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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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Graph illustrating the effect on engine weight of varying the bore and stroke dimensions.6th Jul 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0173
Weight analysis of a B-56-BN all-steel body.4th Sep 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0174
List detailing weight savings for the next Tourist Trophy (T.T.) car for the 1936 season.14th Sep 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0175
Request to get the weight of a lightened petrol tank to be fitted to model 6-B-IV.20th Sep 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0176
Weight comparison memorandum for old and new type Bentley dynamos.14th Oct 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0177
Comparison and test report for a new lightened type Bentley jack.15th Oct 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0178
Material changes to reduce the weight of Big Bore Bentley Air Silencers.6th Nov 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0179
Weight analysis and comparison of different steel-bodied Bentley models.8th Nov 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0180
Weight reduction calculations for the Big Bore Chassis.8th Nov 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0181
Congratulating staff on achieving weight reductions on the Big Bore Chassis (Bentley).11th Nov 1935Box 88 \ 3  scan0182
Request for the weights of the big and little ends of a Bentley connecting rod assembly.13th Jan 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0183
Comparison table of component weights for Ph.III, 20/25, Bentley, and Buick chassis.11th Feb 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0184
Table comparing the weights of various car sections for different models.11th Feb 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0185
Comparative table of component weights for various car models.11th Feb 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0186
Table comparing numerical data for sections of Ph.III, 20/25, Bentley, and Buick cars.11th Feb 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0187
Comparison table of steering component weights for various chassis models.31th Mar 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0188
Report investigating weight saving on the 4¼ litre Bentley chassis by comparing it to the 3½ litre model.2nd Apr 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0189
Table listing the weights of various 3 1/2 litre Bentley Chassis.2nd Apr 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0190
List of chassis numbers and their corresponding weights for the 4¼ litre Bentley chassis.2nd Apr 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0191
Weight comparison between 3½ and 4¼ litre Bentley engines and a breakdown of weight alterations for the 4¼ litre chassis.3rd Apr 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0192
Discrepancy in chassis weight savings for the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.3rd Apr 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0193
Weights of various Bentley chassis for the previous and present quarters.3rd Mar 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0194
Specification sheet for a 6.00 x 17 India Super 17' Bentley Wheel, detailing weights and dimensions.17th Apr 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0195
Comparison table of different brake drum types showing maximum temperatures and weight impact on a 4 1/2 litre Bentley.24th Apr 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0196
Front-end weight comparison of suspension systems for Bentley, Wraith, and Packard vehicles.24th Apr 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0197
Comparison table of weights in pounds for various front-end chassis components across different car models.4th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0198
Weight analysis and design features of the Bentley Paris Trials Car, correcting a previous description of it as a 2-door.4th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0199
The weights of various car bodies.6th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0200
Brief internal memorandum regarding body weights.8th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0201
Weights of Bentley demonstration cars in relation to poor performance complaints.8th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0202
Weight comparison between an old 1935 T.T. exhaust system and a new 1936 Le Mans system for car B-35-AE.16th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0203
Private memo regarding the weight of demonstration cars.19th Jun 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0204
Record of the empty weights of an old radiator removed and a new one fitted to car B-35-AE.21th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0205
Clarifying the weight of tool kits for the Phantom III and Bentley models.25th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0206
Table of engine unit weights in pounds (LBS) for various models.26th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0207
Weight of the Phantom III chassis and its impact on cost and performance.26th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0208
Vehicle handling, economy, and weight reduction strategies for the Continental Phantom III.20th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0209
Summary of proposed weight and cost reductions for the Phantom III chassis.26th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0210
Comparison of Buick weights and specifications for 1932 and 1936 models.26th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0211
Weight and cost reduction analysis for a Bentley Chassis, itemising component changes and their financial implications.26th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0212
List of modifications with their associated weight and cost increases.26th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0213
Comparison table of chassis and body weights for Phantom II and Phantom III cars.27th Apr 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0214
List of chassis weights for Phantom II, Phantom III, 20/25 HP, and Bentley cars across different production series.2nd Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0215
Weight specification sheet for silencer, radiator, and petrol tank components for Hall's Car and other models.27th Aug 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0216
Page 2 of a document detailing fuel and parts weights for Standard and Le Mans capacity Bentleys.14th Oct 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0217
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. providing comparative details of Wire and Spoked Disc wheel weights.14th Oct 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0218
Letter from Dunlop comparing the weights of Magna Wire and Spoked Disc wheels for Wolseley models.14th Oct 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0219
Record of the complete weight of the B.2.GA. Trials Coupe.16th Oct 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0220
Weight analysis of 3.B.4. fitted with a Park Ward wide door saloon body.13th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0221
Request for information on the differences between a new chassis with an improved entrance body and the standard chassis, focusing on weight.19th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0222
Investigation into the weight of the 3-B-IV body, comparing different Park Ward Saloon models.24th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0223
