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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Despatch of a 25 HP Vauxhall and the decision to retain a Packard for further interest in its suspension.22th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0356
Disposal of two cars, one to be dismantled and the other for re-sale.22th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0357
Swapping a non-standard B.20 unit, which requires a one-off job, for a B.22 service unit.24th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0358
Handover of vehicle 37-EX to the repair department for re-sale.29th Nov 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0359
List of Wraith cars by body style and color with associated references.21th Dec 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0360
Handover of experimental car 22.G.5 to the Repair Department.31th Dec 1937Box 123 \ 4  scan0361
Quarterly report from the experimental garage detailing work on Phantom III and 4 1/4 Litre Bentley vehicles for the period ending 31st December 1937.6th Jan 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0362
Test and development notes for the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley and Wraith models.6th Jan 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0363
Status of test cars and chassis, including those used for investigation and those recently disposed of.6th Jan 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0364
Disposing of experimental cars, including a Phantom III, and transferring parts between other models.17th Mar 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0365
The disposal of experimental cars and the analysis of a competitor Jaguar.18th Mar 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0366
Testing of experimental cars, specifically a Jaguar, before it is dismantled.21th Mar 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0367
The handover status of two cars, 32-EX and B-23-AE, for sale preparation.2nd Apr 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0368
List of nine specific work instructions for modifications to a vehicle chassis.4th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0369
The handover of two experimental cars, a Phantom III and a Bentley, for disposal.6th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0370
Quarterly report from the experimental garage detailing tests on Phantom III and Bentley models.6th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0371
Status report on the testing, development, and disposal of various vehicle chassis and components.6th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0372
Listing required parts modifications and interchanges for car 32.EX.6th Apr 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0373
Quarterly report on cars in the experimental garage for July 1938.30th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0374
The development and testing of the Bentley 50, Wraith, and other competitor vehicles.30th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0375
Disposal of an Oldsmobile and a Bentley Chassis, and the consideration of a Buick as a benchmark for a future engine.18th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0376
Specification sheet detailing special features for the 3.B.IV chassis.19th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0377
The disposal of an Oldsmobile and a Bentley chassis.5th Aug 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0378
Short note regarding a car delivery delay to Lillie Hall, pending further information from an Oldsmobile.8th Aug 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0379
1939 Buick, following up on a previously overlooked communication.18th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0380
Disposal of two cars from the experimental garage.3rd Oct 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0381
Quarterly report from October 1938 detailing the status of cars in the experimental garage.3rd Oct 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0382
Status report on various test cars, detailing their use in development, testing, and their eventual disposal.3rd Oct 1938Box 123 \ 4  scan0383
Status report on various experimental cars and ongoing tests as of January 1st.3rd Jan 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0384
Status report on various car chassis, including development, testing, and disposal.3rd Jan 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0385
Work to be done on various experimental cars.27th Feb 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0386
Quarterly report on the development and testing of experimental cars for April 1939.1st Apr 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0387
Use of unlicensed chassis for testing and the disposal of various cars.1st Apr 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0388
Disposal of two experimental cars, 35-EX and 28-G.VI.3rd May 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0389
Repairs and modifications for experimental cars 35-EX and 28-G-VI.10th Jun 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0390
The disposal of items 35.EX and 28.G.VI, requesting if any experimental parts need saving.19th Jun 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0391
Quarterly report on the status and development of experimental cars for June 1939.29th Jun 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0392
The status of competitor cars, unlicenced test rigs and cars disposed of since the last report.29th Jun 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0393
Status report memorandum on experimental cars.6th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0394
The status of the vehicle fleet, detailing disposals, new acquisitions, and chassis used for testing.6th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0395
List of cars in the Experimental Garage for the year-end stocktaking of 1939.21th Dec 1939Box 123 \ 4  scan0396
Outline of fitting work, including weight analysis for Production Continental, Buick, and Studebaker chassis, and a proposed engine change.19th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0397
List of Buick vehicle components.23th Jan 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0398
Clarifying a previously quoted number for an experimental chassis.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0399
Recommendation to use car 25 G.6 as internal transport instead of overhauling it for sale due to its outdated specification.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0400
Inspection notes on the condition and specification of various vehicle components.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0401
List of notes and required actions for various car components.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0402
List of parts and specifications for the Wraith Chassis 25.G.VII.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0403
List of vehicle components and systems with their associated part and drawing reference numbers, including handwritten annotations.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0404
Index of engine components and their associated reference numbers.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0405
List of vehicle components and systems with their corresponding reference numbers.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0406
