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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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Test report on the performance of the clutch, brakes, brake pedal, and gear lever centralising spring.19th Mar 1936Box 90 \ 1  Scan177
Spring loading, foot dipping switch, and headlamp performance.7th Apr 1936Box 90 \ 1  Scan178
Detonation tests on a Bentley car to determine the correct curve for automatic advance.7th Apr 1936Box 90 \ 1  Scan179
Blueprint graph showing the preliminary Delco Remy ignition curve for a B.23.A.F. deturbulated head.8th Apr 1936Box 90 \ 1  Scan180
Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby.8th Apr 1936Box 90 \ 1  Scan181
Request to prepare and fit a front anti-roll rod, front springs, and auto-lock front dampers to car B-23-AE.23th Apr 1936Box 90 \ 1  Scan182
Observations on brake performance and engine mounting for a Van Vooren Bentley B.23.AE.17th Aug 1936Box 90 \ 1  Scan183
Requesting the fitment of a production-form aluminized exhaust system to replace a test mock-up.16th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 1  Scan184
Requesting modifications and maintenance on a vehicle's brakes, engine mounting, and drivetrain.12th Aug 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan185
Instruction memo to fit new front brake drums and reline the rear brakes on car B23AE.30th Aug 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan186
Requesting the urgent fitting of a radiator and thermostat scheme to car B.23.AE.11th Sep 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan187
Test report comparing the performance of various propeller shaft dampers on a vehicle.7th Sep 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan188
Special features and oil consumption tests for Bentley cylinder bore wear.28th Sep 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan189
Test results for a Venturi crankcase breather and an analysis of cylinder wear after 6000 miles.8th Oct 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan190
Assembly instructions for unit B-23-AE (B.15).8th Oct 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan191
Confirmation of an experiment to remove the centre bearing of the side shaft in a gearbox.11th Oct 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan192
Request to fit a repaired Marston made Bentley Radiator to a B.23.AE car.12th Oct 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan193
Instruction to dismantle and inspect a slipping clutch and its pedal mechanism.21th Oct 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan194
Internal memorandum requesting an official order be sent to Messrs. Park Ward for work carried out on chassis B.23.AE.27th Oct 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan195
The performance of original and new clutch springs.29th Oct 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan196
Analysis of the projected performance of a proposed streamlined Bentley car.29th Oct 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan197
Calculation of the air resistance coefficient 'K' for the Vanvoonen Streamline Saloon.29th Oct 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan198
Calculations of vehicle horsepower and speed, with a specific comparison to a standard Bentley's efficiency.3rd Nov 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan199
Acknowledging receipt of interesting information regarding the Streamline Bentley.3rd Nov 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan200
Request to send an official order to Messrs. Park Ward Co. for an estimate.10th Nov 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan201
Requesting to fit front aluminium drums to car B.23.AE due to overheating issues with the old iron drums.29th Dec 1937Box 90 \ 1  Scan202
Work order for an engine swap between two experimental cars and a damage assessment on one.22th Jan 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan203
Requesting to reline the front and rear foot brakes with 'Top Dog' TSM/B brake lining.1st Mar 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan204
Outlining modifications and part removals for car B.23.AE before its disposal.25th Mar 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan205
List of required work and modifications to be carried out on chassis B.23.AE.4th Apr 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan206
Handover of two cars, 32-EX and B.23.AE, to the Repair Department.5th Apr 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan207
Requesting an assessment of the repair time needed for a car to be made ready for resale.12th Apr 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan208
Potential sale of a car to Mr. W.O. Kennington, including preparation details and a suggested price of £750.25th Apr 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan209
Request to forward missing keys for a car's doors and cubby hole.9th Jun 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan210
Short typed memo regarding missing door and cubby hole keys.10th Jun 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan211
B.5.GA. and W.O. Kennington, referring to a previously sent reply.28th Jun 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan212
Internal request regarding Chassis No. B.5-GA for W.O. Kennington.28th Jun 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan213
Follow-up memo regarding a car delivered to Lillie Hall without keys for the doors and cubby hole.27th Jun 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan214
Short memo confirming a reply has been sent regarding W.O. Kennington.28th Jun 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan215
Short typed memo regarding missing door and cubby hole keys.10th Jun 1938Box 90 \ 1  Scan216
Note for the complaint file regarding a customer's comments on Bentley steering and potential guarantee violation.7th Aug 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0001
A complaint case from Capt. Frazer Nash concerning the steering of his car.1st Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0002
Internal correspondence regarding a complaint case for Chassis No. B.102-GA.2nd Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0003
Performance issues and requested modifications for a customer's 4¼-litre Bentley car.4th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0004
Follow-up on Captain Frazer-Nash's complaint about his car's steering.17th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0005
Letter of complaint from A.G. Frazer Nash regarding faults on a 4 1/4-litre Bentley chassis No. B.102.GA.11th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0006
Recent vehicle troubles including a pump replacement, a broken stone guard, and a dynamo charging issue.11th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0007
Engine performance, propeller shaft shudder, and a detailed critique of the steering system.11th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0008
Letter providing feedback on a car's steering and handling, comparing its performance to a Bentley.11th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0009
Closing page of a letter discussing steering and a repaired distributor mushroom.11th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0010
