Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | 10,000-mile production test for the 'V' Series chassis. | ||
| View original record | X8900 H5860 To - Wor. from BL Copies to Hs. EP Re 10,000 Miles Production Test, 'V' Series. With regard to the 10,000 test which is about to be made, we are most anxious that production chassis should… | ||
| scan0002 | Chassis allocation for a 10,000-mile production test of the 'V' Series. | ||
| View original record | 49950 X8900 SECRET. BJ. from Wor. c. Hs. EP. Wor11/M15/7/25. re 10,000 Miles Production Test. 'V' Series. With reference to your BJ3/H14/7/25, we have to say that the test which is now contemplated… | ||
| scan0003 | Special test of the 'New Phantom' steering system. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. Copy to.... CWD X8900 BJ2/H8.10.25. Special Test of 'New Phantom' by Sales Dept. With reference to the New Phantom, which you are preparing and hope to have ready in from ten to… | ||
| scan0004 | Body modifications for the sales 10,000 miles test car 93-NK. | ||
| View original record | x8900 To CWB. from Hs. Hs7/LG16.10.25. x8830 SALES 10,000 MILES TEST CAR - 93-NK. This car will be made suitable for the Weyman body and to the particulars given in CWB2/LH15.10.25. Hs. | ||
| scan0005 | Request for a general arrangement of an experimental chassis to verify lever positions before delivery to coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | x8900 S/W (Hs) CWB15/LH24.10.25. Experimental Chassis for 10,000 Miles Test (Sales). ---- Would you please forward me a general arrangement, showing the position of the gear and brake levers in… | ||
| scan0006 | Enclosing a blueprint for the arrangement of the change gear and brake mechanism for an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | To CW B. from Hs. X8900 Hs1/LG27.10.25. WD Experimental Chassis for 10,000 miles Test (Sales) Answering your CWB15/LH24.10.25. We enclose blue-print G.73775 - Arrgt. of Change Gear and Brake Mechanism… | ||
| scan0007 | Potential for the hand brake lever to foul the scuttle when fitting a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Hs) +8900 CWB4/LH31.10.25. REFERENCE 10,000 MILES CHASSIS FOR SALES TEST. I have had the Weymann body, which it is proposed to fit to this chassis, examined with respect to Print No. G.73775;… | ||
| scan0008 | Fitting standard rims to a 10,000-mile sales test chassis and a request for progress updates. | ||
| View original record | X8900 S/W (Hs) from CWB. CWB20/LH1.11.25. 10,000 MILES SALES TEST CHASSIS. I do not know whether you had contemplated putting the new wellbase rims on to the 10,000 Mile Sales Test chassis, but in… | ||
| scan0009 | Modifications for a 10,000-mile sales test chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31, 12-8-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 48900 REF. Hs/TMW1/LG31125. To CWB. from Hs/TMW. 10,000 MILES (SALES) TEST CHASSIS. With reference to CWB4/LH31.10.25. We are… | ||
| scan0010 | 10,000 miles sales test chassis, detailing issues with the hand brake lever and proposed modifications. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31, 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. +8900 REF: Hs/TMW1/LG3.11.25 To CW B. from Hs/TMW. 10,000 MILES (SALES) TEST CHASSIS. With reference to CWB4/LH31.10.25. We… | ||
| scan0011 | Requesting the delivery status of a chassis for a 10,000-mile sales trial of the 'New Phantom'. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Hs). +8900 CWB12/LH19.11.25. REFERENCE 10,000 MILES SALES TRIAL 'NEW PHANTOM' Will you please advise me the exact position regarding the delivery of the chassis for this trial. It is necessary to… | ||
| scan0012 | Message concerning the unsatisfactory testing of car 103-MC and the work being done to rectify it. | ||
| View original record | [REDACTED] from Wor. c. Hs. [REDACTED] 48900 Wor19/M20/11/25. Hs. and Hm. tested 103-MC and it is not satisfactory. They are working on it throughout the night, and we are doing the best we can to get… | ||
| scan0013 | Sales trial for the 'New Phantom', including preliminary test results and the use of an experimental battery. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. X8900 Hsl/LG21.11.25. SALES TRIAL 'NEW PHANTOM'. CWB12/LH19.11.25. We have/had 93-NK car on the road for preliminary tests. It has now gone back into the Shop for several parts to be… | ||
| scan0014 | Omission of a new headlight dipping mechanism on the Sales Trial New Phantom and fitting an anti-dazzle device instead. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. X8900 CWB1/EP/23.11.25. 93-NK re:- Sales Trial New Phantom. Your HS1/LG. 21.11.25 noted, and I am proceeding to make arrangements accordingly. In view of the trouble which seems to have… | ||
| scan0015 | Fitting of an Autovac device to measure petrol consumption on a test car. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. from CWB. +8900 CWB3/EP/28.11.25. re:- Sales 10,000 Mile Test Car - 93-NK. +8900 With reference to my conversation with you regarding fitting a device by Messrs. Autovac for registering the… | ||
| scan0016 | Telegram requesting a complete set of tools and spares for '98 nugel' be sent to Lillo Hall. | ||
| View original record | RR 144A (50BKS.) (SK 871 23-5-23) MP 272631 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. X 8800 DEPT RECEIVED DEC 4 1925 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 5 25 Date: 4 12 25 To: Royce Derby By: JEL from: London 4 35… | ||
| scan0017 | Request for a battery to be fitted to Chassis 93-NK before testing. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. from CWB. XS960 CWB5/EP/7.12.25. re:- Chassis 93-NK. I find this chassis has as yet no battery. We hope to have the body fitted and everything ready for beginning the test on Monday next.… | ||
| scan0018 | The dispatch of a kit of tools for car 93-NK. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from Hs. c. to Mr. Chatwin. XS900 Hsl/LG7.12.25. 93-NK CAR. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Lillie Hall for the above car :- 1 Kit of tools. Will you please issue the necessary… | ||
| scan0019 | Request regarding a missing Log Book for Chassis No. 93-NK. | ||
| View original record | S/W. H.S. from CWB. X5000 CWB1/LP/7.12.25. re:- Chassis No. 93-NK. Lillie Hall report they were unable to find a Log Book on 93-NK on arrival there. Will you please post it to me here if this was not… | ||
| scan0020 | Change of a chassis number from 93-NK to 11-EX, its location, and a query on the oiling system. | ||
| View original record | X8900 CWB3/EP/8.12.25. S/W. Hs. from CWB. re:- Chassis No. 93-NK. - Your Hsl/LG8.12.25. I note your change in the number of this Chassis and in future will refer to it as 11-EX. Chassis is at Messrs.… | ||
| scan0021 | Modification and re-numbering of car chassis 93-NK to 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. 48900 Hsl/LG8.12.25. 93-NK CAR. There are one or two jobs on this car which we wish to carry out. The mechanism for the operation of the cutout is to be slightly modified. We also… | ||
| scan0022 | From Hs. to CWB. regarding work to be done on the 11-EX car at Mulliners. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. X8900 Hs5/LG9.12.25. 11-EX CAR. We are sending our men to Mulliners - they will arrive tomorrow morning. They will take with them the battery and Galometer, and will carry out one or… | ||
| scan0023 | Positioning of the spare wheel carrier on Chassis 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. from CWB. XS960 CWB5/EP/9.12.25. re:- Chassis 11-EX. Re Spare Wheel Carriers. It has been noticed that the position of the Rolls-Royce spare wheel carrier fitted to the above chassis brings… | ||
| scan0024 | Request for an Autovac Reducing Valve for testing with chassis No. 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. from CWB. XP900 CWB7/EP/9.12.25. re:- Chassis No. 11-EX. Could you let me have one of the Autovac Reducing Valves to test with 11-EX? CWB. | ||
| scan0025 | Telegram received by telephone requesting to hasten the supply of special headlights. | ||
| View original record | RR 144A (50BKS.) (SK 871 23-5-23) MP 272631 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. X8960 TT DEC 1925 RECEIVED F. DEPT 11 DEC 1925 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. RECEIVED 11 DEC 1925 Time Received: 11-8 Date: 11-12-25 To:… | ||
| scan0026 | The positioning of the spare wheel carrier on the 11-EX model. | ||
| View original record | W/S. CWB: from Hs. X8900 Hs4/LG11.12.25. POSITION OF SPARE WHEEL CARRIER ON 11-EX. +8600 There is no reason why the spare wheels carrier should not go further back. The wheel position on 'D' steering… | ||
| scan0027 | Telegram received by telephone regarding an urgent request for special headlights. | ||
| View original record | RR 144A (50BKS.) (BK 971 28-5-23) MP 272651 X8900 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. STAMP: F. DEPT RECEIVED 11 DEC 1925 STAMP: RECEIVED 11 DEC 1925 Time Received: 9-8 Date: 11-12-25 To:… | ||
| scan0028 | Telegram chasing the delivery of special headlights for project 93 Nigel. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS CT. 93 X8960 No. 16 Office Stamp: DERBY * 11 DE 25 CONFIRMATION for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who DELIVERS this form. The Post Office accepts telegrams by… | ||
| scan0029 | The modernisation and re-designation of chassis 93-NK to 11-EX for 10,000-mile tests. | ||
| View original record | To My. from Hs. c. to BP. c. to C. (W/S) c. to D/L. X8700 Hs3/LG11.12.25. EXPERIMENTAL CAR 11-EX - LATE 93-NK. V677 We have recently supplied to Sales a chassis which will be used by them to run off… | ||
| scan0030 | The attached specification for chassis 11-EX (late 93-NK) and updates made to the log book. | ||
| View original record | W/S. CWB. from Hs. 180 X 8900 Hs4/LG12.12.25 11-EX (LATE 93-NK). We attach a complete specification of 11-EX chassis. In the Log Book, we have simply entered the new parts fitted to the car. Hs.… | ||
| scan0031 | Complete specification for the 11.EX Chassis (formerly 93-NK). | ||
| View original record | To TMW from RHC. HS RHC2/BE. 9.12.25. 11.EX CHASSIS (FORMERLY 93-NK) We give below a complete specification of the above Chassis which was passed to Test November 26th. 1925. X.8380 -Frame & Fittings… | ||
| scan0032 | List of vehicle components with associated drawing and part numbers. | ||
| View original record | .2. RHC2/BE. 9.12.25. X.8430 -Steering Column & Box "C" type Steering with Universal Mounting for Steering Nut F.73465-6 (.720 lead) - N.S.2024 otherwise to L.O.P. F.73619. X.8430 -Klaxon Switch To… | ||
| scan0033 | List of component specifications and modifications for various parts including the bonnet, radiator, fan, and gearbox. | ||
| View original record | .3. X.8260 - Bonnet. New Bonnet with Side Strips and Guards to L.O.P.E.73055, EAC Handles E.71064 & Gos.II Catches. Bonnet catches should be replaced by S & P Dept X.8250 - Radiator 1. Standard "W"… | ||
| scan0034 | List of updates and references for various vehicle mechanisms and components. | ||
| View original record | .4. RHC2/BE. 9.12.25. X.8320 -Change Gear & Brake Mechn S 1. Close-up "C" type Change Speed Mechn & Side Levers to LeC 2037-2079 & Arrgt. Drg. G.73775. S 2. Change Speed Mechanism drilled for Gear Box… | ||
| scan0035 | List of updates for the flywheel, clutch, engine coupling, and starter components. | ||
| View original record | .5. RHC2/BE. 9.12.25. X.8300 - Flywheel & Clutch 1. Latest Lightened Clutch to LeC 2067 & L.O.P.G.73748. 2. Simplified Clutch Stop to LeC 2080 & L.O.P.G.74046 otherwise to L.O.P. G.73474. X.8305 -… | ||
| scan0036 | List of modifications and specifications for various components of the YL.65 unit. | ||
| View original record | YL.65 - UNIT RHC2/WS. 9.12.25. X.8000 -Crankcase & Bearings 1. Modified Main Bearing oil pipes(using brazed steel nipples) to Scheme 656. 2. Oil Gallery Cover in Crankcase(similar to Goshawk Sch: 680)… | ||
| scan0037 | List of specifications and references for various engine components, continued from a previous page. | ||
| View original record | UNIT-contd- X.8080 -Carburetter 1. Alum Carb: to L.o.P. E.72226. Standard should be fitted 2. Carb Throttle Spindle Location to LeC 2064. 3. Stainless Steel Filter Stud .160 Mesh Monel Filter to LeC… | ||
| scan0038 | List of updates and references for various engine and chassis components. | ||
| View original record | .2. RHC2/BE. 9.12.25. X.8190 -Oil Fittings. To L.O.P. E.71401. X.8190 -Oil Filler. To L.O.P. E.71157. X.8200 -Oil Sump Indicator To L.O.P. E.71521. X.8200 -Oil Relief Valve To L.O.P. E.72843. X.8210… | ||
| scan0039 | The completion of chassis 11-EX, its upcoming tests, and a query about changing the crankshaft lubrication system. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. from CWB. 8900 re:- Chassis 11-EX. We anticipate having this car completed this week so that it will start its actual test from Monday next. Have you yet decided whether you will leave the… | ||
| scan0040 | Request for two new leathers for the rear end of the front springs on a car. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten, crossed out]: Hs- Please supply & will send on to me [Handwritten]: BP [Handwritten]: X8900 [Typed, crossed out]: GWB Copy to S/W. Hs. LE9/W/18.12.25. Re 93 - NK. I find there are no… | ||
| scan0041 | The 10,000-mile trial for chassis 11-EX, detailing performance, engine condition, and final weight. | ||
| View original record | x8900 S. to W. Hs. from CWB. CWB1/ED/19.12.25. Re: CHASSIS 11-EX - 10,000 MILE TRIAL. The above car was given a complete car test yesterday and was also put through the standard over-oiling test.… | ||
| scan0042 | Page two of a letter regarding the commencement of a trial and daily reports. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - The actual trial commences on Monday and you will receive copies of the daily report on running. CWB. [handwritten signature: Cud] [Watermark: DICKINSON BOND 1804 MADE AT CROXLEY] | ||
| scan0043 | The lubrication and oil consumption of the 8-EX car, with a final request to change the luggage grid. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 493a (50 H) (I.D. 31, 12-6-25) J.H.D. X8900 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: Hs1/LG21.12.25 To CWB. from Hs. 11-EX 8-EX CAR. X8770 CWB1/ED19.12.25. Lubrication. We satisfied ourselves, before… | ||
| scan0044 | From B.J. to Hs. regarding the test report for car No. 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. BJ4/H23.12.25. X8900 Re Car No. 11-EX. Test Report. I attach for your information copies of CWB's reports on this car dated 20th, 21st and 22nd December. B.J. | ||
| scan0045 | General performance test report on a vehicle at the commencement of testing. | ||
| View original record | COPY. CJ. 11-EX. 20.12.25. General Performance at Commencement of Test. ENGINE. Smooth, acceleration good, engine free. Does not appear to accelerate as well above 35-40 m.p.h. but speedometer is very… | ||
| scan0046 | Typed report assessing a vehicle's springing, carburation, and oil reserve levels. | ||
| View original record | -2- SPRINGING. Comfortable and easy. No bumping. CARBURATION. Good and uniform. Appears a little rich. OIL RESERVE. High. Above 30 lbs./in2. (sgd) CWB. 20.12.25. [Watermark: COPY] | ||
| scan0047 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. CJ. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. [Table 1] Consec. Day: 1 Agg. Mileage: 111 Total Running Hours: 4 50/60 Average Speed: 23.0 Date: 20.12.25 [Table 2 - MILEAGE] Start: 35… | ||
| scan0048 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. CJ. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. [Table 1] Consec. Day.: 2 Agg. Mileage.: 312 Total Running Hours.: 11 50/60 Average Speed.: 26.4 Date.: 21.12.25 [Table 2 - MILEAGE] Start.:… | ||
| scan0049 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. OJ. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. [Top Table] Consec. Day.: 3 Agg. Mileage.: 457 Total Running Hours.: 18 50/60 Average Speed.: 23.2 Date.: 22.12.25 [Mileage Table] MILEAGE.… | ||
| scan0050 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phanton with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. COPY. os. 8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTON. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 4 Agg. Mileage.: 659 Total Running Hours.: 23 35/60 Average Speed.: 27.0 Date.: 23.12.25 MILEAGE. Start.: 0 Finish.:… | ||
| scan0051 | Test report for the 11-EX model concerning a steering issue after running in wet and mud. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from BJ. BJ2/H24.12.25. 18900 Re 11-EX. With reference to the Test Report on 11-EX of the 21st December, (sent to you with BJ4/H23.12.25), please report to C.J. concerning the remark "steering… | ||
| scan0052 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. COPY. GJ. √8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 10 Agg. Mileage.: 1550 Total Running Hours.: 57 40/60 Average Speed.: 26.7 Date.: 29-12-25 MILEAGE. Start.: 962, 519… | ||
| scan0053 | Steering stiffness complaint on chassis 11-EX and speculating on potential causes. | ||
| View original record | X8900 To CJ. from Hs. c. BJ. Hs6/T29.12.25. RE CHASSIS 11-EX. (BJ2/H24.12.25.) X8250 With reference to CWB's report on the above car stating that the steering definitely stiffens after running in wet… | ||
| scan0054 | Faults and specifications for luggage grid lugs on chassis 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs from CWB. 48900 CWB1/ED/291225. 29th. December, 1925. RE: CHASSIS 11-EX. I shall bring this car up to Derby on Thursday next the 31st December and may be expected between 2 and 2.30 p.m. The… | ||
| scan0055 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. COPY. GJ. X8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTON. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 11 Agg. Mileage.: 1807 Total Running Hours.: 65 20/60 Average Speed.: (days) 33.5 Date.: 30.12.25. MILEAGE: Start:… | ||
| scan0056 | Replying to remarks on experimental reports for the New Phantom 10,000 miles test on the 8-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To C.J. from Hs. c. to B.J. c. to BY. X8900 Hs3/LG31.12.25. 48770 NEW PHANTOM - 10,000 MILES TEST. CWB1/EP21.12.25 returned to By. Replying to CWB's remarks on experimental reports on 8-EX car :-… | ||
| scan0057 | Faults and proposed modifications for various vehicle components during testing. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- INDUCTION PIPE AND CARBURETTER. It is not proposed to standardise the hot water heating as fitted to this car. Further experimental tests are being made. BODY SUBFRAME. It is not proposed… | ||
| scan0058 | Report page detailing investigations into increased oil consumption, a slipper wheel, bonnet fittings, and occasional tappet noise. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- miles test car fitted with springs manufactured by Lemoines, Paris INCREASE IN OIL CONSUMPTION. Experimental investigation tests are now being carried out on this car to prove the cause… | ||
