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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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Signalling windows, instrument board lighting, and wind horn requirements.6th May 1931Box 113 \ 3  scan0045
Sample of a Desmo No. 271 Reflectall Mirror.6th May 1931Box 113 \ 3  scan0046
The intention to keep a 'Reflectall Mirror' sent on approval and requesting a requisition.25th Jun 1931Box 113 \ 3  scan0047
Return of a 'Reflectall' interior mirror due to its two-piece construction.29th Jun 1931Box 113 \ 3  scan0048
Notice regarding the legal requirement for motor vehicles to be fitted with driving mirrors.31th Oct 1931Box 113 \ 3  scan0049
Ordering Lucas driving mirrors for experimental cars due to new motoring regulations.6th Nov 1931Box 113 \ 3  scan0050
Query seeking feedback on the design, safety, and practicality of interior sun visors.10th Nov 1931Box 113 \ 3  scan0051
Design and features of the sun visor on the 27-EX model.11th Nov 1931Box 113 \ 3  scan0052
New requirement for all motor vehicles to be fitted with a reflecting mirror.4th Jan 1932Box 113 \ 3  scan0053
Correct use of snow chains and recommendations for updating the instruction book.6th Nov 1932Box 113 \ 3  scan0054
Request to order a Lucas 'Panoram' interior driving mirror for car 18.G.IV.28th Jan 1932Box 113 \ 3  scan0055
The supply of licence holders and driving mirrors for specific Bentley bodies.16th Mar 1933Box 113 \ 3  scan0056
Confirming arrangements for sending accessories to be fitted to Bentley 'A' and 'B' bodies.17th Mar 1933Box 113 \ 3  scan0057
Creation of a model for a Bentley radiator mascot by Sykes.15th Sep 1933Box 113 \ 3  scan0058
Suggestions for improving the Bentley 'B' radiator mascot.14th Sep 1933Box 113 \ 3  scan0059
Design drawing for a Bentley radiator mascot, showing various views and concepts.15th Jun 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0060
The despatch of two aluminium front mudguards to Messrs. Park Ward.15th Jun 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0061
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. following up on the opportunity to fit door locks to a car body.23th Jun 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0062
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the fitting of their locks to an experimental car for road work.27th Jun 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0063
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. arranging a viewing of their door locks fitted to a car.1st Jul 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0064
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. about arranging an appointment concerning door locks.4th Jul 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0065
Inquiry from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the development of Wilmot Breeden door locks.7th Jul 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0066
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding dissatisfaction with currently fitted door locks and a proposed replacement from Wilmot-Breeden.12th Jul 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0067
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding improved Wilmot Breeden interior locks.13th Jul 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0068
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the dispatch of an R.3 type door lock for exchange and testing on an experimental car.26th Jul 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0069
Official order be passed based on an attached document.8th Aug 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0070
Request to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for the supply of 10 push-pull type instrument switches.8th Aug 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0071
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the despatch of 10 Push and Pull type instrument switches.10th Aug 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0072
Trial and modification of various Wilmot Breedon door locks for experimental cars.23th Aug 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0073
Visit from Wilmot Breedon to demonstrate the latest type of bolt door locks.8th Sep 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0074
Arranging a meeting with Wilmot Breedon Ltd at the coachbuilder's works concerning door locks.9th Sep 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0075
Difficulty contacting Mr. Smye and his subsequent travel plans to London.10th Sep 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0076
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd concerning issues and delays with Wilmot-Breeden locks.22th Sep 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0077
Summary on the status of coachwork accessories including windscreen flutter, door locks, and ventilators.22th Sep 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0078
Options for fitting side or top ventilators to new car bodies.22th Sep 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0079
Inquiry about the road experience with Everall car door locks fitted by Park Ward & Co.13th Oct 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0080
The limited road experience and testing of Everall car door locks.15th Oct 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0081
Instructing the return of three door locks to Messrs. Park Wards.27th May 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0082
Internal instruction regarding a scheme for the Wraith III reverse light switch.25th May 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0083
Letter to a supplier regarding the provision of door locks for a new experimental car.26th Feb 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0084
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing the supply of door locks and a plant visit.28th Feb 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0085
Letter to C.L. Breeden of Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming drawings will be sent.2nd Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0086
Correspondence with Wilmot-Breeden about new door locks and a request for drawings.2nd Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0087
Request to Lucas Ltd. to supply a windscreen wiper for a new experimental body on chassis 2.B.5.4th Feb 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0088
Official order for a windscreen wiper from Lucas & Co. to be fitted by Park Wards.4th Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0089
Letter to M. Wilks at The Rover Company regarding the development status of a car door lock.7th Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0090
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the development and testing program for Wilmot-Breeden Locks.8th Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0091
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding drawings for 'Rover' type door locks.9th Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0092
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding door lock drawings and specifications for a recessed handle.12th Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0093
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding drawings and the supply of experimental door locks.12th Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0094
