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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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Two cablegrams received regarding threaded shackles and Delco dampers.8th Dec 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page322
Note received from the U.S.A. regarding sales difficulties, service charges, and customer complaints for Phantom I and Phantom II cars.22th Dec 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page323
Note from the U.S.A. detailing test results and criticisms of the 25-EX model, focusing on acceleration and steering.22th Dec 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page324
Report comparing suspension and steering characteristics, detailing issues and potential improvements.1st Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page325
The restructuring of the Springfield Works and the American sales strategy following a visit in December 1930.1st Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page326
The challenges of selling cars in the U.S. market, focusing on price competition and model strategy.1st Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page327
General Motors' interest in hiring staff to evaluate the qualitative 'niceness' of a car.9th Sep 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page328
Letter from a customs and revenue law firm regarding tariffs and duties on importing automobile parts.9th Sep 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page329
Page 2 of a letter concerning customs tariffs and classification for imported parts.9th Sep 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page330
Letter from a customs and revenue law firm explaining the basis for assessing import duties under the new tariff act.9th Sep 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page331
Legal opinion on the valuation basis for import duty on automobile parts into the United States.9th Sep 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page332
Defining the calculation of material and fabrication costs for imported articles.9th Sep 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page333
The calculation of costs, general expenses, and profit for manufacturing and importing parts, according to legal requirements.9th Sep 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page334
Profit calculations, customs agreements, and import procedures for automobiles and parts.9th Sep 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page335
Letter discussing the role of an officer, Mr. Wait, in appraising items for import in New York.30th Aug 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page336
By Mr. Olley regarding the importation of chassis and the associated duties.30th Aug 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page337
Strategies to reduce import duty costs on chassis by importing parts separately.30th Aug 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page338
Parts sourcing and economies for the Springfield factory and the American market.30th Aug 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page339
Future car pricing strategy, competition, and the potential for a smaller model.30th Aug 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page340
Chassis pricing, comparing costs to American luxury cars like Cadillac and highlighting the need for cost reduction.30th Aug 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page341
Manufacturing cost breakdown for the Phantom I Chassis (Springfield).12th May 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page342
Manufacturing cost breakdown for a Phantom I Chassis (Springfield).12th May 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page343
Cost breakdown sheet for various car components, detailing material and labor expenses.12th May 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page344
Cost breakdown sheet for a power unit and miscellaneous chassis components.8th Dec 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page345
Cost analysis for importing a 20/25 HP chassis power unit to America.8th Dec 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page346
List of components for a Twenty-Five Horse Power Unit.2nd Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page347
Service complaints and technical issues with 25 HP & Phantom II cars in the U.S.A.2nd Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page348
Feedback on the 25-HX model concerning improvements, luggage provision, and dynamo output.2nd Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page349
Fitting American Delco generators and the merits of thermostat controls for a 25 HP car.2nd Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page350
Listing American automotive parts ordered for testing and a request for a new generator.2nd Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page351
Sales strategy for the U.S. market, focusing on pricing, production costs, and import duties.1st Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page352
Strategies for selling cars in the U.S.A., focusing on production costs, import duties, and the development of a left-hand drive 25 HP model.1st Jan 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page353
The sales organisation in North America following the cessation of manufacturing in Springfield.1st Jan 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page354
To a Mr. Beaver discussing the problems of selling cars in the American market, including pricing, competition, and future profitability.1st Jan 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page355
Financial analysis of the costs and pricing for selling Phantom II chassis in the United States.1st Jan 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page356
Strategy document outlining cost reductions, pricing, and operational plans involving the American and English companies.1st Jan 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page357
Reference note on a separator page.30th Jun 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page358
Graph plotting acceleration curves in M.P.H. against seconds for model 24EX.30th Jun 1930Box 11 \ 3  03-page359
Issues and modifications for a petrol pump, speedometer drive, and flywheel & clutch.18th May 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page360
List of units and modifications for testing on the Phantom 25-EX model in France.18th May 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page361
Car specifications, testing in France, and required modifications for car model 25-EX.19th May 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page362
Proposal for a 10,000-mile Phantom II test in France to evaluate engine mounting and address customer complaints of 'boom'.20th May 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page363
Proposed modifications and testing of various car components.20th May 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page364
Proposed modifications and tests for various car components, including springs, dynamo, and exhaust systems.1st May 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page365
Proposed modifications for the P. 2. 10,000 miles trial, including suspension and engine flywheel changes.22th May 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page366
Methods to reduce engine noise and vibration, comparing different approaches and considering further experiments.17th Jun 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page367
Request for an advance of 1000 francs to cover expenses for transporting the 25-EX car to Paris.17th Jun 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page368
Letter to arrange the customs declaration for a spare radiator being taken to France for a Phantom II car.22th Jun 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page369
Road test report from Chateauroux, France, detailing engine, vibration, steering and radiator issues.27th Jun 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page370
