136 | The trial of a 'Barkerlite' car, detailing issues with body resonance and experimental alterations. | ||
| View original record | w/s. C. from Hs. C. to H.F. SG. C. to E.P. Hs. C. to MX. CWG. K5830 Hs/RM/LGS.2.28. BARKERLITE TRIALS CAR. 45950 Our conclusions on this car are that it is one of the worst bodies for resonance we… | ||
| 02-page137 | Letter regarding the return of a car fitted with experimental parts and its accompanying standard components. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- We are returning the car to you with the experimental pieces fitted, and at the same time are also sending the standard parts. We have arranged that the standard rear engine feet can be… | ||
| 02-page138 | Request for official orders for work completed by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs/AJL. X5830 Hs/AHL/LG1 3. 2. 28. 4830 Will you please supply official orders to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. for the following work which has been carried out by them :- 17-EX. New… | ||
| 02-page139 | Customer's request for a low and smart enclosed Sports saloon for a 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. X5830 Hs2/LG23.2.28. 20 HP. CAR. X5830 X5770 When I was with R. at Le Canadel, he mentioned that he would like an enclosed Sports saloon for a 20 HP. car. He thought it might be a… | ||
| 02-page140 | Letter discussing the postponement of building special experimental bodies, specifically a Sports Saloon for India. | ||
| View original record | Dear H.E. Thank you for telling me about Mr Royce's desire to have a Sports Saloon in India. As we have already received intimations from various sources for the building of at least a doz.… | ||
| 02-page141 | Note concerning the subframe design for Super-Sports models and making up for wasted time on Sports Bodies. | ||
| View original record | subframe design for the Super-Sports, you had better arrange to buy these yourselves from Sq. We will do any special body from 'R'. At the moment we wish to [word crossed out] make up for the time we… | ||
| 02-page142 | Instruction to Messrs. Anderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on an experimental car as per the attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To C.O. from Hs. X5830 HS2/LG9.3.29. 9-G3 - EXPL: CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Anderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £40. 9. 6d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page143 | Internal instruction to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To C.C. from HS. Hs1/LG23.4.28. 11-G3. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 13s. 01. | ||
| 02-page144 | Modifications, urgency, and testing for a new chassis design. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. BY. c. to BJ. Wor. X5830 R3/M17.5.28. INDIA 3. X.5770 X.5460 X.5830 X.615 We are very anxious that there should be no delay in getting this passed when the chassis is completed, and for… | ||
| 02-page145 | Continued memorandum urging for faster implementation of improvements to customers. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- Appearance and performance will be improved. We must push forward: we are continually getting behind in our improvements, not so much in conception as the terribly long time we take… | ||
| 02-page146 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To C.O. from Hs. X-5830. Hs4/LG23.5.28. 11-G3 - KCPL: CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 4s. 9d. | ||
| 02-page147 | Approval and implementation of an improved appearance for the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. SG. X5830 DA/EV1/M19.5.28. IMPROVED APPEARANCE OF 20 HP. X.5770 X.5260 X.5830 X.5250 You will have seen by SG11/M16.5.28., that BJ. and members of the Sales conference have… | ||
| 02-page148 | Complaining about the urgent production of a subframe for India 3, which has consequently halted other work. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. from Hs. (5832) Hal/LG23.6.28. SUBFRAME FOR INDIA 3. X5380 We have despatched the subframe for India 3. to Lillie Hall. today. From the report of the Sales Conference it would appear that this… | ||
| 02-page149 | Procurement and modification of multiple car bodies for different chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EV. c. to EY. X5830 EV2/23.6.28. RE. BODIES. X.5830 X.5380 We wired you today to send the subframe to Lillie Hall, and also to say that all the holes for the fixing of the runners should be… | ||
| 02-page150 | Provision of information to Derby for the completion of the first car. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- We shall try to let Derby have all the information they need to enable them to complete the first car in the next few days. DA/EV. | ||
| 02-page151 | Specification of coachwork (semi-flexible) for a Barker Coupe Limousine. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 HS BARKER COUPE LIMOUSINE EV1/25.6.28. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK (SEMI-FLEXIBLE) CHASSIS. Special "Twenty" having the following features to MR Royce's instructions:- Dash to… | ||
| 02-page152 | Specification sheet detailing the build instructions for a vehicle's body and fittings for a customer. | ||
| View original record | EV1/25.6.28. FLOOR COVERINGS. Floor to be covered with thin rubber and a suitable carpet to be chosen by EV. Floor boards to be gastight. Gap for the side levers to be left for Derby to cut when… | ||
| 02-page153 | The bodywork arrangements for three cars referred to as 'First India 3', involving coachbuilders Hooper's and Barkers. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. X5830 RA/EV1/M26.6.28. RE. FIRST INDIA 3. X.5770 X.5830 Thank you for your hal/L323.6.28. We note that the subframe is at Lillie Hall and regret that in order to provide a body for Mr.… | ||
| 02-page154 | Specifications for body brackets, step irons, and side levers for the India 3 model. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 To BY. from DA/EV. c. to Hs. Ev4/26.6.28. RE. BODY BRACKETS, STEP IRONS & SIDE LEVERS - INDIA 3. X.5390 X.5830 We send herewith N.sch.2620 shewing the body brackets, step iron and side levers… | ||
| 02-page155 | Continuation of a memo regarding wheel carriers and step brackets for the first car. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- connection with the wheel carrier. For the first car there is no side carrier so there is no urgency for this. Details of the other step XXXXX brackets will follow in a day or so. The… | ||
| 02-page156 | The Barkerlite Coupe Limousine (Semi-Flexible) body for the first India chassis for Mr Royce. | ||
| View original record | to MR. from Da /Ev. X5830 EV6/26.6.28. copy to Hs. Hg. RE- INDIA 3. Hs. We send herewith H.Sch 2636. showing the Barkerlite Coupe Limousine (Semi-Flexible) which we have arranged to fit to the first… | ||
| 02-page157 | Letter concerning modifications for mounting a Coupe Limousine body onto a chassis for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | HS CONFIDENTIAL X5830 ATTENTION OF MR. MUNRO. "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING, NR. CHICHESTER, SUSSEX. JUNE 26th. 1928. EV2/26.6.28. Messr Barker & Co. Ltd. Olaf Street, Latimer Road, LONDON. W.11. Dear… | ||
| 02-page158 | Summary of the body and chassis specifications for three different vehicles intended for India. | ||
| View original record | X5830 S. Dept. P. Dept. C. Dept. D. Dept. MIO. IS. c. BY/cs. BY7/C.25.5.28. BODIES FOR INDIA 3. ----------------- I give below a summary of the body position as called for by Mr. EV2/23.5.28 :- a/- A… | ||
| 02-page159 | Requesting the car colour for 'India 3 for Mr. Royce' to complete the chassis registration. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. X5830 Hs2/LG28.6.28. INDIA 3. FOR MR. ROYCE. 4677 Will you please let us know what colour will be on this car as we wish to take out a registration number for the chassis. Hs. | ||
| 02-page160 | Various arrangements for spare wheels and luggage at the rear of the 'INDIA S' model. | ||
| View original record | BY. from DA/EV. c. to BJ. R. Hs. 45830 DA/EV1/M29.6.28. REAR END OF INDIA S. X.5400 X.5380 X.5830 X.5810 It would appear that our present arrangement of alternatively having one wheel or luggage at… | ||
| 02-page161 | The approved colour scheme for the 'First India 3' Barkerlite Coupe limousine and arrangements for painting. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. X5830 DA/EV/18.7.28. FIRST INDIA 3. X.5770 X.5830 X.5280 The colour scheme approved by R. for the Barkerlite Coupe limousine for the first India 3. is black head, rear quarters,… | ||
| 02-page162 | Sending schedule 2617, showing the Hooper Sedanca, the second of three bodies for the India 3 chassis. | ||
| View original record | V5530 FROM DA/EV. DA/EV2/M3.7.28. C. to HS. INDIA 3. HOOPER SEDANCA. We send herewith N. sch. 2617. shewing the Hooper Sedanca, the second of the three bodies for the India 3. chassis. This body is… | ||