| scan0059 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing a run from London to Derby and associated faults. | ||
| View original record | Hs. COPY. CJ. 48900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTON. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 12 Agg. Mileage.: 1991 Total Running Hours.: 71 20/60 Average Speed.: 30.4 (Days) Date.: 31/12/25 MILEAGE. Start: 785… | ||
| scan0060 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | AS. COPY. CJ. Y8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 13 Agg. Mileage.: 2138 Total Running Hours.: 75 35/60 Average Speed.: 36.8 (days) Date.: 2.1.26. MILEAGE. Start.: 969… | ||
| scan0061 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | HS. COPY. OJ. X8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTON. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 14. | 2248 | 80 35/60 | 22.0 (Days) | 4.1.26. MILEAGE:… | ||
| scan0062 | Query regarding a decision to alter the lubrication system on Chassis No. 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. Y8900 CWB6/EP/5.1.26. re:- Chassis No. 11-EX. Have you yet been able to make a decision regarding the suggested alteration of 11-EX from 7. to 3. lubrication? CWB. Cul. | ||
| scan0063 | Steering wobble issue at high speed and passenger motion sickness in the experimental 11-EX vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 48900 PN2/DN5.1.26. TO Hs FROM PN When recently driving 11-EX (CWB 10,000 miles Experimental, having Weyman body), a steering-wobble tried to develop at 76 m.p.h. The road surface was very wet and not… | ||
| scan0064 | Test report for car 11-EX, a New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. COPY. CJ. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. 15 Agg. Mileage. 2450 Total Running Hours. 88 35/60 Average Speed. (Days) 25.2 Date. 5.1.26. MILEAGE. Start. 1226 Finish.… | ||
| scan0065 | Test report for the New Phantom 11-KX with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | HS. COPY. OJ. TEST REPORT - 11-KX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. Agg. Mileage. Total Running Hours. Average Speed. Date. 16 2655 93 50/60 (Days) 39.0 6.1.26. MILEAGE. PETROL. Start. Finish.… | ||
| scan0066 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | HS O.K. COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 17 | 2899 | 101 5/60 | 33.6 | 7.1.26 MILEAGE. Start. 1633… | ||
| scan0067 | Decision memo regarding the lubrication of the 11-EX car. | ||
| View original record | W/S. CWB. from Hs. 18900 Hs3/LG7.1.26. 11-EX CAR. We have decided not to make any alteration to the lubrication on 11-EX car. Hs. | ||
| scan0068 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. COPY. ej. X8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 18 Agg. Mileage.: 3012 Total Running Hours.: 104 45/60 Average Speed. (Days): 30.8 Date.: 8.1.26. MILEAGE. Start.:… | ||
| scan0069 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing performance data and driver remarks. | ||
| View original record | HS OJ V8900 COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec Day. Agg. Mileage. Total Running Hours. Average Speed. Date. 19 3153 109 33.2 (Days) 9.1.26. £ MILEAGE. PETROL. Start. Finish.… | ||
| scan0070 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | HS CJ. COPY. 48900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. [Table 1] Consec Day.: 20 Agg. Mileage.: 3258 Total Running Hours.: 112 1/4 Average Speed.: (Days) 32.3 Date.: 10.1.26. [Table 2] £… | ||
| scan0071 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs OJ. COPY. 18900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 21 | 3346 | --- | | 11.1.26. £ MILEAGE. Start. | Finish.… | ||
| scan0072 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. COPY. XS900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. Agg. Mileage. Total Running Hours. Average Speed. Date. 22 3585 125 29.0 12.1.26. MILEAGE. Start. Finish. Days. 2324 2563… | ||
| scan0073 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing performance and issues. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 7900 HS CJ. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 23 | 3665 | 129 | (Days) 20 | 13.1.26. MILEAGE Start. |… | ||
| scan0074 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. x8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 24 Agg. Mileage.: 3920 Total Running Hours.: 135 10/60 Average Speed.: 41.3 Date.: 14.1.26. MILEAGE. Start.: 2643 Finish.:… | ||
| scan0075 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing a day's running. | ||
| View original record | J.S. COPY. X8950 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. First Table: Consec. Day.: 25 Agg. Mileage.: 4143 Total Running Hours.: 141 30/60 Average Speed. (Days): 35.0 Date.: 15.1.26. MILEAGE.… | ||
| scan0076 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | F.S. O.J. 48900 COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 26 | 4400 | 149 50/60 | 30.8 | 16.1.26. (Above… | ||
| scan0077 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. Agg. Mileage. Total Running Hours. Average Speed. Date. 27 4616 158 35/60 24.7 17.1.26. MILEAGE. Start. Finish. Days. 3378… | ||
| scan0078 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | HS. CJ. COPY. +8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 28 | 4759 | 165 5/60 | 22.0 | 18.1.26. MILEAGE. |… | ||
| scan0079 | Brief internal memorandum from PN to Hs requesting remarks on a previous correspondence. | ||
| View original record | +8900 PN2/DN18.1.26. TO Hs FROM PN 11-EX. We are anxious to have your remarks on my PN2/DN5.1.26. P.N. | ||
| scan0080 | Steering wobble and springing issues on the 11-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. +8900 Hs2/LG19.1.26. 11-EX CAR. x8900 x8410 With reference to PN2/DN5.1.26. We are surprised that you experienced a steering wobble on 11-EX car at 76 m.p.h. When this car was at the… | ||
| scan0081 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | OJ. Hs X8800 COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Table 1: Consec. day.: 29 Agg. Mileage.: 4965 Total Running Hours.: 171 45/60 Average Speed (Days): 30.9 Date.: 19.1.26. Table 2… | ||
| scan0082 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. COPY. YS900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. First Table: Consec. day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 30 | 5184 | 179 15/60 | 29.2 | 20.1.26.… | ||
| scan0083 | Test report for the 11-EX NSW Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs UJ. 78400 COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NSW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 31 | 5411 | 187 45/60 | 27 | 21.1.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0084 | Test report for a New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing route, performance data, and faults found during testing. | ||
| View original record | of HS 18800 COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. First Table: Consec. day: 32 Agg. Mileage: 5610 Total Running hours: 195 Average Speed (Days): 27 1/2 Date: 22.1.26. Second Table… | ||
| scan0085 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. L8890 OJT. Hs. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 133 | 5816 | 201 10/60 | 33.4 | 23.1.26. (Days)… | ||
| scan0086 | Test report for an 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing performance metrics and issues found during a road test in France. | ||
| View original record | 48900 HS CJ. COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. First Table: Consec. day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. (Days) | Date. 34 | 6128 | 210 15/60 | 34.3 |… | ||
| scan0087 | Interim report following 6000 miles' running and a general examination of a car. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from CWB. Copy to EF. Hs. 48900 CWB2/MM.27.1.26. - 11-EX - Interim Report After 6000 miles'running and general examination of the car. Total mileage . . . . . . . . 6.128 Total hours running .… | ||
| scan0088 | Vehicle condition report detailing the state of the engine, clutch, transmission, steering, brakes, and springing. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Engine:- Runs smoothly and silently. All tappet clearances were found to be practically nil, and have been re-adjusted to 3/1000 in. cold. There is a slight oil leak from the ignition advance… | ||
| scan0089 | The condition of shock absorbers, chassis, and tyres with notes on required adjustments and maintenance. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - CWB2/MM.27.1.26. Shock absorbers:- These are OK. They are efficient and have sufficient friction to hold the car at high speeds over bad roads. They require re-adjusting about every 2500 miles.… | ||
| scan0090 | Test report for an 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 78900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. day. Agg. Mileage. Total Running Hours. Average Speed. (Days) Date. 36 6512 224 55/60 21.5 29.1.26. MILEAGE. Start. Finish. Days.… | ||
| scan0091 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing performance and issues. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 48900 Hs. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 37 Agg. Mileage.: 6632 Total Running Hours.: 230 10/60 Average Speed. (Days): 23.0 Date.: 30.1.26. MILEAGE. Start.: 5490… | ||
| scan0092 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. V8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day: 38 Agg. Mileage: 6896 Total Running Hours: 237 30/60 Average Speed: 36.0 Date: 31.1.26. MILEAGE. Start: 5610 Finish: 5874… | ||
| scan0093 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 18900 HS. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 39 | 7011 | 241 45/60 | 27.0 | 1.2.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0094 | Investigation into a severe oil leak from the ignition oil relay on car 11-EX during a 10,000-mile trial. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. from CWB. Urgent X8900 CWB1/ED/3.2.26. RE: 11-EX - 10,000 TRIAL. You will have seen from the daily reports on the running of this car that an oil leak was observed on the 24th January from the… | ||
| scan0095 | Fitting of improved front brake dust covers for Chassis No. 11-EX due to muddy road conditions. | ||
| View original record | 486900 S/W. HS. from CWB. CWB1/EP/5.2.26. re:- Chassis No. 11-EX - Front Brake Dust Covers. I have seen your HS1/LG3.2.26. As you will have seen from reports on 11-EX, the front brakes collect large… | ||
| scan0096 | Test report for a New Phantom (11-BX) with a Weymann body, detailing running conditions and adjustments. | ||
| View original record | X.8900 COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-BX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 40 Agg. Mileage.: 7142 Total Running Hours.: Average Speed.: Date.: 6.& 7. Feb.'26. MILEAGE. Start.: 5989 Finish.: 6120… | ||
| scan0097 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann Body. | ||
| View original record | 48900 COPY. qs. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. (Days) | Date. 41 | 7346 | 254 25/60 | 25.5 | 8.2.26. MILEAGE.… | ||
| scan0098 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | es. HS COPY. /8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 42 | 7582 | 263 25/60 | 26.2 | 9.2.26. MILEAGE. Start.… | ||
| scan0099 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X8900 HS TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 43 | 7869 | 273 25/60 | 28.7 | 10.2.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0100 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 18900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 44 | 8059 | 282 25/60 | 21.1 | 11.2.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0101 | Oil leak from the oil relay unit and starter motor failure on Chassis No. 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | Y8900 S/W. HS. from CWB. CWB5/EP/11.2.26. re:- Chassis No. 11-EX. Please see copy of report from N. attached, regarding 11-EX, oil leak from oil relay unit and failure of starter motor. CWB.… | ||
| scan0102 | Recent work carried out on Experimental Chassis 11-EX, detailing fixes for oil leaks, starter motor, and electrical faults. | ||
| View original record | (COPY) N.S. CWB. W/H. Br1/H.9.2.26. re:- Experimental Chassis 11-EX. We give you below a report of the recent work carried out on the above car:- (1) Oil leaks from oil relay unit. Oil was found to be… | ||
| scan0103 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Hs - of. COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. | Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. | | 45 | 8255. | 290 25/60 | 24.5 | 12.2.26. | MILEAGE. |… | ||
| scan0104 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. OJ. HS TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 45 | 8406. | 297 25/60 | 21.6 | 13.2.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0105 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | CJ. COPY. HS TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 47 | 8501 | 302 25/60 | 19.0 | 14.2.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0106 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | CJ. HS COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 48 Agg. Mileage.: 8658. Total Running Hours.: 306 38/60 Average Speed.: 37.7 Date.: 15.2.26. MILEAGE. Start.: 7479 Finish.:… | ||
| scan0107 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing mileage and performance. | ||
| View original record | COPY HS TEST REPORT - 11-EX - NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 49 | 8802 | 314 35/60 | 18.0 | 16) 17)2.26. 18) MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0108 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann Body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. CJ. AS. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 50 | 8939 | 319 5/60 | 30.4 | 18.2.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0109 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing a journey from London to Folkestone. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 95. R.S. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 51 | 9025 | 322 5/60 | 28.7 | 19.2.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0110 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | OJ. ks. COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Conscd. Day.: 52 Agg. Mileage.: 9143 Total Running Hours.: 326 50/60 (handwritten underneath: 15/60) Average Speed.: 29 1/4 Date.: Feb.… | ||
| scan0111 | Letter detailing a steering wobble issue and tyre pressures found during a road test from Boulogne to Rouen. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF LETTER FROM P.N. 20.2.26. Grand Hotel de la Poste, Rouen. Dear B.J., We left Boulogne at 2 p.m. arrived here about 5 p.m. A few miles out of Boulogne i was greatly disappointed to have a… | ||
| scan0112 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | HS (circled) UJ (crossed out) COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consed. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 53 | 9318 | 331 15/60 | 25 | Feb. 21st… | ||
| scan0113 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | HS. COPY. 3-3° 8/3/26 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 54 Agg. Mileage.: 9477 Total Running Hours.: 337 35/60 Average Speed.: 25.1 Date.: 22.2.26. MILEAGE. Start.: 822… | ||
| scan0114 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing performance and driver remarks. | ||
| View original record | HS COPY. 3.30 9/3/26 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 55 | 9607. | 342 35/60 | 26 | 23.2.26. MILEAGE. |… | ||
| scan0115 | Steering wobble and handling issues on car 11-EX after 9,800 miles. | ||
| View original record | X8900 CWB11/DN24.2.26. TO Hs FROM CWB I enclose here-with further reports of the running of 11-EX which has now completed 9,800 miles. You will note on day 52 that PN had a high speed steering wobble… | ||
| scan0116 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing a day's run. | ||
| View original record | O.J. COPY. HS 8-30 9/6/6 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 56 Agg. Mileage.: 9756 Total Running Hours.: 349 5/60 Average Speed.: 23 Date.: 24.2.26. MILEAGE. Start: 1111… | ||
| scan0117 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing mileage, fuel consumption, and route notes. | ||
| View original record | HS OJT COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Conscd. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 57 | 9889 | 355 5/60 | 22.2 | 25.2.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0118 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann Body. | ||
| View original record | C.J. COPY. HS. 3-30 8/3/26 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. 58 Agg. Mileage. 10,171 Total Running Hours. 364 35/60 Average Speed. 29.7 Date. 26.2.26. MILEAGE. Start. 1393… | ||
| scan0119 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann Body. | ||
| View original record | O.J. COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. 3-30 2/3/26 Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 59 | 10,345. | 370 35/60 | 29 | 27.2.26. MILEAGE.… | ||
| scan0120 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing a road test from Paris to Macon. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Handwritten notes: As, Und. (crossed out), 3-30, 9/S/26 First Table: Consec. Day.: 60 Agg. Mileage.: 10,615 Total Running Hours.: 380 35/60… | ||
| scan0121 | Work order from the Paris branch for repairs to chassis number 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | BON DE COMMANDE A AUTOMOBILES ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) LTD 125, AVENUE MALAKOFF PARIS (XVIe) TÉL. PASSY 33-79, 39-01, 39-10 3 11527 Nom et Adresse permanente du Client : Rolls-Royce LTD, Derby DATE… | ||
| scan0122 | Test report for a New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-Ex. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. 61 Agg. Mileage. 10,801 Total Running Hours. 387 33/60 Average Speed. 26 1/2 Date. 2.3.26. MILEAGE. Start. 2119 Finish. 2305 Days.… | ||
| scan0123 | Test report for the New Phantom with a Weymann body, chassis 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | COPY. [Handwritten]: HS (circled), 3-30, 9/3/26 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 62 Agg. Mileage.: 10,960 Total Running Hours.: 395 Average Speed.: 21.4 Date.: 4.3.26.… | ||
| scan0124 | The modification of bonnet fasteners for car 11-EX to resolve an issue with body clips. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. x8900 Hs8/LG5.3.26. X. 8260 - BONNET FASTENERS. x8260 With reference to the attached standardisation sheet. We noticed that the body clips on 11-EX were not satisfactory and if we had… | ||
