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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Request for feedback on the reliability of a Lucas starter motor fitted to a Bentley B.50.LS.5th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0268
Letter from Lp to Rm thanking them for arranging a car and providing a personal health update.5th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0269
Internal memorandum regarding a car's poor performance during a press road test due to an oil-smothered servo.5th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0270
Confirming the despatch of a car to Lillie for Mr. Hall.6th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0271
Oil leak in the servo unit of trials car chassis B.4.MR.6th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0272
Troubleshooting for car 4.MR, including engine tuning, servo oil leaks, and incorrect parts, with a potential defect in other 'M' series cars.12th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0273
Investigation into a servo shaft issue on a Bentley Trials Coupé.12th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0274
Conflicting instructions for a 'sweating' modification on a servo unit.15th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0275
The performance of a starter motor after 15,185 miles of use.15th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0276
Confirming a fault was due to a D.O. error and has been rectified.18th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0277
Request for the Bentley B.50.LS car to undergo starting tests in the 'cold chamber' in Derby.26th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0278
Request to arrange for a Bentley B.50.LS car to be brought to Derby for cold chamber starting tests.26th Apr 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0279
Replacement of a broken interior door handle for a Bentley.17th May 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0280
Internal request to place an order with Mulliners Ltd. for a door handle for chassis B.50.LS.17th May 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0281
Letter from the Experimental Department to Mulliners Ltd. regarding a broken interior door handle on a B.50.LS. chassis and requesting a replacement.17th May 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0282
Broken star spring found in the servo unit of chassis B.50-LS during a brake re-lining.1st Dec 1939Box 88 \ 2  scan0283
Report on a peculiar noise in a car during the London Trials B-V.31th Jul 1940Box 88 \ 2  scan0284
Letter confirming a telephone conversation regarding car seats for Mr Lappin, requesting tracings, and mentioning a recent air raid.22th Aug 1940Box 88 \ 2  scan0285
The London Trials of a Bentley V car, chassis B.20.AW.23th Jul 1940Box 88 \ 2  scan0286
Road test of chassis B.22.AW, including performance notes and an anecdotal passenger pickup.26th Apr 1940Box 88 \ 2  scan0287
Poor performance reports on the Bentley V trials car and the suggestion to take it off the road.18th Jul 1940Box 88 \ 2  scan0288
Confirming the preference for a 4¼ litre chassis over a 3½ litre one due to scarcity.30th Nov 1940Box 88 \ 2  scan0289
Preference for a 4¼ litre chassis over a 3½ litre one due to scarcity.30th Nov 1940Box 88 \ 2  scan0290
Difficulty of acquiring a 3.5-litre Bentley for fuel consumption testing.29th Nov 1940Box 88 \ 2  scan0291
Delay in modifications to trials car B-20-AW.12th Jan 1941Box 88 \ 2  scan0292
The arrangement for the return of Trials Car B-20-AW for delivery to Mr. Devereux.9th Jan 1941Box 88 \ 2  scan0293
Specific checks and adjustments for a customer's Bentley Trials Car.28th May 1941Box 88 \ 2  scan0294
Instructions for handing over a car, ensuring the insurance is correct and providing an abbreviated instruction book.20th May 1927Box 88 \ 2  scan0295
Weight savings and additions for a Bentley car model.22th Apr 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0001
Weight increase of a dynamo and comparing the vehicle to competitors like Ford and Essex Terraplane.22th Apr 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0002
The weights of different Bentley body styles.4th May 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0003
Weight of Bentley car running-boards and the search for a lighter alternative.19th May 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0004
Performance tests on a Bentley demonstrating the importance of weight on acceleration.1st Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0005
Potential weight-saving measures and component changes for a Bentley car.14th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0006
List of weights for 'Bensport' components and their corresponding part numbers.8th May 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0007
Bentley car, requesting chassis and equipment weights for coachbuilders.15th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0008
Weight of the Bentley car chassis and body, with recommendations for coachbuilders.14th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0009
List of individual component weights for a Park Ward Bentley Black Sports Saloon body.14th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0010
Weight breakdown for a Hogue Drop Head Coupe (Park Ward) L.E.IV. car body and its individual components.14th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0011
Breakdown of weights for a Park Ward Open Sports Touring Body and complete car weights for various chassis models.19th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0012
Short memo acknowledging receipt of a previous communication regarding a Bentley Car.19th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0013
Maximum allowable bodywork weight for the Bentley car, proposing a limit of 8 1/2 cwt.22th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0014
Comparison of the weights of Bensport and Marles' Weller steering columns.2nd Jul 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0015
Specification sheet for Wood-Head special lightened rear road springs, detailing component weights.7th Jun 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0016
Comparing the weights of new and old type Peregrine steering columns and boxes.15th May 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0017
Weight comparison between Bensport and Marles Weller steering columns.2nd Jul 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0018
Data sheet detailing the weight of a Bentley car at the commencement of a 10,000 miles test, including component weights.18th Jul 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0019
Request for a copy of the Schedule of Weights for the 3.5 Litre Bentley for comparison with production chassis.2nd Aug 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0020
Complete car, body, chassis, and maximum permissible body weights for a 3 1/4 Litre Bentley prototype.3rd Aug 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0021
Requesting particulars on complete car weight to prepare a guarantee for a Bentley chassis.17th Aug 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0022
Requesting the individual weights of the first 15 completed Bentley cars.28th Aug 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0023
