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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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Secret memo discussing pre-announcement press trials for new car models, including the Show type Bentley.29th Aug 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0004
Replying to a query about the availability of an experimental car with an overdrive box for demonstration.30th Aug 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0005
Expressing concern over delays in receiving chassis 26.G and urging to speed up the necessary work.31th Aug 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0006
Secret memo confirming the engine is ready and scheduling a car delivery for the following Wednesday.19th Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0007
List of modifications to be carried out on a Wraith car, chassis 26.G.VI.1st Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0008
Listing part number references for the reverse light switch and side steering tube springs.1st Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0009
The incorrect instrument board fitted to Experimental Car No. 26-G.VI and a request to trace the original.13th Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0010
Replacement of a cracked instrument board and a missing armrest for experimental car 26.G.VI.13th Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0011
Replacement instrument board and missing arm-rest for Experimental Car 26.G.VI.14th Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0012
Request to dispatch a Berkshire windscreen wiper arm and blade complete to a Mr. Evans.15th Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0013
Dispatch and fitting of a Berkshire windscreen wiper arm and blade for car 26.G.VI.15th Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0014
Modification to a 26.G.VI exhaust system to cure a whistling noise.16th Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0015
Confirming the transfer of a car for demonstration purposes.13th Oct 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0016
Confirming the permanent handover of item 26.G.VI to the Sales department.18th Oct 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0017
Comparing the specifications and ride quality of two Wraith vehicles, 26.G.VI and 27.G.VI.5th Nov 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0018
Arranging a car trial to test recommended improvements to the springing and bijur feed.9th Nov 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0019
Confirming collection and testing arrangements for a 'Wraith' car.15th Nov 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0020
Investigation and resolution of a harsh ride complaint on a Wraith WXA-5 car.28th Nov 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0021
Request to send a covering order to Bentley Motors for modification to a Wraith car's rear silencer.9th Dec 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0022
Mileage history for specific car components to determine its selling price.12th Dec 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0023
Confirming that a car was rebuilt 12 months prior.15th Dec 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0024
Record of vehicle maintenance and repairs performed at specific mileage points.15th Dec 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0025
Loan of a WXA-37 Demonstration Saloon Car to a motoring critic from 'The Autocar'.12th Jul 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0026
Suggesting Kingsbury should deal with the WXA-37 Demonstration Saloon Car due to other production priorities.12th Jul 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0027
Finishing instructions for an Enclosed Limousine, chassis 29.G.6, sent to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co.28th May 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0028
Production timeline, overtime, and material sourcing for a Wraith Touring Limousine body.9th Nov 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0029
Secret memo regarding the delivery timeline for the body of model 29.G.V1.10th Nov 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0030
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. inquiring about the preferred type of division for a Touring Limousine.26th Nov 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0031
Allocation of a Park Ward enclosed limousine body to an available chassis due to production delays.8th Dec 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0032
Letter to Messrs Park, Ward Ltd. arranging for a lorry to collect a 29.G.6. body.4th Dec 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0033
Requesting the arrangement for a transport lorry to collect a 29.G.G. body from Park Wards.4th Dec 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0034
Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the body, upholstery, and loose covers for a Wide Frame Touring Limousine.8th Dec 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0035
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a high estimate for loose covers on a Wide Frame Touring Limousine.20th Dec 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0036
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the urgent modification of two front wings for car 29.G.VI.30th Dec 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0037
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the production of loose covers and improvements to reduce wind noise for a touring limousine.30th Dec 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0038
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to loose covers to reduce wind noise on specific car bodies.30th Dec 1937Box 108 \ 3  scan0039
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding an oversight in the despatch of mudguards.3rd Jan 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0040
Specification memo for building brakes for a specific car.11th Jan 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0041
List of jobs and faults found on a Wraith Car 29.G.VI during testing.7th Feb 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0042
Delays and issues with car fitting jobs in the workshop.7th Feb 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0043
List of jobs to be carried out on Wraith car 29.G.VI.17th Feb 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0044
List of jobs to be carried out on a Wraith Car 29.G.VI in the fitting shop.21th Feb 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0045
Weekend report on vehicle 29.G.6, detailing performance statistics and issues with the engine, gearbox and electrical systems.21th Feb 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0046
List of jobs to be carried out on a Wraith Car, 29.G.VI.28th Feb 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0047
List of jobs to be carried out on Wraith car 29.G.VI in the fitting shop.10th Mar 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0048
Urgent request to make parts for a modified rear engine suspension and torque rubber scheme for a Wraith car.12th Mar 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0049
Instructions for modifying and testing a car radiator with a steam valve.22th Mar 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0050
List of modification jobs to be carried out on Wraith Car 29.G.V1 in the Fitting Shop.24th Mar 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0051
Request to manufacture and fit a stiffened gearbox extension shaft to a Wraith car for experimentation.25th Mar 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0052