| scan0125 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Handwritten annotation: 4-0-11/3/26 Handwritten annotation: Hs. Consec. Day. 63 Agg. Mileage. 10,985. Total Running Hours. 398 Average Speed. 8… | ||
| scan0126 | Test report for an 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann Body, detailing a single day's run. | ||
| View original record | Hs. CJ. 4-0 11/3/26 COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 64 Agg. Mileage.: 11,200 Total Running Hours.: 406 10/60 Average Speed.: 26.3 Date.: 8.3.26. MILEAGE. Start.:… | ||
| scan0127 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Bed. G.J. hs 4-0 12/3/26 COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 65 Agg. Mileage.: 11,456 Total Running Hours.: 415 10/60 Average Speed: 28.4 Date.: 9.3.26.… | ||
| scan0128 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Handwritten Note (Top Left): H.S. Handwritten Note (Top Right): 4-0/12/3/26 TABLE 1: Consec. Day: 66 Agg. Mileage: 11,660 Total Running Hours: 423… | ||
| scan0129 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | C.J. H.S. COPY. 8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 67 Agg. Mileage.: 11,850 Total Running Hours.: 430 55/60 Average Speed.: 27 Date.: 11.3.26. MILEAGE. Start.: 3164… | ||
| scan0130 | Test report for an 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. 68 Agg. Mileage. 12,210 Total Running Hours. 441 55/60 Average Speed. 32.7 Date. 12.3.26. MILEAGE. Start. 3354 Finish. 3714… | ||
| scan0131 | Test report for an 11-MX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. V8900 TEST REPORT - 11-MX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. 69 Agg. Mileage. 12431 Total Running Hours. 450 35/60 Average Speed. 25.5 Date. 14.3.26. MILEAGE. Start. 3714 Finish. 3935… | ||
| scan0132 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 48900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day: 70 Agg. Mileage: 12601 Total Running Hours: 457 5/60 Average Speed: 26.1 Date: 15.3.26 MILEAGE. Start: 3935. Finish: 4105 Days:… | ||
| scan0133 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. x8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. 71 Agg. Mileage. 12,812 Total Running Hours. 465 15/60 Average Speed. 25.9 Date. 16.3.26. MILEAGE. Start. 4105 Finish. 4316… | ||
| scan0134 | Test report for an 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann Body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. Agg. Mileage. Total Running Hours. Average Speed. Date. 72 13,031 473 25/60 26.8 17.3.26. MILEAGE. Start. Finish. Days. 4316… | ||
| scan0135 | Test report for a New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing a road test from Grenoble to Grasse. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-KX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. First Table: Consec. Day.: 73 Agg. Mileage.: 13,291 Total Running Hours.: 481 50/60 Average Speed.: 31 Date.: 18.3.26. MILEAGE. Start.: 4535… | ||
| scan0136 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 74 | 13,390 | 485 50/60 | 24.75. | 21.3.26. MILEAGE. Start. | Finish.… | ||
| scan0137 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann Body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Hs. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 75 | 13,560 | 494 5/60 | 20.8 | 22.3.26. MILEAGE. Start. |… | ||
| scan0138 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 76 | 13,718 | 501 35/60 | 21 | 23.3.26. MILEAGE. Start. | Finish. |… | ||
| scan0139 | Persistent unsteadiness problems with Smith speedometers. | ||
| View original record | To EY. from Hs. +8900 Hs3/LG23.3.26. SMITH SPEEDOMETERS. +4367 Only recently a Smith speedometer was fitted to 11-EX (Sales 10,000 miles test car). There was considerable trouble with unsteady… | ||
| scan0140 | Test report for an 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Y8900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 77 Agg. Mileage.: 13,844 Total Running Hours.: 509 35/60 Average Speed.: 16 Date.: 24.3.26. MILEAGE. Start.: 5224 Finish.:… | ||
| scan0141 | Test report for an 11-HA New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing a road test in Italy. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-HA. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Connec. Day.: 78 Agg. Mileage.: 13,986 Total Running Hours.: 517 35/60 Average Speed.: 18 Date.: 25.3.26. MILEAGE. Start.: 5350 Finish.: 5492… | ||
| scan0142 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing a run through Italy. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Cwt. COPY. 48900 TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 79 Agg. Mileage: 14,138 Total Running Hours: 526 20/60 Average Speed: 17.4 Date: 27.3.26 MILEAGE. Start: 5492 Finish:… | ||
| scan0143 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 48900 HS O.H. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 80 | 14,295 | 534 40/60 | 19 | 28.3.26 MILEAGE. Start.… | ||
| scan0144 | Test report for a New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-HX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 81 Agg. Mileage.: 14,438 Total Running Hours.: 543 40/60 Average Speed.: 16 Date.: 29.3.26. MILEAGE. Start: 5801 Finish: 5944 Days:… | ||
| scan0145 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. HS TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. Agg. Mileage. Total Running Hours. Average Speed. Date. 82 14,598 552 40/60 18 30.3.26. MILEAGE. PETROL. Start. Finish. Days.… | ||
| scan0146 | Test report for the New Phantom, chassis 11-RX, with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-RX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. Agg. Mileage. Total Running Hours. Average Speed. Date. 83 14,709 558 40/60 18.5 31.3.26. MILEAGE. PETROL. Start. Finish. Days.… | ||
| scan0147 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing a run from Florence to Verona. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total Running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. 84 | 14,881 | 566 40/60 | 21.5 | 1.4.26. MILEAGE. Start. | Finish.… | ||
| scan0148 | Test report for an 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day.: 85 Agg. Mileage.: 15,043 Total Running Hours.: 574 40/60 Average Speed.: 20.2 Date.: 3.4.26. MILEAGE. Start: 6387 Finish: 6549 Days:… | ||
| scan0149 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. | Consec. Day. | Agg. Mileage. | Total running Hours. | Average Speed. | Date. |… | ||
| scan0150 | Test report for the 11-EX New Phantom with a Weymann body, detailing mileage, fuel consumption, and road conditions. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TEST REPORT - 11-EX. NEW PHANTOM. WEYMANN BODY. Consec. Day. Agg. Mileage. Total Running Hours. Average Speed. Date. 87 15,309 591 5/60 16.0 5.4.26. MILEAGE. Start. Finish. Days. 6680 6815 135… | ||
| scan0151 | Unsatisfactory battery box which has corroded and broken. | ||
| View original record | X8900 PN7/DN14.4.26. TO Hs c. to CWB FROM PN 11-EX - BATTERY BOX. X8900 X8535 This box is not satisfactory. The lower metal portion has become greatly corroded and the upper portion of wood very soon… | ||
| scan0152 | Request for the return of an experimental sandwich battery from chassis 11-EX for comparative analysis. | ||
| View original record | W/S. X8900 EFC1/T24.4.26. CWB. from EFC. Experimental Chassis 11-EX. x 8900 There was on this chassis an experimental sandwich battery of different cells. From reports now received it is understood… | ||
| scan0153 | Short typed memo regarding an arrival at Derby to test cars. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X8900 CWB2/GM/28-4-26. S/W. (crossed out) EP. (crossed out) Copy to:- HS. I shall arrive at Derby about 10-30 to 11 o'clock tomorrow with 11-EX. If there are any cars which require testing by me,… | ||
| scan0154 | The condition of the battery and its various cells for Experimental Chassis No. 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | 78900 S/W. Hs. Copy to:- EBC. CWB1/GM/28-4-26 Experimental Chassis No. 11-EX. The original battery supplied with the above chassis from W. is still in use. It has been taken off the car only for the… | ||
| scan0155 | The appropriation, reconditioning, and delivery schedule for chassis No. 11-EX for the Chairman's use. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. Copy to Hm EP. X8900 CWB2/GM/3526. Re:- Chassis No. 11-EX. The above car has been appropriated for duty with our Chairman for which purpose it will be required at the commencement of the 3rd… | ||
| scan0156 | Work stoppage at Derby and the status of the experimental chassis 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. c. to Hm. c. to EP. X8900 Hs2/LG7.5.26. CHASSIS 11-EX. X8900 As you are no doubt aware, no work is being carried on in Derby at the present time. We have practically completed the… | ||
| scan0157 | Inspection report detailing the general condition and weight of an 11 E.X. chassis with a Weyman Limousine body upon its return to the works. | ||
| View original record | 11. E.X. CHASSIS GENERAL CONDITION OF CAR AS RETURNED TO WORKS. WEIGHT OF CAR COMPLETE WITH WEYMAN TYPE LIMOUSINE BODY. FRONT. 1 TON 5 CWT. 0 QRS. 14 Lbs REAR. 1 TON 6 CWT. 1 QR 0 Lbs TOTAL. 2 TONS 11… | ||
| scan0158 | Vehicle performance report detailing issues with steering, brakes, and speedometer accuracy. | ||
| View original record | 2. STEERING. Steering light; very unstable at high speeds, requires constantly checking. Slight tendency to stick after cornering. Steering can be made to jamb when car is stationary. No wobbles… | ||
| scan0159 | Vehicle condition report detailing faults with the suspension, axle, engine, and wheels. | ||
| View original record | 3. 2/ near shock absorber bushes slack require renewing Rear axle very noisy at all speeds on forward and overrun. Front springing poor on rough roads, many rattles from front of chassis. Engine slow… | ||
| scan0160 | Oil consumption road test for car 11 EX on the Oxford and return route. | ||
| View original record | OIL CONSUMPTION ROAD TESTS. CAR: 11 EX DATE: 18-5-36 ROUTE: Oxford & return OBJECT OF TESTS & PARTS USED: YL 65 ENGINE UNIT. SEVEN MAIN BEARING. ALL FERRO. OIL CONSUMPTION. after 1900 miles. BRICO. 2… | ||
| scan0161 | Graph plotting oil flow through bearings against engine RPM for car 11 EX. | ||
| View original record | OIL FLOW THROUGH BEARINGS CAR 11 EX. OIL TEMP: 60°C WATER TEMP: 80°C OIL PRESSURE 14-36 LBS/D" OIL FLOW PTS/MIN. ENGINE R.P.M. | ||
| scan0162 | The dismantling schedule and work required for Chassis No. 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S CWB. C. to Hs. C. to D/L. /8900 Hm/WW5/W17.5.26. Chassis No. 11-EX. With reference to CWB2/GM3.5.26, and Hs2/LG7.5.26, we find we shall be able to commence the dismantling work on this car… | ||
| scan0163 | Instructions for the stripping, examination, and body work modifications for Chassis No. 11-EX for the Chairman. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Wor. Copies to:- Hs. Hm. EP. /Hs 18900 CWB2/GM/17-5-26. Re:- Chassis No. 11-EX. The above car has been appropriated for duty with our Chairman when the examination, which it is understood is now… | ||
| scan0164 | Urgent request for a full list of experimental parts fitted on chassis No. 11-EX for use by the Chairman. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Hm. X8900 Hm6/W18.5.26. Chassis No. 11-EX. Will you please give us a full list of all the experimental parts fitted on the above car. This matter is extremely urgent, as the car is to be… | ||
| scan0165 | Faults discovered during the 10,000-mile test of the 11-EX Sales car. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. Hm. c. CWB. Y8900 EP5/H19.5.26. re. 11-EX. Sales 10,000 Miles Test Car. With reference to our test on the above car, Archer reports that during a run of 240 miles, the top gear slipped out on… | ||
| scan0166 | List of vehicle faults and issues observed during an inspection. | ||
| View original record | (2) shuttle Tappets Noisy. Governor, Control Sticky. Throttle does not close. (explosion silencer) Clutch groans. Clutch pedal seems too high. Clutch takes long time to stop. Engine has low speed… | ||
| scan0167 | Standardisation of parts on chassis No. 11-EX, which is intended for the Chairman, and includes a copy of a telegram on the matter. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To W/S - CWB. C. to Wor. Hm/WW7/W20.5.26. Re Chassis No. 11-EX. We have to-day received from the Experimental Dept. the complete specification of the above chassis, ref. RHC2/BE9.12.25, copy of… | ||
| scan0168 | Requesting an urgent inspection of the dismantled chassis No. 11-EX to expedite its rebuilding. | ||
| View original record | To..... from Hm. " Mr. " Hs. " Eft. " Er. " Mx. X8900 Hm6/W21.5.26. Re Chassis No. 11-EX. This chassis has now been completely dismantled and is ready for inspection of the parts. Sales Dept. are very… | ||
| scan0169 | Non-standard parts on Chassis No. 11-EX and requesting their replacement. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Hives. Mr. Elliot. Mr. Bassano. Mr. Strong. C. to Experimental Dept. X89500 Hs 26 MAY 1926 (RECEIVED) 26.5.26. Chassis No. 11-EX. Experimental Dept. advise us that the whole of this chassis is… | ||
| scan0170 | The improvement of modified bonnet clips after testing on the 11-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. x8900 Hs5/LG14.6.26. MODIFIED BONNET CLIPS. x8260 After the result of the bonnet clips on 11-EX car, these have now been definitely improved. We have every reason to believe they… | ||
| scan0171 | Modification and improvement of bonnet clips for the 11-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. +8900 Hs5/LG14.6.26. MODIFIED BONNET CLIPS. +8260 After the experience with bonnet clips on 11-EX car, they have been modified and improved. We have every reason to believe they should… | ||
| scan0172 | The premature delivery of the 11-EX experimental car and a required modification to its change gear mechanism. | ||
| View original record | X8900 Wor c. Hm. c. Hs. c. CWB. re. 11-EX. Sales 10,000 Miles Experimental Car. I was rather surprised to learn that this car had been delivered, it being a Sales Car and should therefore have been… | ||
| scan0173 | The headlamps on Chassis No. 11-EX, requesting the old lamps be forwarded to H.J. Mulliner & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. X8900 CWB4/GM/15-6-26. Re Chassis No. 11-EX. When the above chassis was at W. for certain alterations during its recent run, the type of head lamp was changed from Allen Liversidge to Radley.… | ||
| scan0174 | Urgent follow-up regarding the non-receipt of headlamps with Anti-dazzle control for Chassis No. 11-EX. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. X8800 CWB6/GM/24-6-26. Re: Chassis No. 11-EX. 10,000 Mile Trials. I have not yet received the head lamps with Allan Liversedge Anti-dazzle control which you promised to send me. The car will… | ||
| scan0175 | Confirming the urgent dispatch of lamps for the 11-EX chassis 10,000 miles trials. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. 18900 Hs1/LG25.6.26. RE. CHASSIS. 11-EX. 10,000 MILES TRIALS. Referring to CWB6/GM24.6.26. These lamps were despatched per L.M.S. Goods yesterday and we have urged for them to be… | ||
| scan0176 | Internal memorandum from BJ to Hs concerning an enclosed document about important points. | ||
| View original record | Y8900 To Hs. from BJ. BJ5/D12.8.26. Re: 11-EX. I enclose copy of PN1/HW12.8.26 which calls attention to some very important points of which you are doubtless already aware, and which I hope are… | ||
| scan0177 | Various faults found during a road test of car 11-EX, including issues with heating, ignition, brakes, clutch, steering and the fuel system. | ||
| View original record | To: BJ. Copies to CWB., Bk. PN1/HW/12.8.26. re 11-EX. I have run this Car a few hundred miles during the last week. I find that the heating trouble, which used to be very excessive in the back of the… | ||
| scan0178 | Air lock issue with the reserve fuel tank on the 11-EX car, and the correct procedure for starting after running out of petrol. | ||
| View original record | To FH. FROM HS. C. to CWB. (Strikethrough) C. to BJ. (Strikethrough) C. to Bk. (Strikethrough) X8900 11-EX CAR. X8900 / X8510 (Strikethrough) / X8460 (Strikethrough) BJ. has sent us a copy of… | ||
| scan0179 | Experiments on starting issues with chassis 11-EX after the main petrol tank runs empty, referencing the Autovac system and throttle position. | ||
| View original record | X8900 PN11/DN26.8.26. TO Hs c.c. to BJ " " CWB " " Bk FROM P.N. Chassis 11-EX. In reply to your Hs8/Lg25.8.26, I have already had repeated experiments in connection with starting up the engine of this… | ||
| scan0180 | Specification list for building up the EAC.I. 'D' type chassis, number 9.EX. | ||
| View original record | To Hs from RHC. X8920 RHC4/BE. 13.10.25. RE EAC.I. We are building up EAC.I. "D" type Chassis to the following specification:- Chassis Number will be 9.EX. 1. FRAME Original EAC.I. Frame to N.Schemes… | ||
| scan0181 | List of specifications and modifications for various vehicle components, including the gearbox, pedals, and starter motor. | ||
| View original record | .2. GEAR BOX -contd- Change Speed Mechanism carried off Box. To do this it was necessary to modify both Cross-members carrying the Gear Box. The Rear Crossmember has been bent to accomodate the Front… | ||
| scan0182 | Building up an experimental chassis with a focus on the rear axle control, using standard 'V' series parts. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. c. to Wor. +8920 Hs4/LG14.10.25. EAC.1. There were several very important items on this chassis which we never completed. We understood from you… | ||
| scan0183 | The specifications for building up 'D' type chassis No. 9-EX. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: 14.10.25. RE. EAC.1. We are building up EAC.1. 'D' type chassis to the following specification - Chassis No. will be… | ||
| scan0184 | Outlining specifications for various vehicle components, page 2. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 498A (50 H) (D.D. 91. 12-6-25) J.H.D. 'EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. -2- Expl. No. REF: 14.10.25. (9) GEARBOX. The original instructions was for a 3-speed gearbox to LeC.1677-9. Whilst the details for the… | ||
| scan0185 | Shift from 3-speed to 4-speed gearboxes due to buyer preference and plans to apply the change to the 40/50 HP model. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from R. X.8920 R4/M19.10.25. My dear CJ. (Ms. for your information. CJ.) EXPERIMENTAL WORK. X. 8310 X. 5310 X. 8920 Referring to your CJ7/E16.10.25., and the mention of a 3-speed gearbox, we… | ||
| scan0186 | Car on test, the fitting of a temporary body, and a proposed visit. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. BY. c. to Wor. +8920 EAC.1. Hs1/LG11.11.25. This car is now on test. We are arranging to fit a temporary body to it because it is not a car we could… | ||