| 02-page163 | Telegram regarding paint colours 'grey and Black' for 'R. India'. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. X5530 253 Office Stamp: DERBY, 3 JY 28 Prefix: S. Time handed in: 3.58 Office of Origin: Chichester T. Words: 11 To: Hives Roycar Derby Message: India for R. Colours grey and… | ||
| 02-page164 | Acquisition and modification of a Barkerlite Coupe body for chassis India 3. | ||
| View original record | to CWS. from EV. copy to Hs. 45830 EV1/7.7.28. RE BARKERLITE COUPE ON INDIA 3. X5390 #s It is very good of you to assist me in getting this body for Mr Royce. Perhaps I had better give you a rough… | ||
| 02-page165 | Progress report on the Barkerlite Coupe on India III body, detailing specifications, delivery schedule, and wing fitment arrangements. | ||
| View original record | s/w/(hs) X5830 EV. West Wittering. - copy to Ms. CWB19/LH10.7.28. BARKERLITE COUPE ON INDIA III. Thank you for your Evl/7.7.28. I am very glad to be able to assist in getting this body through to… | ||
| 02-page166 | Clarifying incorrect references on a body drawing for a Second Hooper Sedanca. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. c. Hs. X5830 BYZ/G.11.7.28. BODY DRAWING - SECOND HOOPER SEDANCA. Referring to DA/EV2/M3.7.28. and N. Sch. 2617 your references on the left hand are incorrect. N.Sch.2620 was the original… | ||
| 02-page167 | Completion and transport of a 20 HP Barquelite body for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. C. to C1 CHS. C. to DV/EV. X5830 Hs2/LM16.7.28. 20 HP. BARQUELITE BODY FOR MR. ROYCE. X5770 The date for the completion of this body is Friday the 20th. We are hoping that the body… | ||
| 02-page168 | Progress and challenges of fitting a 20 HP Barkerlite body for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | X5830 PER BAG. S/W. Hs. (Copy to Derby). S.c1/W/17.7.28. Re: 20 HP. Barkerlite for Mr. Royce. Replying to Hs2/LG 16.7.28. I understand Barker's say it is quite impossible to have this body ready by… | ||
| 02-page169 | Modifications to a new 20 HP chassis and a potential delay with the bodywork. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. DA/EV. HeS/LG17. 7. 28. X5350 X5770 20 HP. CAR - 12-G-4. We have had the new 20 HP. chassis on the road today which has a new frame - fitted… | ||
| 02-page170 | Confirming a telephone message regarding a contract cancellation with Messrs Barker and Co. for a Barkerlite Coupe body for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | to Eg. from Ev. copy to Hs. WMP. HR INDIA 3. X5430 ORIGINAL EV2/18.7.28. X5830 RE BARKERLITE COUPE FOR MR. ROYCE. This is to confirm our message to you this morning by phone, to the effect that, since… | ||
| 02-page171 | Correspondence regarding a delay and arranging collection of a car body for order 'India 3'. | ||
| View original record | X5830 S/W. He. S-15/W/19.7.28. Re: India 3. for R. With further reference to former correspondence, I enclose copy of letter received from Mr. Munro of Barker's today, giving reasons for the delay.… | ||
| 02-page172 | Letter from Barker & Co. explaining a delay in building the body for Mr. Royce's new car. | ||
| View original record | COPY. BARKER & CO, LTD., Olaf St, Latimer Rd, Notting Hill, W.11. HM/ES. 18th July, 1928. Dear Mr. Sidgreaves, Re: Mr. Royce's new car. I am sorry there has been some trouble in connection with the… | ||
| 02-page173 | Visit to coachbuilder Barkers regarding body alterations and the selection of electrical switches. | ||
| View original record | X5830 to HS. FROM EV. ORIGINAL EV+/21/7/28. RE 12.G. 4. X5830 Barkers have asked me to visit them on Monday and " R " has agreed that I should go. I hope you will not feel that we have not put our… | ||
| 02-page174 | Letter discussing the semi-flexible joints of a Barkerlite Coupe body for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF MR. H. MUNRO. HS X5830? "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. JULY 28th. 1928. EV2/28.7.28. Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Road, LONDON. W.11. Dear Sirs, RE… | ||
| 02-page175 | Technical discussion on car body flexibility, comparing construction methods and materials like ash wood and aluminium panelling. | ||
| View original record | (2) EV2/28.7.28.cont. Ash is a good wood for using as a spring material. By this system the deflexion is spread uniformly over large areas instead of being concentrated at the joints. This avoids the… | ||
| 02-page176 | Essential need for three India 3 bodies for experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sg. from Hs. X5830 Hs2/BE13.8.28. India 3. Replying to your 3g3/N/10.8.28. we still consider it very essential that we should have three India 3. bodies for experimental chassis. The present… | ||
| 02-page177 | Number of 'India 3' experimental chassis required, and the arrangement for the bodies. | ||
| View original record | S/J. / Hc. SC/J/10.9.28. Re: India 3. Enclosed please find copy of memo written to Rv. yesterday, which will be self-explanatory. Up to the time of writing no telephone message has gone through in… | ||
| 02-page178 | Letter questioning the necessity of a third 'India 3' experimental car chassis, citing a lack of revolutionary changes that would require extensive testing. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Da/Sv. WW. I confirm telegram sent you this morning reading as follows :- "Please phone me about two thirty". In clearing up papers prior to going away for my holiday, I have come up against the… | ||
| 02-page179 | Mistake in the paint and fabric work on an India 3 Coupe Limousine and the plan for rectification. | ||
| View original record | SG. from DA/EV. c. to R. BJ. Hs. X5830 DA/EV3/214.8.28. INDIA 3. COUPE LIMOUSINE FOR R. C.5830 X.5260 The coachbuilders and Derby between them have spoilt this car. The original instructions were that… | ||
| 02-page180 | Ordering of a further body for the India 3 experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. X5830 Bs4/W/14.8.28. Re: India 3. Hs2/BEI/7.8.28. We note you consider it essential that a further body should be be ordered for the India 3. Experimental chassis. We are dealing with this as… | ||
| 02-page181 | Design and coachbuilder selection for a third car body for India. | ||
| View original record | W S/H. (Hs) X5830 Sc/Hs23/IDI/16-8-28. BODIES FOR INDIA III With reference to Hs2/BE13-8-28, we had a talk with W. to-day and he tells us that the third body will be wanted for R's own use. W. is at… | ||
| 02-page182 | Dispute and assigning blame for an unsatisfactory 'India Coupe Limousine' body. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. c. to BJ. SG. c. to R. Y5830 X5770 Hs1/LG20.8.28. INDIA COUPE LIMOUSINE FOR R. DA/EV/M14.8.28. We greatly resent the remark in your memo. that Derby spoilt this car. Our opinion is,… | ||
| 02-page183 | Performance review of a car, covering ride, steering, engine, ignition, valves, exhaust, carburettors, pistons, and engine mounting. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to C. SG. x5830 R1/M20.8.28. INDIA 3, X.5770 X.5830 X.4663 This car rides well, is very free from sea-sickness feeling, and steers well, giving me great confidence at… | ||
| 02-page184 | List of suggested modifications and critiques for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- FLYWHEEL. Should reduce the weight of this to see if any disadvantage, because it would increase the acceleration and reduce weight in an objectionable position. BODY. In some ways this… | ||
| 02-page185 | Faults with the silencer and a shudder from the dash and scuttle. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- SILENCER. Perhaps this should be tried like the Phantom inner tube, because exhaust not very quiet. DASH & SCUTTLE. Shudders somewhere; must be cured as it is an unbearable fault. R. | ||
| 02-page186 | Scuttle finishing and isolation issues for a flexible Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. c. to R. C. BY. X5830 DA/ZV2/M20.8.28. 12-G-4. X.5770 X.4613 X.583B We understand that you intend to finish the scuttle black with cellulose. We are told by Barkers that this will not… | ||
| 02-page187 | Letter to coachbuilder Messrs Hooper & Co. Ltd. detailing specifications for an Experimental Sedanca. | ||
| View original record | Copy to BY. Copy to HS. Copy to G. ORIGINAL X5830 "CAMACHA" WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 20th. August 1928. Messrs Hooper & Co. Ltd. 77 Kings Rd. Chelsea. S.W. ATTENTION OF Mr. T. CARPENTER. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| 02-page188 | Discussion and diagram concerning a solution for driver's seat support issues. | ||
| View original record | (2) (4) SEATING. We have had a lot of trouble with front affording support to the small of the driver's back having been in use for a short while. An example is the Hooper Saloon 10-G-3. Much more… | ||
| 02-page189 | Driver's seat design with a diagram showing spring placement and construction. | ||
| View original record | (4) SEATING. We have had a lot of trouble with front seats not affording support to the small of the driver's back, a flaw having been in use for a short while. An example of this is the Hooper Saloon… | ||
