Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Report detailing a rear-end collision involving car 3GII. | ||
| View original record | X4249 Friday March 23rd 1923. I was driving car 3GII along Uttoxeter Rd, travelling towards town, at about 4.30 pm this afternoon. There was a tram car in front of me travelling in the same direction;… | ||
| img002 | Report describing an accident between a car and a tram, including witness statements. | ||
| View original record | body; at the front of the car the N/S wing was slightly bent through coming into the contact with the tram car. (The tram car moved off almost immediately; I did not get its number). A Mr Stanton,… | ||
| img003 | Itemized bill for vehicle repairs due to wear and tear. | ||
| View original record | 8th October, 1924. 35-FK DUE TO WEAR & TEAR. R-R E. Rewire electrical plant throughout less wing lamp cables included in accident estimate. £10.10.0. F. Supply & fit 2 new pedal rubbers. 1.6. H.… | ||
| img004 | Examination of Chassis No. 35 P.K. following an accident, noting parts requiring attention due to wear and tear. | ||
| View original record | X4199 Re Chassis No. 35 P.K. Hs. D/JL5/N.10.10.24. During the examination of this chassis due to accident, it has been noted that certain parts required attention due to wear and tear. A copy of the… | ||
| img005 | Correspondence regarding accident damage to Mr. Royce's Goshawk No 4 car in Paris and arrangements for its repair. | ||
| View original record | [Stamp: RECEIVED] [Stamp: ANSWERED 5 JUN 1923 F. S.] [Handwritten Initials: EW] [Handwritten: P/S] Th19/EGB155 June 4 1923 Re Mr. Royce's Goshawk. No 4 Replying to Sg12/BM/2.5.23 the above car arrived… | ||
| img006 | Accident report detailing a collision between a Goshawk chassis 4-G2 and a Citroen in France. | ||
| View original record | X4219 GS.Wa. c. S. chassis 4-GMR. Mr. ROYCE ------------------------- Kindly note that Cl. on his way back from Lyons had an accident with chassis 4-G2 police number CH.2892-GB. On the 2nd inst., at… | ||
| img007 | Accident involving Mr. Royce's Goshawk 4 car and arranging for its transfer. | ||
| View original record | X4219 S/F (Copy to 'W'. Hs.) Sg32/BM/5.6.23. Re: Mr. Royce's Goshawk 4. Replying to your Th19/EG B155. of the 4th instant. Sorry to note this Car has had an accident. As previously intimated, the… | ||
| img008 | Repairs to the coachwork and fitting a new engine to a 4-Goshawk-11 car returned from France. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. X4219 X4219 X1698 Hs4/LG11.6.23. We have just received 4-Goshawk-11 back from France. The damage to the coachwork due to the accident has been repaired. we are, therefore, proposing to… | ||
| img009 | Steering and axle faults following an accident investigation for car 2-GOSHAWK-11. | ||
| View original record | Hm. from Hs/TMW. c. to Mr. Clark (School). X4219 Hs/TMW/LG6.7.23. RE. ACCIDENT TO 2-GOSHAWK-11. Confirming conversation with you re. the above. We cannot say whether the car left the Repair Dept. with… | ||
| img010 | Cover note for an accident report concerning a 3-Goshawk-11 car. | ||
| View original record | D/L. from Hs. X4219 Hs/LG13.10.23. 3-Goshawk-11. We attach herewith report of accident in connection with the above Car. Hs. | ||
| img011 | Typed report detailing a road accident involving car 35-PK and a lorry, caused by smoke from a rubbish fire. | ||
| View original record | COPY L.O's 1st drive with an R-R car. He was following H.s who was driving a '38 hp Hispano Suiza & they were to return from a visit to R at West Wittering. to compare R-R progress with FWB with the… | ||
| img012 | Page 2 of a report detailing a road traffic accident involving a motor lorry, listing witnesses. | ||
| View original record | -2- I consider that the motor lorry was proceeding down Crocker Hill at an excessive speed considering that the vision was obscured by the smoke and was not as close to its proper side of the road as… | ||
| img013 | Status and cost of repairs for vehicle 27-EX following an accident. | ||
| View original record | D/L. From Hs/Lid. 84199. Hs/Lid.9/MJ.26.8.31. ACCIDENT TO 27-EX. With reference to D/L9/B26.8.31. We believe you already have the estimate for the repairs necessary to this car. The repairs are not… | ||
| img014 | Letter regarding injuries sustained by the writer's son in a motor accident. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE JESMOND 794. X4199. 6, TANKERVILLE TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. 3/10/32 Dear Mr. Hives, My son Ronald arrived here on Sat. for a bit, shaken after his motor accident. - I examined… | ||
| img015 | Concerning an individual's expected resumption of duties. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE RICHMOND 107 SACKVILLE TERRACE, RICHMOND WESTMORLAND-UPON-TYNE. SS/OT 5/10/35 I hope that he will be able to resume his duties on Monday next. Yours faithfully, h. Francis W. E. Hanner (Med.… | ||
| img016 | Letter detailing a car accident and the resulting damage to the vehicle. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE JESMOND 794. X4199. 6, TANKERVILLE TERRACE, JESMOND, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. Oct 3rd 1932 Dear Mr Hives, I feel a bit shaken after my crash, so am taking things easy for a day or two. The car… | ||
| img017 | Letter discussing car issues, a potential purchase of an Alfa Romeo, and modifications to a Lancia. | ||
| View original record | B. KENSINGTON TERRACE. RICHMOND. WESTMINSTER-NORTH-LANE. TELEPHONE: RICHMOND Hornet is an unstable car, and am trying to get bought out by the insurance Co instead of having it re-built. If I succeed… | ||
| img018 | Issues with French authorities during the covert testing of four-wheel brake cars in Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. Y4199 Hs5/LG21.8.24. TESTING FOUR WHEEL BRAKE CARS IN FRANCE. D/L. has shewn to me your memo. asking whether the Police in France know that the cars running out there are the property… | ||
| img019 | Managing clandestine vehicle testing operations in Chateauroux, France, and interacting with local police. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- would only have increased the suspicion and if the cars had remained in France, they would have undoubtedly been traced. We therefore arranged with Col. Hawkins at the Paris Depot to go… | ||
| img020 | Continued letter regarding an accident in France, with instructions for staff and arrangements for returning the damaged car discreetly. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -3- which had the accident. These would not convey any clue to the identity of the car. We have no doubt however that if the Police at the place where the accident occurred wished to know any… | ||
| img021 | Hand-drawn sketch of a car on a bridge over the River Indre, detailing the surrounding terrain. | ||
| View original record | STONE WALL DITCH TREE CONCRETE STAND. LA CHARTRE GRASS BANK LOOSE GRAVEL GRASS WET TAR BRIDGE RIVER INDRE CHATEAUROUX END VIEW GRASS ROAD SLOPING BANK K.J. Pelham | ||
| img022 | Report detailing a slight accident involving a car and a horse-drawn cart. | ||
| View original record | X499 Mr Hives. Avignon. Sat 17/3/28. Dear Sir, I have to report a slight accident to 15EX car. The damage being N/S side lamp & a dented front wing due to a collision with a cart carrying wood. I was… | ||