| scan0187 | New chassis, its features, and improvements over previous models. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from R. c. to Wor. RG. c. to SY. HS. 48920 CONFIDENTIAL. R2/M24.11.25. EAC.1. X.7770 X.8920 I have seen this chassis. It contains most of the features we are putting on EAC.7., including spring… | ||
| scan0188 | From 'R' to 'Hs' discussing car speeds at Brooklands, comparing a 1911 car's performance to a current one and suggesting a test for car EAC.1. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. X8920 R3/M24.11.25. RE. SPEED ON BROOKLANDS. X. 788 X. 8920 X. 8771 The London to Edinburgh car of about 1911. I seem to remember did 78¼ miles on Brooklands, now with greater H.P. we… | ||
| scan0189 | Modifications to spare wheel placement, petrol tank filler, and rear spring arrangement. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to CJ. BJ. c. to EY. 48920 R2/M25.11.25. EAC.1. and 7. X.8920 X.7770 We are arranging for these to carry one of the spare wheels at the rear. This is very advantageous to the general… | ||
| scan0190 | Design updates and specifications for the E.A.C.I. model. | ||
| View original record | To (HS) from EV. copy to EE Hs x8920 EV. 1.27-11-25. RE E.A.C. I. Mr Royce wishes us to bring E.A.C.I. somewhat up to date before we shew it to anyone at "Sales". Yesterday we sent to BY. a design of… | ||
| scan0191 | Arrangement of the spare wheel carrier and side filler on the petrol tank for the EAC.1 chassis. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from DA. c. to CJ. Hs. 48920 DA7/M27.11.25. EAC.1. SPARE WHEEL CARRIER. X. 8920 X. 7600 We sent you yesterday N.sch.2079 shewing the arrangement of the rear end of EAC.1. chassis to provide the… | ||
| scan0192 | Complete specification for a D.TYPE, 9.EX.-CHASSIS, passed to test in November 1925. | ||
| View original record | To TMW from RHC. HS 48920 RHC4/RE. 10.12.25. 9.EX.-CHASSIS (EAC.ls) D.TYPE We give below a complete specification of the above Chassis which was passed to Test Nov.7th. 1925. - Frame & Fittings 1.… | ||
| scan0193 | List of vehicle components with their corresponding part numbers and specifications. | ||
| View original record | .2. RHC4/BE. 10.12.25. X.8430 - Klaxon Switch To L.O.P. F.71892. X.8450- Side Steering Tube To L.O.P. F.72514. X.8500 -Dashbrackets & Footboards. "D" type Special Dashboard EX.1078 otherwise to L.O.P.… | ||
| scan0194 | List of part specifications and drawing references for various vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | .3. RHC4/BE. 10.12.25. -Starting Handle To drg.EX.892 & L.O.P. E.72750. -Torque Reaction Dampers To L.O.P. E.71324. X.8310- Gear Box & Actuating Gear To L.O.P. G.73352. X.8370 -Servo-Mechn Servo… | ||
| scan0195 | Typed list of vehicle component specifications and associated part numbers. | ||
| View original record | .4. RHC4/RE. 10.12.25 - Cross Steering Tube To L.o.P. G.72393. - Rear Axle 14/47 ratio Axle to L.o.P. G.70418. -Rear Hub To L.o.P. G.70758. -Rear Brakes To L.o.P. G.70757. -Prop:Shaft & Universal… | ||
| scan0196 | List of specifications and modifications for the 6.EAG.II engine unit components. | ||
| View original record | RHC4/BE. 10.12.25. 6.EAG.II -UNIT -Crankcase & Bearings Oil Gallery Cover similar to Goshawk to Scheme 880. Modified Main Bearing Oil Pipes(Brazed Steel nipples) to Scheme 656 - otherwise to L.O.P.… | ||
| scan0197 | List of engine components with associated reference numbers and modification details. | ||
| View original record | .2. RHC4/BW. 10.12.25. -Water Pump & Throttle Gov: To L.O.P. E.72183. -Ignition Gov: & Dist: Drive Exclusion of Crankchamber gases to LeC 2121(Sch.I.) otherwise to L.O.P. E.72657. -Water Pump To… | ||
| scan0198 | List of parts related to controls and electrical components with their corresponding reference numbers. | ||
| View original record | .3. Controls To L.O.P. E.72652. Starting Carburetter. To L.O.P. E.71422. ELECTRICAL PARTS X.4653 - Coil Special Coil with finer Primary winding G.P.4. X.8650 -Silent Starter Gear To L.O.P. D.70803.… | ||
| scan0199 | Breakdown of the weights for the rear axle and springs of a car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm from RHC. X9930 X.9410 1 X8920 RHC2/BE. 26.1.26. RE EAC.I. -(9.EX). The weight of Rear Axle and Springs for the above car are as follows:- Rear Axle complete with Hubs,Drums and Brake Gear.… | ||
| scan0200 | Delays in fitting hydraulic dampers and a sequence starter to a Phantom with semi-elliptic rear springs. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. RG. c. to DA. E. c. to BY. Wor. 48920 Hs4/LG22.6.26. EAC.1. PHANTOM WITH SEMI ELLIPTIC REAR SPRINGS CONTROLLING AXLE. X9410 We are sorry to say that we have been delayed in… | ||
| scan0201 | Listing new and modified parts fitted to a test vehicle, with corresponding drawing and part numbers. | ||
| View original record | To AJL from RHC. HS X8920 RHC2/BE. 5.7.26. (9.EX. - EAC.I. We give below new parts fitted to the above which was placed on Test - 27.5.26. X.9380 - Frames & Fittings Modified Front Crossmember with… | ||
| scan0202 | Bringing car EAC-1 to location WW to fit hydraulic dampers and deliver modified axle forgings. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to RG. E. c. to DA. X8970 Hs3/LG13.7.26. EAC-1 CAR. X235 Although we have not yet fitted the hydraulic dampers to the rear of this car, we propose bringing this car to… | ||
| scan0203 | Updates and specifications for front shock absorbers, front axle, and sequence starters. | ||
| View original record | HS X8920 To AJL from RHC. RHC5/BE. 20.7.26. RE a.EX. Passed to Test July 19th.1926. X.9520 - Front Shock Absorbers Hydraulic Shock Absorbers to L.O.P. F.74807 & L.F.815. 19.7.26. Load High Pressure -… | ||
| scan0204 | Modifications to the rear brakes and servo mechanism for chassis 9.EX. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from RHC. C. AHL. 78920 RHC11/BE.16.6.27. 9.EX. CHASSIS Rear Brakes 1. New Special Operating Levers G.74983/4. 2. New Ferodo Liners G.70672 fitted. 3.6.27. Servo Mechn: New set of "Halo" Fabric… | ||
| scan0205 | Delay in providing a New Phantom car for the Instruction School. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. from Hs. 48930 Hs4/LG25.8.25. New Phantom Car for Instruction School. Referring to Bs6/KW24. 8.25 attached. We remember you raising this matter with us sometime ago, and we mentioned that… | ||
| scan0206 | The results of experiments with footwarmers for Chassis 2 LW, owned by Lord Herbert Scott. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 B 200 T) (S F. 673 22-5-19) G. 2276. X3922 BY/JH26/H. 15. 8. 19. Bn. c. EH. ------ CHASSIS 2 LW. Lord Herbert Scott. ----------------------------------- We attach herewith copy of memo… | ||
| scan0207 | Request from Lord Herbert Scott to fit a heater to Chassis 2 LW. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 238 B (200 T) (S F. 673. 22-5-19) G. 2376. S to W. By. Copy August 7th, 1919. RE CHASSIS 2 LW. Lord Herbert Scott. Lord Herbert Scott desires to have a heater fitted to warm the passengers on the… | ||
| scan0208 | Proposal to conduct running tests of new pieces on Mr. Hanbury's car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Bn. X3922 Bn28/W151019. RE PROPOSAL THAT MR. HANBURY SHOULD CARRY OUT RUNNING TESTS OF NEW PIECES ON HIS CAR. Please note that Mr. Johnson agrees to the arrangement discussed whereby new… | ||
| scan0209 | Road-holding and steering difficulties with a 'Trials Landaulette' and other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 A (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 COPY. X.3922 4 From CJ. to PN. X.3922. Trials Car CJ7/D22.1.20. X.963 After Christmas time I reported to you that Crawford has remarked that the Trials… | ||
| scan0210 | Road handling and stability issues of a Trials Landaulette car, including planned modifications. | ||
| View original record | X 3922 Chassis PH/5/D323.1.20. RECEIVED JAN 28 1921 From F.H. to C.C. C. to R. C. to Dn. C. to Hs. C. to L. In reply to your Memo. attached C37/D22.1.20. - it is the case that no mention had been made… | ||
| scan0211 | Personal opinion on the road-holding characteristics of a car at high speeds, with planned comparisons to Lanchester and Lancia models. | ||
| View original record | (2) Personally, I do not find any R.R. Car nowadays very easy to keep on the road at the higher speeds, but I must own I do not know to what extent I am justified in thinking this is a peculiarity of… | ||
| scan0212 | Handling and steering difficulties with a trials landaulette. | ||
| View original record | Copy From CJ. to PN. After Christmas time I reported to you that Crawford had remarked that the trials landaulette was extremely difficult to keep on the road. You appeared to be ignorant of his… | ||
| scan0213 | Handling issues and proposed modifications for a Trials Landaulette. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X.3922 From PN. to CJ. c. to R. c. to Bn. c. to Hs. c. to EP. C.R. X.3922. London Trials Car PN5/DB23.1.20. x.963 x.3461 x.3612 x.3044 In reply to your memo. attached CJ7/D22.1.20 - it is the… | ||
| scan0214 | Continuation page of a report questioning if a certain condition is a peculiarity of Rolls-Royce or common to all high-speed cars. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- own I do not know to what extent I am justified in thinking this is a peculiarity of an R-R or whether the condition would be found on all other high speed cars. I shall hope to have more… | ||
| scan0215 | Investigation of faulty steering on trials car 1.LW, its potential causes, and proposed solutions. | ||
| View original record | To EH. from EP. c. to Bn. X3922 EP4/F26.1.20. X.963. RE FAULTY STEERING. X.3461. X.2628. X.129.5 X.3922. We have for some time received complaints from the Sales Dept. as regards the faulty steering… | ||
| scan0216 | Unstable steering tests, particularly when running on tram lines, with discussion on the effect of rear and split springs. | ||
| View original record | Contd. -2- EP4/F26.1.20. We have confirmed further tests on this matter this weekend, with our covered body test car, and Mr. Maddocks reports as follows:- "Car was tried for unstable steering. It is… | ||
| scan0217 | Experiments on a Trials Landaulette to diagnose a steering issue potentially caused by the split rear springs. | ||
| View original record | X.3922 PN. from Hs. c. to Bn. c. to EP. --- X.936. - RE STEERING ON TRIALS LANDAULETTE. We have received a telegram from Mr. Royce as you are no doubt aware, suggesting that the trouble with the… | ||
| scan0218 | Arranging steering tests on a Trials Landaulette, emphasizing the need for dry road conditions. | ||
| View original record | x.392A PN/9/DB2.2.20. From PN. to Hs. Re Steering on Trials Landaulette In reply to your Hs5/LG28.1.20. Yes? I think the proposal very good that you and possibly Mr.Platford should come and make the… | ||
| scan0219 | Vehicle suspension tests regarding split springs, clips, and the effect on lateral flexibility, steering, and body roll. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235 & 100 T. (S.F. 846. 6-8-19) G. 2460. X.3922 -2- Hs3/L09.2.20. Contd. out over the full range of speed and road conditions. We have run a car with split springs and no clips clipping the… | ||
| scan0220 | Starter failure on chassis 19-LW, due to a slipping starter drive clutch caused by oil contamination. | ||
| View original record | Hs c. to Bn c. to Da c. to By C.K. X.3922 X.3350 EP9/F16.2.200. X.3922 RE. STARTER FAILURE ON CHASSIS 19-LW. With reference to my conversation with you re. the above, I have now received a report from… | ||
| scan0221 | Solution for an issue with a drive mechanism, suggesting adding holes or grooves to friction faces. | ||
| View original record | -2- so as to avoid any recurrance, I should be glad to act on your advice. To me it appears essential that something should be done with this drive, otherwise I anticipate we shall have similar… | ||
| scan0222 | Arrangements for a trials car demonstration in the South of France to address performance criticisms. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Derby. .X.3922 C.K. X.3922 PN11/WL23.2.20. As I informed Mr. Coverley this afternoon on the 'phone, C.J. wishes me to take the open trials car to the South of France as soon as possible, in order… | ||
| scan0223 | Taking a trials car to the South of France to address performance criticisms from Lord Rocksavage. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 950 s (20 T) (S B. 914. 5-9-19) G. 2470 [Handwritten] X 30/22 [Stamp] RECEIVED Hs. DERBY. PN11/WL23.2.20. As I informed Mr. [handwritten insert: in] Covley this afternoon on the 'phone, C.J.… | ||
| scan0224 | Potential issue where rear shock absorbers may foul the mudguard stays on a London Trials Landaulette. | ||
| View original record | RR 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2460. X.3922 To PN. from Hs. C. to C.L.R Hs3/LG24.2.20. X.3922 X.3461 RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS. Before the London Trials Landaulette is run with the rear shock… | ||
| scan0225 | Trial arrangements for cars 19-LW and 1.LW fitted with rear shock absorbers. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EP. c. to PN. X.3922 EP19/F25.2.20. X.3461 - RE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 19-LW X.3922. With reference to your memo Hs3/LG24.4.20, we have already arranged with Mr. Evans to let us know when… | ||
| scan0226 | To stop the slotting of inner plates on shock absorbers pending the results of further tests. | ||
| View original record | X 3922 To By. from Da. Copy to Bn. " " Hs. " " Ck. X.3461. RE SHOCK ABSORBERS. X.3922. ------------------------------------------------------ In view of recent results on the "Trials Car" in London we… | ||
| scan0227 | Letter discussing the results of road tests on cars 1.LW and 19-LW fitted with shock absorbers, noting issues with noise and clearance. | ||
| View original record | RR 235 A (100 T) (S.F. 846 6-8-19) G. 2480 PN. from EP. C. to Hs. C. to Bn. Clk X.3922 EP4/F2.3.20. X.3922 RE TESTS OF 1.LW AND 19-LW WITH SHOCK ABSORBERS. I am sorry we were not able to see you after… | ||
| scan0228 | Noise issue with new rear shock absorbers on a trials car and proposing a solution. | ||
| View original record | H.R. 235 B 200 T) (S.F. 674. 22-5-19) G. 2876. X.3922 To Da. from Hs. c. to Bn. &. to By. Hs2/LG2.3.20. X.3922. RE SHOCK ABSORBERS. X, 3461. EP. and I have tried the London Trials Car fitted with the… | ||
| scan0229 | Using a sheet of asbestos for heat insulation under the floorboards of the 10,000 Miles Trial Car. | ||
| View original record | R R. 950 s (20 T) (S.B 9` 4, 5-9-19. G. 2470) X.3922 To LHS. from CJ. Copy to Works. CJ4/D16.3.20. Re 10,000 Miles Trial Car. ------------------------- The following is extract from a memorandum… | ||
| scan0230 | Typed letter responding to several customer complaints regarding vehicle noises and a radiator leak for a 19.LW model. | ||
| View original record | PN. from EP. c. to BN. c. to Hs. EFC X 3922 1 APR 1920 EP18/F14.4.20. X.3922. RE. 19.LW - PN's OPEN TRIAL CAR. I am sorry not to have received your promised letter giving me details of your… | ||
| scan0231 | Follow-up report on diagnosing mechanical faults with a car's slipper drive, crankshaft and side shaft. | ||
| View original record | -2- This we feel may be due to the slipper drive or some parts fixed to the front of the crankshaft catching the case. We are, however, taking advantage of the radiator being down to examine the front… | ||
| scan0232 | The specifications for special bedded rear springs for a trials car. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from EP. X3922 EP9/F17.4.20. F.R. FR / 1 RE. SPECIAL BEDDED REAR SPRINGS FOR PN'S OPEN TRIALS CAR - 19-LW. X3922 <2628> With reference to our discussion on the above, I attach copy of memo. I have… | ||
| scan0233 | Letter discussing a spring squeaking issue on the Open Trials Car and coordinating a repair. | ||
| View original record | COPY. PN c. to HS. EP6/F17,4,20. RE. 19-LW. OPEN TRIALS CAR. We are in receipt of your telegram stating that Boot must be available in London with the car on Sunday morning. These instructions have… | ||
| scan0234 | To Mr. Northey outlining three different types of road springs to be tested. | ||
| View original record | R R. 235 a (100 T) (S.F 846 6-8-19) G. 2460 X.3922 To Hs. from R. Copy to CJ. " " BN. " " PN. " " EFC. " " By. X.2628. RE ROAD SPRINGS. X.3981. X.3922. I think it is highly desirable for your to get… | ||
| scan0235 | Quoting a report from 'PN' regarding complaints and potential fixes for the Open Trials Car X.262. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. to Bn. c. to BY. EFC X.3922. EP21/F21.4.20. [STAMP: E.F.C RECEIVED APR 28 1920] X.3922 RE. 19-LW PN. OPEN TRIALS CAR. X 262 With reference to the above car which recently came to the works for… | ||
| scan0236 | Mr. Horlick's complaint and a proposed solution involving altering a trials car's steering. | ||
| View original record | W/S PN. from Hs. X.3922 EFC X.3922 X.963 Hs3/LG5.5.20. Attached herewith is a letter [stamped RECEIVED] we have received from "R" - ref:- R7/G19.4.20. You will see that he suggests I should go to see… | ||
| scan0237 | Visit with Mr. Horlick to discuss a steering modification on a trials car. | ||
| View original record | HS. C to EFC. [Crossed out: X 3922] COPY. PN7/DW/7.5.20. X.963 Re Steering. In reply to Hs3/LG5.5.20, I think it would be best, as you suggest, for me to deal with Mr. Horlick, when the time arrives,… | ||
| scan0238 | Follow-up memo regarding the supply of non-split type rear springs for PN's trials car. | ||
| View original record | X.3922. Hs. E.F.C. X.3922 COPY. EP/T21/F27.5.20. RE 19-LW. PN'S TRIALS CAR. X. 3981 We have not yet received a reply to our EP21/F21.4.20 in which was given an extract of memo, received from PN,… | ||
| scan0239 | Note on noisy dynamo and speedometer drives and recommendations for dynamo belts. | ||
| View original record | X.3922 Extract from R2/G17.7.20. X.1809. X.294. X.516. X.3735. X.3928. X.3763. X.3923. RE CHASSIS.6.EX. (11) DYNAMO AND SPEEDOMETER DRIVES (RE PN'S AND 1.EX. Speedometer drives make a decided noise… | ||
| scan0240 | Extract from a report on chassis trials, covering springs, steering, body, and floorboards. | ||
| View original record | X3922 Extract from H2/U17.7.20. X.3921. RE CHASSIS 1.EX. (7) ROAD SPRINGS. X.3981. X.1296. X.2628. The springing appeared to be distinctly worse than the split springs on 1.EX and it appears decidedly… | ||
| scan0241 | Fitting a new low-geared axle and a Smith dynamo to cars for feedback before standardisation. | ||
| View original record | X.3922 To PN. from Hs. c. to H. c. to EP. Hs1/LG22.7.20. & X.3545. X.295. RE AXLE FOR CAR. X.3922. We have a low geared axle available to fit on to a car. We should like to fit this either to Mr.… | ||