| 02-page190 | Painting error on the bonnet of a Coupe Limousine for Mr. Ryce and the subsequent resolution. | ||
| View original record | ns. from DA/EV. c. to R. BJ. Sg. X5830 EV1/22.8.28. RE. INDIA 3. X.5830 X.5260 COUPE LIMOUSINE FOR MR. RYCE. From your Hsl/LGBO.8.28 it would appear that our opening remark in DA/EV3/M14.8.28 might… | ||
| 02-page191 | The challenges and proposed process for overseeing coachbuilding work. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- that the construction be closely watched for the following reasons :- 1. The coachbuilders cannot work to drawings. 2. The chassis is always a strange one, but they are never able to have… | ||
| 02-page192 | Weight of a Barker Coupe Limousine body and listing modifications that have added weight to the India chassis. | ||
| View original record | Me. from DA/EV. c. to C. V5830 DA/EV3/M22. 3. 28. RE. 12-G4. COUPE. C.5830 K.4539 We understand from you to have said that the Barker Coupe Limousine (semi-flexible) weighs 32 cwts. for the complete… | ||
| 02-page193 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs1/LG24.8.28 12-G-4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £56. 4. 0d. | ||
| 02-page194 | Authorising work on car 10-G3 to be carried out by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To C.O. from Hs. X5830 Hs/LG28.8.28 10-G3 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 7s. 0d. | ||
| 02-page195 | The design of front wings on car 12-G-4, which lack a mud-lip, causing mud to spray onto the car body and windscreen. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs/Rm. X5830 Hs/Rm6/LG31.8.28. FRONT WINGS - 12-G-4. X5390 The front wings of this car have no mud-lip on them. We do not know whether they were made like this with a specific object in… | ||
| 02-page196 | Barkerlite body, balloon tyres, and design issues for the 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | Hs. SC. EY. c. to RJ. Wor. CWB. X5830 RL/127.9.28. 20 HP. CAR X.5826 X.5830 X.488S The Barkerlite body for Trials still requires the balloon tyres - 6" tyres on 20" rims. I cannot under- stand why… | ||
| 02-page197 | Authorising coachbuilder Hoopers to alter the scuttle of a sedanca for car 14-G-4 at a cost of £15. | ||
| View original record | C. from DA/EV. C. to Hs. BY. 45830 DA/EV1/M27.9.28. BONNETS - INDIA 3 & TWENTY. X.5260 X.5630 Further to our EV1/24.9.28., we have ascertained that Hoopers can alter the scuttle of the sedanca for… | ||
| 02-page198 | Critique on the unexpectedly heavy Barker-Weymann coachwork construction using laminated steel. | ||
| View original record | V5830 FROM DA/EV. C. to HS. DA/EV1/M10.10.28. 12-G-4. - BARKER-WEYMANN. X5830 From weights supplied by Derby it appeared that the complete coachwork of this car weighed about 10 cwts. We were very… | ||
| 02-page199 | From Hs. to DA/EV. discussing the procurement of bodies for experimental 20 HP and 'SS' cars. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. X5830 Hs3/LG19.10.28. BODIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL CARS. X5830 x7830 Now we are almost clear of aero engine work, we are concentrating on chassis and we hope in a few weeks to be well… | ||
| 02-page200 | Internal memorandum cover sheet indicating a file or box reference. | ||
| View original record | INTERNAL MEMORANDUM X504 Box S.T. Handwritten memos save typing and checking time 703451 To................ From............... Tel. No............ Date............... | ||
| 02-page201 | Instructing work to be carried out on car 12G-4 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. X5530 HS5/LG20.10.28. 12G-4. Please instruct Messrs.Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car asper attached estimate. £1. 11. 0d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page202 | Status update memo regarding experimental car bodies. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. X5800 / X5830 DA/EVL/M22.10.28. RE. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. X.7830 X.5830 Re. your HsS/LG19.10.28., the experimental bodies situation is as follows :- INDIA. 12-J-4 Close coupled coupe by… | ||
| 02-page203 | Letter to Messrs Hooper & Co. Ltd confirming the delivery date for a Sedanca body and wings. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF MR. CARPENTER. X5830 ORIGINAL "CAMAOHA", WEST WITTERING, NR. CHICHESTER, SUSSEX. NOVEMBER. 2.nd. 1928. HS EVS/2.11.28. Messrs Hooper & Co. Ltd. 77, King's Road, Chelsea, LONDON, S.W. Dear… | ||
| 02-page204 | Issue of noisy 'booming bodies' on a limousine and suggesting potential solutions and sales instructions. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from R. c. to BJ. SG. c. to DA. E. c. to BY. C. c. to PN. CWB. X5830 HL/102.11.28. BOOMING BODIES - TURBULENT HEAD X.790 AND COMPRESSION RATIO. X.7830 X.8830 X.5830 I have enquired into the… | ||
| 02-page205 | Letter concerning an agreement with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. for an experimental enclosed limousine on a 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | DA/WW Copy to BF. Copy to Ms. X5830. Cx/Bm12/WDI/14-11-29. EXPERIMENTAL ENCLOSED LIM. FOR 20/25 H.P. CHASSIS. WVS/11-11-29. We duly received your original drawing H.Sch:2909 and, having had prints… | ||
| 02-page206 | The construction of a new enclosed limousine body for a 20 HP long chassis. | ||
| View original record | -> Hs. at H. Copy to Se. Copy to DA/Jr Copy to Df. x5830. Ox/Hn2/DI/15-11-29. BODY FOR 20 H.P. LONG CHASSIS. Hs:/AD14-11-29. You will have received a copy of our Cx/Hn12/DI/14-11-29 wherein we… | ||
| 02-page207 | Instructions to despatch a sub-frame to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. for a 20/25 HP Long Chassis body. | ||
| View original record | W -> Hs at W. Copy to BV. Copy to DJ/BV X5830. Cx/Hm12/RD1/19-11-29. BODY FOR 20/25 H.P. LONG CHASSIS. Further to Hs/AD14-11-29, will you please now note that it will be quite in order for you to… | ||
| 02-page208 | The fitting of a hypoid axle to a 20/25HP Park Ward Limousine chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.5830. To Da/Ev. from Hs. c. to Cx/Hn. c. to BY. Hs1/BE26.11.29. 20/25HP. PARK WARD LIMOUSINE. On your details of this car you shew the propeller shaft tunnelled into the rear floorboards. It is our… | ||
| 02-page209 | Typed memo discussing the readiness and collection of a Hooper Sedanca body. | ||
| View original record | FROM DA/EV. Copy to - HS. X5830 ORIGINAL DA/EV1/M28.11.28. 14-G-4. HOOPER SEDANCA. This body should be ready by Nov. 30. I saw Mr. Carpenter and he says it will be ready for me to pass when I am in… | ||
| 02-page210 | Telegram from Hooper & Co advising of a delay to an experimental twenty horse-power sedanca body. | ||
| View original record | Roycecar Derby Regret experimental twenty horse-power sedanca body will not be ready for your lorry tomorrow your Mr Evenden is inspecting it this afternoon and we are endeavouring to have it ready… | ||
| 02-page211 | Confirming the completion and despatch schedule for a vehicle body with Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs) Copy to Mr. X5830 Cx/Mn23/EDI/29-11-28. 14-G-4. SEDANCA With reference to our telephone conversation of this afternoon, we have seen Mr. Carpenter of Hoopers who tells us that provided RV.… | ||
| 02-page212 | Telegraph confirming a message will be sent regarding the collection of a car body. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Handwritten Reference: X5830 Handwritten Number: /45 Office Stamp: B'HAM 8 OC 36 Recipient Address (typed): ROYCAR DERBY Message (typed): IVES WILL WIRE FIVE TONIGHT WHETHER… | ||
| 02-page213 | Telegram about a delay to an experimental Twenty horsepower Sedanca body. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. X5830 Time Received: 1-25 Date: 29-11-28 To: Repair Derby By: N&A from: London / 12 57 RECEIVED Regret experimental Twenty horse power Sedanca body… | ||
| 02-page214 | Telegram received by telephone regarding a Saturday morning delivery. | ||
| View original record | RR 156A (100M.) OR 114 4-9-33. M/P 817984 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received Date To By from for delivery Saturday morning FROM Hooper THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED. | ||
| 02-page215 | To the Transport Department to arrange the collection of a 20 HP body and wings from Messrs. Hoopers. | ||
| View original record | To Transport Dept. From Hs. c. to WOR. X5830 Hs2/LG29.11.28. Will you please arrange to collect a 20 HP. body and wings from Messrs. Hoopers, Kings Rd., Chelsea S.W.3. The body was promised to be… | ||
| 02-page216 | Letter to coachbuilder Hooper & Co. Ltd. regarding modifications and supplies for a Sedanca car body. | ||
| View original record | K5830 ATTENTION OF MR. CARPENTER. "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. NOVEMBER. 30th. 1928. Hs. EV2/30.11.28. Messrs Hooper & Co. Ltd. 77, King's Road, Chelsea. LONDON. S.W. RE SEDANCA,… | ||
| 02-page217 | Instructions for remounting a Sedanca body, detailing modifications and specifications for various components. | ||