| img023 | Short typed note expressing sympathy regarding an accident involving a man named Butler. | ||
| View original record | X499 S/W Hs. C16/C22.8.28 I am awfully sorry to learn from the telegram from Commander Briggs that another of your men, Butler, has met with an accident. I sincerely hope it will not be as serious as… | ||
| img024 | Telegram received about an accident and the subsequent actions taken. | ||
| View original record | +419G TO: F.H. DR/DL.22.3.28 I enclose herewith copy of telegram received from Commander Briggs last evening. I sought out the parents of Butler and advised them of the accident and Mr.Butler is now… | ||
| img025 | Aftermath of an accident involving car 15-EX, the condition of the injured, and plans for the damaged vehicle. | ||
| View original record | "Hs" Derby X4199 Hk18/Dn/AW.22.3.28. Re 15-EX Referring to our Hk15/Dn/AW. of even date, Hk. has just telephoned from Amiens to the effect that he is doing what he can to assist from every point of… | ||
| img026 | Typed memo reporting a crash involving experimental car 15-EX in Amiens, France. | ||
| View original record | 44199 "Hs" Derby. Hk15/Dn/AW.22.3.28. Re: 15-EX. ---------- We are in receipt of your telegram, reading :- " EXPERIMENTAL CAR FIFTEEN EX WRECKED AT AMIENS BRIGGS " AT HOTEL UNIVERSE AMIENS PLEASE… | ||
| img027 | Internal correspondence regarding a serious accident involving experimental car 15-EX in Amiens, France. | ||
| View original record | To HK. Paris. from Hs/Rm. V4199 Hs/Rm2/LG22.3.28. 8940b x.676 EXPERIMENTAL CAR 15-EX. We have received the following telegram from CWB :- "SERIOUS ACCIDENT CAR WRECKED BUTLER VERY SERIOUSLY "INJURED… | ||
| img028 | Personal account of an incident where Triplex safety glass prevented fatal injuries. | ||
| View original record | -2- no reason that I can thank of. Well thats enough for now. I'm rather tired and full of bromide, and I can explain anything you want to know later. By the bye - the Triplex glass saved us all.… | ||
| img029 | Letter detailing a car accident near Amiens and discussing a potential steering fault. | ||
| View original record | Leightondene, Willingdon Road, Eastbourne. My dear PN., I expect you will have heard by now of the almighty smash we had near Amiens. I started to write to you there but it never got further as there… | ||
| img030 | Detailed report of a car accident on a journey from Paris to Boulogne. | ||
| View original record | 15-EX ACCIDENT. 27.3.28. We were on route from Paris to Boulogne having left Paris about 2.30 and were travelling easily with cut out open, the roads being wet and with slight intermittent rain. The… | ||
| img031 | Page two of a report detailing damage to a vehicle after an incident. | ||
| View original record | -2- The tank and spare wheel were enclosed in the back of the body and the result was to tear this off also short at a point just behind the front seats. The front part carried on intact dragging on… | ||
| img032 | Detailed report of the 15EX car accident. | ||
| View original record | 15EX ACCIDENT. We were on route from Paris to Boulogne having left Paris about 2.30 and were travelling easily with cutout open, the roads being wet and with slight intermittent rain. The only point… | ||
| img033 | Damage report and recovery plan for experimental car chassis 15-EX after an accident. | ||
| View original record | "From Ps to Hs" Psc/II.27.3.28 X4199 re: chassis 15-EX - Rolls Royce Experimental car I am writing to give you an idea of the condition of this car after the accident, in case C.W.B. has not been able… | ||
| img034 | Letter concerning the financial effects of a deceased employee and expressing gratitude for assistance with the arrangements. | ||
| View original record | To HK. Paris. from Hs. x4499 HS2/LG28.3.28. Will you please let us have an exact statement of how much money Butler had belonging to the Company when he left Paris. The coffin arrived in Derby this… | ||
| img035 | Condition report, insurance, and return of the 15-EX car to Derby. | ||
| View original record | Ps. from Hs. X4199 Hs1/LG29.3.28. Many thanks for your report on the condition of 15-EX car. The insurance is all clear. We wired you today to arrange for the car to be returned to Derby as soon as… | ||
| img036 | Letter expressing upset over the death of a Mr. Butler in an accident and inquiring about the circumstances. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To Ps. from Hs. HS3/LG29.3.28. X249. We are all very upset about poor Butlers death. We are also concerned as regards the cause of the accident. Knowing how CWB. drives, my own personal… | ||
| img037 | Requesting an examination of car 15-EX following an accident in France to determine the cause. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. Y4199 C6/C29.3.28 Re Accident to 15-EX in France. Presumably you will have the remnants of the car at the Works shortly and it is, of course, important that a careful examination should be… | ||
| img038 | Fatal accident involving the 15-EX Phantom Sports Car near Amiens. | ||
| View original record | To R. from HS. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. X4199 HS1/LG30.5.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX - PHANTOM SPORTS CAR. X4199 You have no doubt heard of the unfortunate accident which occurred to this car when it was being… | ||
| img039 | Steering performance, issues, and modifications for the 15-EX car. | ||
| View original record | Hs/GWH1/LG30.3.28 RE. 15-EX CAR. STEERING. The steering of this car when first taken over to France was very good. Its selectivity and freedom from shocks was the best we had ever tried in France.… | ||
| img040 | Road test report detailing steering performance issues, modifications, and repairs over several thousand miles. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- The selectivity was not so good as when the car was first taken over, when driving over bad cambered roads. The steering remained in this condition for 5000 miles under all conditions of… | ||
| img041 | Analysis of the 15-EX steering system's characteristics and performance in response to feedback about it being 'spongy'. | ||
| View original record | 15-EX STEERING. Reference is made in Mr. Ghrylls note to the steering being spongy. Apparently, because the steering is known to be lower geared, it is assumed to be spongy. Actually, the overall… | ||
| img042 | Letter discussing the details of a car accident involving a Mr. Butler. | ||
| View original record | To "HS" from "PS". X4199 Ps3/IL.31.3.28 Hs3/LG29.3.28 Thanks for your note. It is difficult for me to describe how we in Paris feel about the accident. Butler was a fellow we all liked and I imagine… | ||
| img043 | Analysis of potential causes for a vehicle crash, focusing on a steering linkage failure after a previous warning. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- as to what happened when he was previously driving is correct we should suspect :- (1) A broken road spring. (2) A broken side steering tube springs. (3) A rear shock absorber out of… | ||
| img044 | Accident involving the 15-EX car, arranging a meeting, and proposing design changes. | ||