| scan0242 | Report comparing fitters' work on the petrol system of experimental cars 6.EX and 1.EX, noting issues with the hand air pump. | ||
| View original record | X3922 Extract from R12/G23.8.20. X.3763. RE FITTERS' WORK ON 6.EX COMPARED WITH 1.EX. X.3923. X.3922. X.3444. In connection with the petrol system, I noticed that on PN's car the hand air pump was… | ||
| scan0243 | Negative impact of longer scuttles on chassis accessibility and proposing an alternative design for windscreen placement. | ||
| View original record | X 3922 To PN. from R. Copy to CJ. " " C. " " Da. " " SP. " " R.R. of America Inc. (For the attention of OY.) COPY to Hs. R22/G23.8.20. X.3444. RE SCUTTLES. (For C. & D. steering.) We understand that… | ||
| scan0244 | Potential causes and solutions for poor vehicle acceleration. | ||
| View original record | X.3922 R1/G3.9.20. To H. from R. Copy to CJ. " " Pn. " " EP. " " Hs. " " Oy. " " Gas. " " Sa. X.3922 RE WANT OF ACCELERATION. Sorry to hear your car is not good for acceleration compared with others.… | ||
| scan0245 | Page of notes on troubleshooting engine performance, discussing ignition timing, compression, fuel, and external drag factors. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 199 (250T) (SD676 19-7-17) MP 18.865 Contd. -2- RL/G3.9.20. Supposing then alteration to timing of ignition makes no difference, we might suppose something was wrong with pistons or valves not… | ||
| scan0246 | The testing, modification, and deployment of five different Smith Type 2D dynamos. | ||
| View original record | X.3922 EFC/T4.9.20. X.295. - SMITH DYNAMOS. X.3923b. Type 2D 1. This dynamo, No.1437 was received on 11.4.20, After undergoing the tests which are recorded elsewhere, it was placed on 49-GB for test… | ||
| scan0247 | Horsepower and acceleration issues of the post-war car compared to the pre-war model. | ||
| View original record | X 3922 R.R. 225A (100 T) (S.H 159, 11-8-20) G. 2200) R. from EP. c. to Hs. c. to EFC. EP2/F10.9.20. 10th Sept. 1920. X.3922. RE HP. AND WANT OF ACCELERATION. X.3751a. X.858. X.3056. With reference to… | ||
| scan0248 | Engine performance comparing high and low compression, addressing over-lubrication issues, and proposing piston modifications. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 235A (100 T) (S.H. 159, 11-8-20) G 2800 Contd. -2- EP2/F10.9.20. The HP all round, both high and low compression, is better, a better film of oil being maintained on the cylinder walls, in fact… | ||
| scan0249 | The performance comparison of pre-war and post-war cars, focusing on gear ratios, tyre sizes, and engine tuning. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G. 9800 Contd. -3- EP2/F10.9.20. 4. Our tests show the gear ratio to be a very important item in this respect. In our comparative tests of a pre-war and post-war… | ||
| scan0250 | Letter discussing a plan to test a No.14 Peto & Radford battery on an Open Trials car. | ||
| View original record | X.3922. PN17/DN22.12.20. S/W. EFC. X 3398 X 3922 I thank you for your EFC6/21.12.20, Re Peto & Radford batteries. I have seen one of the Directors of this firm to-day. I think the best plan would be… | ||
| scan0251 | Supply and testing of a Peto & Radford battery and other experimental parts. | ||
| View original record | X.3922 To PN. from EFC. EFC5/T31.12.20. X.3398 - PETO & RADFORD BATTERIES. X.3922 I have your note PN17/DN22.12.20 and will do as you suggest, namely, send No.14 P & R battery to you, but first I… | ||
| scan0252 | Response regarding the supply of a battery case, battery testing, and component preferences. | ||
| View original record | X3922 S/W. Bk4/HM6.1.21. X.2894. X.4215. X.3922. X.33981 Re your EFC5/T31.12.20. Yes, will you please supply an outside case for the battery, so that it can be bolted securely to the running board. We… | ||
| scan0253 | Arrangements for a P&R battery test and noting future availability of Tudor and Chloride batteries. | ||
| View original record | W/S. X3922 EFC4/T7.1.21. To Bk. from EFC. X.3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR Mr. Northey. X3922 We have your note Bk4/HM6.1.21 and are arranging for a box to be made for the P & R battery. At the moment we… | ||
| scan0254 | Requesting the Pattern Shop to make a battery box for a P & R battery for Mr. Northey's trials car. | ||
| View original record | X.3922 To Mr. Walker.(Pattern Shop). from EFC. EFCE/T7.1.21. X. 3398 - P & R BATTERY FOR MR. NORTHEY. X.3922 We are sending over to you a P & R battery which Mr. Northey is desirous of running on his… | ||
| scan0255 | The return of tyres for Chassis 81-TW after the Northey Trials and a query about invoicing and credit. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.G. 648, 19-2-20) G. 2818 X3922 Hs. from Wd. Wd8/NJ7.1.21. X3922 X 990 Chassis 81-TW. Northey Trials. Upon receipt of yours Hs/TMW1/LG1.1.21, we wrote Sales drawing their attention… | ||
| scan0256 | The despatch of a Peto & Radford battery for testing. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.H 798, 10-12-20) G. 2947 X3922 TO EP. for Mr. Sadler. (Chassis despatch). c. EP. c. O.O. c. PN. EFC1/T19.1.21. X.3398. - PETO & RADFORD BATTERY. X.3922. We are sending over to you… | ||
| scan0257 | The production of a special, faster car for Mr. Salamanca for the Monte Carlo season. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 936A (50 T)(S H. 936. 19-2-21) G 3003 X3922 WOR. from Hs. Hs1/LG11.4.21. CAR FOR Sa. for next Season at Monte Carlo. We suggest that it would be a very great mistake to let Mr. Salamanca have a… | ||
| scan0258 | Comparative test of a 14-tooth axle in a 1.EX car against an open trials car. | ||
| View original record | X.3922 PN. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to R. Hs4/LG24.6.21. X.3763 X.3457 COMPARISON OF 40/50 HP. CARS. X.3922. Referring to our conversation on the above matter, we shall be pleased to hear that you are… | ||
| scan0259 | Customer comparing his new car to a Cadillac and arranging a demonstration to prove its superiority. | ||
| View original record | X3922 Mr. Hives (Derby) c. to B.J. PN23/CM13. 7. 21. X.3922 X.2565 X.1927 X.3763 There is a car waiting to be delivered to Mr. Dugdale at this moment at the works of Messrs. Joseph Cockshoot &… | ||
| scan0260 | Importance of matching a competitor's twelve-cylinder engine performance. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- twelve-cylinder can run at eighty, because I have been in one doing this. This matter is really of very great importance, because either we have to own to Mr. Dugdale that we cannot put up… | ||
| scan0261 | Request to be advised when a 14-tooth axle is ready for the Trials Landaulette 1.LW. | ||
| View original record | X.3922. Bk1/GC15.7.21. S/W. Hs. from PN. X.3457 X.3454 RE. 14/15 TOOTH AXLE. X.3922, Referring to your Hs5/LG12.7.21. will you please advise us as soon as you have a 14-tooth axle ready for the Trials… | ||
| scan0262 | Preparations for a demonstration car for Mr. Dugdale, comparing it to a Cadillac and considering potential modifications. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. x3922 X3457 x3922 x3783 RE. CAR FOR MR. DUGDALE. Hs6/LG18.7.21. X1729 With reference to your FN23/CM13.7.21. We could certainly, if desired, rig up 1.EX Car in order for you to give a… | ||
| scan0263 | Radiator coolant, vehicle speed comparison with a Cadillac, and speedometer accuracy. | ||
| View original record | contd. -2- Hs6/LG18.7.21. ------------ It is necessary to drain the alcohol out of this box and pour it back into the radiator. Unless alcohol is used in the radiator, it has no use whatever. I do not… | ||
| scan0264 | New car for Mr. Dugdale and clarifying a performance comparison with a Cadillac. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 950s. (20 T) (S.H. 326. 31-1-21). Bm. 2/6/15. x3922 3. FO RECEIVED JUL 22 1921 S/W. Hs. PN12/CM21.7.21. X3922 X2585 X3457 X1729 RE:- CAR FOR MR. DUGDALE. In reply to your Hs6/LG18.7.21., before… | ||
| scan0265 | Query regarding the readiness of a 14-tooth axle for a 1.LW Trials Landaulette. | ||
| View original record | x3922 S/W. Hs. x3454 x3922 14/15 TOOTH AXLES. Bk13/GC10. 8.21. 10th. Aug.1921. Will you kindly advise us if the 14-tooth axle for 1.LW Trials Landaulette is ready yet. Bk. | ||
| scan0266 | 14-tooth axle for a Trials Landaulet being ready for fitting. | ||
| View original record | W/S. x3922 To Bk. from Hs. Hs2/LG12.8.21. x3457 x3922 14-tooth Axle for Trials Landaulet. This axle is ready and can be fitted to the Car any time it can be sent to Derby. Hs. H.R. 235B (100 F) (S.H.… | ||
| scan0267 | The re-arrangement of Hartford shock absorber brackets for chassis 81-TW. | ||
| View original record | PN. from Hs. x3922 Hs1/LG14.1.22. CHASSIS 81-TW. x4426 x3922 We are re-arranging the brackets for the Hartford Shock Absorber in order to get more movement. We will send a pair of shock absorbers for… | ||
| scan0268 | Unsuitability of Chassis 20-UG for demonstration due to engine noise and 'fuss'. | ||
| View original record | X3922 To EP. c. to H. and Hs. PN9/DN/18.1.22. X.674. CHASSIS 20-UG X.3922 X.2565 Although this car has some quite good features for the purpose od demonstration, yet I feel that taken as a whole it is… | ||
| scan0269 | Urgent need to rectify a noisy axle and abnormal engine vibration on a Trials Landaulet car. | ||
| View original record | X3922 [Struck through: To-EB.-Hs.-&-Cx.] To EP. c. to Hs. & Cx. PN3/DN8.3.22. X.3922. TRIALS LANDAULET 1.LW. X.4299 X.4181c it is most important that we have a sufficiently quiet 14-tooth axle for… | ||
| scan0270 | The performance of the 107-MG trials car, detailing issues with the engine, clutch, gearbox, and axle. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR Hs. N/3922 REPORT AND PARTICULARS OF 107-MG. TRIALS CAR. This car arrived at the Works on Saturday morning, Sept.2nd. and has been tried by Wor. BY. Hm. Sft. Mr. Smithdale, Mr. Sinclair, Mr.… | ||
| scan0271 | Vehicle performance test report detailing handling, speed, and hill climb results. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - SPRINGING. Good. See spring card record for full particulars. BRAKES. Good. Foot brake inclined to squeak. STEERING. Good. Pivot lean 3/16". The firing in the silencer is fairly frequent and the… | ||
| scan0272 | Test report for a Riviera Trials car, detailing its specifications, performance against another chassis, and dynamometer results. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Riviera Trials car and its specification is identical with 107-MG. Accelerating from 10, 20 and 30 mph. the chassis had the advantage. A test was also made to see if one car would overtake the… | ||
| scan0273 | Comparing the maximum speed tests of cars 46-PK and 107-MG, with notes on engine performance and steering. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. To R. from Hs. c. to CJ. RG. c. to PN. DA. c. to E. WOR. c. to BY. Expl. No. 3865 3922 X3922 X4578 X9946 - in chart REF: HS2/LG6. 2. 24.… | ||
| scan0274 | Steering and braking issues and modifications to improve brake effectiveness. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. -2- EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 9680 3922 REF: Hs2/LG6. 2. 24. The radius rods positions are not the best for this type of steering. Also the front… | ||
| scan0275 | The expected speed increase from a 35% power increase, focusing on the effects of tractive resistance. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4578 REF: Hs/Rm/LG6.2.24. INCREASE OF SPEED TO BE EXPECTED FROM A 35% INCREASE IN POWER. The tractive resistance of a car… | ||
| scan0276 | The method for determining the tractive resistance of a touring car at 60 MPH and over. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 403A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4578 REF: Hs/R m/LG26.2.24. METHOD OF DETERMINING TRACTIVE RESISTANCE OF RR. TOURING CAR AT 60 M.P.H. AND OVER. Tractive… | ||
| scan0277 | Tractive resistance and horsepower requirements for a touring car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4578 REF: Hs/Rm/LG6.2.24. .. Tractive resistance at any speed = 23 + 3.11 (m.p.h./10)^2 at 60 m.p.h. = 23 + 112 = 135 lbs/ton.… | ||
| scan0278 | Report concerning stiff steering and exhaust booming issues on car GMK-65 during trials. | ||
| View original record | Hs X3922 PN3/DN18.9.24. TO RP c. to BJ, HS & OWB FROM PN GMK-65 - Rolls-Royce Trials. The steering on this car was seriously stiff. The trouble was put right and JLE reports as follows :- "Steering -… | ||
| scan0279 | Allocation of springs, clips, gaiters, and locating pieces for 40/50 HP Chassis models 10, 11, and 12-AU. | ||
| View original record | EP. c. to SFF. c. to Hs. c. to RHC. c. to D/BP. c. to EWT. (3922) Wd/Dn2/BH.30.9.24. Re 40/50 HP. Chassis, 10, 11, and 12-AU. London Trials. ------------------- With reference to your memo… | ||
| scan0280 | New arrangement for testing demonstration cars for overseas and domestic markets. | ||
| View original record | HS To: Her. [text struck through] From: HJ [text struck through] Copies to: Hs. [text struck through] SP. O.WB. Hm. sg. [text struck through] K3822 BJ14/HS.11.24. TESTING DEMONSTRATION CARS. It has… | ||
| scan0281 | Test drive results and issues for Chassis No. 12-AU. | ||
| View original record | CWB1/AP/16.1.25. S/W. Hs. from CWB. Re:- Chassis No. 12-AU. Your Hs2/LG.13.1.25 received. I have tested this car on its return and agree with your memorandum above. I found a very distinct improvement… | ||
| scan0282 | Communication issues and delays in supplying parts for Chassis 15-MC. | ||
| View original record | Hs. 48950 D/BP6/CW12. 5. 25. Re : Chassis 15-MC. In our D/BP13/CW of the 5th inst., we gave you extract of instructions received from S. and on the 8th inst., we gave you copy of telegram received… | ||
| scan0283 | From the Experimental Department requesting the despatch of a radiator and fan blades for Chassis No. 15 - MC. | ||
| View original record | HS/ +8950 S/W. Experimental Dept. Bkl/W/18.5.25. Re Chassis No. 15 - MC. -------------------- Confirming our telephone conversation this afternoon, will you please despatch to-day per Passenger Train… | ||
| scan0284 | Dispatch of new chrome leather cup washers for three specific chassis numbers. | ||
| View original record | X8950 S/W. Experimental Dept. Bk2/W/18.5.25. Re Chassis Nos. 31 - MC., 11 - MC. and 26 - MC. We understand you are sending new chrome leather cup washers for the above chassis. Also, that Smith is to… | ||
| scan0285 | Expressing dissatisfaction with the high-speed performance of the 'New Phantom' during open trials. | ||
| View original record | X8950 PN3/DN19.5.25. TO Hs FROM PN c. to BJ EP CWB Re 40/50 H.P. Open Trials "New Phantom". X8950 X8771 I do not feel at all satisfied with the high speed performance of this car. I can get up to 80… | ||
| scan0286 | Report detailing maintenance and damage repairs for cars 103MC and 15MC. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD 14-15 CONDUIT STREET LONDON W.1 TELEGRAMS: "ROLHEAD, PICCY, LONDON" TELEPHONES: MAYFAIR 6040, 6041, 6042, 6043 IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE +89503 1. 21-5-25. Mr Hives. Work done on… | ||
| scan0287 | Vehicle repairs and damage assessment for two different job numbers. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS ROYCE, LTD 14-15 CONDUIT STREET LONDON-W1 TELEGRAMS "ROLHEAD, PICCY, LONDON" TELEPHONES: MAYFAIR 6040, 6041, 6042, 6043 IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE 2. 15MC. New Radiator & fan fitted. Engine… | ||
| scan0288 | Fan bracket failure and subsequent investigation. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS ROYCE LTD 14-15 CONDUIT STREET LONDON W-1 TELEGRAMS "ROLHEAD, PICCY, LONDON" TELEPHONES: MAYFAIR 6040, 6041, 6042, 6043 IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE 37 101 MC. at the bottom. Mr Birkett is sending… | ||
| scan0289 | Urgent memo regarding a recurring fan bracket failure on a demonstration car, requiring an immediate design review. | ||
| View original record | URGENT. X8950 To Hs. from BJ. Copies to | ||
| scan0290 | The failure of a fan bracket on a trials car due to violent oscillation. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50H) (D.B. 175 25-9-24) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. 4895D REF: Hs4/LG26.5.25. To BJ. from Hs. c. to Wor. BY. c. to PN. CMB. RE: CAR NO: 15-MC. Referring to BJ1/H25.5.25. We have… | ||
| scan0291 | Query regarding the checking of fans and fan belts on New Phantom Cars to prevent similar breakages. | ||
| View original record | X8950 To Hs. from CJ. CJ2/D27.5.25. Re: Car No. 15-MC. Referring to your Hs4/LG26.5.25, are you checking the balance of fans and fan belts which have been fitted to other New Phantom Cars in order to… | ||
| scan0292 | Precautions to ensure fans and fan belts for the new 'Phantom' chassis are balanced and run smoothly. | ||
| View original record | To CJ. from Hs. +8950 Hs7/LG4.6.25. RE. CAR NO.15-MC. +8220 Referring to CJ2/D27.5.25. Precautions are now being taken so that all fans and fan belts fitted to the new 'Phantom' chassis are in balance… | ||
| scan0293 | Oil consumption of trial cars and requesting ongoing monthly reports. | ||
| View original record | To F.H. From H.R. [Struck through] C. to GWB. [Struck through] C. to AEV. [Struck through] C. to HH. [Struck through] C. to W.A. [Struck through] XB950 [Handwritten] HsR/LGG. 6. 2. 25! TRIALS CARS.… | ||
| scan0294 | Replying to a query about a mishap with Chassis No.15.MC, listing required replacement parts. | ||
| View original record | EWP. c Hs. X8950 EWT/HS6/T8.6.25. re Chassis No.15.MC. Replying to your memo D/BP13/CW5.6.25, this appears to be the first we have heard of the mishap referred to. However, it would seem from Sales… | ||
| scan0295 | The replacement of a balanced fan on a chassis and the return of the original. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EWT/HS6/T8.6.25. You will observe from our memo reference EWT/HS2/T26.5.25 Yellow Sheet 9461 Order No.54529 that a new balanced fan has been sent for this Chassis. This was fitted by our man… | ||
| scan0296 | Urgent telegram regarding replacement parts for the Chassis 15-MC Phantom sales trials car. | ||
| View original record | WOR/EWP c. to Hs. c. to EP [crossed out] X8950 [handwritten] U. [stamped] D/BP7/CW8. 6. 25. Re : Chassis 15-MC - Sales Trials Car. With reference to D/BP13/CW5.6.25, in regard to replacement parts… | ||
| scan0297 | Borrowing parts from chassis 11-MC for the 15-MC Trials Car, causing a delivery problem for the former. | ||
| View original record | c sent to Su- S/W. (Hs) X8950 C/Hn7/1Hl11.6.25. re: 15-MC. Trials Car. With reference to the trouble with the fan of this car reported to you on the 25th ult. we are still waiting to receive the… | ||