| View original record | to Hs. from Ev. copy to [REDACTED] X5830 EV2/3:12:28. RE MOUNTING OF SEDANCA. 14.8.4. MOUNTING OF BODY. This should be carried out in precisely the same manner as for 18.EX. see EV1/22.11.28. In view… | ||
| 02-page218 | Clearance issues and required alterations when fitting the subframe body to the India IV chassis. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs. cc to HY. X5830 Hs3/L.G.10.12.28. INDIA IV. SUBFRAME. X5380 A great deal of time was wasted in fitting the subframe body to chassis No.14-G-IV owing to insufficient clearances… | ||
| 02-page219 | Fitting issues and required adjustments for subframe bodies, specifically regarding clearances and packing. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- (c) Battery box cross member. This fouls the subframe heel board member. There appears to be nothing to prevent the battery box cross member from being moved rear-wards. (d) Front… | ||
| 02-page220 | Finalising details and proposing Barker's to build a close coupled coupe body. | ||
| View original record | Re. from DA/EV. c. to BY. c. to CX/Hn. X5830 DA/EV/2/D/12.12.28. 16-G4. X.5830 X.5380 R. has now fixed up the final details of this body, and we are prepared to place the order. When can you let us… | ||
| 02-page221 | Letter of no objection for a proposed body to be built by Barker on chassis 16.G.4. | ||
| View original record | Ds/Ev. Copy to S/C. STJ. Hal. X3834 Cx/401/14.12.28. Ref: Chassis 16.G.4. In reply to your Ds/Ev2/H12.12.28. to Hs. we have no objection to your getting the proposed body for this chassis built by… | ||
| 02-page222 | Bodywork and fitting adjustments for a Hooper Sedanca 14-G-4. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. c. to BY. CX/im. 15830 DA/EV1/M18.12.28. RE. HOOPER SEDANCA - 14-G-4. XXXX X.5390 X.5530 X.5530 We noticed that you had not had time to fit the runningboard toolboxes. Mr. Royce wished… | ||
| 02-page223 | Order and construction specifics for a 'Close Coupled All Weather' car body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA/EV. 45830 Ev2/12.1.29. c/s to BY. RE. CLOSE COUPLED ALL WEATHER. X.5830 16-G.4. X.5830 X.5770 We placed an order for the above body with Messrs. Parker & Co. on Thursday last, leaving with… | ||
| 02-page224 | Specification of coachwork for a 'Special Twenty' for Mr. Royce's use. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. 16.G.4. CHASSIS. Special 'Twenty' for Mr.Royce's use. Dash to rear axle 93.ins. Wider and higher bonnet and dash. Balloon tyres 31x6 on 19ins. rims. TYPE OF BODY. 'TWO… | ||
| 02-page225 | Specifications for body fittings, tool storage, delivery, and a list of applicable drawings. | ||
| View original record | EV1/14.1.29.cont. TOOLS. The floor under the front seat should be made as low as possible to enable as many tools as possible to be carried here. Tool boxes in the steps will be supplied by Derby.… | ||
| 02-page226 | Letter to coachbuilder Barker & Co. Ltd. concerning the construction of a car body for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top right] K5830 [Stamped top right] ORIGINAL [Handwritten top left] He ATTENTION OF MR. H. MUNRO. "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. JANUARY. 14th. 1929. EV2/14.1.29.… | ||
| 02-page227 | Instructing for work to be carried out on a car by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X5830. To O.O. from Hs. Hs4/LG15.1.29. 14-G-4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £141. 13. 0d. | ||
| 02-page228 | Ordering a 16-G-4 close-coupled all-weather coupé body, which is a convertible four-seater. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. SECRET. ORIGINAL Y5230 DA/EV2/M17.1.29. C. to SG. HS. 16-G-4. CLOSE COUPLED COUPE ALLWEATHER. Y5830 We send herewith N. sch. 2627. shewing the body we have ordered for 16-G-4., which… | ||
| 02-page229 | Various aspects of car bodywork, including screens, wipers, horns, and door construction. | ||
| View original record | R. from DA/EV. c. RJ. Wor. SC. c. Hs. LHB. C. c. CX. X5830 DA/EV3/M23.1.29. RE BODYWORK. etc. X.7830 X.5830 X.5530 X.4478 A simple piece screen either permanently fixed or hinged at the top is… | ||
| 02-page230 | The heavy and thick doors of coachwork and proposing an investigation for reduction. | ||
| View original record | R. From DA/EV. c. to SG. Hs. c. to OX. C. X5830 DA/EV2/MS.2.29. RE. DOORS OF COACHWORK. X.7830 X.3630 We agree that doors are heavy and thick. We propose thoroughly investigating the case of this with… | ||
| 02-page231 | Instructing C.O. to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 14-G4. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To C.O. from Hs. Hs/LG12. 2. 29. 14-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £12. 3. 6d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page232 | Instruction for work to be carried out on car 10-G3 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. From Hs. X5830 Hs2/LG15.2.29. EXPL: CAR 10-G3. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £53. 16. 0d. | ||
| 02-page233 | Authorizing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on an experimental car per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To O.O. from Hs. Y5830 Hs/LG18. 2. 29. 12-G4 - EXPL: CAR. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £3. 18.… | ||
| 02-page234 | Design improvements and preferences for a four-seater all-weather car model. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. HS. from R. X5830 R1/M23. 2. 29. c. to SG. Wor. C. Cx. G.4. CLOSE COUPLED FOUR-SEATER ALLWEATHER FOR R'S USE. X.5800 X.5770 X.5830 It is possible that this should be one of our sales standards… | ||
| 02-page235 | Comparing a Mercedes Benz to the 18-EX model. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- look dirty. Yesterday we saw a particularly smart looking Mercedes Benz with a closed sporting body, smaller and lower than our 18-EX smarter coloured, but not such a motor carriage. R. | ||
| 02-page236 | Body widths and door thicknesses for various coachbuilt car models. | ||
| View original record | R. from DA/EV. X5830 C. to SG. LHS. C. to H8. CX. C. DA/EV2/M7.3.29. RE. COACHWORK - WIDTH OF FRONT SEATS. X.5830 X.7830 X.393 I have taken the opportunity when in London to investigate the question… | ||
| 02-page237 | Summary of car body dimensions and design recommendations for the 19-EX Hooper Sedaica model. | ||
| View original record | contd :- 19-EX HOOPER SEDAICA A. Width between rails.......... 43.000 B. Thickness of finishers O.S...... 1.625 N.S...... .625 Width at elbow line........... 45.750 Door thickness................… | ||
| 02-page238 | Finishing instructions for a 'Close Coupled Allweather' car, including colour, upholstery, carpet, wheels, and front seat details. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL K5830 Copy to HS. Copy to HR. "CAMACHA" WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 19. Mar. 1929. Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd. ATTENTION OF Mr. H. MUNRO. Dear Sirs, re. CLOSE COUPLED ALLWEATHER. 16-G-4. We… | ||
| 02-page239 | Specification sheet for vehicle door handles, window lifts, finishers, paint, and head material. | ||
| View original record | (2) DOOR HANDLES. Outside - Nickel. Inside - Like those on the Chrysler saloon. They turn to operate the door and serve as door pulls. Either nickel or oxydised silver. WINDOW LIFT HANDLES. To have… | ||
| 02-page240 | Changes to accessories for a Close Coupled Allweather car body for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | to WH. from EV. copy to NY. RE 16.G.4. CLOSE COUPLED ALLWEATHER. FOR "RT" We are making an effort to get this body out by the middle of April, so that it shall be ready for Mr.Royce's use soon after… | ||
| 02-page241 | Cause and responsibility for 'booming bodies' in vehicle coachwork. | ||
| View original record | SG. C. from R. DA/EV. c. to LHS. Wor. E. c. to BY. Hs. x5830 R7/M25.3.29. BOOMING BODIES. X.7830 X.5830 It is now generally considered that a booming body is a coachbuilder's problem, that is, they… | ||
| 02-page242 | Insufficient axle body damping and steering wobble on a 20 HP car, detailing modifications made. | ||
| View original record | 75830 Re. DA. BY. from R. c. to SG. Mor. E. c. to PH. EP. R1/MS.4.29. G3. PROPOSE 10,000 MILES 20 HP. BROUGHT TO LE CANADEL BY REYNOLDS AT EASTER WITH MR. McDONALD. X.5770 X.5430 X.5830 X.5840 X.5520… | ||
| 02-page243 | Steering wobble, road testing of car 18-EX, and the potential of a new 20 HP front axle. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- a parallel one. Dodd and Reynolds could not get any sign of a wobble, and the steering was generally much improved going to Hyeres for confirmation on a high speed road to prove straight… | ||
| 02-page244 | Instruction memo for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | M X5830 C.O. from Hs. Hs3/LG12.4.29. 12-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. LHC. £2. 19. 6d. | ||
