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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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Telegram received by telephone from Jack Barclay to W.A. Robotham about a letter for a Bentley.21th Mar 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0079
Letter from Jack Barclay Limited regarding sending a Bentley B 34 AW to the Works for alterations.17th Mar 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0080
Letter to Messrs. Jack Barclay Ltd. regarding the Marquess of Huntley and expressing concern over recent raids.21th Apr 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0081
Letter from Jack Barclay Ltd to W.A. Robotham discussing a sold Bentley, sending a stock list, and requesting carburetter parts.22th May 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0082
Stock list from Jack Barclay Ltd. detailing new and second-hand cars for sale.1st May 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0083
Second-hand stock list for Bentley and Rolls-Royce cars from dealer Jack Barclay Ltd.1st May 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0084
Confidential net trade price list for stock items from Jack Barclay Ltd.1st May 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0085
Retail price list from dealer Jack Barclay Ltd.1st May 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0086
Letter to Jack Barclay regarding a Bentley with an outsize body and servicing arrangements for another car.24th May 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0087
Letter from Jack Barclay discussing the potential purchase of a Bentley and a fault with his own car.29th May 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0088
Letter from Jack Barclay discussing car maintenance, mileage, and arrangements for using a vehicle.29th Jun 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0089
Letter regarding the sale of a 25 HP car, requesting assistance in finding its records and chassis number.29th Jun 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0090
Letter to J.D. Barclay concerning the potential sale of a friend's 1937 Bentley, detailing its condition, history, and asking price.2nd Jul 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0091
Thank you letter to Jack Barclay regarding business dealings with Byfield and Morris, and an issue with the Marquiss of Huntly.7th Jul 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0092
Letter from retailer Jack Barclay concerning persistent brake issues with a car after the drums and liners were replaced.30th Sep 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0093
To W.A. Robotham regarding issues with brake liners, transmission, and a Bentley vehicle.30th Sep 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0094
Follow-up letter to W.A. Robotham detailing vehicle mileage and a postscript about recent brake shoe relining.21th Oct 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0095
Letter to Jack Barclay regarding a delay and the arrangement to send brake shoes.21th Oct 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0096
Letter from Jack Barclay Limited to W.A. Robotham regarding Bentley brake shoes and a lunch invitation.23th Oct 1941Box 123 \ 2  scan0097
Thank you letter to Jack Barclay for a diary with seasonal greetings.14th Dec 1943Box 123 \ 2  scan0098
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding faults found during testing of their thermostats for an S.U. automatic starting carburetter.6th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0099
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. requesting the supply of six thermostats.22th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0100
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding issues with thermostats and sending replacements.7th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0101
Page two of a letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. concluding correspondence and noting a thermostat sent for trials.8th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0102
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding faulty thermostats and their replacements.8th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0103
Letter to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding failures in a thermostat unit due to metal particles on the magnet.26th Mar 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0104
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. responding to a complaint about thermostat failures caused by metal particles.30th May 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0105
Page 2 of a letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. regarding a switch.30th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0106
Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. confirming an order for three thermostats.30th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0107
Internal request to place an order for six thermostat switches with The British Thermostat Co. Ltd.3rd Oct 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0108
Request to The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. for the supply of six thermostat switches.3rd Oct 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0109
Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. confirming an order for six thermostat switches.4th Oct 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0110
Order to be placed for six thermostats from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd.22th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0111
Letter from a supplier confirming receipt of an order for six U.S. type thermostats.24th Nov 1938Box 123 \ 2  scan0112
Page 2 of a memorandum discussing frame height limitations.4th Aug 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0001
Future improvements and model policies for the 25 HP and Phantom II cars.25th Apr 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0002
Proposal for a new trial car featuring a J.1 engine, outlining its advantages over the present model.26th Apr 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0003
Secret internal memorandum discussing future car development, including the 20/25 HP, Phantom II cars, and proposals for new engine-chassis combinations.26th Apr 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0004
Analysis of rear axle stresses and gear ratios for fitting a P.2 engine into a J.3 chassis.2nd May 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0005
Recommending that a pair of the '12/41' compromise should be obtained.2nd May 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0006
Analysis of rear axle stresses for a P.2 engine in a J.3 chassis with various gear ratios.2nd May 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0007
Recommendation to obtain a pair of components based on a '12/41' compromise.20th Jun 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0008
Axle ratios and performance calculations for the P.2. engine in the J.3. chassis.20th Jun 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0009
Comparative table of vehicle performance metrics for different models, with a note on test results.20th Jun 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0010
Performance graph plotting BHP and BMEP against RPM for the Large Bore Phantom Engine.14th Jul 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0011
Technical memo comparing rear axle gear ratios and proposing modifications.14th Jul 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0012
Analysis comparing Hypoid and spiral bevel gear ratios, stresses, and loads for an axle assembly.14th Jul 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0013
Agreeing on the use of an 11/31 spiral bevel rear axle, with a request to also fit a 10/31 ratio.19th Jul 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0014
