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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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Private memo concerning the export availability of the Series '40' Buick 8 cylinder car.18th Jun 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0193
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding an enquiry to purchase a series '40' Buick car.4th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0194
Page 2 of a letter declining to purchase a car due to long delivery times and expressing appreciation for past courtesies.4th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0195
Customer's car order status and correspondence with Lendrum & Hartman Ltd.6th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0196
Letter from car concessionaire Lendrum & Hartman Ltd regarding the supply of a Buick 47 Sedan.5th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0197
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding a car re-purchase agreement and pricing.5th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0198
Letter from General Motors Export Company regarding a Buick car order for a Rolls-Royce engineer.18th Jun 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0199
Letter from General Motors Export Company concerning a Buick order for a Rolls Royce Experimental Engineer.18th Jun 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0200
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding a confusing vehicle order and chassis reservation placed by Mr. Olley.7th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0201
Letter addressing a confusing state of affairs with Mr. Olley regarding the potential purchase of a Buick.7th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0202
Letter to Cadillac about postponing a Buick order due to ongoing evaluations of other vehicles.7th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0203
Letter discussing the potential purchase of a car for personal use, mentioning competitor models like Buick and La Salle.7th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0204
Night letter cablegram to postpone an order for a Buick.7th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0205
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. concerning a confusing car order placed in America by Mr. Olley.7th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0206
Page 2 of a letter discussing a confusing situation with Mr. Olley regarding the potential purchase of a Buick.7th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0207
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd regarding the acquisition and potential sale of three special sample car models.10th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0208
Returning correspondence and attaching copies of letters to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman and Mr. Olley.12th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0209
Short memo returning correspondence from Messrs. Lendrum and Hartman.13th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0210
Letter to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. concerning the unexpected early arrival of three Buick cars and requesting a trial.13th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0211
Correspondence about a Buick car involving Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman and G.M. Export.16th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0212
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd discussing an order status, offering alternative models, and inquiring about a Cadillac car.17th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0213
Copy of a letter from General Motors Export Co. regarding a Buick car order for Mr. Robotham, an experimental engineer.5th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0214
Acquiring a Buick car and fostering a relationship with the supplier, Messrs Lendrum & Hartman Ltd.18th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0215
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. concerning the trial of a Cadillac 16 and postponing an order for a Buick.25th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0216
Page two of a letter regarding a Buick test run and clearing up outstanding correspondence.25th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0217
Cable from America about a Buick car for Robotham and arranging a test drive.26th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0218
Letter to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman arranging a trial for a Series 40 Buick.27th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0219
Letter from car concessionaires Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. arranging a meeting to demonstrate a Buick 40 Series model.28th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0220
Arranging a trial run on a Buick.30th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0221
Arrangement of a trial run on a Buick vehicle.31th Jul 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0222
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. expressing disappointment with the suspension of a series '40' Buick after a test drive.2nd Aug 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0223
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd concerning a 40 Series Buick and a 16-cylinder Cadillac.10th Aug 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0224
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding the improved rear seat riding of a Buick and the availability of a Cadillac 16 for testing.28th Aug 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0225
Following up on the purchase of a specific type of Buick.30th Oct 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0226
Road test of a new Series 40 Buick and arranging further tests for suspension and carburation.1st Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0227
Letter to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. requesting a demonstration of a Series 50 Buick for potential purchase.1st Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0228
Awaiting further information regarding the purchase of a Buick car.2nd Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0229
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd regarding a trial of a Series Buick car.2nd Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0230
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding the trial of Buick Series 50 and 60 cars.6th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0231
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd arranging for a 50 Series Buick to be delivered for trial, and advising that a 60 Series is currently unavailable.7th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0232
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. comparing Buick Series 40 and 50 cars and inquiring about a five-passenger sedan.9th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0233
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd offering a 40 Series Buick for sale with a dealer discount.12th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0234
Recommending the purchase of a Buick Series 40 car over a Series 50.13th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0235
Purchase and delivery of a Series 40 Buick car.15th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0236
The purchase of a Buick Series 40 car.20th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0237
Letter from a Buick concessionaire discussing the 40 Series model, its upcoming improvements, and import limitations for the British market.16th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0238