| scan0298 | Potential second accident with trials car 15-MC, the dispatch of parts, and a warning against interchanging governor casings. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To C/Hn. from Hs. c. to Sn. Y8950 Hs5/LG11.6.25. 15-MC - TRIALS CAR. Y8950 XH199 On the 25th.ult we despatched to London new fan, fan belt and radiator for this car. Our man in London fixed them… | ||
| scan0299 | Confirming a telephone conversation requesting spare parts for two vehicles, one damaged in an accident and another for decarbonization. | ||
| View original record | S to W Hs X 8950 C/Bk6/LH12625 We confirm telephone conversation with you to-day wherein we asked you to send to London immediately a new governor casing, a fan-belt and a shutter control down rod to… | ||
| scan0300 | Clarifying that chassis 15-MC had two separate smashes, resulting in damage to the fan. | ||
| View original record | To BP. from Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Hm. X8350 Hs5/LG15.6.25. CHASSIS 15-MC. X4199 The misunderstanding as regards these instructions is due to the fact that it was never made clear that 15-MC car had two… | ||
| scan0301 | Steering vibration issues in the London Trials Cars and Lord Montagu's car. | ||
| View original record | 48350 To Wor from Hs. HS2/LG26.8.25. LONDON TRIALS CARS. 48350 Referring to BJ7/H25.8.25 returned to you. The steering on the London Trials Car is identical in design to that fitted to Lord Montagu's… | ||
| scan0302 | Post Office telegram arranging the arrival of a driver. | ||
| View original record | x8950 103 N/C Office Stamp: 0043 DERBY 27AUG25 Office of Origin and Service Instructions: 21 9.32 LONDON R # = 12 To: HIVES ROYCAR DERBY . = Message: DRIVER GARNER FOR 103 N/C ARRIVING DERBY ONE… | ||
| scan0303 | High-speed steering wobbles on an Open Trial's Car due to unbalanced wheels. | ||
| View original record | To BJ: from Hs. +8950 Hs2/LG28. 6. 25. STEERING+ +8950 +457 When we had the Open Trial's Car at Derby to fit the modified exhaust, we checked the balance of the wheels. We realised that this was the… | ||
| scan0304 | Causes and remedies for high-speed wobble in specific chassis models, focusing on pivot pins, wheel balance, and tyre pressure. | ||
| View original record | X8950 W/N - Br. (crossed out) C. to By. (crossed out) C. to Hs. (crossed out) C. to BP. (crossed out) Hm/NRC10/EW28.8.25. Re Chassis 123-EM, 16-LM, 103-MC, and 15-MC. You have removed from each of the… | ||
| scan0305 | Test report on a Phantom car (103-MC) with a modified exhaust system, assessing its sound and performance. | ||
| View original record | S/W (HS) K9950 GJ. c. to BJ. PH. H. Cx. S/W (Hs) BK. CMB3/LH31.8.25. CAR NO. 103-MC. OPEN TRIALS PHANTOM. (BARKER.) I gave this car a short test on the 30th August, as fitted by "S" with the modified… | ||
| scan0306 | Issues with front tyre pressure, a squeaking exhaust butterfly valve, and potential brake squeaking. | ||
| View original record | )2) that we must hurry forward any step which will enable us to reduce our front tyre pressure again. Hk. The Butterfly valve in the exhaust pipe is squeaking very badly and requires immediate… | ||
| scan0307 | Responding to concerns about high-speed steering wobble and the replacement of pivot pins and bushes on several chassis. | ||
| View original record | X8950 N-W. Hm. c. to BY. c. to Hs. c. to BP. Br7/H.1.9.25. Chassis 123 EM, 16 LM, 103 MC, & 15 MC. Technical - re Pivot Pins and Bushes belonging to the above. We are in receipt of your… | ||
| scan0308 | Performance of a modified silencer and the setting of front shock absorbers on car 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. c.c. to CJ. c.c. to CWB. c.c. to FN. c.c. to H. c.c. to Cx. X8950 Hs3/LG1.9.25. 103-MC. The modified silencer fitted to 103-MC has not been altered under conditions of cutout open.… | ||
| scan0309 | Modified silencer and the front shock absorber settings for car 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. c. to CJ. c. to CWB. c. to PN. c. to H. c. to Cx. X8950 HS3/LG1.9.25. 103-MC. The modified silencer fitted to 103-MC has not been altered under conditions of cutout open. There is no… | ||
| scan0310 | Investigation into power loss attributed to the silencer on car 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | +8350 To BJ. from Hs. 103-MC. +8230 Hs6/LG2. 9.25. I am not satisfied with the figures we have so far obtained of the loss due to the silencer as fitted to 103-MC. The tests are being repeated and we… | ||
| scan0311 | Modifications to a silencer on car 103-MC to reduce exhaust noise, comparing it to other models. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. c. to CJ. PN. c. to CWB. H. Cx. X8950 Hs2/LG3.9.25. EXHAUST NOISE - 103-MC. +8230 Referring to BJ4/DN2.9.25. We agree that the modified exhaust fitted to 103-MC is not as silent as the… | ||
| scan0312 | Proposing a hill test to compare the performance of two different exhaust systems on a car. | ||
| View original record | X8950 TO Hs FROM BJ BJ3/DN4.9.25. 103-MC. With reference to Hs6/LG2.9.25, I attach copy of Cx2/CM3.9.25. Perhaps under the circumstances you would like to make a test on some hills with the two… | ||
| scan0313 | Decrease in a car's hill climbing performance during a demonstration on West Hill, Highgate. | ||
| View original record | To - B.J. from Cx. Re - 103-MC. and attached report from Hs. (Hs6/LG2.9.25). The hill climbing demonstration to which I referred, is one given on West Hill, Highgate, with four passengers, including… | ||
| scan0314 | Querying the suitability of a 45 lbs. per square inch pressure for the Phantom car, No. 103-MC, for use in England. | ||
| View original record | X8950 BJ8/DN7.9.25. TO Hs . c. to P.K. + C.W.D. FROM BJ Car No. 103-MC - Open Trials "Phantom". I attach copy of R1/M3.9.25. From your experiments, do you consider that 45 lbs. per square inch is s… | ||
| scan0315 | Tyre pressures and exhaust valve testing for the Open Trials Phantom car 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | TO CWB FROM R. Copy to - CJ PN CAR NO. 103-MC - OPEN TRIALS PHANTOM. We should not expect it to be necessary to go so high as 55 lbs. per sq. in. on demonstration cars, especially if the wheels and… | ||
| scan0316 | Adjustment of shock-absorber friction settings to prevent high-speed steering wobble. | ||
| View original record | X8950 BJ14/DN7.9.25. FROM BJ TO Hs With reference to Hs3/LG1.9.25 in which you mention that whilst 103-MC was at the Works, you found the front shock-absorbers were set at 70 lbs. whereas the standard… | ||
| scan0317 | Wheel balancing procedures and limits for a Phantom 103 MC. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] B.J. ht LPT see PN x8950 2 Hr 3. London-Piles Br1/H.9.9.25. [Typed] re Trials Phantom 103 MC. With reference to your memo BJ15/DN.7.9.25 concerning the balance of the wheels of the above… | ||
| scan0318 | Discrepancy in the wheel balancing of a demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | BJ15/DN7.9.25. S/N FROM BJ 103-MC. This car was sent to the Works a little time ago and Hs. reported as follows :- "In your memo. BJ17/H20.8.25, you mention that thw wheels on the Demonstration Car… | ||
| scan0319 | The setting of front shock absorbers, recommending a hydraulic type over the friction type. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. X8950 Hs4/LG10.9.25. 103-MC. X8520 Answering your BJ14/DN7.9.25. With regard to the setting of the front shock absorbers. At the moment we cannot recommend increasing the load on the… | ||
| scan0320 | High-speed wobble and tyre pressure for the Phantom 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. K8950 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: Hs3/LG10.9.25. To BJ. from Hs. c. to R. c. to PN. c. to CWB. OPEN TRIALS 'PHANTOM. 103-MC. With reference to… | ||
| scan0321 | Tyre pressures for the Phantom, comparing the instruction book figures with test results on a car with balanced wheels. | ||
| View original record | X8950 To BJ. from Hs. Hs5/LG11.9.25. TYRE PRESSURES. (103-MC) X 8950 x.3538 With reference to BJ9/DN10.9.25 attached. The Phantom Instruction Book gives the minimum tyre pressure for front tyres as 55… | ||
| scan0322 | The performance of an exhaust system fitted to car 103-MC, discussing hill climbing and silencer cutout effects. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31, 12-6-25) J.H.D. +8950 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Exptl. No. REF: Hs3/LG11.9.25. To BJ. from Hs. EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED TO 103-MC. +8230 +8950 The last time 103-MC was at Derby, we… | ||
| scan0323 | The road performance of a concentric tube silencer fitted to car 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31, 12-6-25) J.H.D. EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF Hs/AJL/LG11.9.25. CONCENTRIC TUBE SILENCER AS FITTED TO 103-MC. Road performance. The following figures give particulars… | ||
| scan0324 | Exhaust noise for car 103-MC, comparing it to other models and different silencers. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31. 12-6-25) J.H.D. 48950 EXPERIMENTAL REPORT. Expl. No. REF: HS4/LG12.9.25. To B.J. from Hs. EXHAUST NOISE ON 103-MC. 48230 When we had this car at Derby we made comparative… | ||
| scan0325 | Exhaust noise and silencer performance figures for car 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. c. to PN. +8950 Hs3/LG14.9.25. EXHAUST NOISE - 103-MC. X8230 _____ x 8950 With reference to BJ3/H14.9.25. The H.P. curves attached to Hs3/LG11.9.25. are the figures for the silencer… | ||
| scan0326 | Logistics and scheduling for fitting new steering systems to two London Trials Cars. | ||
| View original record | A.H. 48950 To Wor from Hs/RHC. Hs/RHC1/BE. 14.12.25. RE LONDON TRIALS CARS With reference to the two London Trials Cars which require the new Steering. This is a job that could be done more… | ||
| scan0327 | Correspondence with Lord Curzon and the dissemination of information to the sales team. | ||
| View original record | V7770 x8950 S/W Hs. C7/C27.1.28 Re Lord Curzon. ---------------- Thanks for your Hs2LG25.1.28. I enclose copy of letter I had already addressed to Lord Curzon, but the information you give me in your… | ||
| scan0328 | Potential fire risk from a float chamber cover unscrewing on car ex-51-LC. | ||
| View original record | S/W. HS. from CWB. X8950 CWB4/EP/13.2.26. The following is an extract from a report by Mr.Lappin after a journey in one of our cars, ex-51-LC. "On the road to Martlesham the float chamber cover… | ||
| scan0329 | Request for the unladen weights and details of any spring alterations made to the London Trials cars. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To C. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm3/LG18.2.26. X8950 X8950 X8840 Will you please let us have the unladen weights of the present London Trials cars. We should also like to know whether any spring alterations… | ||
| scan0330 | Requesting clarification on the definition of 'unladen weights' for 20 HP and 40/50 trials cars. | ||
| View original record | +8950 S to W Hs/Rm C/Bk7/LH19226 In reply to your Hs/Rm3/LG18226., will you please let us know whether you refer to 20 h.p. or 40/50 trials cars or both. Will you please also define your meaning of… | ||
| scan0331 | Request for the fully-laden weights of the 40/50 HP and 20 HP Trials cars. | ||
| View original record | W/S. to C/BK. from Hs/Rm. X.8950 Hs/Rm1/LG20.2.26. X8840 In reply to C/BK7/LH19.2.26. We should like the weights of both the 40/50 HP. and 20 HP. Trials cars. The weights we require are those of the… | ||
| scan0332 | Inspection and urgent return of chassis 4-YG. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. 18950 Hr1/PD/4-3-26. Re: Chassis 4-YG. 48410 On CJ's instructions we sent 4-YG up to you to-day for you to inspect the springing of the car, as it has been reported as being very good. CJ.… | ||
| scan0333 | Particulars about the springs fitted to the London demonstration car 4-YG for testing. | ||
| View original record | K8950 To BY. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rml/LGS.3.26. SPRINGING. K8950 8410 The London demonstration car 4-YG has been sent up to us to carry out tests on the springing. Will you please let us have particulars of… | ||
| scan0334 | Record of the body, passenger capacity, and spring specifications for chassis 4-YG demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Hm. X8950 BY/HEB2/M.8.3.26. CHASSIS 4-YG. DEMONSTRATION CAR. Kindly note the records of this Chassis are as follows:- 7 cwt. Open Touring Body. 4 Passengers. 1 Spare Wheel. Springs Fitted:-… | ||
| scan0335 | Return of chassis 4-YG to London without alteration. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Cx. from Hs. 18950 Hs2/LG10.3.26. CHASSIS 4-YG. With reference to Cx2/LR/8.3.26. This car will be returned to London on Friday the 12th. inst. The car will not be altered in any way - it will… | ||
| scan0336 | On suspension tests and improvements for the 4-YG car. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. } from Hs/Rm. To CWB. } X8950 Hs/Rm2/LG15.3.26. 4-YG CAR. X8440 The above car was sent to Derby as an example of a well-sprung car. We have carried out a number of tests comparing the… | ||
| scan0337 | Springing complaint on a Phantom Demonstration Landaulet (No. 22-MC) and recommending the fitment of hydraulic dampers. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. c. to Wor. BJ. c. to CWB. BY. c. to EP. x8950 Hs3/LG13.5.26. SPRINGING OF PHANTOM DEMONSTRATION LANDAULET. x8410 x235 NO. 22-MC. The complaint you make of this springing is one which… | ||
| scan0338 | Proposing a visit to test Phantom Chassis 7-LC for various issues and to evaluate steering improvements. | ||
| View original record | X8950 PN3/DN13.5.26. TO Hs FROM PN c. to BJ, G, GWB " " Wor, LP, Hm. As arranged with you on the 'phone today, I propose to drive our ex Riviera White Open Touring Phantom Chassis No. 7-LC, to Derby… | ||
| scan0339 | Fitting hydraulic dampers and different wheels/tyres to the 12-LC White Open Riviera trials car. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. c. to CWB. c. to BJ. + 8950 Hs7/LG20.5.26. 12-LC CAR. WHITE OPEN RIVIERA TRIALS CAR. We are arranging to fit hydraulic dampers to the front of this car. We suggest it would make the… | ||
| scan0340 | Fitting of hydraulic shock dampers and delivery arrangements for chassis No. 7-LC. | ||
| View original record | D/BT o Mr. c Hs. e Mr. from Mr. X8950 N12/T20.5.26. re Chassis No.7-LC. ex Riviera Car. Further to memo FN3/DN30.4.26 and EW1/HS2/T3.5.26, and White Card 29489 Order No.54048, PN telephoned this… | ||
| scan0341 | Forwarding details about the expected arrival of the ex Riviera Open Phantom Car No. 7-LC. | ||
| View original record | Hs. e EP. e Wor. from Mx. 48950 Mx2/T21.5.26. 7-LC. Ex. Riviera Car. Further to my memo Mx12/T20.5.26, I give you below a copy of memo PN12/DN20.5.26 which I have received this morning, and which… | ||
| scan0342 | The fitting of hydraulic dampers and semi-balloon tyres to the 7-LC car. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. X8950 Hs6/LG21.5.26. 7-LC CAR. We have fitted hydraulic dampers to the front of this car, also a set of the proposed semi balloon tyres which we anticipate making standard. The… | ||
| scan0343 | Steering difficulties experienced after fitting low pressure tyres to a car, and a request to test different tyre pressures. | ||
| View original record | To FN. from Hs. c. to CWB. c. to BJ. X 8950 Hs1/LG22. 5. 26. 7-LC CAR. X8410 Owing to the fact that we had to fit new cross steering levers in order to fit the wheels with well base rims, we had very… | ||
| scan0344 | Urgent modifications required for cars 7-LC and a Hooper Landaulet following unsatisfactory trial results. | ||
| View original record | X8950 RECEIVED FROM PN 10 JUN 1926 PN8/DN96.26. TO Hs c. to EP, C, Sg, CWB. 7-LC and London Trials Hooper Landaulet No. 22-MC. These two cars are in your hands and are urgently required in connection… | ||
| scan0345 | Potential solutions for an unsatisfactory car by fitting replica or actual springs from other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | -2- has this been done? If so, what is the result? It has been suggested that the case should be dealt with by:- (1) Fitting an exact replica of the springs which are now now fitted to the Barker… | ||
| scan0346 | Switch to an Open Touring car for the Chairman's tour, including logistics and modifications. | ||
| View original record | X8950 PN2/DN11.6.26. TO Hs c. to BJ & H. FROM PN 7-LC. The Chairman having expressed a wish to use an Open Touring car instead of a closed car on his tour which starts at the end of this month, it is… | ||
| scan0347 | Arranging for modifications to a Phantom car (103-MC) for publicity operations and the San Sebastian Grand Prix. | ||
| View original record | x8950 PN4/DN16.6.26. TO Hs FROM PN 103-MC - Open London Trials Phantom. We are arranging that this car shall undertake certain publicity operations and incidentally attend the Grand Prix at San… | ||
| scan0348 | Inquiry regarding repair progress on a 7-LC White Phantom Open Touring Car, addressing steering and scuttle issues. | ||
| View original record | X8950 PN1/DN17.6.26. [STAMP: RECEIVED 16 JUN 1926 FROM PN] [STAMP: SH] TO Hs c. to EP 7-LC - White Phantom Open Touring Car. I am anxious to know what progress the Works have been able to make in… | ||
| scan0349 | Scheduling decarbonising and fitting hydraulic shock-absorbers to a car used by the Prince of Wales. | ||
| View original record | X8950 PN7/DN17.6.26. TO Hs FROM PN c. to Bk 103-MC - Hydraulic shock-absorbers. Further to my PN4/DN16.6.26, this car has to be out of our hands in the service of the Prince of Wales from the 29th… | ||
| scan0350 | The handover and bodywork issues of the 7-LC White Riviera Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. c. to EP. c. to Mx. X8950 Hs5/LG18.6.26. 7-LC - WHITE RIVIERA TRIALS CAR. After we had completed our tests on the steering, we handed this car over to the Test Dept. to carry out the… | ||
| scan0351 | Scheduling the fitting of hydraulic dampers and decarbonising the engine for car 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | 18950 To PN. from Hs. c. to MX. c. to EP. 103-MC CAR. Hs4/LG18.6.26. It would suit us quite well if you could arrange to send this car to Derby on Wednesday next the 23rd. It will take us 3 or 4 days… | ||
| scan0352 | Internal memorandum regarding work on Trials Car chassis 103-MC, including fitting hydraulic shock absorbers, engine decarbonising, and new tyres. | ||
| View original record | D/BP c Hs. c HP. RECEIVED 23 JUN 1926 X8950 EWT/HS10/T23.6.26. re Chassis 103-MC. Trials Car. This Car has been brought to the Works this afternoon by Sales driver Boot, for the fitting of Hydraulic… | ||
| scan0353 | Delivery of car 103-MC for fitting hydraulic dampers, decarbonization, and new tyres for open trials. | ||
| View original record | S to W Hs X8950 PN/Bk12/LH23626 103-MC -- Open trials ----------- The above car was delivered to you to-day for the fitting of hydraulic dampers and for decarbonization. Will you kindly arrange to… | ||