| View original record | To CWB. from Hs. c. to BJ. c. to Wor. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX CAR. Any time after the holidays we should like to discuss the cause of the accident to this car. We should prefer you to come up either on the… | ||
| img045 | Extract from a letter discussing steering wander and skidding incidents potentially caused by a brake or differential fault on vehicle 15-EX. | ||
| View original record | CWB14/RK3.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. Extract from letter from PN. to CWB. 29.3.28. Grand Hotel, Monte Carlo. ...... From the beginning I wrote that the steering on 15-EX was at the higher speeds,… | ||
| img046 | Extract from a letter discussing an accident and potential steering/skidding issues with vehicle 15-EX. | ||
| View original record | ACCIDENT TO 15-EX CWB14/RK3.4.28 Extract from letter from P.N. to CWB of 29.3.28. Grand Hotel, Monte Carlo. .........From the beginning I wrote that the steering on 15-EX was at the higher speeds,… | ||
| img047 | Investigation into the cause of an accident involving car 15-EX skidding. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. Copy to:- BJ. Wor. CWB8/GM/4.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. Thank you for your Hs3/LH3.4.28. I can make arrangements to discuss the cause of this accident as you suggest, either on the 11th, 12th… | ||
| img048 | Vehicle steering, suspension, and road holding characteristics following a skid. | ||
| View original record | (2) CWB8/GM/4.4.28. that at any speed over about 72 to 75 m.p.h. I could not be certain of passing any given obstruction within 18" and found it necessary in practise to ease down to somewhere about… | ||
| img049 | Report discussing the potential causes of an accident involving car 15-EX, focusing on differing opinions about its steering characteristics. | ||
| View original record | S/W. c. to BJ. Wor. CWB8/GM4.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. Thank you for your HS3/LG3.4.28. I can make arrangements to discuss the cause of this accident as you suggest, either on the 11th, 12th, or 13th.… | ||
| img050 | Report investigating a car skid, examining the condition of the tyres, shock absorbers, and steering components. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- some of the faults which are enumerated in this report of Hs/Rm's have arisen. A burst tyre either front or back can be eliminated. There was nothing wrong with the tyres, which were… | ||
| img051 | Accident involving the 15-EX car, correcting a misunderstanding about the cause. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. X4199 Hs2/LG5.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX CAR. +8940/- CWB. and Mr. Grylls are coming to the Works after the holiday to talk over the accident to 15-EX. In the meantime we thought you would… | ||
| img052 | Accident involving car 15-EX and the clarification of instructions for test drivers. | ||
| View original record | XL499 To Hs. from BJ. Re Accident to 15-EX. BJ4/E11.4.28 R. writes as follows:- "I have not yet heard what was believed to be the cause of the accident, but I am glad it was not during the trials when… | ||
| img053 | Cover note enclosing a copy of a letter from Mr. A. E. Butler regarding his recently deceased son. | ||
| View original record | X4199 TO: Hs. D2/DL11.4.28 I enclose you herewith copy of letter received from Mr.A.E.Butler, the father of the boy who was, recently, unfortunately killed. D. | ||
| img054 | Letter of thanks and sympathy addressed to Mr. J. DeLooze following a tragic bereavement. | ||
| View original record | L/W I "Old English Gentleman" Normanton Road, Derby. Ap. 4/28. Mr.J.DeLooze. Dear Sir, Now that the turmoil is over and I feel that I can sit down and calmly reflect on the events of the last two… | ||
| img055 | 'Amiens Accident' and suggesting safety measures regarding driver experience and driving in wet conditions. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. BJ. DA. E. } FROM R. X4199 C. to Wor. EP. Rl/LG11.4.28. 15-EX. THE AMIENS ACCIDENT. X8940b L20. It will probably be difficult to positively decide the cause of the extremely regrettable… | ||
| img056 | Continued discussion on skidding, tyre performance, and a fatal accident. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- properties even if not very silent" - quoting my own experience of the dangers of skidding we were experiencing on the local roads here which they covered in dry weather with loam which… | ||
| img057 | Letter regarding an accident in France involving car 15-EX and arrangements for car 12-EX. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. √4199 Hs2/LG11.4.28. 15-EX - ACCIDENT IN FRANCE. X 89406 I had already sent your original letter to Mr. Butler before the revised one came to hand. He very much appreciated your… | ||
| img058 | Letter of thanks and condolence from A.E. Butler to Mr. J. De Looze following a bereavement. | ||
| View original record | COPY. "Old English Gentleman", Normanton Rd, Derby. April 4th. 1928. Mr. J. De Looze. Dear Sir, Now that the turmoil is over and I feel that I can sit down and calmly reflect on the events of the last… | ||
| img059 | Concerning an accident in France involving car 15-EX and related insurance matters. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. Y4199 Hs2/LG11.4.28. 15-EX - ACCIDENT IN FRANCE. X 8940b I had already sent your original letter to Mr. Butler before the revised one came to hand. He very much appreciated your… | ||
| img060 | Procedure for drivers carrying out 10,000-mile tests in France, following an accident with car 15-EX. | ||
| View original record | 74199 To BJ. from Hs. Hs2/LG13.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. 78940L Replying to BJ4/E11.4.28. The procedure as regards the drivers carrying out 10,000 miles tests in France is as follows :- Whenever the… | ||
| img061 | Report page discussing the selection of Chateauroux as a test centre due to quiet roads, referencing the supervision of sports car 15-EX. | ||
| View original record | contd : -2- we use the same roads, go through the same towns, and the cars become well-known in the district, and there have been no complaints from individuals or the police of the way the cars are… | ||
| img062 | Accident involving the 15-EX car. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. CWB. X4199 Hsl/LG13.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX CAR. MR. Grylls and CWB. visited the Works yesterday. As E. and DA. were also at the Works to see 12-EX… | ||
| img063 | Investigation into a car accident involving a severe skid and subsequent damage. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- In view of these facts it is considered surprising that the back axle should have been knocked completely off the car and left 20 yds. behind the rest of the car. (6) CWB. considered that… | ||
| img064 | Accident involving car 15-EX, with a suggested addendum about the road conditions. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Copy to:- BJ. X4199 CWB5/GM/16.4.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX. Thank you for your Hsl/LG13.4.28. I agree that points set down in this memo express the facts as I know them and convey correctly the… | ||