Letter to Major L. W. Cox confirming car specifications, colour options, and pricing.16th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0239
Lost correspondence concerning the purchase of a Buick car.22th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0240
Purchasing a Buick car to examine its induction system for the Wraith design.24th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0241
Letter to Buick requesting information on their Series 40 model.26th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0242
Page 2 of a letter with technical queries about exhaust flap valves and flywheel flutter.26th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0243
The delivery and trial of a Buick Car.26th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0244
Returning a faulty Buick car due to slow running and unsatisfactory carburation.29th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0245
Short test report on a 31 HP Buick, detailing engine performance, induction system issues, and steering characteristics.28th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0246
Road test report on a vehicle's springing, braking, handling, and noise characteristics, including weight measurements.28th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0247
Design drawings and details of the Buick Series 40 front independent suspension.19th May 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0248
Article from 'Automotive Industries' analyzing the relationship between car weight and price from 1928 to 1934.19th May 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0249
Assembly drawings of the New Buick Series 40 Line engine.19th May 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0250
Article detailing a transverse leaf spring suspension design developed by the Leaf Spring Institute.19th May 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0251
Request to order a complete Buick hot-spot heat control assembly for a 34-50 Series Car from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd.30th Nov 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0252
The steering ratio of a Buick compared to the company's standard cars.3rd Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0253
The steering ratio of a Buick car and a request to acquire it.5th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0254
Work to reproduce the Spectre Induction System and improve slow running on the 20/25 engine.4th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0255
Blueprint comparing the engine timing diagrams for Buick and Bentley.4th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0256
Spectre Carburation tests carried out on a six-cylinder 20/25 HP engine, comparing different induction systems.4th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0257
Results of three tests on various induction pipe configurations.4th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0258
Tests 4 and 5 detailing modifications to induction pipes and carburettors and their performance results.4th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0259
Tests to improve slow running by adjusting camshaft overlap, tappet clearance and induction systems.4th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0260
Test No. 6 detailing modifications to induction pipes and carburetters, with results and conclusions.4th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0261
Modifications to an existing induction pipe, showing 6 new branch pipes for the inlet ports.4th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0262
Slow running performance improvements using camshaft Hs.1536 with Cadillac tappets, detailing timing specifications.5th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0263
Testing and evaluation of a Buick car, noting its weight, speedometer inaccuracy, and price.5th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0264
Providing the timing specifications for a Series 40 Buick engine.5th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0265
Request for a missing Buick Series 40 instruction book.14th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0266
Note confirming the enclosure of an Instruction Book and Oiling Chart for a Buick car.18th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0267
Preliminary report on a 1934 Buick Car Model 47X.20th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0268
Performance test results and engine specifications for a vehicle.20th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0269
Vehicle performance and noise assessment report, page 3.20th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0270
Road test report on a vehicle's steering, springing, body, brakes, and overall performance.20th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0271
Requesting an update on the weighing of Buick and Terraplane experimental car bodies.21th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0272
Dismantling an experimental Graham car body to obtain its weight.27th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0273
Internal request to order parts for a Buick hot spot, heat control valve from Messrs. Lindrum & Hartmann.1st Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0274
Requesting an additional order for a pair of valve spindle bushes for a Buick, which were accidentally omitted from a previous list.4th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0275
Requesting material composition analysis of a Buick hot-spot heat control valve and its components.7th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0276
Wraith design data memorandum discussing correspondence with Buick, timing chains, pistons, and exhaust heating.25th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0277
Letter from General Motors Export Company forwarding data from Buick Motor Car Company.4th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0278
Technical memorandum detailing updates on timing chains, carburetors, combustion chambers, and engine design.12th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0279
Report discussing exhaust valve sticking, valve seat inserts, and the design of the heat valve.12th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0280
Letter from the Buick Motor Company regarding flywheel flutter and bearing width.12th Dec 1934Box 124 \ 3  scan0281
Blueprint of a valve for an exhaust manifold.19th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0282
Buick Motor Company steel specifications chart listing chemical compositions for various steel types.19th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0283
Graph comparing suction in inches of H2O versus RPM for a 1934 Series 8-40 engine, with plots for Marvel and Stromberg carburetors.19th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0284
Graph comparing engine torque between cast and machined combustion chambers.18th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0285
Blueprint for an exhaust manifold valve shaft bushing.18th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0286
Blueprint for a Shaft - Exhaust Manifold Valve.18th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0287
Assembly drawing for an exhaust manifold valve shaft.18th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0288
Assembly drawing of an exhaust manifold valve body.28th Jan 1938Box 124 \ 3  scan0289
Assembly drawing for an exhaust manifold valve and body.18th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0290
Investigating an 8-Cylinder Buick carburetter and ordering a Marvel carburetter as a potential alternative for the Wraith.15th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0291
The performance and features of an 8-Cylinder Buick carburetter.15th Jan 1935Box 124 \ 3  scan0292


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