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding the delivery schedule for a set of experimental door locks.23th Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0095
Letter to Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding the fitting of Leveroll and Wilmot-Breeden door locks on B.50 and B.III car bodies.24th Mar 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0096
Alteration to the scuttle drain pipe on Wraith bodies and a windscreen flutter issue on Bentley III models.6th Apr 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0097
Requesting a covering order for special body locks from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd.7th Apr 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0098
Letter to Wilmot Breeden Limited acknowledging receipt of body door locks and ordering further sets.7th Apr 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0099
Secret and confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding sending a set of door locks for a Short Wheelbase Bentley.7th Apr 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0100
Letter to Rover Co. Ltd regarding the receipt of one set of bonnet locks and the return of another.7th Apr 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0101
Request to send an official order to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes for one interior driving mirror.9th Apr 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0102
Letter from F. Dallin Paul regarding the features, cost, and licensing of 'The Auto Cutout' ignition switch.16th Apr 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0103
Promotional leaflet for the 'R.L. Cutout', an electric oil pressure switch.1st Jan 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0104
Advertisement leaflet for the R.L. CUTOUT and AUTO-CUTOUT, a device to ensure correct lubrication and prevent battery discharge.1st Jan 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0105
Letter to F. Dallin Paul declining interest in an 'R.L. Cut Out' device.21th Apr 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0106
Letter to Wilmot Breeden Limited regarding a sample set of door locks.22th Apr 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0107
Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding plated parts and Wilmot-Breeden door locks.2nd May 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0108
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. discussing the development and experimentation of Wilmot-Breeden door locks.3rd May 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0109
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the selection of Everall type door locks for chassis No. 2.B.5.4th May 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0110
Letter to Wilmot Breeden Limited regarding the fitting of special door locks.12th May 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0111
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd about returning W.B. Locks.13th May 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0112
Communication regarding issues with door locks and division window motors.22th Feb 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0113
The reverse light switch for the Bentley 111 and Bentley 50 models.16th May 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0114
Adaptation of a standard stop light switch for use as a reverse light switch on the Wraith III.16th May 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0115
Recommending the Lucas S.W.4 shaft drive windscreen wiper as an alternative to Klaxon and other makers.19th Jan 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0116
Development and selection of new door locks from suppliers Wilmot-Breeden and Everall.19th Feb 1938Box 113 \ 3  scan0117
Letter to Lucas Ltd. requesting a replacement pair of wipers, without the motor, for a Bentley.31th May 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0118
Dispatch request for two complete windscreen wipers to be sent to Messrs. Lucas in Birmingham.2nd Jun 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0119
Letter to Messrs. Lucas Ltd. regarding the despatch of two wipers and their measurements.2nd Jun 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0120
Request to send an official order for 2 Lucas T101 tail lamps for experimental cars.4th Aug 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0121
Large mirror and poor clutch on a red coupe Wraith.28th Oct 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0122
Issues with the mirror and clutch on a red coupé Wraith.28th Oct 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0123
Requesting an official order for two interior driving mirrors.10th Nov 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0124
Requesting the despatch of a Lucas windscreen wiper to Messrs. Park Ward Co. for an Experimental Body.12th Nov 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0125
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and required modification of a Lucas windscreen wiper.12th Nov 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0126
Outstanding account from the Derby Factoring Co. for interior driving mirrors.7th Dec 1937Box 113 \ 3  scan0127
The standardization of Cornercroft Phantom III sidelamps on all chassis models, including Bentley.26th May 1936Box 113 \ 3  scan0128
Letter from Cornercroft Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a Number Plate for a Park Ward Phantom III Sedanca De Ville Body.22th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 3  scan0129
Notice regarding the formal liquidation of Cornercroft Ltd. for reconstruction purposes.22th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 3  scan0130
Information about Kent's Clear View Screens.1st Jun 1935Box 113 \ 3  scan0131
The unavailability of a revolving windscreen device known as Kent's Clear View Screen.4th Jun 1935Box 113 \ 3  scan0132
Obtaining particulars for Kent's Clear View Screen for speed boats.4th Jun 1935Box 113 \ 3  scan0133
Letter from Lockheed Aircraft Corporation inquiring about the 'Kents Clear View Screen' for potential use in airplanes.29th May 1935Box 113 \ 3  scan0134
Particulars and enquiries for Kent's Clear View Screen.5th Jun 1935Box 113 \ 3  scan0135
Letter to Lockheed Aircraft Corporation regarding an enquiry about Kent's Clear View Screens.6th Jun 1935Box 113 \ 3  scan0136
Brief internal memo regarding information on Kent's Clear View Screens.7th Jun 1935Box 113 \ 3  scan0137
Wilmot Breedon's decision to cease production of a 'Trip' type lock due to a safety fault.28th Jan 1939Box 113 \ 3  scan0138
Letter to Cornercroft Ltd. regarding a requirement for four screw-on wheel discs and that wing lamps should be made of 16 gauge aluminium.23th Aug 1939Box 113 \ 3  scan0139
Paper presented at a Society of Automotive Engineers meeting regarding the growing interest in vehicle direction signals.15th Jan 1940Box 113 \ 3  scan0140
The requirements, effectiveness, and different types of vehicle signaling systems.15th Jan 1940Box 113 \ 3  scan0141
The development, challenges, and standardization of direction signal systems for passenger cars.15th Jan 1940Box 113 \ 3  scan0142
Different flasher and control switch systems for vehicle indicators.15th Jan 1940Box 113 \ 3  scan0143
Analysis of various automatic and manual turn signal mechanisms and their effectiveness.15th Jan 1940Box 113 \ 3  scan0144


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