Instruction to fit flexible flywheel Rm.498 to chassis 29.G.VI.30th Mar 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0053
List of jobs to be carried out on Wraith car 29.G.V1.2nd Apr 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0054
Instruction memo for modifying the drive system on Wraith car 29.G.VI.11th Apr 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0055
Request to manufacture and fit a drive shaft for the water pump on Wraith car 29.G.VI.22th Apr 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0056
The removal of crankshaft balance weights from a Wraith car.22th Apr 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0057
Instructions for flywheel, clutch, and crankshaft modifications on Wraith car 29.G.VI.6th May 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0058
Instructing an engine replacement and the fitting of new mounting parts for Wraith car 29.G.VI.16th May 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0059
Faults noticed during a test run on vehicle 29.G.VI.30th May 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0060
Wraith car (29.G.VI) needing new clutch linings after an experiment.8th Jun 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0061
Replacement of clutch springs and plate for unit W.III-I IN 29.G.VI.9th Jun 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0062
Request for the manufacture of a centre expansion box for a Wraith car exhaust system.29th Jun 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0063
Work order detailing the removal, modification, and assembly of an engine unit from car 29.G.VI to be fitted into car 20.G.VI.29th Jun 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0064
Instruction memo regarding the removal, modification, and refitting of units between assemblies.29th Jun 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0065
Requesting an engine swap for Wraith car 29.G.VI.11th Jul 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0066
List of requested modifications and checks for Wraith Car 29.G.VI.26th Aug 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0067
Request to test a flywheel's flexible steel disc for truth and for cracks.1st Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0068
Instruction memo to modify the radiator system for car 29.G.VI.2nd Sep 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0069
Modifications to the bonnet side strips and petrol tank straps for a Wraith car, specifically replacing rivets with spot welds.4th Oct 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0070
Instructions for modifications and repairs to Wraith car 29.G.VI.17th Oct 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0071
Requesting the fitting of a strengthened and tested combustion chamber head to unit No.9.20th Oct 1938Box 108 \ 3  scan0072
Instructing the fitting shop to remove a Bentley engine from a Wraith car and fit a flexible flywheel to it before refitting.11th Jan 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0073
Instructing a change to a cast iron engine unit for the Wraith car 29.G.VI.17th Jan 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0074
Request to fit modified felt oil seals on the front and rear brakes for chassis 29.G.VI.17th Jan 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0075
Requesting the fitting of a rubber buffer to a brake pedal according to scheme SCD.453.4th Feb 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0076
Urgent request to replace a deflecting cast aluminium clutch casing with a cast iron one for a Wraith car.24th Feb 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0077
Road test report detailing the performance and faults of chassis 29.G.VI.27th Feb 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0078
Fuel consumption calculations, engine oil leaks, and a minor issue with the wireless dial light.27th Feb 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0079
Request for a duplicate sketch of a modified flywheel disc, making it thinner and with a different radius.28th Feb 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0080
Partial engineering drawing showing a cross-section of a component with dimensions.27th Feb 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0081
Modifications and examinations for Wraith car 29.G.VI.6th Mar 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0082
Requesting the removal of front and rear shock dampers for checking and resetting.9th Mar 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0083
Test results for a cast iron engine unit in a 29.G.VI car, comparing carburetter performance and settings.15th Mar 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0084
Tappet clearance on an engine with an aluminium head during idling tests.18th Mar 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0085
Confirming tappet clearances are taken when the engine is hot for the cast iron unit.21th Mar 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0086
Cover note for the dynamometer power curve of cast iron engine unit No. 2.22th Mar 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0087
Test and development plan for a Cast Iron Engine, including comparisons to a Wraith model.28th Mar 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0088
Requesting an examination of the clutch and flexible flywheel on a Wraith car due to an out-of-balance issue.29th Mar 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0089
Instruction memo to replace the cast iron clutch casing on a Wraith car with an aluminium one.31th Mar 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0090
Request to examine the front brakes of car 29.G.VI, as the near side front brake seized on one occasion.1st Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0091
With a sketch proposing alterations to a flexible flywheel disc for a Bentley V.20th Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0092
Outlining a work plan with three categories of tests for a cast iron engine unit.21th Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0093
Performance and consumption comparison of two Wraith cars, 28.G.VI and 29.G.VI, at Brooklands.25th Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0094
Oil temperature test results over 7 laps comparing different bottom half materials.25th Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0095
Requesting preparation of a new low front engine mounting for car 29.G.VI.25th Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0096
Performance tests on a cast iron high power engine unit compared to the standard Wraith.28th Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0097
Performance test report from Brooklands comparing Stromberg and S.U. carburetors with standard and free exhaust systems.29th Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0098
Oil temperature test results comparing cars with sheet metal and aluminium bottom halves over 7 consecutive laps.29th Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0099
The performance of a Cast Iron engine unit after extensive road and track testing at Brooklands.29th Apr 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0100
Covering note confirming the relining of front brakes with BZ and RL linings.1st May 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0101
Comparative water temperature tests on a Wraith car 29.G.VI and car 28.G.VI.3rd May 1959Box 108 \ 3  scan0102
The process of swapping engines and parts between cars 2.B.50 and 29.G.VI.17th May 1939Box 108 \ 3  scan0103


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