Weight analysis of car body components and a comparison of overall vehicle weights.24th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0224
Need for precise weight specifications for the 3-B-IV chassis and body.25th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0225
The weight of a Bentley chassis and body, its impact on coachwork, and luggage carrying methods.25th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0226
The strength and weight considerations for a luggage platform, mentioning Park Ward.25th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0227
Weight comparison sheet for Park Ward and Vanvooren coachbuilt bodies.25th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0228
Weight analysis for a 3.B.4. Bentley sent to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd.25th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0229
Letter discussing discrepancies in standard Bentley body weights and extras.25th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0230
Weight analysis memo for an all-steel car body, model B.56.BN.26th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0231
Body and chassis weights, modifications, and a luggage carrier for a specific vehicle model.30th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0232
Total car weight and how it will be below standard if a certain body type is not avoided.30th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0233
The weights of various Packard car components.1st Dec 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0234
Detailed breakdown of weights for Packard components, including front and rear totals, front suspension parts, and road wheel elements.1st Dec 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0235
New standard body weight from Park Ward and explaining weight discrepancies.8th Dec 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0236
Weight comparison sheet between Park Ward and Vanvooren coachbuilt bodies.25th Nov 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0237
Comparing the new and previous standard body weights for Park Ward models, including petrol.8th Dec 1936Box 88 \ 3  scan0238
List of weights for various 1937 Buick parts across different series.24th Mar 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0239
Highlighting the photographic department's insufficient capacity for Bentley weight analyses and requesting an increase.19th May 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0240
List of weights for various components of a 1937 Chevrolet.1st Apr 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0241
Specification sheet listing the weights of various Chevrolet and Oldsmobile components.1st Apr 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0242
Estimate of weight comparison between the Bentley III and the K Series Bentley.24th Aug 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0243
Progress report on weight analysis and cost comparisons for various vehicle chassis and components.3rd Sep 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0244
Comparative analysis of automotive frames, suspension, and axle components.3rd Sep 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0245
Comparative analysis of an Oldsmobile against the B.III and Phoenix projects, focusing on road springs, rear axles, and brake systems.3rd Sep 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0246
Design and weight analysis of various car components including the transmission, fuel tank, and steering, with comparisons to competitors.3rd Sep 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0247
Comparison report on an Oldsmobile engine versus the Bentley, Wraith, and Phantom III models, concluding with a summary on future production plans.3rd Sep 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0248
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding a photographic weight analysis of a Bentley saloon and arranging a visit.6th Sep 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0249
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. concerning the photographic weight analysis of an all-metal saloon on a Bentley chassis.17th Sep 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0250
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss a weight analysis on a Bentley body.16th Oct 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0251
Weight savings on Bentley TIA Brakes by comparing different materials.28th Oct 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0252
Letter to Park Ward & Co. comparing Bentley body weights with American cars and inquiring about weight reduction.16th Nov 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0253
Comparison of body weights between an Oldsmobile, a Vauxhall, and a Park Ward all-metal body on a 4 1/4 litre Bentley chassis.16th Nov 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0254
Note clarifying the included interior fittings during the weighing of a Vauxhall body.16th Nov 1937Box 88 \ 3  scan0255
Weight comparison of components for Bentley, S.S., and Oldsmobile cars in the 20-30 HP class.1st Jun 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0256
Weight comparison of components between Bentley, S.S., and Oldsmobile vehicles.15th Jun 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0257
Weight comparison analysis between a Bentley, an S.S. car, and an Oldsmobile, detailing component weight differences.15th Jun 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0258
List of weights for various chassis, body, and optional extras configurations.26th Jul 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0259
Comparative weights analysis of the 4¼-Litre Bentley Fully-Floating (K & M Series) and Semi-Floating Axles.10th Aug 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0260
Weight comparison of different wheel, hub, and axle configurations.10th Aug 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0261
Comparative weights analysis of the Bentley 4 1/4-Litre and the S.S. 3 1/2-Litre, detailing the body, frame, and suspension components.30th Aug 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0262
Comparative weights analysis of S.S. and Bentley components including axles, suspension, and brakes.30th Aug 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0263
Weight comparison document for S.S. and Bentley vehicle components, including brake drums, engine, and clutch.30th Aug 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0264
Weight comparison of components between an S.S. vehicle and a Bentley.30th Aug 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0265
Weight comparison of various chassis components between an S.S. and a Bentley model.30th Aug 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0266
Component weights and the total weights of S.S. and Bentley cars.30th Aug 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0267
Comparing the body weight of a new Vauxhall 12 HP with a Bentley 8.B.V.28th Sep 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0268
Steady increase in Bentley body weights over the years 1935-1938.28th Sep 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0269
Graph showing the average weights of production Bentley cars from 1934 to 1938.22th Sep 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0270
The weight increase of the 'M' series Bentley compared to the 'L' series.5th Oct 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0271
Confirming a weight increase for the 'M' Series Bentley due to larger tyres.7th Oct 1938Box 88 \ 3  scan0272


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