The preliminary specification and blueprint for an Experimental Continental Chassis.22th Jul 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0015
Preliminary specification for a mock-up chassis for the new Continental Phantom.19th Jul 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0016
Specification sheet detailing changes and comparisons for various chassis components.29th Jul 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0017
Secret internal memo regarding the urgent procurement of a car body from Park Ward for chassis J3.P2.29th Jul 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0018
Latest date for a body, referencing a letter from the 29th of the month.1st Aug 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0019
Letter discussing the proposed body for a J3 Chassis with a P2 engine, detailing various technical queries and requirements.4th Aug 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0020
Wheel, tyre, spring, and clearance specifications for a car.8th Aug 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0021
Confirming the name 'Vulture' for the Phantom II engine fitted into the J.3 chassis.30th Aug 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0022
Blueprint LeC.3639 for the Vulture chassis general arrangement.19th Sep 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0023
Prints for the Vulture Chassis, specifically for the suspension of rear shock dampers and the battery.22th Sep 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0024
Modifications to the rear seat cushion on a No.1 Vulture chassis due to limitations with shock dampers.22th Sep 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0025
Radiator specifications for the 'Vulture' model.25th Sep 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0026
Confirming a conversation about the radiator dimensions and cooling capacity for the Vulture LeC.3639.21th Sep 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0027
Drawing LeC.3664, a tappet with a roller end designed to overcome camshaft squarks on the Vulture engine.7th Oct 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0028
Modifications for a test engine for the 'Vulture' project.7th Oct 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0029
Cause and proposed solution for a camshaft squawk on the Phantom II engine.9th Oct 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0030
Requirement for a filter for the oil supply to oil-adjusted tappets on the Vulture engine.20th Oct 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0031
Expressing interest in seeing the new schemes for the Vulture chassis.7th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0032
Sg. to Hs. enquiring about progress on the 'Vulture' project body and chassis.10th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0033
Use of cast aluminium wheel arches for the Vulture car and sending castings to Park Ward & Co.15th Nov 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0034
Fitting a side wheel carrier on the Vulture model, discussing its position, frame rigidity, and fouling with the steering tube.15th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0035
Revised layout for the steering column and seating on the Vulture model.16th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0036
The tube diameter and rigidity for the Vulture side spare wheel carrier.16th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0037
Request for the production and dispatch of two cast aluminium wheel arches for a Vulture Chassis.16th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0038
Delay in ordering a vehicle body for the 'Vulture' chassis.17th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0039
Internal memorandum discussing the design and specifications for road springs on the 'Vulture' mock-up vehicle.17th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0040
Design alterations to the Vulture model's steering wheel, accelerator, and back seat cushion.17th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0041
Blueprint for the Vulture Body, showing proposed steering column and pedal positions.18th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0042
Progress of the 'Vulture' chassis, an enquiry about the body order, and final steering dimensions.18th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0043
Requesting dash profile and bonnet dimensions for the Vulture Chassis.20th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0044
Accompanying blueprint F.85720, comparing P.2. 20/25 and Vulture vehicle components.21th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0045
Dispatch of drawings for the Vulture engine, including the radiator, oil connections, and camshaft torque curves.22th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0046
Design drawings and modifications for the Vulture model's bonnet, radiator, and dashboard.22th Nov 1935Box 123 \ 3  scan0047
Drawings and build progress for the Vulture Continental Touring Saloon car body and chassis.24th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0048
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding the construction of a Continental Touring Saloon body.24th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0049
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding the modification of aluminium wheel arches for a particular body.24th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0050
Specification of coachwork for a Park Ward Continental Touring Saloon on a Wide Frame 25.HP chassis.24th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0051
Specification sheet for car body fittings, accessories, mounting and finishing instructions.25th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0052
Drawing LeC.3718 which shows the radiator suspension for the 'Vulture' car.25th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0053
Drawing LeC.3717, showing the front engine suspension and torque reaction dampers for the 'Vulture' project.25th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0054
Dimensional discrepancies and amendments for the VULTURE project.28th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0055
Scuttle isolation drawing EVS.109 for the Vulture project, comparing it to the J.S. design.28th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0056
Delay in posting drawings for the 'Vulture body' to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co.28th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0057
Particulars of the exhaust system for the first Vulture chassis.30th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0058
Instrument board design for the Vulture model, including the use of Bentley parts and wood finishing.30th Nov 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0059
Using a Bentley instrument board on the Vulture chassis, requesting specifications for the speedometer and tachometer.5th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0060
Instrument boards for the Vulture model, focusing on tyre size, axle ratio, and speedometer drive.6th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0061
Application of a synchromesh second speed to the Phantom II gearbox.6th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0062
The front and rear road springs for the 'Vulture' chassis.7th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0063
Modifications for the No.7 Phantom Large Bore engine unit for the Vulture car.7th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0064
Desirable modifications to the plunger for the 'Vulture' Auto Tappets.7th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0065
Implementation and testing of a second-speed synchromesh gearbox for the Olympia Show.8th Dec 1933Box 123 \ 3  scan0066


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