| scan0354 | Giving a strict deadline for the completion of work on a car so it can be collected by its driver. | ||
| View original record | Hs 17950 PN14/DN24.6.26. TO Wof c. to Hs FROM PN 103-MC. I hope I made it clear that the work on this car must be finished in order that it can be available to start with its driver Boot from Derby… | ||
| scan0355 | Attached report about a car's performance issues, specifically boiling, during a long tour. | ||
| View original record | To War. from BJ. To Hs. from BJ. To BY. from BJ. To EP from BJ. To PN from BJ. To CWB from BJ. Re Bt. 118-MC. BJ9/E30/6/26 The attached report is exceedingly interesting as it concerns one of our… | ||
| scan0356 | Performance report on a trip through France in a 118-MC Salamanca type Cabriolet. | ||
| View original record | COPY. H. Re: Trip in France with 118-MC, fitted with Salamanca type Cabriolet. I attach herewith report upon the performance of 118-MC, during the recent trip abroad, which BJ. called for as a… | ||
| scan0357 | Car's performance issues, including engine, transmission, and suspension faults. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Bt6/PD/23/6/26. - 2 - Upon arrival in this country the car was sent to N. for attention to the following:- 1. Cure squeaky brakes. 2. Cure tappet knocks. 3. Cure exhaust blows. 4. Cure fault in… | ||
| scan0358 | Road test report detailing boiling issues, involuntary stops, and general performance on mountain roads. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Bt6/PD/23/6/26 - 3 - On the mountain roads the road surface was mostly good and speed not required. For these conditions we found 118-MC rather too long 12 ft. 6 inches wheelbase - and reversing… | ||
| scan0359 | Electrical and mechanical failures, including magneto issues, fuse blowing and a faulty carburettor joint. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Bt6/PD/23/6/26 - 4 - blowing, which put out of action all the electrical parts of the car, with the exception of the magneto, and on the third occasion by continuous burning out of the fuses in… | ||
| scan0360 | From Hs to PN requesting access to car 103-MC to modify its hydraulic dampers. | ||
| View original record | To PN. from Hs. X8950 Hs5/LG2. 7.26. ------------------ 103-MC CAR. HYDRAULIC DAMPERS. ----------------- Since we fitted the hydraulic dampers to the above car we have modified the loadings. At the… | ||
| scan0361 | Responding to a suggestion about increasing the cooling capacity on Phantom cars. | ||
| View original record | To RJ. from Hs. c. to Wor. PN. c. to BY. CWB. c. to EP. X8950 Hs2/LG2.7.26. RE. Bt. 118-MC CAR. X8950 X766 X8250 Answering your BJ9/E30.6.26. We think we ought to point out that there is no suggestion… | ||
| scan0362 | Report on vehicle complaints, including an accelerator pedal issue, and proposing actions for inspection and resolution. | ||
| View original record | BJ. from EP. c. Wor. (struck through) c. Hs. c. HY. (struck through) c. RN. (struck through) c. CWB. (struck through) re. Bt. 118-MC. 48950 EP1/H.3 7.26. With reference to your BJ9/E30.6.26. Wor. is… | ||
| scan0363 | Outlining urgent repairs and modifications required for a London Open Trials Phantom car. | ||
| View original record | Hs X8950 PN2/DN3.7.26. TO WOR [struck through] c. to EP & Hs FROM PN 103-MC - London Open Trials Phantom. This car is one of the two which has been sent to Kelso to the Duke of Roxburghe in connection… | ||
| scan0364 | The absence of 'Bt.' and the deferral of matters until their return. | ||
| View original record | X8950 S/W. Wor. from H. Copies to:- Hs. By. EP. PN. CWB. ---- Hs. H5/PD/6-7-26. Re: 118-MC., Bt. -------------------- With reference to EP1/HS.7.26., and Hs2/LG2.7.26., BJ. instructs me to advise that… | ||
| scan0365 | Various technical issues and comments on Chassis 118-MC, Bt's Car. | ||
| View original record | Copy for Hs. Wor. / from Mx. 48950 Mxl/T7.7.26. re Chassis 118-MC. Bt's Car. With reference to the attached memo BJ9/E30.6.26 and report Bt6/PN/23/6/26 referred to therein, I give you below my… | ||
| scan0366 | Various vehicle faults, diagnoses, and commentary on potential causes, page 2. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Mxl/T7.7.26. 1. Clutch Jaggers badly. This may possibly be dealt with by the oil and paraffin method. Br's method of dealing with this, by bedding and trueing up of the faces evidently does not… | ||
| scan0367 | Faults with fuses, wiring, magneto, and exhaust systems. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Mx1/T7.7.26. The trouble with the fuses blowing, cannot we think, be due to the R.R. wiring circuit being burnt out. Br. has evidently not made it clear exactly which wiring he referred to, but… | ||
| scan0368 | Report on work done on chassis 118-MC, with a focus on an electrical failure. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Wcy. c Hs. from Mx. X8950 Mxl/T9.7.26 re Chassis 118-MC. Bt's Car. Further to my memo Mxl/T7.7.26, Br's report on the work done on this car is to hand, and I am sending copy to you to note. With… | ||
| scan0369 | Faults found and remedial work carried out on chassis 118-MC. | ||
| View original record | N-W Mx. COPY Br4/H8.7.26 re Chassis 118-MC. Burt. With reference to your memo Mxl1/T6.7.26, the items mentioned in rotation were dealt with as follows:- (1) The brakes were found to be O.K. for… | ||
| scan0370 | Faulty magneto returned to the manufacturer for inspection and replacement. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - (6) With regard to the magneto, this was removed and forwarded to makers, and a new one was supplied and fitted. We have not yet received the makers' report on same. We trust this is the… | ||
| scan0371 | Broken Offside Front Brake Actuating Arm from chassis 41-MC sent for examination. | ||
| View original record | C. to Hs. X1950 Hm/WSB2Q/EW20.8.26. Re Chassis 41-MC. We send you herewith 1 Offside Front Brake Actuating Arm. This has been sent here from Cricklewood, for examination and report as to cause of… | ||
| scan0372 | Broken exhaust manifold returned from chassis 55-MC for examination and clarification on billing for the replacement. | ||
| View original record | C. to Hs. X8950 Hm/WSB21/EW20.8.25. Re Chassis 55-MC. We send you herewith one Exhaust Manifold taken from the above car, and returned to Works from Cricklewood for examination and report as to cause… | ||
| scan0373 | Replacement of a Hoffmann Ball Race from chassis 80-AU and determining cost liability. | ||
| View original record | Hs RECEIVED 21 AUG 1926 By. C. to Hs. X8950 Hm/WSB22/EW20.8.26. Re Chassis 80-AU. We have received from Cricklewood one Hoffmann No.350 Ball Race removed from the above chassis. The reason for… | ||
| scan0374 | Broken brake lever from the front axle of chassis 41-MC. | ||
| View original record | x8950 Hm. c. Hs. [Handwritten and crossed out text] BY9/H. 23.8.26. CHASSIS 41-MC. With reference to Hm/WSB2O/EW. 20.8.26. referring to the question of the broken brake lever, from the front axle, the… | ||
| scan0375 | Urgent memo confirming the location of car 88-LC and a meeting time. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs./Rm. X8950 URGENT. Hs/Rm3/LG12.10.26. This is to confirm that 88-LC car will be at Conduit Street at noon tomorrow and that I will meet you at Paris Depot at about 9-30 a.m. Friday… | ||
| scan0376 | Urgent transfer of wheels and tyres for the 88-LC Trials Saloon. | ||
| View original record | S to W Hs X8950 [handwritten] Sg/Bk7/LH131026 re 88-LC -- Trials Saloon We shall be glad if you will send the wheels and tyres from off the above car to London if a car should be leaving Derby during… | ||
| scan0377 | Exchange and modification of wheels and tyres for trials saloon 88-LC and Mr. Royce's car 7-EX. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Sg/Bk, from Hs/AJL. 48950 Hs/AJL/LG14.10.26. RE. 88-LC - TRIALS SALOON. X8950 3809. With reference to Sg/Bk7/LH13.10.26. We are despatching the six wheels and tyres, belonging to the above… | ||
| scan0378 | The exchange of wheels between Mr. Royce's car (7-EX) and the Trials Saloon (88-LC). | ||
| View original record | S to W Hs X8950 PN/BK3/LH151026 re 88-LC - Trials Saloon In reply to your Hs/AJL/LG141026., we are arranging to have the two obsolete wheels on Mr. Royce's car, 7-EX, replaced by two of the late type… | ||
| scan0379 | Collection of six well base wheels from trials saloon 88-LC and a wheel change for 7-EX. | ||
| View original record | X8950 W/S. To Bk. from Hs/AJL. Hs/AJL1/LG18.10.26. RE. 88-LC - TRIALS SALOON. X3809 Thank you for your PN/Bk3/LH15.10.26. We are arranging to send a car down to collect the six well base wheels off… | ||
| scan0380 | The steering on the St. Inspection Car, 7-LC. | ||
| View original record | Hs. C. Wor. for MX X8950? EP13/H22.10.26. re. St. Inspection Car. 7-LC. Steering. With reference to the above and the various conversations we have had on this matter. I now attach copy of memo… | ||
| scan0381 | Arranging the collection of tyres and wheels from car 88-LC at Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Bk. from Hs/AJL. Hs/AJL1/LG28.10.26. Handwritten: X8950 Handwritten: X8950 / X8820 (crossed out) We are sending a car tomorrow (29.10.26) to collect the tyres and wheels off 88-LC from Lillie… | ||
| scan0382 | Sharing a favourable report on a Phantom demonstration car, chassis 66-YC, detailing improvements in power, suspension, and steering. | ||
| View original record | To H. from BJ. Copy to Hs. Copy to PN. Copy to GWB. X8950 BJ10/E26/1/27 I think the following extract from a report which I have just received from H. concerning his Phantom Demonstration car will be… | ||
| scan0383 | Delivery note for chassis 103M6 delivered to RRH Co. | ||
| View original record | RR 354 S (12 BKS.) (SL 325 15-10-23) MP 279779 DELIVERY NOTE S 3253 Date: 10th March 1927 X8950 G/F: 6302 Delivered to: RRH Co. By ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 14-15 Conduit Street, LONDON, W.1. 10th March 103 M… | ||
| scan0384 | Advice memo detailing the goods forwarded for a 40/50 R.R. chassis with a Barker open body. | ||
| View original record | RR 426 S (24 BKS.) (DD 79 1-7-25) MP 320373 ADVICE. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. S 6302 x8950 14 & 15 Conduit Street, LONDON, W.1. 10 New Cond St MEMO. OF GOODS FORWARDED To R.R. Lon Date March 10th 1927 We have… | ||
| scan0385 | Urgent work on Chassis No. 103-MC, detailing issues with wheel balancing, engine roughness, and the fitting of new throttle parts. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. Copy to:- EP. X8950 Hs CWB3/GM/11-3-27. RECEIVED MAR 11 1927 Re: Chassis No. 103-MC. You will have received a note from Hs. with regard to the above car. The car itself is leaving here… | ||
| scan0386 | Request for modifications to car 103-MC and investigation of an out-of-balance front hub. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Rm. X58950 Hs/Rm1/LG14.3.27. 103-MC CAR. We are requested to make the following modifications to this car :- (1) Spring loaded cross steering tube. (2) Modified throttle. We should be… | ||
| scan0387 | Request for a detailed report on modifications made to chassis No. 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | X 8950 Hm/MCL6/D15.3.27. Hs. Chassis No. 103-MC. We understand that the above chassis is at present in your hands undergoing various modifications. We shall be glad if on completion of this work you… | ||
| scan0388 | Adjustments made to car 103-MC, including steering, suspension, wheels and radiator shutters. | ||
| View original record | 48950. To CWB. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG17.3.27. 103-MC CAR. We have now completed the work on this car and it will be in London on Friday the 18th.inst. We consider that the steering of this car is now… | ||
| scan0389 | Receipt confirming the transfer of the 103-MC Trials Car from the Experimental Department to Sales. | ||
| View original record | X8950 18th March, 1927. Experimental Department to Sales. Received 103-MC Trials Car, in good condition. W. C. Powles [Upside down stamp] ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED [Upside down stamp] RECEIVED - UNEXAMINED | ||
| scan0390 | List of alterations carried out on chassis 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | To Hm. from Hs/Rm. 8950 Hs/Rm3/LG19.3.27. CHASSIS 103-MC. The following alterations have been carried out to 103-MC :- (1) Three new wheels. (2) Modification to carburetter throttle to drg. E.75596.… | ||
| scan0391 | Covering memo regarding the 'GHJ-26. Park Ward Demonstration' requesting comments on attached correspondence. | ||
| View original record | BY. [crossed out] Hs. 48950 EP3/H6.4.27. re. GHJ-26. Park Ward Demonstration. I attach herewith copy of memo which I sent to C. reference EP5/Hl.4.27.,together with C's reply. I would bring your… | ||
| scan0392 | Alterations to the steering system for car 117-MC in the experimental department. | ||
| View original record | X8950 To Mr. Ward R.D. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm3/LG12.4.27. 117-MC CAR. X8950 With reference to the alterations carried out to the above car in the experimental Dept. The only alteration that we made to the… | ||
| scan0393 | Steering faults and a potential fix on Chassis No. 78-SC, H's Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | S/W RP Copy to Hs. Nfs X8950 Bt1/22.4.27 Re:- Chassis No. 78-SC, H's Trials Car. I showed EJ. your memo EP2/H14.4.27 and he asked me to write you as follows:- "Please tell RP (copy to Hs) I think we… | ||
| scan0394 | Car's steering performance following a series of tests after its return from 'W'. | ||
| View original record | S/W. EP. Copy to:- Hs. Wor. Jts X8950? CWB6/GM/15-6-27. 2-EF. I have now been able to give this car a very careful series of tests since its return from W. I consider the steering as it is at present… | ||
| scan0395 | Despatch and fitting of butterfly valves for the Phantom exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. x8950 Hs3/LG18.6.27. x8230 PHANTOM - EXHAUST SYSTEM. We have today despatched 2 Butterfly valves for the Phantom Exhaust Downtake Pipes, which are to be fitted to chassis - 70-EF and… | ||
| scan0396 | Solutions for an axle hitting the buffers on car 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs/Rm. x8950 Hs/Rm2/LG7.7.27. 103-MC CAR. x8950 x8440 With reference to your CWB1/GM25.6.27. We believe the most satisfactory way of over-coming the trouble on this car is to fit the… | ||
| scan0397 | Acknowledging a request for a special test on the springing of chassis No. 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs.) X 8950 CWB9/CM13.7.27. Re - Chassis No.103-MC. Thank you for your Hs/RM2/LG7.7.27. regarding the springing of this Car for a special test. I will, in due course, make this test and advise… | ||
| scan0398 | Customer complaint letter detailing performance issues with chassis 117-MC. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. XA950 GRAND HOTEL MIRAMONTI, CORTINA - DOLOMITI, ITALY. 27th. July 1927. (June) Rolls-Royce Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, Chassis 117-MC. I have just got here on 117-MC. and am not too pleased with… | ||
| scan0399 | Customer feedback letter from Geoffrey Summers detailing car performance and an overheating issue in the Alps. | ||
| View original record | REPAIRS ESTIMATED BY ESTIMATE APPROVED BY CARR real and very aggravating in an otherwise very fine car. I hope you will put them right as soon as possible. In France our total weight was about 53 cwt.… | ||
| scan0400 | Alterations to standard front shock absorber loading and the despatch of a pair for testing on vehicle 103-MC. | ||
| View original record | N8950 To CWB: from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm5/LG8. 8. 27. X235 x8950 With reference to CWB7/AMC23.7.27. We have recently altered the standard front shock absorber loading to 70 lbs. up and 80 lbs. down. As this is… | ||
| scan0401 | Despatching missing pieces for car 78-SC and the function of a plate behind the pedals. | ||
| View original record | To Sg/Hn. from Hs/Rm. X8950 Hs. absent. Hs/Rm7/LG10.8.27. CAR NO:78-SC. X8470 With reference to Sg/Hn22/ED1/8.8.27. We find that the pieces we made for this car were not sent down with it when it left… | ||
| scan0402 | Requesting arrangements for vehicle tests at Brooklands track, including a Packard straight-8 and an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | X. 8950 To C. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG29.8.27 TESTS ON BROOKLANDS TRACK. X.788 X.435 I am going down to Brooklands today and shall probably be there until Thursday or Friday. Mr. Royce has expressed a… | ||
| scan0403 | Difficulties and recommendations for altering shock absorber loads. | ||
| View original record | X8950 4235 To CWB. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rml/LG6.12.27. With reference to CWB15/GM2.12.27. The loads which we require altering on these shock absorbers are the low pressure side which are approximately… | ||
| scan0404 | Cover note regarding a letter from Lord Curzon about a loaned Phantom Open Touring Demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | ->HS. X 8950 C21/C23.1.28 I think you will be interested to see the attached copy of letter from Lord Curzon, to whom we lent one of our Phantom Open Touring Demonstration cars last week-end. C. Enc.… | ||
| scan0405 | Letter from the House of Commons providing detailed feedback on a test drive of a Phantom, comparing it to other marques. | ||
| View original record | House of Commons. 18th January 1928. W. M. Cowen, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, 14, Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Mr. Cowen, I cannot allow a moment to pass without at once writing to thank you most… | ||
| scan0406 | Driver's road test report discussing vehicle handling, controls, and performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- make of car. Far superior to anything that I have ever tried on any other. I took the car at a fair speed over hump-backed bridges which I know very well and over which I could not possibly have… | ||
| scan0407 | Driver's feedback report on a vehicle's performance, covering the fuel system, suspension, headlamps, and bodywork. | ||
| View original record | -3- fact that the Autovac header tank had run dry. I had to stop the car and wait, with the engine ticking over slowly, while the tank filled up again. The chauffeur who was with me was inclined to… | ||
| scan0408 | Report comparing the performance and comfort of the Phantom with competitor vehicles like Isotta, Mercedes and Bentley. | ||
| View original record | -4- these side curtains, and I have not had an opportunity of inspecting the particular pattern which we fit to our cars, but I do hope that we are able at any rate to produce something a bit better.… | ||