| 02-page245 | Instructing Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | YS830 To O.C. from Hs. Hs2/LG12.4.29. 17-04. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the above car as per attached estimate. £1. 2. 6d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page246 | Insufficient axle and body damping, and steering issues on a 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | HS. DA. From R. BY. c. to SG. Wor. E. c. to PN. XP. X5890 R1/T45.4.29. G.S. PROPOSED 10,000 MILES 20 HP. X.5530 X.5540 BROUGHT TO LK CHASSIS BY REYNOLDS X.5630 AT EASTER WITH MR. W. REID. X.5770 X5430… | ||
| 02-page247 | Steering wobble, road tests, and the performance of a new 20 HP front axle. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- a parallel one. Dodd and Reynolds could not get any sign of a wobble, and the steering was generally much improved going to Hyeres for confirmation on a high speed road to prove straight… | ||
| 02-page248 | Letter to Barker & Co. Ltd. requesting the earliest possible delivery date for a car body intended for Mr. Royce's personal use. | ||
| View original record | ORIGINAL x 5830 No ATTENTION OF MR. H. MUNRO. COPY TO HS. HW. XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING, NR. CHICHESTER, SUSSEX. APRIL 15th. 1929. EV7/15.4.29. Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd. Olaf… | ||
| 02-page249 | Secret memorandum on future 20 HP model improvements, focusing on weight reduction, body construction, and performance enhancements. | ||
| View original record | X-f830 R. from DA. SECRET. DAL/M16.4.29. c, to Sg. Wor. FN. Hs. FUTURE 20 HP. X5770 X5318 BY. EP. E. X4012 X2066 As regards the alternatives Y. and Z. given in R1/M8.4.29., we are in favour of… | ||
| 02-page250 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car based on an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | To O.U. from Hs. 45830 Ha/LG18.4.29. 12-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. | ||
| 02-page251 | Letter to Messrs. Barker & Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a Bonnet and five Road Wheels for a car. | ||
| View original record | c. to DA/EV. X5830 HA/AJLL/LG. 18th. April 1929. Messrs. Barker & Co.Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Rd., Shepperds Bush, London W.1. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. Munro. RE. 16-C4 - MR. RYCE. With… | ||
| 02-page252 | Increasing the horsepower and improving the performance of the 20 HP model. | ||
| View original record | X8930 Hs. E. } from R. SECRET. DA. Ry. } (at Le Canadel) RL/M18.4.29. Rec'd at WN. 22.4.29. c. Lord Wargrave. LHS. Mr. Claremont. Wor. Sg. Pn. EP. 20 H.P. x 5770 x 5050 It is decided that we cannot… | ||
| 02-page253 | List of hoped-for improvements regarding chassis length, engine performance, cylinder bore, and gear ratios. | ||
| View original record | -2- I have wired him to get it to Derby as soon as possible: (not a long or expensive job). I am inhopes that : (1) We can at once let Sales have the 3" longer chassis when they want a 6 seater, and… | ||
| 02-page254 | The 20 HP Chassis, addressing suggestions, body quality, and weight limitations. | ||
| View original record | To Nor. from Sg. To LBH from Sg. To PH from Sg. To H. from Sg. To Bl. from Sg. To PZ from Sg. To B. from Sg. To W from Sg. HS x5830 re 20 HP Chassis. Referring to R1/HS.4.10, from a memo. received… | ||
| 02-page255 | Clarifying points on body weight limitations and other specific design features for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Nor. Mto. From Hc. Ref:/HC.15.5.38 - H - R's memo. suggested a maximum weight of 33 cwt., and every effort will be made to keep down to this figure, but at the same time it has not been agreed that… | ||
| 02-page256 | The disposal of a heavy Hooper Saloon body from an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. c. to DA/EV. [handwritten] X5830 Hs2/L019.4.29. 20 HP. BODIES. [handwritten] X5930 [crossed out] X3806 We recently removed a body from experimental car 10-G3, sent the chassis to the… | ||
| 02-page257 | Letter from Barker & Co. Coachbuilders confirming receipt of parts for chassis LG-G4. | ||
| View original record | From BARKER & Co. (Coachbuilders), LTD. (By Appointment to H.M. THE KING and H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill London, W.11. Telephones: 6290-1-2 PARK. Telegrams:… | ||
| 02-page258 | The arrangement of a Park Ward Weymann Saloon body for chassis OTM.22. | ||
| View original record | to HS. from EV. SECRET. X5830 EV5/29.4.29. copy to H W. [obscured] RE BODY FOR 17.G.4. We have arranged with Sales to let you have the Park Ward Weymann Saloon body off chassis OTM.22. This is a body… | ||
| 02-page259 | Delay in making an instrument board for a Barker Close Coupled Allweather vehicle due to missing instruments. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EV. X 5830 EV7/29.4.29. Re : 16-04. X 5580 X 5820 X 5800 The Barker Close Coupled Allweather will be completed in about a week's time. So far we have been unable to make the instrument board,… | ||
| 02-page260 | Letter confirming collection details for a Weymann Saloon body and arrangements for various parts including lamps and a horn. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 Hs.at W. Copy to BA/HY Cx/Hn15/EDI/30-4-29. BODY FOR 17-G-4. Referring to EV5/29-4-29, we confirm having advised you by telephone this afternoon that the Weymann Saloon body will be ready for… | ||
| 02-page261 | Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding fittings for experimental job 16 G 4. | ||
| View original record | From BARKER & Co. (Coachbuilders), Ltd. (By Appointment to H.M. THE KING and H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES) Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill, London, W.11. Telephones { 6201-1-2 } PARK. Telegrams {… | ||
| 02-page262 | Miscommunication with Mr. Park over the collection of a modified Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. ORIGINAL SECRET X5830. DA/EV3/W6.5.29. 17-G-4. Mr. Park was rather upset because he had dislocated the whole of his factory to have the Weymann body for 17-G-4.modified by Tuesday… | ||
| 02-page263 | Letter to Barker & Co. Ltd. regarding the collection and specifications for a 'Close Coupled All-Weather' car body for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | Copy to H.S. Copy to Mr. H. ORIGINAL X5830 "CAMACHA" WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 6. May 1929. Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd. Olaf St. Latimer Road. LONDON. W. 11. Dear Sirs, 16-G-4. CLOSE COUPLED… | ||
| 02-page264 | 'Close Coupled All Weather' body being ready for collection from Barker's. | ||
| View original record | X5830 ORIGINAL HS. FROM DA/EV. SECRET. DA/EV1/M8.5.29. 16-G-4. CLOSE COUPLED ALL WEATHER FOR R. Barker's inform us that this body, together with the wings, material for the steps, paint, etc. will be… | ||
| 02-page265 | Letter to coachbuilder Barker & Co. Ltd. arranging for the collection of front wings and platform step materials for body 16-G-IV. | ||
| View original record | V5830 Hs/AJL/LG. Expl: Dept: 9th. May 1929. Messrs. Barker & Co.Ltd., Olaf Street, Latimer Rd. Notting Hill. W.11. Dear Sirs, RE. EXPL: BODY FOR 16-G-IV. ref. CWW/LC. With reference to your letter of… | ||
| 02-page266 | Secret memo from DA to HS about fitting a larger front cross member to a 20HP 17-G-4 Close Coupled Coupe for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | X5830. SECRET. DAL/M9.5.29} BY. From DA. C. to HS. 20HP. 17-G-4. CLOSE COUPLED COUPE FOR MR; ROYCE+ X5770 X5830. Mr Royce is anxious to put a larger front cross member, and we send herewith N.… | ||
| 02-page267 | Letter from coachbuilders Barker & Co. concerning the collection of parts for an experimental body on chassis 16 G 4. | ||
| View original record | From BARKER & Co. (Coachbuilders), Ltd. By Appointment to H.M. THE KING and H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. Olaf Street, Latimer Road, Notting Hill, London, W.11. Telephones { 6290-1-2 PARK. Telegrams {… | ||
| 02-page268 | Authorising Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 14-G4 per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To C.O. from Hs. Hs/LG11.5.29. 14-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £41. 18. 0 Hs. | ||
| 02-page269 | Separate estimates for different car models from Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes. | ||
| View original record | X5830. To O.C. from Hs. Hs6/LG13.5.29. With reference to the attached estimate :- Will you please return this estimate to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes and ask them to give a separate estimate for 14-G4… | ||
| 02-page270 | Internal instruction to authorise work on a car by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. based on an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs/LG13.5.29. 17-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. 12s. 3d. | ||
| 02-page271 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on three cars as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs/LG16.5.29. Re. 14-G4. 22-EX. 14-EX. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above cars as per attached estimate. 14-G4… | ||