Internal report on customer complaints and planned service for Mr. A. G. Frazer Nash's Bentley.18th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0011
Letter to A.G. Frazer Nash regarding faults with steering and idling.21th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0012
Letter from A.G. Frazer Nash detailing car performance issues including detonation, idling and propeller shaft shudder.28th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0013
Page 2 of a letter discussing the driving experience and improved acceleration of a 3.5-litre car.28th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0014
Letter from A. Frazer Nash to Bentley Motors Ltd regarding a detonation issue on car B.102-GA.28th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0015
Letter to A.G. Fraser Nash suggesting a test with an experimental engineer to investigate a complaint.29th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0016
Letter discussing a complaint case regarding engine detonation and a defective voltage control unit.29th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0017
Letter from Bentley Motors to Captain A.G. Frazer Nash regarding issues with Bentley car No. B.102-GA.29th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0018
Cover note attaching copies of recent correspondence with A.G. Frazer Nash Esq.30th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0019
Letter from A.G. Frazer Nash agreeing to a suggestion and arranging a meeting with an experimental engineer.30th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0020
Letter discussing a customer complaint case regarding car alterations and detonation issues.1st Oct 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0021
Letter from A. G. Frazer Nash to Bentley Motors Ltd. summarizing points for vehicle repair and modification.30th Sep 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0022
Letter from A. Frazer Nash discussing transmission shudder issues and arranging a meeting with an engineer.2nd Oct 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0023
Confirming receipt of information regarding A. Frazer Nash's Bentley and a planned visit to the Bentley Depot.2nd Oct 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0024
Response to Capt. A.G. Frazer Nash regarding issues with front axle lean, steering, and engine pinking.1st Oct 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0025
The despatch of parts for Capt. Frazer Nash's car B-102-GA.9th Oct 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0026
Discussions with Capt. Frazer Nash regarding vehicle modifications and faults.8th Oct 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0027
Investigation report into a hissing noise, customer feedback, and a list of parts to be supplied.24th Nov 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0028
Short memo confirming receipt of a satisfactory letter and enclosing a copy of another letter.24th Nov 1936Box 90 \ 2  scan0029
Letter from A. Frazer Nash to Bentley Motors regarding the performance of chassis B.102.GA after improvements.19th Nov 1935Box 90 \ 2  scan0030
Inquiring about special modifications made to Captain Fraser Nash's car, chassis B.102-GA.11th May 1937Box 90 \ 2  scan0031
Referring to a previous report sent to Capt. Fraser Nash.19th May 1937Box 90 \ 2  scan0032
Owner's complaint report for a Bentley 4 1/4 litre Park Ward Saloon regarding a rear axle failure.24th Jul 1937Box 90 \ 2  scan0033
Propaganda opportunity involving Geoffrey Smith testing a Bentley.9th Aug 1933Box 90 \ 2  scan0034
Axle tube failure on a Bentley car at Chateauroux and arranging a replacement car for a demonstration.10th Aug 1933Box 90 \ 2  scan0035
Confirming arrangements for borrowing an Open Touring car.22th Sep 1933Box 90 \ 2  scan0036
Confirmation memo regarding an open Bentley car's arrival at Conduit Street.23th Sep 1933Box 90 \ 2  scan0037
Requesting remarks on attached correspondence concerning Mr. Geoffrey Smith.2nd Jun 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0038
Customer's feedback on clutch judder and carburetter flooding.30th May 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0039
Letter detailing performance feedback on a Bentley after a 1600-mile rally, noting issues with clutch judder and carburettor flooding.29th May 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0040
Page 2 of a letter from Geoffrey Smith, relaying a message from Charles A. Cochrane regarding his Bentley.5th Jun 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0041
Issues with a Bentley's lighter flywheel causing clutch judder and a problem with carburetter flooding.5th Jun 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0042
Technical memorandum discussing synchromesh noise and float chamber needle issues.8th Jun 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0043
Cover note referencing a letter from Mr. Geoffrey Smith regarding gear ratios.1st Oct 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0044
The performance of a Bentley after a 9,000-mile trip through Europe, detailing issues with gearing, suspension, steering, and brakes.27th Sep 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0045
Letter from Geoffrey Smith detailing feedback and criticisms of a Bentley after a Continental trip.2nd Oct 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0046
Feedback on a Bentley's brakes and an oil leakage issue.2nd Oct 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0047
Request for comments on a letter from Mr. Geoffrey Smith.20th Nov 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0048
Responding to Mr. Geoffrey Smith's criticisms of his Bentley car, addressing suspension, steering, brakes, and ground clearance.21th Nov 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0049
Resolutions for issues concerning front wing movement, clutch, and exhaust system noise.21th Nov 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0050
Potential cures for a customer's car, referencing another vehicle's 10,000-mile run.22th Nov 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0051
Potential fix for Mr. Geoffrey Smith's car, B-67-AE, involving new axle shafts.22th Nov 1934Box 90 \ 2  scan0052
Requesting remarks on an attached document concerning lead bronze bearings for Mr. Geoffrey Smith's car.12th Aug 1935Box 90 \ 2  scan0053
Service, drop-off, and collection arrangements for a customer's car.9th Aug 1935Box 90 \ 2  scan0054
Cover note discussing changing a customer's car back to the old type of bearings.17th Oct 1935Box 90 \ 2  scan0055
Letter regarding oil consumption and engine noise issues for Mr. Geoffrey Smith's car, chassis NoB-IIO-DG.11th Nov 1935Box 90 \ 2  scan0056
Customer's car with high oil consumption and noise issues when cold.13th Nov 1935Box 90 \ 2  scan0057
Confirming test completion for Mr. Geoffrey Smith's car, chassis B-110-DG.18th Nov 1935Box 90 \ 2  scan0058
Letter from Geoffrey Smith to W. A. Robotham regarding high oil consumption in a car.27th Nov 1935Box 90 \ 2  scan0059
Letter to Geoffrey Smith of Messrs. Iliffe & Sons Ltd. regarding arrangements to receive his car for six working days.2nd Dec 1935Box 90 \ 2  scan0060


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