List of various automotive components with their corresponding 'LOP' reference numbers.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0407
Parts list for the Wraith Chassis 25.G.VII.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0408
List of vehicle components and reference numbers, primarily for the Wraith III engine unit.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0409
Index of engine component parts and their associated reference numbers.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0410
List of vehicle components and systems, including gearbox, electrical, and controls, with their associated reference numbers and annotations.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0411
Index page listing various electrical components and their corresponding drawing or part numbers.7th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0412
Importance of periodical adjustments for rationalised cars and requesting a parts list.7th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0413
Requirements for spot lamps and cigarette lighter handles on experimental cars.7th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0414
Disposition of the non-standard experimental car 25.G.VI and recommending the sale of car 28.G.8th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0415
The condition and necessary modifications for various car components.8th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0416
Replacement of a Delco distributor and old-style floorboards.3rd Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0417
The status and financial allowances for Experimental Cars.9th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0418
Arranging the collection of car 28.G.6 upon delivery of a 7-seater limousine.13th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0419
Logistical arrangements for exchanging experimental vehicle 25-G-VI.14th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0420
Telegram-style message about a collection being ready on a Saturday.15th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0421
Experimental chassis 28-G-VI, its non-standard engine features, and potential modification for sale.20th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0422
List of chassis parts requiring inspection at 5,000-mile intervals.21th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0423
Non-standard features of an experimental car, chassis WXA.7.24th Feb 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0424
Agreeing to the conversion of a car into a transport lorry and requesting the allocation of a new engine.13th Mar 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0425
Quarterly report on the status and development of experimental cars for the period ending March 1940.30th Mar 1940Box 123 \ 4  scan0426
Distributing blueprints for a new Water Pump Casing for the Bentley 50 Cast Iron Engine.31th May 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0001
Sending preliminary prints and requesting a new drawing for the Bentley 50-8 Cast Iron Engine.2nd Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0002
Design changes for an 8-cylinder Bentley 50 engine.20th May 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0003
Confirming specifications for the patterns of a B.50 Cast Iron Engine.2nd Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0004
New blueprints and a List of Parts (L.O.P.) for the water pump of the Bentley 60 Cast Iron Engine.15th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0005
Instructions regarding a modified fan mounting and associated new drawings for the Bentley 60 Cast Iron Engine.15th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0006
Providing new drawings for a modified fan mounting and thermostat components for the Bentley 60 Cast Iron Engine.15th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0007
Blueprints for Oil Relief Valves and Fittings for the Bentley 60 Cast Iron Engine.16th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0008
New blueprints for the Bentley 60 Cast Iron Engine camshaft gear and front end.17th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0009
New drawings for the Bentley 60 Chassis Crankshaft and Camshaft components.18th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0010
Instructions and blueprints for a Bentley 60 Chassis oil filler, breather pipe, and dipstick.18th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0011
Request to complete the crankcase detail drawing for the Bentley 80 Straight 8 Cast Iron Engine.20th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0012
List of new drawings and parts for the Crankshaft Damper on a Bentley 60 Chassis with a cast iron engine.23th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0013
Sending Bentley 60 Cast Iron Engine blueprints to the Patent Office for investigation.25th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0014
New drawings and a List of Parts for the Bentley 60 Chassis valves and fittings.25th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0015
Internal instruction memo regarding cylinder modifications for the Bentley 60 Chassis with a cast iron engine.28th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0016
Leyland's method of painting the inside of cast iron engine cases to improve bearing cleanliness.29th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0017
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. regarding belt drawings and the potential cost of new moulds for a new engine.29th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0018
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding belt drawings and suggesting alternative mould sizes.30th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0019
Instructions and new drawing details for the Wheelcase section of the Bentley 60 Chassis (Cast Iron Engine).30th Jun 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0020
Letter to Ferodo Ltd. requesting sample belts for a fan drive based on drawings EB.3927 and EB.3948.2nd Jul 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0021
Instructions and drawing references for the Camshaft (Section 5090) on the Bentley 60 Chassis with a Cast Iron Engine.4th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0022
Letter from Ferodo Limited regarding a delay in the production of moulds for belts EB.3927 and EB.3948.5th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0023
Crankshaft for the Bentley 80 model, referencing drawing PD.209 and suggesting new cost-saving measures for trial.7th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0024
List of new drawings and parts for the Bentley 60 Chassis (Cast Iron Engine).7th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0025
List of engine component parts with instructions.7th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0026
Valve acceleration, velocity, and displacement curves for Bentley 60 cams.7th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0027
High front engine mounting for the Bentley 60 engine, including required modifications and challenges.9th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0028
The water connections, pump, thermostat and fan for the Bentley 60 Chassis with a cast iron engine.12th Jul 1938Box 123 \ 5  scan0029


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