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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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Requesting information regarding the reason for the despatch of Harrison Oil Coolers samples.19th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0126
Confirming oil coolers were dispatched to Messrs Wilmot Breedon for purely experimental purposes.20th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0127
Outstanding invoices and account balances with Park Wards.26th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0128
Letter to Pressed Steel Co. arranging a meeting to discuss the construction of a Monocoque body.26th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0129
Letter sending a blueprint of the Myth body and requesting a sketch of the front end for a scale model.28th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0130
Creation of a variable model for 'the Myth' car to test different frontal appearances.28th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0131
Listing returnable car part samples received from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden.9th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0132
Confirming receipt of a set of sliding roof fittings on loan from Weathershields Ltd.7th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0133
Letter to Pressed Steel Company Ltd. requesting a cost estimate for modifications to the Myth body.6th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0134
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. acknowledging receipt of prints for windscreen wipers.5th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0135
Letter to 'Triplex' Safety Glass Co. Ltd. regarding the supply of bent toughened glass.5th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0136
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting new windscreen rubbers for two cars, a Ripple and a Bentley, and explaining the failure of the existing tubular seals.20th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0137
Letter to British Tyre and Rubber Co. regarding a proposed body mounting and its required packing.23th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0138
Querying the process for re-ordering material for Park Wards.4th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0139
Letter to a supplier requesting prints, dimensions, and costs for door locks, window regulators, and a spare wheel lid link.10th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0140
Confirming receipt and action regarding Perfecta Windscreen Regulators.17th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0141
Confirming receipt of correspondence concerning Perfecta windscreen regulators.17th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0142
Querying an unexpected invoice for sample windscreen winders which were understood to be free of charge.10th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0143
Letter to Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd. regarding the invoicing of sample windscreen regulators.17th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0144
Sample windscreen winders supplied by Perfecta Motor Equipment Ltd.17th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0145
Telegram postponing a visit.24th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0146
The release of sheet steel material for Park Ward's.29th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0147
Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., regarding a fire and confirming a discussion about 'the Ripple'.29th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0148
Letter of inquiry to American Chemical Paint Co. regarding their process for preparing automobile bodies for painting.4th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0149
Short typed message, likely a telegram, arranging a meeting time and place in London.23th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0150
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the standardization of parts for Limousine and Saloon bodies.19th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0151
Letter to Messrs. Hallam Sleigh & Cheston Ltd regarding adjustable and folding seats for a V-12 Lagonda.21th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0152
Letter to British Tyre and Rubber Co. regarding a proposed body mounting and its required packing.23th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0153
Summary of a discussion on bodies to be built by Ward for 11 foot 1 inch wheel base cars.24th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0154
Specifications for Limousine and Saloon bodies on an 11 ft. 1 in. wheelbase for both Rolls Royce and Bentley cars.29th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0155
'Ripple' project following a fire at Park Ward's workshop and future bodywork plans.29th Sep 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0156
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd to Mr. Robotham regarding a delay in work on the Ripplet Body.10th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0157
Invoice from Park Ward & Co Ltd for preparing full-size outline drawings of B.V. and Ripplet Bodies.2nd Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0158
Invoice for preparing a full-size outline drawing for B.V. and Ripplet Bodies.2nd Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0159
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. enclosing a catalogue of their Window Regulators.2nd Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0160
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. confirming a visit to discuss locks and fittings.5th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0161
Sourcing of material for Park Wards and querying the process for repeat orders.4th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0162
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. requesting a meeting to decide on fittings and locks for a new body design.12th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0163
Inquiry to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about trafficators for Bentley cars.14th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0164
Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. inviting him to Derby and offering assistance with petrol.15th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0165
Letter to George Beaton & Sons Ltd enquiring about a sealing strip for a sliding roof panel.17th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0166
Inquiry to The Empire Rubber Co. for samples of door seals and other sealing strips for motor bodywork.18th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0167
Letter to supplier Wilmot Breeden discussing the development of various car components such as locks, handles and visors.22th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0168
Telegram asking when a lorry can be sent for a 'Ripplet'.2nd Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0169
Telex message concerning an update on chassis work and material delivery.2nd Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0170
Letter to G. Beaton & Son Ltd. regarding the manufacture of sealing strips.23th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0171
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to Mr. Robotham explaining why a visit to Derby is not possible due to war-related factory damage.22th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0172
Letter to Messrs Park Wards Ltd regarding a bill for drawings of B.V. and Ripplet bodies.23th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0173
Urgent request to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for one gallon of cellulose lacquer for a Cresta Body No. 305.24th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0174
Letter to Silent Channel Co., Ltd. regarding a sample sealing strip and requesting further samples of glass run channelling.26th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0175