| img065 | Extract from a letter giving an opinion on the cause of an accident to vehicle 15-EX. | ||
| View original record | Hs X4199 To Hs. from BJ. Copy to OWP. Accident to 15-EX. BJ6/E17.4.28 The following is an extract from a letter received from R. this morning:- "Unless something is found to the contrary, I am of the… | ||
| img066 | Car smashed in France, now considered a complete write-off, and requiring a new body. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to DA/EV. (Handwritten) X4199 Hs1/LG30.4.28. 15-EX CAR. (Handwritten) 48940 (Handwritten) +7830 The remains of this car which was smashed in France are now back at the… | ||
| img067 | Examination of the 15-EX car chassis following an accident. | ||
| View original record | To R. from Hs. c. to BJ. Wor. c. to E. DA. c. to BY. CWB. 74155 Hs3/LG2. 5.28. ACCIDENT TO 15-EX CAR. +89eol We have examined the chassis of this car since it has returned and we can find nothing… | ||
| img068 | Report examining the scene of an accident, detailing a dangerous and poorly cambered corner on a road. | ||
| View original record | X4199 H.S from Rm - Grand Hotel Cavalière P4/R15 Re Accident - We carefully examined the scene of the accident. The corner is not nice, after 3 miles of straight undulating road one comes upon it… | ||
| img069 | The circumstances of a vehicle incident involving a tree and skids. | ||
| View original record | 2 road onto the outside camber. The tree is in exactly the position one would probably be in after a couple of violent skids, that is 120 to 150 yards from the corner. The whole scene would… | ||
| img070 | Notes discussing an accident, speed estimations, and a clutch failure investigation. | ||
| View original record | 3 a colossal biff it- must have had. R. is most upset- about the accident. He seems to think that Grylls letter was an insult-to his intelligence, also that 50. M.P.H. is a ludicrous estimate of the… | ||
| img071 | Issues with a clutch and rusty universal joint, and commenting on the remarkable performance of car 14 'EX'. | ||
| View original record | 4 so that the clutch would not free its self and we could not get into gear. The serrated universal joint was also rusty. It is worth noting that this shaft still requires a syringe full of oil in… | ||
| img072 | Letter of thanks from A.E. Butler to Mr. J. DeLooze following a bereavement. | ||
| View original record | COPY "Old English Gentleman" Normanton Road, Derby. Ap. 4/28. Mr.J.DeLooze. Dear Sir, Now that the turmoil is over and I feel that I can sit down and calmly reflect on the events of the last two weeks… | ||
| img073 | Letter offering comfort and assurance regarding assistance provided to Mr Butler during a difficult time. | ||
| View original record | "D" Derby Butler Hk9/Dn/MM.13.4.28. Dear D., Your D1/DL11.4.28 to hand this morning, and it was very good of you to send me copy of Mr Butler's letter to you. The next time you meet him, perhaps you… | ||
| img074 | Financial settlement and insurance implications following a fatal accident involving an employee named Butler. | ||
| View original record | Accident to Butler BJ2/E16.4.28. TO: B.J. D17/DL19.4.28 (1) The Board at the meeting on April 11th approved the payment of £1000 less expenses incurred by the Company. (2) It has been brought to my… | ||
| img075 | Draft indemnity letter from Mr and Mrs. Butler regarding a fatal accident involving their son. | ||
| View original record | [Typed Text] Draft of a letter to be written by Mr and Mrs.Butler to Rolls-Royce Limited. [Handwritten Text] 62 Grove Street Derby 14th May 1928 To Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd Derby Dear Sirs, [Typed Text]… | ||
| img076 | Compensation claim for a deceased 25-year-old passenger. | ||
| View original record | Yours faithfully Dated this day of 1928. information from C.E.R (vertical text, right margin) 5000 Francs £40-6-5' (vertical text, left margin) At his death he was 25 yrs of age unmarried He had two… | ||
| img077 | Letter of condolence from F.H. Royce to Mr. Bruder regarding the loss of his son, also discussing a car accident and vehicle performance. | ||
| View original record | Dear Mr Bruder, It was with extreme regret and sadness that I learnt of the loss of your excellent son. Owing to precarious health I have not been allowed to attend at the Derby works for some years… | ||
| img078 | Difficulties with supercharger bearings. | ||
| View original record | E C Ho. By (Ram) Bq Super charger bearings - There is always great difficulty with beginners for high speed parts unless such parts have been put right by those who have [illegible] [illegible text]… | ||
| img079 | Letter from H. Royce to Mr. Hives concerning the typing and distribution of documents and detailing travel plans. | ||
| View original record | X4499 Le Canadel April 3/28 My dear Mr Hives Enclosed please find copy of letter sent to Mr. Butler, will you kindly have it typed out and a copy sent to Mr. Basil Johnson & to Mr. Marmont. [If you… | ||
| img080 | Potential causes of the 'Amiens Accident' and suggesting steering improvements. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R. c. to DA. E. c. to BJ. LHS. c. to PN. CWB. c. to C. SG. c. to BY. Wor. +4199 RI/LG13.4.28. RE. AMIENS ACCIDENT. +8940k I cannot see how the steering could be wrong and right again - it… | ||
| img081 | Accident report concerning a car hitting a small boy on Chain Lane. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Lomas. From EH. X 2631 X4199 EH1/LG24.3.19. 24th. Mar. 1919. X 2631 RE ACCIDENT ON 49-GB. When I was driving the R.R. Car 49-GB, registration No. G.2660 along Chain Lane leading from Uttoxeter… | ||
| img082 | Accident involving a Goshawk I car and a Tram Car on St. Peters' Street. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Hives. 22.9.21. While driving up St. Peters' Street Wednesday night (21st. inst), Burrows driving Goshawk 1. with Day as assistant, a man stepped directly in front of the car and to avoid a… | ||
| img083 | Accident report concerning a Hispano Suiza car and a motorcycle with a side-car near Birmingham. | ||
| View original record | X4199 D/L. from Expl:Dept: 27.1.24. (Sunday) I was proceeding to Birmingham via Castle Bromwich with the Hispano Suiza Car (XM.3790) when I missed the turn to the right at the cross roads and carried… | ||
| img084 | Work order for post-accident repairs to the coachwork, steering, rear axle, and fuel tank. | ||
| View original record | BON DE COMMANDE A AUTOMOBILES ROLLS-ROYCE (FRANCE) LTD 125, AVENUE MALAKOFF PARIS (XVIe) TEL. PASSY 33-79 39-01 39-10 Nom et Adresse permanente du Client : Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby CONDITIONS DATE 24… | ||
| img085 | French language document outlining the conditions of sale and service. | ||
| View original record | CONDITIONS TRANSPORT. — Les frais de transport des marchandises expédiées en général sont supportés par le destinataire. Les pièces adressées pour remplacement doivent être envoyées franco de port et… | ||
| img086 | Letter on hotel stationery detailing a car accident involving a horse and trap. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL ET CAFÉ DE FRANCE (Au Centre de la Ville) CHATEAUROUX L. DUCHET, PROPRIÉTAIRE Chauffage Central - Électricité Salle de Bains Bottin de l'Année Garage-Auto Omnibus à tous les Trains R. C.… | ||