| 02-page272 | Telegram received by telephone regarding the collection of car body 16 GH. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE K5830 FD 23 MAY 1929 RECEIVED Time Received: 5.14 Date: 23-5-29 To: Raypark Hendon By: WEA from: Chichester 4-17 Yates 16 GH body ready since May 13th… | ||
| 02-page273 | Delay with coachbuilder Barker & Co for Mr. Royce's Close Coupled Coupe and potential engine modifications. | ||
| View original record | To HS. from EV. X5830 ORIGINAL Secret EV1/23.5.29. RE CLOSE COUPLED COUPE FOR MR. ROYCE. 16.G.4. Messrs Barker & Co are getting rather upset because we have hurried them to complete the above body and… | ||
| 02-page274 | Unbearable faults, specifically radiator vibration and heavy pistons, in a 20 HP Close Coupled Saloon. | ||
| View original record | 45830 Hs. BY. from R. R3/M23.5.29. c. to DA. c. to Sg. Wor. E. 20 HP. 12-G-4 (JAPAN) X.5770 c. to PN. C. CLOSE COUPLED SALOON. X.5830 X.5250 This car has several unbearable faults : (1) The radiator… | ||
| 02-page275 | Technical memorandum discussing improvements to a 'Japan' car, including the radiator, pistons, crankchamber, and flywheel to resolve vibration issues. | ||
| View original record | Contd :- -2- an harmonic of the master period, in which the inertia impulses appear to be 2 for, and 1 against, and the vibrations 4½ per rev. (3) To improve the appearance of this 'Japan' car DA. is… | ||
| 02-page276 | 20 HP Cabriolet De Ville with a Blue Hooper Body, detailing performance and bodywork issues. | ||
| View original record | X5830 HS. from R. SECRET R4/M29.5.29. Copy to SG. " " BY. " " DA. 20 HP; CABRIOLET DE VILLE - X.5770 BLUE HOOPER BODY. X.5830 X.5230 This car, which arrived at WW. on Monday evening appears to us very… | ||
| 02-page277 | Sale and body fitting for the late experimental chassis 10.G.3. | ||
| View original record | US S/M. (BP) Copy to Hs. Copy to Edy. X5830 Ox/Hn11/EDI/5.6.29. 10.G.3 LATE EXPERIMENTAL. It has now been definitely decided not to allocate this chassis to the School but to offer it for sale, and we… | ||
| 02-page278 | Secret internal memorandum detailing the initial impressions and performance of a 20 HP Allweather car. | ||
| View original record | X5820 SECRET. Hs. } FROM R. RV. } R4/M26.6.29. x5000 x5820 c. to Sg. Wor. Pn. E. Da. 20 HP. ALLWEATHER - 16-G4. This car has the present crankshamber, but a new head and the 3.25" block and pistons,… | ||
| 02-page279 | Alteration to the filler position and dimensions on the 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. c. Hs. c. EP c. [REDACTED] c. HO. c. MMG. c. [REDACTED] X5830 BY/Ogh8/G.4.9.29. 20 HP. CHASSIS. With reference to DA/EV2/W.28.8.29. we understand that coachbuilders were given permission some… | ||
| 02-page280 | Comparative tests of the maximum speed and acceleration between small and large bore 20 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hy. from Ha/Rn. c. to EP. MX. X5830 Ha/Rn.5/WJ.24.9.29. MAXIMUM SPEED 20 HP. CAR. -------------------- We have carried out comparative tests comparing the small and large bore 20 HP. chassis. The… | ||
| 02-page281 | Comparison of acceleration times between large and small bore chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- (2) Taking the time for the cars to accelerate from 50 - 60 m.p.h. over a given piece of road. The times obtained by Mx. are naturally of comparative value only as the road favoured the cars to… | ||
| 02-page282 | Internal instruction to arrange for work on car 16-G-4 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X8730. To O.O. from Hs. HS3/AM.10.29 16-G-4. Car. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £70. 16. 3d. | ||
| 02-page283 | Concerns over the 20HP model, including inappropriate body fittings and engine performance issues. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM R. Copy to SC. LHS. (for C.S.C.) WOR. C. BY. CX. 20HP. CARS. I am afraid that in many ways we are spoiling the reputation of this model. (not following my advice.) Sales, and customers, will… | ||
| 02-page284 | Negative impact of fitting large bodies, such as 6-seaters, onto the 'Twenties' chassis. | ||
| View original record | (2) You will remember my advice to limit the bodies until we had made some changes, was outvoted by nearly everyone, but it was right. No 'Twenties' should be fitted with 6 seaters even if we lose 25%… | ||
| 02-page285 | Confidential memo discussing the declining sales of the 20 HP chassis and proposing potential improvements or discontinuation. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL & SECRET. X5830 SG. ) From C. CK. R. C. to WOF. Hs. DA. E. R.S/dl.10.29. Despatched 17.10.29. X.5770 X.5830 X.5771 20 HP. CHASSIS. The following is humbly suggested from my views of the… | ||
| 02-page286 | Page two of a memo regarding the adoption of improvements to parts under the bonnet. | ||
| View original record | -2- I feel that our only hope is to adopt as soon as possible improvements (1), (2), and (3). These will only effect parts under the bonnet - i.e. neither chassis or bodies, now that we have the extra… | ||
| 02-page287 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 12-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs1/AD30:10.29. 12-G4. CAR Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. gg. 11. 8d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page288 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 14-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5820 To O.O. from Hs. Hs2/AD30.10.39. 14-G4 CAR. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £4. 17. 3d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page289 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 12-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X-5830 To O.O. from Hs. Hs7/ADSC.10.29. 12-G4 CAR Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. 1s. 8d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page290 | Authorising Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 17-04. | ||
| View original record | X5830. To O.O. from Hs. Hs10/AD30.10.29. 17-04 CAR Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £2. 16. 1d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page291 | Instructing work to be carried out on car 16-G4 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X-5980 To O.O. from Hs. Hs1/ADS1.10.29. 16-G4 CAR Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £6. 12. 10d. Hs. | ||
| 02-page292 | Design of a 20-25 model Open Touring Car for the 1930 Riviera season. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Y5830 To Bf. From ST. EV.1/11.11.29. c. to St. Hs. RE 20-25 RIVIERA OPEN TRIALS. WINDOVER. X.5770 X.5830 We send herewith N.sch.2938 and N.sch.2940 shewing the Open Touring Car which we have… | ||
| 02-page293 | Replacement body for an experimental enclosed limousine on a 20-25 HP long chassis. | ||
| View original record | X5836 SECRET. To CX. /HN. from EV. C. Sg. Fy. Hs. EV5/11.11.29. X5836 X5380 EXPERIMENTAL ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE 20-25 HP. LONG CHASSIS We are sending you herewith the original of N.Sch.2969, which shows… | ||
| 02-page294 | Specification of coachwork for an enclosed drive limousine. | ||
| View original record | Hs EV6/1:11.11.29. X5830 ENCLOSED DRIVE LIMOUSINE. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK CHASSIS. Special 20-25 HP. having the following features specially fitted to conform with Mr. Royce's… | ||
| 02-page295 | Specification sheet detailing the construction, materials, and finishing for a vehicle's bodywork. | ||
| View original record | EV6/11.11.29. cont. WINGS AND VALANCES. The front wings are to be beaten up and completely finished except for the valance on the wing. Since there is no modification to the front of the chassis the… | ||
| 02-page296 | The body for a 20 HP long chassis, proposing to change the side members to keep the car up-to-date. | ||
| View original record | X5830 De/EV. from Hs. c. CWHN. c. SG. c. Hy. Hs4/AD14.11.29. BODY FOR 20 HP. LONG CHASSIS. Replying to WVS/11.11.29. The number of the chassis which this body will be fitted to is 14-G4. This chassis… | ||
| 02-page297 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. commissioning an experimental enclosed limousine for Mr. Royce. | ||
| View original record | Y5930 CONFIDENTIAL. Copy to EB. CX/EN. "CAMACHA" WEST WITTERING, CHICHESTER. 19th November, 1929. X5930 Y5930 Messrs. Park Ward & Co. 473 High Rd. Willesden, N.W.10. ATTENTION OF MR. PARK. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| 02-page298 | Page 2 of a letter detailing technical schemes for a car body, including radiator, scuttle, floor, and seating arrangements. | ||
| View original record | -2- level top of the chassis frame. N. Scheme 2980. Gives you the dimensions of the special radiator, bonnet and dash, which Mr. Royce wishes us to fit to this car. N. Scheme 2981. Shews the… | ||
| 02-page299 | Letter regarding a subframe similar to the Phantom II, noting the work's confidential nature and that Mr. Royce will personally use the car. | ||
| View original record | -3- drawings should be strictly adhered to. This subframe being like that for Phantom II, much, if not all, of our book on the body subframe is equally applicable to this car. As we believe you have… | ||