| scan0409 | Letter from Curzon providing feedback on a car's performance and features, likely after a test drive. | ||
| View original record | -5- would no doubt lose some of its present outstanding characteristics, but I submit that it would be realised by anybody owning such a car that they could not expect the same performance in all… | ||
| scan0410 | Letter to Lord Curzon discussing the philosophy on high-speed performance versus comfort in their vehicles. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Rolls-Royce Ltd., 15, Conduit Street, W.1. C6/C23128 Viscount Curzon, 35, Curzon Street, W.1. Dear Lord Curzon, Thanks for your letter of the 18th inst. and we were all greatly interested to… | ||
| scan0411 | Letter addressing customer feedback on a Phantom and discussing the commercial importance of personal product use by a retailer. | ||
| View original record | -2- There is another point that would interest us very much & that is, whether you kept a record of your average speed, and if you found you were able to make a better average speed over the run which… | ||
| scan0412 | The final page of a letter from the General London Manager. | ||
| View original record | -3- letter, and the trouble you took to try this car under all kinds of conditions. Yours very sincerely, For ROLLS-ROYCE LTD., General London Manager. | ||
| scan0413 | Faulty nearside front hydraulic shock absorber on a Trials Phantom Saloon, car 65-EF. | ||
| View original record | Mr Hives H X8950 S/W. For. Copy to:- Hs. EH. CWB. Bw. PN15/GM/24.1.28. Re: 65-EF. Trials Phantom Saloon. This car has an urgent demonstration appointment at Bradford tomorrow morning and therefore was… | ||
| scan0414 | With a suggested reply to Lord Curzon regarding the Phantom car's speed and performance. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. c.c. to R. c.c. to LHS. c.c. to FN. c.c. to CX. ------------------ X8950 X3531 /X469 Hs2/LG25.1.28. ------------------ With reference to Lord Curzon's interesting letter. We have… | ||
| scan0415 | Performance comparison of the 'Phantom' against Isotta, Bentley, Vauxhall, and Sunbeam models at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- ISOTTA. This is the only car directly comparable with the 'Phantom' for size. We believe that there are Phantom cars running today equipped with comfortable sports bodies and lamps, wings… | ||
| scan0416 | The feasibility of high speeds for touring cars compared to a Bugatti racing car. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -3- BUGATTI. This is a dif-ferent proposition because it is more or less a racing car and owing to its diminutive size and lack of the normal weather protection can probably lap at over 100… | ||
| scan0417 | Preparing a demonstration car for duty in Germany, focusing on improving the suspension and steering. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hm. Copy to:- Hs. RP. Hs X8950 CWB16/GM/26.1.28. Re: 107-TC. As I informed you verbally on the occasion of my last visit to the Works, this car is being prepared for duty in Germany as a… | ||
| scan0418 | Engine performance issues, a slipper drive modification, and decarbonisation for car 81-EF. | ||
| View original record | 48950 S/W. Hs. CWB3/GM/3.4.28. Re: 81-EF LONDON TRIALS SEDANCA. The engine of this car has recently become rather lumpy on the pick up and it is also now showing definite signs of a gallop, which I… | ||
| scan0419 | On the development of rubber engine mountings for the Phantom, detailing part shortages and the preparation of an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. c. to EP. X8950 Hsl/LGS.4.28. RUBBER ENGINE MOUNTING FOR PHANTOM. X8950 X7005 With reference to CWB3/GM4.4.28. At the moment we have no parts we could fit to 81-RF car. We… | ||
| scan0420 | Comparing the suspension and ride comfort of cars 81-RF and 87-RF, and requesting further tests. | ||
| View original record | copy to W. Hives S/W EP. Copy to:- Wor. Hs. By. Hm. HO. X8950 OWR15/GM/17.4.28. Re: 81-RF and 87-RF. These two cars are practically identical in weight and in weight distribution. They are of the same… | ||
| scan0421 | Engine, suspension, axle, and bodywork issues for Chassis No. 81-RF. | ||
| View original record | S/W. EP. Copy to:- Sg. Hn. Wor. Hs. By. Hm. CWH4/GM/18.4.28. X8950 Re: Chassis No. 81-RF. Please substitute the following for my CWH14/GM/17.4.28. - The engine of this car has become very lumpy… | ||
| scan0422 | Sequence of testing and inspecting springs and shock dampers for car 81-RF. | ||
| View original record | (2) paragraph 6 to read - "It has been suggested in another memo referring to 81-RF that the springs should be taken apart, greased and shock dampers checked etc. etc. but it is thought advisable that… | ||
| scan0423 | Comparing the suspension, ride quality, and user experience of chassis 61-RF and 87-RF. | ||
| View original record | S/S. Copy to:- Hs. Hm. PH. HS X8950 OWH/O/GM/26.4.28. Re: Chassis Nos. 61-RF and 87-RF. Springing. I have received your memo EP7/H24.4.28 and note the opinion of everyone regarding them. As I wrote… | ||
| scan0424 | Springing and shock damper specifications for a new special sales chassis, 29-CL. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. X8950 CWB7/GM/8.6.28. Re: Chassis No. 29-CL. As you are probably aware, the engine and gear box etc. of 15-EX is being built into a new Chassis, 29-CL, which will be used for special Sales… | ||
| scan0425 | Request to test various strength springs for the side steering tube to evaluate performance against road shock and sponginess. | ||
| View original record | (2) Considerable Do you think it feasible to let me have a set of springs which would allow me to vary the loading, so as to get some experience of the results of doing this over suitable mileage? The… | ||
| scan0426 | Recommendations on road springs, shock absorbers, and steering tube springs for chassis 29-CL. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs/Rm. X8950 Hs/Rml/LG11.6.28. RE. CHASSIS NO. 29-CL. CWB7/MG8.6.28. As this is an open touring car we recommend it is fitted with Continental type road springs. The standard wing… | ||
| scan0427 | Fitment of continental type springs and Hartfords to car 29-CL. | ||
| View original record | X8950 To CWB. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm1/LG16.6.28. 29-CL CAR. X8950 With reference to CWB14/GM15.6.28. We will arrange to have continental type x springs fitted to this car. If you really think the… | ||
| scan0428 | Fitting of continental type springs and Hartfords to a car's suspension. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs/Rm. X8950 Hs/Rml/LG16.6.28. 29-CL. X.8410 X.8950 X.4426 With reference to CWB14/GM15.6.28. We will arrange to have continental type springs fitted to this car. If you really think the… | ||
| scan0429 | Internal order for two batches of coil springs with specific dimensions and material requirements. | ||
| View original record | To FHC. from Hs/Rm. X8950 Hs/Rm4/LG28.6.28. Will you please order make the following springs :- Springs : 5 coils with a coil gx ground square at each end making 7 coils in all. Free… | ||
| scan0430 | Performance issues and requesting repairs for a 40/50 HP Trials Sedanca, chassis 81-RF. | ||
| View original record | X8950 PN.2/WT3.7.28. S/W (Hs) Copy to Ep. OWB Sg. 40/50 H.P. Chassis 81-RF TRIALS SEDANCA. This is the car which I recently referred to as having the most satisfactory steering of any Rolls-Royce car… | ||
| scan0431 | Instruction to arrange for the Works to cadmium plate the existing springs on a car. | ||
| View original record | To EP. from HS/Rm. X8950 X1360 Hs/Rml/LG4.7.28. With reference to PN2/WT3.T.28. You will doubtless arrange for the Works to carry out this job. With reference to the cadmium plated springs. The Works… | ||
| scan0432 | Arrangements for work on the 40/50 HP Trials Sedanca, chassis 81-RF. | ||
| View original record | X8950 W/S PN. c. Hs. c. CWB. c. Sg. EP/Thn17/H4.7.28. re. 40/50 HP. Chassis 81-RF Trials Sedanca. We note from your memo. PN2/WT.3.7.28. that you are proposing to send this car into the Works early… | ||
| scan0433 | Strength of side steering tube springs and shock dampers for chassis 29-CL. | ||
| View original record | +8950 S/W for Hs. Re: Chassis 29-CL. ------ With reference to our former conversations on the question of strength of side steering tube springs and shock dampers with viscosity effect, which it had… | ||
| scan0434 | The difficulty of removing front dampers on vehicle 29-CL following the adoption of torque control. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs/Rm. f8950 x235 Hs/Rm4/LG9.7.28. With reference to the dampers on 29-CL. Have you realised the difficulty of removing the front dampers now that torque control has been adopted? We are… | ||
| scan0435 | Suspension modifications, including shock absorbers and springs, to improve ride quality. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs/Rm. +8950 Hs/Rm1/LG9.7.28. X235 [crossed out] XJ450 With reference to CWB5/JL7.7.28. We will try and let you have the necessary shock absorbers for 29-CL within the next 14 days. With… | ||
| scan0436 | Progress and standardisation of the central oiling scheme for the Phantom and 20 HP models. | ||
| View original record | To B.J. from Hs. 48980 Hs3/LG6.7.28. CENTRAL OILING SCHEME. X3806 With reference to BJ6/E5.7.28. The new scheme of lubrication is settled as far as design, it is now waiting for parts to be made. We… | ||
| scan0437 | The modification of front and rear dampers for chassis 29-CL. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Hs/Rm. A8950 Hs/Rm5/LG9.7.28. HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBERS. X235 Will you please obtain a set of front and rear dampers as at present being fitted to F.2.B. series and modify the pistons as… | ||
| scan0438 | Outstanding parts and delays for chassis 29-CL for the Prague Show. | ||
| View original record | X8950 D/BP/HD20/CG10.7.28 Re: Chassis 29-CL Prague Show. (Chassis despatched from Works incomplete, B.S. O.2855) Concerning the special instruments, we understand the ammeter was received on the 9th… | ||
| scan0439 | Confirming the completion and delivery of hydraulic shock absorbers for chassis 29-CL. | ||
| View original record | 48950 To CWB. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn4/LGL4. 7. 28. HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 29-CL. +235 These shock absorbers will be finished on Monday evening. We shall send them by passenger train to Conduit St.… | ||
| scan0440 | Despatch of hydraulic dampers and experimental side steering tube springs for testing. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs/Rm. X8950 Hs/Rm3/LG16.7.28. X8950 X235 Y8450 We have despatched the hydraulic dampers and with them 3 sets of side steering tube springs of - 2000, 2500, and 3000 lbs/1" rating. They… | ||
| scan0441 | Multiple faults on Chassis No. 81-RF, including gearbox, engine, steering, and suspension issues. | ||
| View original record | x8950 S/W. EP. Copy to:- Sg. PN. Wor. Hm. Hs. CWB10/GM/17.7.28. Re: Chassis No. 81-RF. In accordance with arrangements made in recent memos, 81-RF has been sent to Derby for attention to - 1. Gear… | ||
| scan0442 | The repair and testing of chassis No. 81-RF, covering engine, suspension, gearbox, and steering issues. | ||
| View original record | X8950 W/S CWB c. Hm. c. Wor. c. Sg. c. PN. c. Hs. EP11/H18.7.28. re. Chassis No. 81-RF. With reference to your CWB10/CM/17.7.28. We have received the above car at the Works and attention is now being… | ||
| scan0443 | Authorising work on a car and arranging for cotton duck washers to be fitted to the slipper drive. | ||
| View original record | (2) EP11/Hn8.7.28. Will Hn. please note that Administration authority has been given for the work on this car, i.e. Sg15/M.10.7.28. EP. P.S. I have just been informed by the Order Office that some… | ||
| scan0444 | The specifications for front and rear damper springs to increase high-pressure loading. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. } To FN. } From Hs/Rm. X8950 X235 Hs/Rml/LG27.7.28. Herewith springs to increase the high pressure loading on the dampers and make it double that of the low pressure loading. Those for the… | ||
| scan0445 | Car weights, axle clearances, and the condition of the springs. | ||
| View original record | 48950 S/W. Hs/RM. LE4/W/4.8.28. Re 29 - CL. At the request of CWB. I attach hereto R.O.W.C. sheet giving weights of the above car, together with buffer to axle clearances. CWB. wishes to know whether… | ||
| scan0446 | Weighbridge certificate and equipment list for chassis 29CL. | ||
| View original record | H & Rm. Chassis No. 29CL. Quantity of Water in Radiator 2 1/2 Gals ,, Petrol in Tank 8. Are Wheels wire or steel artillery Wire (Well Base) State which of the following fitted at time car weighed:… | ||
| scan0447 | Confirming arrangements to re-fit original springs to car 29-CL for the Prague Show. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. Copy to Mac. Copy to Dr. X8950 LE10/W/13.8.28. Re 29 - CL. Prague Show. -------------------------- Confirming my telephone conversation with you this morning. I note that you consider the… | ||
| scan0448 | Incorrect buffer clearances on car 29-CL due to the wrong rear springs and buffer being fitted. | ||
| View original record | W/S. JLE. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm2/LG13. 8.28. X8950 RE. 29-CL CAR. X8950 X8410 With reference to your JLEW/4. 8. 28. We cannot understand the buffer clearances that you give for this car. They are at least… | ||
| scan0449 | Issue with Continental type thick leaf springs for a 29-CL car, requesting their return for inspection. | ||
| View original record | W/S. JLE. from Hs/Rm. X8950 Hs/Rm1/LG14. 8. 28. SPRINGS FOR 29-CL CAR. X8410 It is quite clear to us that there is something wrong with the Continental type thick leaf springs which you have taken off… | ||
| scan0450 | Requesting a decision on whether 1 inch or 1 ½ inch buffers should be fitted to springs. | ||
| View original record | X8950 S/W. Hs/Rm. LE10/W/15.8.28. [STAMP: RECEIVED 16 AUG] [STAMP: Rb AUG 16 1928] Re 29 - CL. ---------- With reference to Hs/RmI/LG.14.8.28. I have asked "N" to mark these springs for your… | ||
| scan0451 | Confirming the fitting of original springs and detailing the resulting buffer to axle clearance. | ||
| View original record | X8950 S/W. Hs/Rm. Copy to CWB. LE8/W/17.8.23. Re 29 - CL. ---------- As arranged, the original springs have now been fitted on the above car. It may interest you to know that the buffer to axle… | ||
| scan0452 | Receipt of temporary rear springs from chassis 29-CL, a propaganda car, to be passed to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X8950 D/BP/HD9/WS23.8.28. HS/RM. EWH/HS. Hm. Mt. Re Chassis 29-CL - Baden & Prague Propaganda Car. We have received from N. two rear springs complete with gaiters, ex this chassis, as per N. Advice… | ||
| scan0453 | Query regarding the cadmium plating of rear springs fitted to the Trials Sedanca car 81-RF. | ||
| View original record | X 8950 PN.6/WT24.8.28. S/W. (hm) Copy to RP. Hs. TRIALS SEDANCA 81-RF. You will have noted in OWB3/GM.20.7.28 that our Trials Sedanca No. 81-RF was instructed to be fitted with a set of rear springs… | ||
| scan0454 | Fault report for car 29-OL detailing nine issues after a 7,250 km European tour. | ||
| View original record | No. X8950 S/W. Copies to:- O. C.P. Hs. H. P.H. W.H. CWB3/GM/24.9.28. Re: 29-OL This car has now done a tour of 7,250 kms.. through Germany, Czecho Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and… | ||
| scan0455 | Vehicle test report detailing issues with suspension, braking, and cooling systems on a New Phantom. | ||
| View original record | (2) per hour. This is only noticeable when driving and not when the car is running free. It is much more noticeable with the hood up, but it will not be possible for Mr. to test this as the hood has… | ||
| scan0456 | Test report page detailing vehicle performance data, identified faults, and arrangements for repair. | ||
| View original record | (3) Air temperature. Radiator Temperature. Remarks. CONT: 2. 32º c. 83º c. As above. with bonnet shutters open. (Rear shutters only fitted. 3. 10º c. 93º c. 3rd gear. full throttl climbing pass in… | ||
| scan0457 | Numerous faults and impracticality of the Barker dipping headlamps on a trials car. | ||
| View original record | BJ. SG. from R. c. to Hs. BY. X8950 R1/M21.11.28. BARKER TRIALS CAR. X.8950 X.4555 Regarding the above car, which came here with Mr. Sudgreaves and Mr. Fuller recently, the Barker dipping headlamps… | ||
| scan0458 | Experimental engine with opposed sparking plugs and an induction pipe in the head for the EAC.2 chassis. | ||
| View original record | X.8970 To BY. from E. c. to CJ. HS. SECRET E3/M30.5.24. E.A.C.11. ENGINE WITH OPPOSED SPARKING PLUGS AND INDUCTION PIPE IN HEAD. X.9070 X.9970 We are at the moment doing everything possible to finish… | ||
| scan0459 | Internal order for 100 sets of Lodge C.65 ignition plugs for the 'V' Series. | ||
| View original record | X8970 Order Office: c. BY/ss. c. Hs. BY8/H. 13. 3. 25. "V" SERIES IGNITION PLUGS. Kindly order up 100 sets of Lodge Plugs Type C.65 for above. This will enable us to carry on and not commit us too far… | ||
| scan0460 | Recommendation to purchase 500 Lodge C.200 type detachable porcelain sparking plugs for use on Phantom cars. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from Hs. c. to Mx. +8870 Hs3/LG31. 8. 25. SPARKING PLUGS. +4425 We recommend that we purchase 500 Lodge C.200 type detachable porcelain sparking plugs. These plugs have been run on experimental… | ||
| scan0461 | Request for the latest porcelain cleanable plugs for the New Phantom and Goshawk engines. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. 48970 R1/M26. 6. 25. X. 4425 X. 8770 X. 5970 Would you please send to WW. 2 doz. of the latest porcelain cleanable plugs - for New Phantom and Goshawk. The doz. we have here are the… | ||
| scan0462 | Confirming no objection to making the .025' spark plug gap setting a standard practice. | ||
| View original record | To Mx. from Hs. c. to BY. c. to EP. X8970 Hs8/LG30.9.27. RE. SPARKING PLUGS. With reference to Mx7/T27.9.27. The Expl: Dept: have for a number of years run all the cars with plugs set .025" for… | ||
| scan0463 | Recommended blade sizes for feeler gauges and their specific uses. | ||
| View original record | Hs. BY. from R. c. to BJ. Wor. ETC. X8970 RL/M8.12.28. FEELER GAUGES. X.7060 X.7970 The feeler gauge for the SS. unit we think should have the following blades : .004 .005 .010 .020 .025 .050 Some of… | ||
| scan0464 | Proposed alterations to the Phantom's lubrication instructions to reduce oiling frequency. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from DA. 48980 DA4/M26. 6. 28. PHANTOM LUBRICATION ALTERATIONS. X.8980 X.7980 R. wishes to alter the lubrication instructions on the existing Phantom so as to call for less frequent oiling. We are… | ||