Response letter discussing radiator temperature, shock absorbers, and petrol detonation issues in France.29th Jun 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page371
The cause and potential remedy for loose shock damper levers.29th Jun 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page372
Test report detailing bonnet rattle fixes, water temperature data, and issues with boiling petrol and steering.29th Jun 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page373
Test report on engine temperature with various bonnet shutter configurations.30th Jun 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page374
Road tests to eliminate bonnet knocks with Dillmond engine mounting.1st Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page375
Test report analyzing bonnet and radiator movement and noise during road tests under various conditions.1st Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page376
Test report on radiator and bonnet movement, noting panel displacement at 60 MPH.1st Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page377
Tests conducted to investigate and resolve bonnet knocking issues.1st Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page378
Page 2 of a test report detailing experiments on radiator and bonnet movement and their results.1st Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page379
Test report detailing modifications and results for reducing bonnet and radiator movement.1st Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page380
Conclusions from a test on radiator mounting, connections, and bonnet fitting.1st Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page381
Letter discussing temperature tests, bonnet shutters, shock dampers, and petrol quality for an experimental vehicle.1st Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page382
Road test findings regarding damper knocks and a boiling A.C. petrol pump.2nd Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page383
Test report on the effects of various loads on jellying, torque reaction, booms, and steering.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page384
Effects of adjusting torque reaction dampers on vehicle oscillations, steering, and noise.3rd Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page385
Correcting a previous report on temperatures and providing an updated total mileage.3rd Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page386
Letter discussing test results and design considerations for bonnet mountings and radiators.3rd Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page387
Test report on torque reaction damper settings for the Diamond Mounting Phantom II on model 25-EX.4th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page388
Test report detailing vehicle performance issues such as vibrations, jellying, and booms under different damper settings.4th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page389
Test report discussing engine mounting, torque reaction dampers, and vibration issues on experimental cars 24-EX and 25-EX.4th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page390
Test report on jellying, torque reaction, booms, and steering effects caused by different loads on front torque reaction dampers.4th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page391
The second test of a vehicle, detailing observations on torque reaction, booms, and steering stability.4th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page392
Test report detailing observations on torque reaction, booms, wing jellying, and steering.4th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page393
The 4th test, detailing observations on torque reaction, booms, steering, and wing jellying.4th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page394
The results of the 5th test, evaluating torque reaction, booms, and steering.4th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page395
The settings for torque reaction dampers and engine detonation trials using different qualities of petrol.4th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page396
Letter concerning the testing of a small tube radiator and preparation for a 10,000-mile run.6th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page397
Requesting the status and daily reports for car 25-EX undergoing a 10,000-mile test in France.6th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page398
Results of a car test in France, covering mileage, torque reaction dampers, and radiator performance.6th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page399
Post Office telegraph requesting a front silencer be sent to Derby.7th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page400
Report from France on vehicle tests concerning bonnet knocks, radiator control, and petrol brand performance.6th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page401
Acceleration test results for vehicle 25-EX, showing times for various speed increments.6th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page402
Response to a daily report discussing experimental tests on suspension, shock absorbers, brakes, and cooling systems.7th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page403
Letter regarding the reproduction of experimental radiator suspension tests in Derby and a request for figures on a small hexagon tube radiator.7th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page404
Report investigating the cause for the loss of clearance in exhaust valves.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page405
Cracked front exhaust box, with a hand-drawn diagram illustrating the failure.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page406
Cracked front exhaust box on car 25-EX in France.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page407
Letter concerning the failure of a mild steel front exhaust box and practical considerations for bonnet fitting.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page408
Daily log sheet tracking valve clearance measurements for a six-cylinder engine.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page409
Investigation report on the cause of loss of clearance in exhaust valves.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page410
Daily log of valve clearance measurements for a six-cylinder engine.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page411
Investigation into the cause of continued loss of clearance in the exhaust valves.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page412
Daily log sheet tracking valve clearance measurements for a six-cylinder engine.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page413
Investigation into the loss of clearance in exhaust valves, identifying insufficient cooling and tulip head stretching as the cause.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page414
Daily log of valve clearance measurements for a six-cylinder engine.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page415
The investigation into the loss of clearance in exhaust valves, attributing the fault to insufficient cooling and cylinder head design.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page416
Daily log of valve clearance measurements for a six-cylinder engine.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page417
Investigation into the loss of clearance in exhaust valves.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page418
Daily log of valve clearance measurements for a six-cylinder engine.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page419
Bonnet knocks on the 25-EX model, particularly regarding rubber buffers and radiator clearance.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page420
The poor performance of special Dunlop tyres and a proposal for a radiator comparison test.8th Jul 1931Box 11 \ 3  03-page421


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