List of required deep drawing auto-body steel sheets for the MYTH model, detailing quantities, dimensions, and applications.26th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0176
Inventory list of chassis material in the stores, detailing sheet quantities and thicknesses.28th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0177
From Park Ward & Co. regarding invoicing for drawings for two car bodies.28th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0178
Letter to Empire Rubber Company regarding samples and potential experimental rubber sections for door seals.31th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0179
Letter regarding a repeatedly breaking quick lift window regulator lever casting.31th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0180
Letter to 'Triplex' Safety Glass Co. Ltd. enclosing a blueprint for a curved back light glass.30th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0181
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding various car body components like locks, ventilators, and glass channels.30th Oct 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0182
Requesting information on radiators and front wheel bumps for an upcoming visit from the Model Maker.1st Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0183
Material request for various gauges of deep drawing auto-body steel sheets for the Experimental Department.1st Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0184
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a problem with a new car door lock.4th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0185
Letter to Messrs. Twining Ltd. confirming arrangements for the construction of a model car.6th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0186
Letter to Twining Ltd. regarding the dispatch of sections for a Model Four Light Body.7th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0187
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. discussing the re-trimming and bodywork modifications for Mr. Lappin's car.4th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0188
Letter discussing car modifications alongside personal matters regarding family well-being during a difficult period.4th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0189
Request to Messrs. Cornercroft, Ltd. for blueprints of an illuminated rear number plate.11th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0190
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of a combination de-frost duct and windscreen wiper bearing.11th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0191
Requesting up-to-date drawings and sections for the 'Myth' body coachwork.7th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0192
Supply of two seats designed to resemble existing VanVooren seats.12th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0193
Letter to a supplier, Wilmot-Breeden Ltd., regarding the return and modification of a sample lock, specifically altering the dovetail angle.14th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0194
Issues and potential solutions for door locks on B.V bodies, comparing them to Wilmot-Breeden models.14th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0195
The return of a sample lock and striking plate to Messrs. Wilmot Breeden for modification.14th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0196
Letter to Twining Models regarding design modifications for the Myth body, particularly the waist-line moulding.16th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0197
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the production of bonnet moulding and window quick-lifts.16th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0198
Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. regarding delays on the 'Ripplet' car and a new all-steel body project.17th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0199
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting inside and outside door handles as used on the Wraith, for use on the Myth model.18th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0200
Letter to Messrs. Twining, Ltd. regarding a blueprint for a model car and issues with chromium plated mouldings.18th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0201
Request for a print of a steering wheel to be passed on to a model maker.18th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0202
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. discussing the design and sourcing of a slam lock with a spring-loaded dovetail.21th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0203
Sliding roof fittings from Messrs. Weathershields Ltd. and the subsequent invoice clearance.23th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0204
Covering order for a set of sliding roof fittings from Weathershield Ltd.25th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0205
Letter to Joseph Lucas Ltd. requesting a blueprint for an illuminated number plate.26th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0206
Letter to J.H. Spicer of Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding a front door layout print.23th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0207
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd explaining production delays for a 'Ripplet' due to supplier issues and wartime material shortages.22th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0208
Page 2 of a letter from the Works Director concerning project difficulties and requesting the opportunity to build a body.25th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0209
Letter to Park Ward & Co discussing difficulties in getting prototype bodies made due to the London Blitz and wartime production.25th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0210
Letter discussing difficulties and agreeing that Park Ward's should handle the job.25th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0211
Letter discussing difficulties in making prototype bodies during the war and planning for post-war car projects.25th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0212
Typed letter discussing a conversation with Mr. Sidgreaves about Park Ward's handling a job.25th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0213
Comparative weight analysis of front seats, discussing potential reductions.25th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0214
Table listing the weights of various car seats and cushions in pounds and ounces.21th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0215
Experimental car body shell damaged by bombing during the war.26th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0216
Revised body dimension chart, noting missing dimensions for Standard 8 and Triumph 12 cars.27th Nov 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0217
Letter to Messrs Park Ward Ltd. requesting a replacement off-side front wing for a 10-B-V Coupe.5th Dec 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0218
Letter to Motor Body Panels, Ltd. regarding the potential storage of tool equipment for Park Ward body pressings.4th Dec 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0219
Letter regarding a blueprint for head and pass lamps for the Myth model.6th Dec 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0220
Letter to 'Triplex' Safety Glass Co. regarding the supply and specification of a sample back light.12th Dec 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0221
Letter discussing a torn sponge rubber door seal and issues with Vanvooren type tubular seats.13th Dec 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0222
New sun visor fittings, noting material issues and seeking feedback on performance and appearance.19th Dec 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0223
Letter to Park Ward & Co., Ltd. confirming the supply of prints and tracings for the Myth Body project.19th Dec 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0224
Request to W. Chapman Ltd. for a catalogue of adjustable seat mechanisms.30th Dec 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0225


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