Rolls-Royce Archives
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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Steering issues caused by a new front shock absorber arrangement and the plan to install La Salle steering on car 36-EX.4th Jun 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0256
Status report on the position and testing of cars in the experimental garage.8th Jun 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0257
List of vehicle brands with corresponding locations or testing activities.15th Jun 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0258
Status report detailing the position and ongoing tests of various cars in the Experimental Garage.15th Jun 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0259
Road test report on vehicle chassis 33-EX, detailing issues with the engine, clutch, and suspension.22th Jun 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0260
Oil and petrol consumption over 2,500 miles.25th Jun 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0261
Status report on the position and testing of cars in the Experimental Garage.29th Jun 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0262
Test report on a vehicle's performance, fuel consumption, and noted faults.29th Jun 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0263
Test run report for car 35-EX detailing performance issues.3rd Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0264
List detailing the position and testing status of various cars in the Experimental Garage.6th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0265
Test run report detailing fuel and oil consumption over a specific distance.10th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0266
Letter on Endcliffe Hotel, Margate letterhead about a holiday and playing golf.14th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0267
Letter regarding arrangements for a car for travel from Derby on July 24th/25th.15th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0268
Comparative report on the performance of car models 21-G-IV and 22-G-V.15th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0269
Performance comparison report on steering, radiator, and noise between two vehicle models.15th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0270
Arranging for car 18-G-IV to be taken by Tunnicliffe for a meeting in Margate.16th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0271
Letter to H. Swift regarding the arrangement of car 18-G-IV for his disposal.16th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0272
Arranging for the collection and temporary storage of car GAE-20.17th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0273
Telephone message concerning damage to car GAE-20 from a door flying open and the subsequent repair estimate.20th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0274
Confirming arrangements for a door repair on experimental car chassis GAE.20.20th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0275
Forwarding an acknowledgment of order for chassis GAE.20 from Thrupp & Maberly.23th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0276
Requesting an official order for car repairs to Thrupp & Maberly following a slight accident.24th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0277
Car accident involving a spin during an emergency stop, requesting views on the matter, with specific anxiety over the Duke of Kent's car.24th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0278
Braking performance and handling issues of the 34-EX Phantom III model.28th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0279
Proposal to rebuild chassis 32-EX as a Continental Phantom and update chassis 30-EX using parts from another chassis.29th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0280
Arranging for a car to transport a colleague and family from Victoria to Derby.29th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0281
Letter to R.H. Coverley arranging a car meeting at Victoria and forwarding a note to Hives.29th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0282
Collection of chassis GAE.20 from the coachbuilder Thrupp & Maberly.29th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0283
Confirming arrangements for a vehicle collection.30th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0284
Short typed memo regarding the collection of item GAE-20 from Lillie Hall.31th Jul 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0285
Status report on the position and testing of experimental cars.17th Aug 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0286
Log detailing the transport of Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles from the experimental garage.21th Aug 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0287
Letter from Ford Motor Company regarding a request to investigate the construction and works cost of their V-8 rear axle.21th Aug 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0288
Telex message arranging a meeting to discuss axles.25th Aug 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0289
Multiple faults with a car, including unsafe brakes, and requesting an investigation.25th Aug 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0290
Status report on cars in the Experimental Garage, detailing their location, ongoing tests, and modifications.31th Aug 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0291
List of comments and issues found on experimental car 37-EX.1st Sep 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0292
Oil consumption and rattles found on car GAE-20 after a trip from Derby.17th Sep 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0293
Status report on cars in the Experimental Department.30th Sep 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0294
Use and disposal of various non-company cars and chassis for testing and investigation.8th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0295
List of vehicles with mounted bodies in the experimental department.8th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0296
Record of an unmounted Park Ward car body stored at Sanderson & Holmes.9th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0297
Recommending a test car, a black Hooper Saloon, be scrapped due to advanced decay and experimental parts.9th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0298
Disposal of car 21-G-IV and a request for an estimate to make it saleable.12th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0299
Status report on cars in the Experimental Department, detailing ongoing tests and developments.15th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0300
Status report on various competitor and experimental vehicles, including their use as test rigs and disposals.15th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0301
Work order to remove the engine, gearbox, and test thermometers from car 21-G-IV.15th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0302
Progress report on various chassis jobs, detailing work on gearboxes, steering, and specific car models.23th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0303
Progress report on the development of exhaust, brake, clutch, and steering systems.24th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0304
Status report on various components including Wraith steering gear, Phantom III parts, and Bentley units, with promised and completion dates from 1936.24th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0305