| 02-page300 | Lubrication system for the joints on a 20/25 HP experimental long chassis car. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. SECRET. DA/EVL/M26.11.29. Copy to - EY. 20/25 HP. EXP. LONG CHASSIS. X. 5770 X. 5830 X. 3806 Thank you for HS1/A0221129. We wish to revert to the hexagon oiling plug on the rear… | ||
| 02-page301 | Up-to-date recommendations for coachbuilders and investigating specific chassis issues. | ||
| View original record | To IHS from Sgr Copy to Nor. C. R. TM. DA/HH. re 20/25 HP Cars. Sg22/Es2.11.29 Referring to R2/M5.11.29 I should be glad to know what we have that is up-to-date at the present time in the way of a… | ||
| 02-page302 | Instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a 17-G4 Saloon car. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To O.O. From Hs. Ref: Hs.5/MJ.4.12.29. 17-G4 Saloon. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. £ - 3 6d.… | ||
| 02-page303 | Confirming the dispatch of a new 20 HP subframe to Messrs. Park Ward's. | ||
| View original record | X5830. To DA/EV. From Hs. c. to CE. Hs.1/MJ.9.12.23. 20 HP. SUBFRAME. The new subframe has been despatched to Messrs. Park Ward's. Hs. | ||
| 02-page304 | The body construction of a 20/25HP Experimental Limousine by Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. Copy to - HS. X5830 DA/SV1/M17.12.29. X.5830. X.5380. 20/25HP. EXP. LIMOUSINE PARK WARD & CO. We visited Park Ward & Co. last Thursday They have received the subframe, and have… | ||
| 02-page305 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis number 12-Gr. | ||
| View original record | O.C. From Hs. Hs.5/MJ.11.1.30. CHASSIS NO. 12-Gr. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with the above car as per estimate attached. Hs. £ 9. 2. 6d. | ||
| 02-page306 | Instruction authorising Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis number 14-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. Hs.4/MJ.11.1.30. CHASSIS NO.14-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd., to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ 16. 17. 3d. | ||
| 02-page307 | Letter to coachbuilder Barker & Co. Ltd. detailing defects on a 20HP car and requesting modifications. | ||
| View original record | COPY TO HS. Sent to HS. X 5830. XXXXXXXX "CANACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 30. Jan. 1930. Messrs Barker & Co. Ltd. ATTENTION OF MR. H. MUNRO. Dear Sirs, 20HP. CLOSE COUPLED ALL-WEATHER. 16-G-4. -… | ||
| 02-page308 | List of identified vehicle faults and requested modifications, page 2. | ||
| View original record | (2) (6) Also the windows vibrate when down. (7) The window of the N.S. door moves very stiffly, and always has done, and it looks as though the velvet has gone wrong. (8) The head joints in several… | ||
| 02-page309 | Page 3 of a letter regarding arrangements for the loan of an experimental car and the need to keep it confidential. | ||
| View original record | (3) As this car is one of our experimental cars, and has on it several features which are not standard, we feel sure you will agree with us in wishing to keep it out of the public eye as much as… | ||
| 02-page310 | Modifications to a 20 HP model's dashboard and radiator due to sales department disapproval of the bonnet curves. | ||
| View original record | MHC. [Strikethrough] c. Es. c. F. Dept. [Strikethrough] c. E. Dept. [Strikethrough] Handwritten: X5830. BY4/G.27.2.30. Handwritten: X5860. Y5880 Y5850 X5830. ATY30 20 HP. - MODIFIED DASHBOARD AND… | ||
| 02-page311 | Design improvements to the dashboard, bonnet, and radiator for the 20/25 HP chassis. | ||
| View original record | X5830 [Handwritten]: to Ev. [crossed out] Copy to Hs. SECRET. [Handwritten, top right]: X5830. 15560. 15550 15570. Re: Improved Dashboard, Bonnet and Radiator 20/25 H.P. We send herewith N.Sch.3047… | ||
| 02-page312 | Build progress, required parts, and colour scheme for an Experimental Pullman Limousine. | ||
| View original record | X 5830 Ev12/JL.27.2.30. SECRET Handwritten: H.C. Copy to By. m. RHC Please return Re: Experimental Pullman Limousine - Park Ward. You may remember that we have been building you a body for a… | ||
| 02-page313 | Final specifications for a car's interior, including upholstery, colour, and instrument panel. | ||
| View original record | Typed Text: - 2 - view. In finally choosing the sample called "Mastic", which we enclose herewith, we think we have found a compromise. It is a colour which will not show the dirt; it is acceptable to… | ||
| 02-page314 | Car body delays, instrument specifications, colour choices and upholstery. | ||
| View original record | Hs.1/AL.28.2.30.Contd. what this really means, is that the body is likely to be held up for some time. This is unfortunate, but it cannot be helped because it is no use us making an experimental car… | ||
| 02-page315 | Choice of paint colour for the 20 HP Experimental Pullman Limousine. | ||
| View original record | EV. [Strikethrough] LS -> Copy to Hs. X5830. Ex/Hn3/EDI/1-3-30. 20 H.P. EXPERIMENTAL PULLMAN LIMOUSINE. I have received a copy of Hs1/MJ28-2-30. In view of what Hs. says about the suggested colour, I… | ||
| 02-page316 | Instruction to arrange for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X5830 O.C. From Hs. Hs. 2/WJ.4.3.30. 17-G.4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. E- 3 9d. | ||
| 02-page317 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis 14-W as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. (S830 Hs.7/W.4.3.30. CHASSIS 14-W. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £28. 13. 0d. | ||
| 02-page318 | Instructions for the paintwork and upholstery of a 20/25 Experimental Pullman Limousine. | ||
| View original record | EV. c. to Hs. X5830 CK/Hml2/ADL/6.3.30. 20/25 EXPERIMENTAL PULLMAN LIMOUSINE. X.5830 X.5770 With reference to Hel/MJ/28.2.30 and to our conversation yesterday, I now confirm that we agree you should… | ||
| 02-page319 | Instructions for Park Ward & Co. to complete the bodywork on a 20/25 Experimental Pullman Limousine. | ||
| View original record | -> S/H. (Hs) Copy to EV. W Y5830. Cx/Hn16/EDI/13-3-30. 20/25 EXPERIMENTAL PULLMAN LIMOUSINE. With reference to our conversation last evening, there seems no reason why Park Ward & Co. should not… | ||
| 02-page320 | Alterations to the driving seat angle and rattles on a 20 HP car. | ||
| View original record | X8830 Da/EV. From Hs. Hs. 2/MJ. 28.3.30. X5770 16-G4. We understood that one of the jobs to do on R's 20 HP. car was to alter the angle at the back of the driving seat. We think this car is awful to… | ||
| 02-page321 | Coachwork issues including body rattles, chassis frame flexing, and seat adjustments. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. x5830. EVI/1.4.30. RE 16.G.4. COACHWORK. We thank you for your HS2/MJ28.3.30. re the above. When we took the car away from Barkers the body was free from rattles, but they soon… | ||
| 02-page322 | Design of a four-door close-coupled saloon on a 20/25 HP short-frame chassis. | ||
| View original record | Y5830. TO WC. FROM E.V. SECRET. EV9/1.4.30. Y5830. COPY TO [REDACTED] HS. FOUR DOOR SALOON. 20/25 HP. We send herewith H.Sch.3074, showing a four door close coupled saloon on the present short framed… | ||
| 02-page323 | Faults with the 20 HP car's front wings and lamps, and a performance comparison with the 14-G4 model. | ||
| View original record | -3- Ha/3a.1/RL.5.4.29.Contd. our 20 HP. tests over here it has been reported that the front wings cannot carry the head lamps. The wings and wing stays break up, the front of the car rattles, night… | ||
| 02-page324 | The readiness of a car body and the schedule for sending the chassis to coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn.5/MJ.25.4.30. 18-G4. The body for this car is practically ready. We are very anxious to get the unit on test as soon as possible. We should also be pushing ahead with the… | ||
| 02-page325 | The revised scuttle isolation and dashboard modifications for a 20/25 HP model. | ||
| View original record | Y5830 To Hv. From EV. C.c. SG. HG. Ev2/26.4.30. X.5830 X.4613. SCUTTLE ISOLATION 34.5 in. wide DASH 20/25 HP. We send herewith N. Sch. 3092, shewing the revised scuttle isolation for the latest… | ||
| 02-page326 | Solutions for radiator jelly, flexible mounting, and body mounting issues. | ||
| View original record | X5836 Hs/Ba. Da. ) FROM R. S. By. } (At Le Canadel) C. to Sg. Wor. FN. C. to C. IHS. EP. RL/M.5.30. X.7380 X.457 X.5380 X.7250 C.7330 X.5250 C.5830 X.7005 X.5005. CAR WORK - RADIATOR JELLYING, BODY… | ||
| 02-page327 | Methods for insulating a vehicle's body and passengers from road vibrations. | ||
| View original record | R/25.5.38 contd. -2- road vibrations that reach the body from the frame. We have then :- (1) The power unit and gearbox insulated from the frame (rubber). (2) The body insulated from the frame… | ||
| 02-page328 | Reasons for stagnating sales of the 20/25 car model, addressing issues of body size, power, and price. | ||