| img087 | Brief report on an accident involving experimental car 9-PK and an estimated repair cost. | ||
| View original record | X4199 D/L. from Hs. Hs4/LG1.4.24. RE. ACCIDENT TO 9-PK - EXPERIMENTAL. With reference to BJ/Py1/D31.3.24. No.2. Bagley had driven the car to Le Canadel and was on his way back. Hs. accompanied him on… | ||
| img088 | Letter to Ernest requesting a car for Easter and providing an update on the work for car 9-PK. | ||
| View original record | X.499 Wa.8/Go.3.4.24 P/W Hs. Dear Ernest, Please let me know as soon as possible if I can count on a car for Easter. I have finished the axle of 9-PK and the coachwork will be patched up by the 10th… | ||
| img089 | Despatch note for a front axle to be sent to France for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 615B (50T Sets.) (SE 592 13-3-18) MP 169/185 WKS. ORDER NO. 50974 CHASSIS No. Customer's No. Messrs.Automobiles Rolls-Royce (France) ltd Customer 125 Avenue Malakoff, PARIS. Customer's Order No.… | ||
| img090 | Accident report concerning car 46-PK being rear-ended on the Burton-Derby road. | ||
| View original record | D/L. from Expl: Dept: X4199 Hs/LG10.4.24. ACCIDENT TO 46-PK - April 9th.1924. I was driving 46-PK along the Burton-Derby road proceeding in the direction of Derby at 12-10 p.m. today and overtook a… | ||
| img091 | Report by Mr. F. Harvey regarding a road accident involving a boy on a bicycle at Pouilly. | ||
| View original record | Copy of report made by Mr. F. HARVEY re accident at Pouilly on June 26th 1924. ----------------------------------- June 26th, 1924. I was proceeding along the road between La Charité and Pouilly, with… | ||
| img092 | Report of a road accident involving a car and a hand cart, written on hotel letterhead. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL ET CAFÉ DE FRANCE (Au Centre de la Ville) A. LAPEYRE, PROPRIÉTAIRE Chauffage Central - Électricité Salle de Bains Bottin de l'Année Garage - Auto Omnibus à tous les Trains R. C. Châteauroux 5330… | ||
| img093 | Accident involving a 16-year-old boy in Paris. | ||
| View original record | We gave particulars of the insurance to Agent of Police No 7485, Paris who was present. The boy, aged 16, named Felix Carnisse lives at 7485 - Jardins du 14e arrondissement. Rue Marty Carenton Seine.… | ||
| img094 | Report of a road accident in France where a boy's finger was crushed after a car wing tipped a hand cart. | ||
| View original record | 35-PK To D/L. from Hs. copy sent to. D/L X4199 Hsl/LG9.7.24. The following is a report of accident which occurred recently in France. 35-PK *July 5th. 1924. As I was proceeding along the Avenue D'… | ||
| img095 | Reporting that people injured in accidents in France are progressing favourably. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from HS. X4199 Hs/LGll.8.24. ACCIDENTS IN FRANCE. With reference to the attached. There is nothing further to report in connection with this matter except that the injured people are… | ||
| img096 | Accident report detailing a collision with a hand cart in France, resulting in an injury to a boy. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: 35 PK, copy sent to D/L X4199 To D/L. from Hs. The following is a report of accident which occurred recently in France. 35-PK *July 5th. 1924. As I was proceeding along the Avenue D'… | ||
| img097 | Urgent memo regarding an accident involving the experimental F.W.B. Cabriolet, chassis 48-PK, near Dieppe, France. | ||
| View original record | URGENT. X4199 H2/TB/26.8.24. S/W. Hs. from H. Re:- 48-PK. Experimental F.W.B. Cabriolet. I received at 11-30 p.m. last night a telephone message from Henning, at Dieppe, reporting that this Car had… | ||
| img098 | Typed letter confirming a telegram about a car with four-wheel brakes that has been badly smashed. | ||
| View original record | 4199 L58 PK Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, Angelterre. 26th. Aug. 1924. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Lidsey from Hs. Below is confirmation of telegram sent to you… | ||
| img099 | Extract from a driver's letter describing a car accident and subsequent recovery in France. | ||
| View original record | x4199 HL/TB/28.8.24. S/W. Hs. from H. Re:- 48-PK. F.W.B. Car doing mileage in France. The following extracts from a letter received last night from my driver Henning give all the particulars we have… | ||
| img100 | Events following a car accident, including being towed and an initial damage assessment. | ||
| View original record | -2- " came over beautifully, I got a man to help me to " pull the young tree further down so that the front " axle would rest on it and ease the car down, which " it did. " The horses then pulled the… | ||
| img101 | Follow-up letter regarding a car in France and a telegram sent to Henning. | ||
| View original record | -3- You will note that this report was written before we wired to Henning that your men already in France would come and take over the car from him, and we hope you are keeping in close touch with the… | ||
| img102 | Letter concerning an accident on a 48-PK car due to a front spring shearing and a faulty spring design on a 9-PK car. | ||
| View original record | Y4199 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Angleterre. 29th. Aug. 1924. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Lidsey from Hs. We have received your telegram stating that the cause… | ||
| img103 | Continued discussion regarding the overhaul of car 9-PK, issues with springs, and a temperature test. | ||
| View original record | contd :- -2- springs and will bring with it springs to fit to 9-PK. In the meantime we think that you should have 9-PK car overhauled at the Paris Depot so that as soon as the springs are available it… | ||
| img104 | Car accident in France, including telegram correspondence and an investigation into the cause. | ||
| View original record | X4199 Hotel de France, CHATEAUROUX, Indre, France. To "Hs" From A.J.Lidsey. I received your telegram as follows :- CAR WITH FOUR WHEEL BRAKES BEING TESTED BY SAINS BADLY SMASHED AT TOTES SIXTEEN MILES… | ||
| img105 | Accident report detailing damage to a vehicle following the failure of a front spring centre bolt. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - of the breaking of the N.S. front spring centre bolt. This had apparently gone a few days previously, as the driver complained of the steering pulling slightly to the right when the brakes were… | ||
| img106 | Letter detailing an accident report, planned vehicle maintenance, temperature reading methodology, and driver selection. | ||
| View original record | x4199 Hotel de France, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. AJL2/Crn.31.8.24. To "Ms" From A.J.Lidsey. ----------- I have received your letter of the 29th inst. With regard to the accident on 48 PK, I sent off… | ||
| img107 | Driver arrangements, a 10,000-mile test summary, and the replacement of a lost tripsheet. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - I should prefer Crofts to a new man, even if he has to be a passenger for a week or so until his arm is really well. Please do not send Robinson or Bolten out again. Robinson appears to have had… | ||