Progress report detailing modifications, parts, and testing status for various engine units.12th Nov 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0306
Progress report detailing modifications and production status for various engine components.23th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0307
The transfer of car 21-G-IV to the Repair Department for overhaul and sale.24th Oct 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0308
Discussion summary sheet detailing tests and actions for various experimental chassis and Bentley models.12th Nov 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0309
List of notes and tasks related to Bentley, Citroen, and Chevrolet vehicles.28th Nov 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0310
The sale of secondhand experimental car bodies.28th Nov 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0311
File status report detailing various automotive tests and tasks with assigned personnel.4th Dec 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0312
Status report detailing the use and workshop activities for various vehicles and chassis.23th Dec 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0313
Status report on the position of cars in the experimental garage for Monday December 21st.23th Dec 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0314
Status report page detailing actions and locations for various 'EX' numbered projects and vehicles.15th Nov 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0315
Road tests of a 4-port induction system, comparing performance and acceleration data against a production chassis.15th Nov 1936Box 123 \ 4  scan0316
Comparison of performance data for High Lift versus Standard petrol pumps.25th Jan 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0317
Log of the status and position of various cars in the Experimental Garage.25th Jan 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0318
Status report on cars in the Experimental Department for March 31st, 1937.2nd Apr 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0319
Status report on vehicle testing and development projects for various car models.2nd Apr 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0320
Status report on work in hand for various experimental cars.2nd Apr 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0321
Index of topics including engine quietness, brakes, suspension, and carburetter issues.22th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0322
Summary of road test and experimental work on various chassis components including clutches, overheating, and suspension.22th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0323
Development work and testing for Wraith, Bentley, and Chevrolet models.22th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0324
Frame stiffness, engine testing, and component analysis for various car models including Packard, Oldsmobile, and Vauxhall.22th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0325
Progress report on Bentley bearing, oil consumption, cylinder head, and valve gear tests, along with single cylinder work.22th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0326
List of experimental tests and jobs to be carried out on cars.18th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0327
Log of engineering tasks, tests, and personnel assignments for various vehicles.18th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0328
Log of workshop activities including an engine change, axle strip, and various tests on vehicles B237PE and 36 EX.30th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0329
Chassis experimental work and road tests for various vehicle components and models.30th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0330
Summary of testing and experiments on various car models and components.30th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0331
Bentley engine testing, including B.24 unit preparation, oil consumption, and endurance runs.30th Jun 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0332
Status report on cars in the experimental garage, detailing ongoing tests and modifications.7th Jul 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0333
Summary of development and testing activities for various car models.7th Jul 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0334
Disposal plan for four experimental cars.28th Aug 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0335
The dismantling of experimental cars and the salvaging of parts.30th Aug 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0336
List of various car models with their chassis numbers, body styles, and colors.2nd Sep 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0337
Outlining the programme for secondhand bodies from obsolete Beniley chassis.6th Sep 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0338
List of completed vehicle component schemes and modifications awaiting fitting instructions.8th Sep 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0339
List of technical modifications for a Bentley vehicle's axle, hubs, and exhaust.8th Sep 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0340
Status report on cars undergoing testing in the experimental garage as of September 30th.5th Oct 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0341
Status report on testing and development for various 4¼ Litre Bentley, Wraith, and 25/30 HP models.5th Oct 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0342
Status of various cars used for testing, as test rigs, and those recently disposed of.5th Oct 1930Box 123 \ 4  scan0343
The disposal of several cars and the retention of the 25/30 model for consumption comparison with the Wraith.19th Oct 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0344
Instructions for modifying two experimental Phantom III cars (36-EX and 33-EX) before their sale as second-hand vehicles.25th Oct 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0345
Recommendation to change valve springs and supply replacement parts before cars are sold.25th Oct 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0346
The disposal of cars 36.EX and 33.EX to the repair department for second-hand sale.27th Oct 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0347
Status of vehicle 1-G-4 for sale and repairs.5th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0348
Replying to a query about the status and disposal of various car chassis.8th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0349
'Sg' to 'Rm' requesting the numbers for two Phantom III vehicles to be handed over to Sales.10th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0350
Short memo querying a possibly incorrect reference number and the sales status of the item.12th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0351
Discussion on the Phantom III model, specifically chassis 37-EK's overdrive gearbox and hydraulic tappet scheme.13th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0352
The disposal and reallocation of four experimental cars.17th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0353
Instructing the dismantling of Bentley chassis 1.B.4, returning specific non-standard parts, and scrapping the rest.17th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0354
Modifications and part returns for car 37-EX before it goes to Sales.20th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0355


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