| View original record | To R. From Sg. c. to Wor. S. Ds. Hs. BY. C. LHS. X5830. Sg22/E13.5.30. re. Car Work - 20/25. X.5770. X.5830. X.5250. I duly received E1/M28.4.30 in which you refer to the stagnation of sales of the… | ||
| 02-page329 | Necessary improvements for the 20/25 model, including radiator mounting, thermostatically controlled shutters, and lubrication. | ||
| View original record | -2- Sg22/&13.5.30. Contd. He does not even at present own a 20/25 but only a 20 and, so far as I can trace, he has not had any lengthy demonstration run on a 20/25 which would enable him to judge of… | ||
| 02-page330 | Arrangements for collecting a 20/25 Enc. Limousine body from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | X5830. HJL Please arrange to collect -> Hs. at H. Copy to EV. GNS73 R.O.Hives Bdy for your Hn3/EDI/14-5-30. HS 20/25 ENC. LIMOUSINE BY PARK WARD & CO. Park Wards tell us that this body will be ready… | ||
| 02-page331 | Arrangements for delivering a body from a 20/25 HP chassis to Park Wards for repairs and collecting a new body. | ||
| View original record | R/S. Hn. From Hs/AJL. c. to SV. Y5830 Hs/AJL.2/AJ.15.5.30. 20/25 HP. ENCL. LIMOUSINE BY PARK WARD & CO. with reference to HsS/2M/14.5.30. Our lorry is delivering a body ex. chassis G.A.J.73… | ||
| 02-page332 | Correspondence regarding the collection of a 20/25 M.C. Limousine body by Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Copy to E.V. W X5830. Hn18/KDI/16-5-30. 20/25 M.C. LIMOUSINE BY PARK WARD & CO. Re/AJI2/MD/5-5-30. Immediately your Memo. reached us we telephoned Park Ward & Co. to prepare the body for your… | ||
| 02-page333 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd concerning a glass ashtray and chromium-plated scuttle mouldings for a car. | ||
| View original record | PARK-WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD. WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 TELEPHONE WILLESDEN 2595-6-7 TELEGRAMS… | ||
| 02-page334 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. acknowledging the safe receipt of a glass ash tray and other fittings for Mr. Royce's car. | ||
| View original record | X5830 Expt. Dept. HS/AJL.2/MJ. May 23rd.1930. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Referring to W/BWB.3389.20.5.30. We beg to acknowledge the safe receipt… | ||
| 02-page335 | Issues with body mounting, including coachbuilder work, clearances, and fittings. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X5830- (Rec'd at Works 20.5.30) Da. E. Hs. c. R. (held up). c. SS. c. Dr. c. C. c. L.B. c. Sy. c. JLS. re. BODY MOUNTING ETC. EP7/M21.5.30. X.7005. X.5005. X.7830. X.5830. X.7380. X.7230.… | ||
| 02-page336 | Chassis and body interactions, focusing on noise, vibration, and booming issues. | ||
| View original record | -2- RP7/H21.5.30.Contd. extending the outlet snout. The "dead" fabric type body is dying out in favour of the coachbuilt type. We find the characteristics of the chassis for torque reaction effect and… | ||
| 02-page337 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis No. 17-G4. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. 5830 Hs.2/MJ.24.6.30. Chassis No. 17-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ - 1 9d. | ||
| 02-page338 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 17-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. 15830 Hs.3/MJ.24.6.30. Chassis No. 17-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ 1. 4. 3d. | ||
| 02-page339 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis 17-G4. | ||
| View original record | X5830 O.O. From Hs. Hs.6/MJ.24.12.30. Chassis 17-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ 5. 18. 0d. | ||
| 02-page340 | Instruction memo to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis no. 17-G4. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. 15830 Hs.4/HJ.24.6.30. CHASSIS NO. 17-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ 1. 0. 11d. | ||
| 02-page341 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis No. 16-G4 per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.C. From Hs. X5830 Hs.6/MJ.24.6.30. Chassis No. 16-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ - 10. 0d. | ||
| 02-page342 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis No. 16-G4. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. 15830 Hs.7/W.24.6.30. Chassis No. 16-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ - 1. 3d. | ||
| 02-page343 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 14-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X 5830. C.O. From Hs. Hs.1/MJ.27.6.30. Chassis No. 14-G4. Will you please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ 2. 2.… | ||
| 02-page344 | List of required lamps and a windscreen wiper for a 20/25 HP Enclosed Limousine. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Min. From Hs/AJL. C.C to EV. Y 5 8 3 0 Hs/AJL.2/WJ.14.7.30. 20/25 HP. ENCLOSED LIMOUSINE - 18-34. Referring back to Hsla/AD1/16.5.30., we are now in process of mounting the body on the chassis.… | ||
| 02-page345 | Instruction to carry out work on chassis 17-C4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | X 5830 O.O. From Hs. Hs.1/WL.19.8.30. Chassis No. 17-C4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above chassis as per attached estimate. Hs. £7. 5. 9d. | ||
| 02-page346 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 12-G4. | ||
| View original record | 35830 O.O. From Hs. Rs.3/MJ.17.9.30. CHASSIS 12-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £1. 8. 6d. | ||
| 02-page347 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 14-04 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | V8826 O.O. From Hs. Hs.4/WJ.17.9.30. CHASSIS 14-04. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £10. 1. 6d. | ||
| 02-page348 | Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 16-G4 as per an attached estimate. | ||
| View original record | O.O. From Hs. 15830 Hs.5/MJ.17.9.3 O. CHASSIS 16-G4. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £10. 9. 6d. | ||
| 02-page349 | Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis GLN-50. | ||
| View original record | O.C. From Hs. 85830 Hs.8/WJ.17.9.30. CHASSIS GLN-50. Please instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with the above car as per attached estimate. Hs. £ - 10. 0d. | ||
| 02-page350 | Confidential memorandum discussing issues with car body 'booming' and the consideration of all-steel bodies. | ||
| View original record | XW30 SG. FROM R. CONFIDENTIAL. R5/20.10.30. C. to LES. WOR. C. to C. BY. C. to HS. HA. re. BODIES. X.4685. X.7830. X.5830. You will remember that for many months and years I have been very anxious… | ||
| 02-page351 | Collaboration with coachbuilders over issues with car bodies, noises, and shared responsibility. | ||
| View original record | X5830 To R. From Sr. c. to LHS. WGr. C. BY. Hs, Da, PN. re Bodies. Sgl2/E14.10.30. X.4685. X.7830. X.5830. Referring to R5/M.10.30 I have read this with great interest and also given the matter… | ||
| 02-page352 | The causes and mitigation of chassis and coachwork vibrations and noise. | ||
| View original record | -2- SG12/E14.10.30. Contd. ibility ceased at this point and that my subsequent troubles which might arise as a result of bodies being fitted are the fault of the coachbuilder, and on the other hand,… | ||
| 02-page353 | Vibration and 'booming' issues in the Phantom II chassis, attributing some problems to coachwork and considering improvements for an upcoming production order. | ||
| View original record | -3- Sg12/E14.10.30.Contd. In our Phantom ll chassis we have to strain every technical nerve to enable our engine to tide over the 15 to 25 M.P.H. speed on direct drive in such a way that the more… | ||
| 02-page354 | Inquiry to Messrs. Mulliners regarding the availability of a trials car with a body similar to one previously supplied. | ||
| View original record | X 5830 Expl. Dept. Hs/Rm.2/MJ.19.11.30. November 19th,1930. Messrs. Mulliners, Bedford Park Works., Chiswick. Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. H.J. Johnson. Do you know of any trials car available… | ||
| 02-page355 | Letter to a potential customer, Mr. Thompson, regarding a 25 HP demonstration car available for a trial run. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rn. 2/MJ. November 21st. 1930. H. Thompson Esq., Middleton Hall, Kings Lynn, NORFOLK. Dear Mr. Thompson, We find that Messrs. Jack Barclay of George St., Hanover Square, W.1. have a 25 HP. R.R.… | ||
| 02-page356 | Quote and discussion about converting a Weymann type fabric-covered body to metal panelling. | ||
| View original record | W Rm. at W. X 5820. Cx/Hn14/EDI/19-12-30. 17-G-4. With reference to our telephone conversation of yesterday afternoon, I have had a word with Park Ward & Co. who tell me they see no great difficulty… | ||
| 02-page357 | Causes and potential solutions for engine vibrations and 'booming' in 25HP and 45HP car bodies. | ||
| View original record | HS. E. } FROM R. BY. } (At Le Canadel.) X5830 RL/M26.12.30. C. to SG. WOR. CAR WORK - BOOMS IN BODIES. X.7830. C. to PN. DA/EV. 25HP. & 45HP. X.5830. X.634. We now better understand and agree that… | ||