| img108 | Drawing illustrating a failure analysis of a broken centre bolt on a front spring assembly. | ||
| View original record | BROKEN CENTRE BOLT ON FRONT SPRING 45 P.K. (27.8.24) Packing plate slipped out of place. FRONT END OF SPRING Spring Clip 2nd & 3rd Spring leaves slipped out of place. Bolt Sheared here. (Top half of… | ||
| img109 | Road traffic incident where car 98-PK was struck from behind, causing damage to its petrol tank. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. 44199 NRC1/W22.9.24. Re 98-PK. I regret to report that I had to leave the above car at Howard's Garage, Bakewell, yesterday afternoon, owing to the Petrol Tank being badly damaged by an Arol… | ||
| img110 | Requesting the renewal of motorcar accident insurance for two cars operating in France. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To D/L. from Hs. Hs3/LC1.10.24. RE. MOTORCAR ACCIDENT INSURANCE IN FRANCE. X676 X4199 Will you please renew the insurance on 98-NK and 9-PK cars. These cars are running in France. Hs. | ||
| img111 | Accident report concerning a 20 HP car, chassis 4-G-11, striking a boy. | ||
| View original record | Y4199 To D/L. from Hs. Hs4/LG26.11.24. ACCIDENT - 4-G-11 CAR. We give below report of accident in connection with the above car :- "I regret to report that an accident occurred on Monday Nov. 24th.… | ||
| img112 | Fitting a new 100 m.p.h. speedometer and detailing a minor taxi incident in Paris. | ||
| View original record | 98 NK 44199 Hotel de France, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. February 25th, 1925. AJL.I/Crn. To "Hs" From A.J.Lidsey. ---------------- We have received a 100 m.p.h. "A.T." speedometer, which we are… | ||
| img113 | Minor damage caused to a stationary car during a test drive. | ||
| View original record | S/W (D) 44-PK. Whilst driving this car on Test on Saturday, 7th March, I damaged the offside rear wing of a stationary car in passing it, and no doubt, a claim will be received in the course of day or… | ||
| img114 | Incident report detailing a collision between a car (chassis 9-GII) and a horse near Wantage. | ||
| View original record | X4199 EFCL/T22.2.26. RE INCIDENT WITH CHASSIS 9-GII. -- When proceeding in the direction towards Wantage on the road in the direction of White Horse Hill, about 2 to 3 miles out from Wantage, the… | ||
| img115 | Accident report detailing a collision between an open touring R-R car and an enclosed car. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Y4199 To D/L. from Hs/TAG. Hs/TAG/LG27.9.28. ACCIDENT TO OPEN TOURING R-R CH.58S2. 24.9.26. Whilst proceeding up Bloomfield St. from London Rd. and was about to cross Osmaston Rd. (on the… | ||
| img116 | 10 shilling claim for damage to a hedge following an accident on Fosse Road. | ||
| View original record | Hs . X4199. D/L12/B9-11-26 Accident on Fosse Road, Oct.22nd/26. Hsl/LG.9-11-26 A claim for damage to the hedge is 10/-. Is this reasonable please? Also, please let us have the usual accident report so… | ||
| img117 | Vehicle accident caused by a broken steering lever. | ||
| View original record | D/C D/LTS.29-11-28 AH Accident on greasy road. HER 1./29-11-28 on the Thirsk Road at Topcliffe and when travelling at about 20 m.p.h. the front steering lever broke which caused the car to leave the… | ||
| img118 | Accident report detailing a crash during high-speed wobble tests, resulting in damage to a hedge. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Hs. Hs XC499 Hs2/LG12.11.26. Accident on Fosse Rd., Oct. 22nd, 1926. XC57 I was carrying out experimental tests in connection with high speed wobbles on the Fosse Rd. at Six Hills, and… | ||
| img119 | Inquiry regarding an unreported car accident on the Fosse Road and a resulting claim for fence damage. | ||
| View original record | Hs. X4199 D/L11/ES-11-26 Please say whether one of your cars met with an accident on the Fosse Road between Six Hills and Leicester on October 22nd about Noon. We have a claim for damage to a fence… | ||
| img120 | Incident where an experimental car went into a ditch due to a steering lever breakage. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To D/L. from Hs. Hs1/LG9.11.26. X4199 X8430 Replying to D/L11/B3.11.26. Owing to a breakage in the steering lever, an experimental car did go into the ditch on the Fosse Road on Oct. 22nd. There… | ||
| img121 | Accident report detailing a collision between a Lancia car and a motorcyclist in foggy conditions. | ||
| View original record | X4199 To D/L. from Hs. REPORT OF ACCIDENT TO LANCIA CAR. X4048 Driver. R. Gibbs. Passenger. T. M. Warwick. Gibbs had instructions to fetch an A.I.D. inspector from Shelton Lock this m-orning at… | ||
| img122 | Accident report detailing a collision between a Hispano car and a horse and cart. | ||
| View original record | Hs H-S. Y4199 To D/L. from Hs. HS3/LG21.6.27. ACCIDENT ON HISPANO CAR. I was proceeding to Cranwell on Saturday the 18th. June, driving the Hispano car. Between Sawlwy and Long Eaton it was raining… | ||
| img123 | Internal report detailing a minor accident involving car 8-EX in Bristol. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Hs. Y499 Hsl/LG26.8.27. ACCIDENT WITH 8-EX CAR. When driving through Bristol on 8-EX car on Saturday the 20th.Aug. I pulled up at the swing-bridge over the Avon, as soon as I stopped it… | ||
| img124 | Repair estimate for an experimental car being held as evidence for police court proceedings. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Hs/Rn. X4199 Hs/Rn1/LG12.8.27. D/L.2/BIO.8.27. x8830 Attached is an estimate from Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for repairing experimental car 98-NK. We should be obliged if you would return… | ||
| img125 | Response to a vehicle test report discussing issues with suspension, steering, bonnet lifting, and windscreen bodywork. | ||
| View original record | COPY Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. Hotel de France, Chateauroux. hsl/LG17.2.28. Mr. Hancock from us. We have received your report of the 15th. inst. The mileage in France should include… | ||
| img126 | Accident report involving test car 19-EX and a horse-drawn cart. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Expl:Dept: X4199 8th. April 1929. ACCIDENT WITH 19-EX. While out on test on car 19-EX, I was driving on the main Ashby-Tamworth road at a speed of approx. 35 m.p.h. when a horse drawing a… | ||
| img127 | Compliments slip from The General Transport Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | With The Compliments of The General Transport Co., Ltd. 52/3, Crutched Friars, London, E.C.3. D | BP | Y3 | B R P HUX | ||
| img128 | Vehicle bodywork issues on a compliments slip from The General Transport Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | D | BP | Y3 | B With The Compliments of The General Transport Co., Ltd. 52/3, Crutched Friars, London, E.C.3. (South side) roof & lamp no good windows no good Doors S front, South side drivers seat no… | ||
| img129 | Inventory and repair list from a French garage for a damaged vehicle. | ||
| View original record | Grands Garages de Picardie Anciens Établissements Lucien CORROYER Société à responsabilité limitée CAPITAL : 1.000.000 de Francs Service Réparations Inventaire de la Voiture Rolls-Royce accidentée en… | ||