List of front and rear weights for various 3.5 Litre Bentley chassis.28th Aug 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0024
Weights of the Bentley 3.5 litre chassis and proposed weight limits for coachwork.30th Aug 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0025
Letter from the Experimental Department to Jack Barclay regarding Bentley body weights.5th Sep 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0026
Weight comparison table for Bentley car parts made from Aluminium Alloy versus Stirling Magnesium Alloy.2nd Oct 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0027
List of weights for Bentley floorboard components for the chassis only.2nd Oct 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0028
Analysis of body weights for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley, comparing different coachwork designs.12th Oct 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0029
Analysis of body weights for various 3 1/2-Litre Bentley models.12th Oct 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0030
Experimental use of magnesium for Bentley car parts to replace aluminium.12th Oct 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0031
Parts list detailing quantities for cylinder block and head covers.12th Oct 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0032
Bentley weights and a proposal for a meeting about two specific body types.13th Oct 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0033
Analysis of varying chassis and body weights for the 3½ Litre Bentley experimental and trial cars.12th Oct 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0034
The chassis weights for the 3.5 Litre Bentley.16th Oct 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0035
Weights of eleven Bentley cars and three experimental cars.10th Nov 1933Box 88 \ 3  scan0036
Table listing the weights of various Bentley models with different coachbuilt bodies.20th Apr 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0037
Covering note for a chart showing the comparative weights of Bentley crankcase parts in aluminium and magnesium.20th Apr 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0038
Weight comparison of standard aluminium and magnesium Bentley crankcases.16th Apr 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0039
Importance of weight management in vehicle design, comparing performance and highlighting issues with heavy aftermarket fittings.26th Apr 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0040
Weight-saving, criticising the standardisation of heavy P.100 lamps on the Bentley, and questioning responsibility for weight management.26th Apr 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0041
Request for the weight of a radiator grille to determine potential weight savings compared to radiator shutters.3rd May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0042
Weight comparison of standard shutters and a new type of grill for a Bentley radiator.4th May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0043
Inquiring about the average weight of running boards on the latest Bentley cars.3rd May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0044
Request for the weights of the latest 3.5 Litre Bentley chassis for comparison with earlier models.3rd May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0045
Chassis weights for the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley.4th May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0046
Request to obtain the weight of a standard Bentley power unit ready for fitting to a chassis.7th May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0047
Stating the weight of a complete Bentley engine unit is 683 lbs.12th May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0048
Comparison of weights for different Bentley radiator models and configurations.1st May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0049
Comparison table detailing weight reductions for Bentley components by changing materials.1st May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0050
List of weights for various Bentley 5.50 x 18 tyres built on wheels.1st May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0051
List of weights for Bentley production parts in pounds and ounces.1st May 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0052
List of vehicle component weights in pounds and ounces.28th Aug 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0053
Weight analysis of the 10,000 Miles Bentley 4-B-IV, detailing component weight savings and increases.28th Aug 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0054
Summary of the nett alteration in weight to the Bentley as a result of Standardisation Sheets issued after a 10,000 miles test.26th Sep 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0055
Summary of weight savings and increases for a 10,000-mile Bentley 4-B-IV test car.22th Sep 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0056
Comparison of the weights of two different Bentley radiator matrices.5th Oct 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0057
Requesting the weighing of components for Phantom II, 20/25 HP, and Bentley chassis.3rd Oct 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0058
Weighing non-standard chassis components to monitor and reduce overall weight.29th Oct 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0059
Private memo comparing the weights and lap speeds of two cars, the 4.B.IV and 'Bn's Car'.31th Oct 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0060
Weight reduction calculation for a dropped cross member between lamps.1st Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0061
Weight specifications, spring details, and buffer clearance measurements for Lp's Car (4-B-IV).7th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0062
Chassis and body weights for various 3½ Litre Bentley models.8th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0063
The chassis and body weights of various 3.5 Litre Bentley cars.8th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0064
Note detailing the weight reduction of a dropped cross member.12th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0065
Comparison of piston weights for Spectre and Bentley models.12th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0066
Weight specification sheet detailing front, rear, and total weights in imperial units (Tons, hundredweight, quarters, pounds).15th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0067
Requesting the weights of a list of specified Bentley parts.16th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0068
Requesting the weights of various car body extras and components.19th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0069
Internal request for the weight of a Peregrine steering column, box, and a lightened radiator for model 5-B-IV.26th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0070
Request for the weights of various body modifications.26th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0071
Excessive weight of Experimental Car 5-B-IV and the need for investigation.28th Nov 1934Box 88 \ 3  scan0072


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