| img130 | Complete report on an accident that occurred at Macclesfield. | ||
| View original record | V. Halliwell, Esq. c/o. Borwick's Boatyard, Bowness, Windermere. 84199. To Hs/VH. From Hs. Will you please send a complete report of the accident you had at Macclesfield. It is necessary for us to… | ||
| img131 | Accident report detailing a collision involving car 19-EX and a bus. | ||
| View original record | D4199. To D. From Hs/Rn. c. to Wor. Hs/Rn.l/MJ.10.11.30. ACCIDENT TO 19-EX. We were proceeding along Osmaston Road behind a Corporation 'bus shortly before 9 o'clock on the morning of the 10th.inst.… | ||
| img132 | Letter from a legal firm discussing strategy for a trial concerning an accident at Hinckley. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Claremont, Haynes & Co., Vernon House, Bloomsbury Square, W.C.1. 20th March 1931. W.Cowen, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., 14-15 Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Mr.Cowen, Re Accident at Hinckley (GLN-60) I… | ||
| img133 | Extract from a statement of claim detailing particulars of negligence in an accident at Hinckley. | ||
| View original record | COPY ACCIDENT AT HINCKLEY EXTRACT FROM STATEMENT OF CLAIM. PARTICULARS OF NEGLIGENCE. --------- The defendants, their servant or agent, drove at an excessive speed; on the wrong side of the road; gave… | ||
| img134 | Driver's statement regarding a road traffic accident involving a 25 HP car, UL.7712. | ||
| View original record | Dl. From Hs. P2 24EX X4199. Hs.1/WMJ.10.10.30. ACCIDENT ON 25 HP. CAR UL.7712. I was proceeding to Cricklewood yesterday, and was driving the Sales Dept. car UL.7712 which is used by Lp., who was a… | ||
| img135 | Typed report detailing the circumstances of a road accident involving two cars. | ||
| View original record | The R.A.C. and A.A. scouts came up and took measurements of the road, also the police arrived and took a statement of the accident. The tracks on the road shewed that our brakes had been applied hard… | ||
| img136 | Accident near Hinckley (GLN-60), arranging a meeting for the following week. | ||
| View original record | Y 4199 W/S. C. From Hs. Hs.4/MJ.26.3.31. Re. Accident near Hinckley (GLN-60). Replying to C7/C23.3.31. I shall be in Town about Wednesday next week. Will this be convenient to see Claremont Haynes?.… | ||
| img137 | Accident report for Experimental Car No. 27-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from RHC. [Text crossed out: C. Wor] [Text crossed out: C. D/L.] 27EX Y4199 RHC.2/MS6.8.31. Whilst driving Experimental Car No. 27-EX, Registration No. CH.9656 Wednesday August 6th, en-route to… | ||
| img138 | Incident involving a Sunbeam Saloon and damage to vehicle 27-EX. | ||
| View original record | (2) RHC.2/MS6.8.31. The private car in question was a 16 H.P. Sunbeam Saloon, Registration No. R.R. 7591, the property of the Cavendish Motors Ltd., Automobile Engineers, Chesterfield, driver W. C.… | ||
| img139 | Diagram illustrating the positions of a Rolls Royce and a Sunbeam vehicle during an accident. | ||
| View original record | DOTTED OUTLINE SHOWS, POSITION OF ROLLS ROYCE, IMMEDIATELY BEFORE IMPACT, POSITION OF ROLLS ROYCE, WHEN STATIONARY, POSITION OF SUNBEAM, WHEN STATIONARY, DOTTED OUTLINE SHOWS, POSITION OF SUNBEAM,… | ||
| img140 | Update on the cost and completion of accident repairs for vehicle 27-EX. | ||
| View original record | AJL 84199 Please reply Hs D/L9/B26-8-31 RECEIVED 1931 JUL 26 HS Accident to 27-EX - August 5th. Please let us know whether the repairs due to accident have been completed, and if so by whom and at… | ||
| img141 | Accident report for car 24-EX detailing a four-wheel skid on the Ashbourne Road. | ||
| View original record | D/L. From Hs. c. to Wor. 74199. Hs.2/MJ.27.5.31. ACCIDENT TO 24-EX. On Saturday the 23rd.inst., at about 9.15 p.m. I was coming towards Derby on the Ashbourne Rd. It was raining slightly at the time… | ||
| img142 | Repair estimates and proposals for body and chassis modifications on experimental cars 19-EX and 24-EX. | ||
| View original record | X4199. To Wor. From Ha/Lid. Hs/Lid.6/MJ.10.11.31. X180. We attach herewith an estimate from Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for repairing 24-EX. body (which was involved in an accident some little time… | ||
| img143 | Accident report for car 16-G4 detailing a collision with a Renault. | ||
| View original record | D/L. From Hs/Gry. 84199. Hs/Gry.2/MWJ.19.1.32. ACCIDENT TO 16-G4. Damage to Off-side Front Wing & Possibly to Dumb Iron. Whilst going down Addison Rd., towards Osmaston Rd., this morning, this car was… | ||
| img144 | Accident report detailing a collision with a tree after avoiding a carriers cart. | ||
| View original record | 84199 COPY OF REPORT RECEIVED FROM CHATEAUROUX RE. ACCIDENT. D/L. From Hs. &. to Wor. HS.1/MA.20.12.32. 2.Per.II Chateauroux. Proceeding along the Orleans Rd., 4 Kilos., the other side of… | ||
| img145 | Daily accident report concerning a collision with a cyclist. | ||
| View original record | Rolls Royce 17.8.H.P. ACCIDENT. DAILY REPORT. Accident Occured at La Crouisille between Limoges & Argentan at approx 7.15 pm. Two cars approaching with headlights on, (I also had mine on) As… | ||
| img146 | Road accident in France involving a cyclist and the challenges of settling the claim. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. Copy to D-L. From GWH. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, FRANCE. 18.2.33. 84199 We received a memo from D-L.15-B.10.2.33. re. accident with 3 PER. 11 on the 7.2.33. We have sent you a receipt for… | ||
| img147 | Accident report particulars for a collision involving a Rolls Royce 18 hp and a cyclist. | ||
| View original record | The following are the particulars that are called for in the sheet you have sent: 1 Rolls Royce 18 hp. 2 Chassis, 3 PEREGRINE 11. Reg. No.R.C.990 3 Time, about 7 p.m. 7.2.33. 4 Reported by G.W.Hancock… | ||
| img148 | Query regarding the legal position and potential for detention under French law in the event of an accident. | ||
| View original record | a sheet in future if there is an accident, to those concerned. We wish to know how we stand in the case of anyone being put in prison through an accident. The French law is, you are guilty until you… | ||
| img149 | Car badly smashed up in an accident in France and arrangements for its return to Derby. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. Y 4199 Hs.3/MJ.20.2.33. x7941 19-EX. CAR. We have received a message from France to say that this car has been badly smashed up in an accident. It will be necessary to… | ||
| img150 | Loss of car 19-EX after an accident and proposing to fit its intended engine into car 27-EX. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. 84199 Hs.4/MJ.20.2.33. 19-EX. Attached herewith copy of report of accident re. the above car. It is evident that we have lost 19-EX. as a motor-car for some time. As we were… | ||
| img151 | Accident report concerning the wreck of car 19 EX in France, detailing occupant injuries and logistical follow-up. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. From GWH. 84199 Hotel de France, Chateauroux, France. 18.2.33. We have to report the complete wreck of 19 EX on the 17.2.33. time approximately 11 a.m. A. B. Roberts and A. Taylor were with the… | ||
| img152 | Witness statement regarding a car accident involving car 18 GIV. | ||
| View original record | For File Accident 18 GIV X4199a. Previous to the accident R. Black had taken over the car. R. Black had been driving the car for 20 Mls. When near the Cross Road sign he sounded his horn & eased up a… | ||
| img153 | Report detailing a road accident involving car 18GW in France. | ||
| View original record | Accident to 18GW in France. Whilst driving 18 GW on the Argenton-La Chartre road on 26.5.33 I approached a X road; I looked to my right and left, and saw a car on my right-hand side. I eased a little… | ||
| img154 | Accident report detailing vehicle damage and establishing driver fault. | ||
| View original record | hub cap caught his right hand side Dumb iron. They then hit a bank (approx: 2ft high) damaging the front axle. LHS Spring cross steering tube and fog lamp. The right hand side Dumb iron and spring,… | ||
| img155 | Accident report detailing a collision in foggy weather. | ||
| View original record | D/L WOP Accident. 18 GTO Whilst driving the above car in the direction of Chellaston I came into collision with another vehicle. @ Shelton lock I was negotiating a slight left hand bend at about 25 to… | ||
| img156 | Investigation report into a Bentley axle failure, detailing evidence from the scene and potential causes. | ||
| View original record | 4 - B - IV. So far as can be ascertained this was a perfectly normal Bentley before anything occurred. The fractures of the axle indicate sudden complete failure with no evidence of fatigue cracks. No… | ||
| img157 | Damage to chassis 32.EX's wings, with a handwritten follow-up response about the repair estimate. | ||
| View original record | F.Dodd. What about this? Hs/Rm. D/BP13/MW.27.8.36. Re: 32.EX. When this chassis arrived from France recently as a result of an accident, our attention was drawn to damage which had been sustained to… | ||
| img158 | First-person account of a car collision that occurred in foggy weather. | ||
| View original record | P/F WOR Accident. 18 GTO 6.12.33. Whilst driving the above car in the direction of Chellaston I came into collision with another vehicle. @ Shelton lock I was negotiating a slight left hand bend at… | ||
| img159 | Report detailing a road accident involving a car and a lorry. | ||
| View original record | To H.R. D etc to WOR Re. Accident to 32Ex 25.6.36. Driver. F.W. Ash, Passenger H. Hamilton The car was travelling from Limoges to Angerton & at approx. 5.50 pm was 20 miles from the latter climbing a… | ||
| img160 | Accident report concerning vehicle 35-PK which overturned in a river near Vierzon, France. | ||
| View original record | 35-PK C O P Y. Chateauroux, Indre, France, AJL1/Crm. 14.8.24. To Hs. from A.J.Lidsey. I regret to have to report an accident to 35-PK. Shepard and Crofts took the car out yesterday, Wednesday, the… | ||
| img161 | The recovery of car 9-PK after an accident in France, detailing the extensive damage. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- Monsieur Jean Beauvais, Bureau de Poste et Telegraphe, Vignoux sur Barangeon, Cher. We could not get the car out last night, so we removed all the papers from it and returned here. We took… | ||
| img162 | Aftermath of an accident, including hospital fees and arrangements for a damage report. | ||
| View original record | -3- We have not had the chance to examine the car yet to send in a full report of the damage done; we will get Paris to examine it thoroughly and let us have a full report. Enclosed please find copy… | ||
| img163 | Copy of Mr. Shepard's report on an accident involving car 35-PK at Vignoux-sur-Barangeon, France. | ||
| View original record | 35 PK COPY OF MR. SHEPARD'S REPORT ON ACCIDENT TO 35-PK AT VIGNOUX-SUR-BARANGEON, CHER. FRANCE ON AUGUST 13TH. 1924. While driving 35-PK car on the afternoon run August 13th, I was proceeding from… | ||
| img164 | Hand-drawn diagram illustrating the scene of a car accident between Vierzon and Bourges. | ||
| View original record | ACCIDENT TO 35PK 13.8.24 (BETWEEN VIERZON & BOURGES) POSITION OF CAR AFTER ACCIDENT [Diagram annotations:] TO VIERZON Car proceeding from Vierzon to Bourges. BYE ROAD TRACK OF CAR VISIBLE ON ROAD… | ||
| img165 | Letter requesting an opinion on the cause of an accident involving car 35-PK, specifically regarding speed and front-wheel brakes. | ||
| View original record | 35-PK +9941 Expl: Dept: Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby, Angleterre. 18th. Aug. 1924. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. Mr. Lidsey from Hs. With reference to your report in connection with… | ||
| img166 | Follow-up report on car 35-PK, discussing brake effectiveness and a burnt Silchrome exhaust valve. | ||
| View original record | contd:- -2- of the road and the car was over the bank before the steering could be corrected by the brakes being released. I notice on the previous days reports, you mention that the rear brakes on… | ||
| img167 | Status update from France regarding personnel health, travel plans, and a vehicle breakdown. | ||
| View original record | 35 PK Hotel de France, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. AJL/I/Crn.19.8.24. To "HS" From A J. Lidsey. -------------------- I beg to acknowledge receipt of your telegram as follows : - SHEPARD AND CROFTS… | ||
| img168 | Continued report discussing brake effectiveness, a burnt exhaust valve, and an incident involving car 35-PK. | ||
| View original record | contd: -2- of the road and the car was over the bank before the steering could be corrected by the brakes being released. I notice on the previous days reports, you mention that the rear brakes on the… | ||
| img169 | Photographs of an accident involving a 35-PK car in France. | ||
| View original record | To BJ. from Hs. X4199 Hs3/LG20.8.24. ACCIDENT TO 35-PK CAR IN FRANCE. Enclosed herewith are photographs of the accident which happened to 35-PK car in France. We should be pleased if you will return… | ||
| img170 | Private memo regarding an accident in France involving car No. 35-PK, discussing insurance, ownership and recovery of papers. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To D. from BJ. BJ19/H20.8.24. PRIVATE. Re Car No. 35-PK. Accident in France. D/L5/B19.8.24. Doubtless you are watching the fact that this car was sent out to France in a private name. Is the car… | ||
| img171 | Accident report and analysis for car 35 PK, discussing braking, speed, and potential causes of the crash. | ||
| View original record | X4199 Chateauroux. Indre. France. AJL2/Crn. 21.8.24. To "Hs" From A.J.Lidsey. ---------------- 35 PK I have received your letter of the 18th inst. With reference to your queries re the accident to 35… | ||
| img172 | Typed letter regarding the logistics of returning a car to England, parts issues with broken springs, and weather-delayed tests. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - I went to Paris yesterday to arrange about getting the car back to England. I left all the papers relating to the car with Mr. Parsons, who is sending them on to "D" to get them signed by… | ||