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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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Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. to W. Cowen discussing the procurement and specifications of a Buick model.30th Aug 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0009
Letter from Buick Motor Company returning a mistakenly attached enclosure.31th Aug 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0010
Letter to the Chief Engineer of Buick Motor Company regarding an order for a 1938 Century Series 60 saloon.1st Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0011
Outlining specifications for a Buick car, including wheelbase, engine size, spare wheel, and color.1st Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0012
Correspondence regarding the number of spare wheels for a Buick car and its shortest wheelbase.15th Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0013
Letter from Buick Motor Division confirming arrangements for a 1938 Century Series car and accompanying manuals.17th Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0014
Cover note enclosing a copy of a letter received from Mr. Hartman regarding a Buick Car.17th Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0015
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. to W. Cowen regarding an order for a 60 Model Buick, potential delays, price increases, and wholesale terms.16th Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0016
Request to amend an order for a 1938 Buick car to include the newly available self-shifting transmission.21th Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0017
Confirming a request to fit a Buick car on order with a self-shifting transmission.22th Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0018
Request for a self-shifting transmission for a Buick car, enclosing a letter from Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman.25th Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0019
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. explaining the unavailability of a Buick self-shifting transmission for export.23th Sep 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0020
Extract from a private letter regarding the decision not to offer Buick's new automatic transmission to overseas buyers.7th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0021
Letter to General Motors requesting an exception to an export ban on a 1937 Buick gearbox.7th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0022
Engine specifications for a 1937 Buick 30 HP - Model 40.13th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0023
List of specifications for camshaft bearings, crankshaft weight, and flywheel weight.22th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0024
Telegram from Buick regarding the availability of a special transmission for the series forty.22th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0025
Attempt to acquire the latest semi-automatic Buick gearbox.22th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0026
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding an order modification for a Series 40 Buick gearbox and engine.22th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0027
Acquisition of a semi-automatic Buick gearbox and a potential change to an order.22th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0028
Cablegram from Buick concerning the availability of a special transmission for the Series Forty model.22th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0029
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd confirming a change of order for a Buick car from a Series 60 to a Series 40.25th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0030
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding an order change for a 'Dome type piston'.25th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0031
Confirming an agreement to change an order for a Buick car.25th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0032
Telegram to the Buick Motor Company regarding a gearbox order change for a Series Forty Buick.27th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0033
Request to send an official order to Shorts Service for work carried out on a Buick car.27th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0034
Difficulty of sourcing a Buick car with an automatic gearbox for the right-hand drive market.29th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0035
Query to Chayne Buick Motor Company regarding the supply and conversion of left-hand steering vehicles.30th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0036
Short typed note referring to an event at a later date, signed by W.A. Robotham.30th Oct 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0037
Request sent to Buick to purchase a right-hand drive car with a specific gearbox.5th Nov 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0038
Noting a telegram has been sent to Mr. Chayne regarding the fitment of a gearbox to a right-hand drive Buick car.8th Nov 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0039
Requesting an update on discussions concerning a Buick, mentioning Mr. Hartman and Mr. Chayne.29th Nov 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0040
Difficulties in acquiring a Buick car with right-hand steering.2nd Dec 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0041
Acquisition of a Buick car with right-hand steering.2nd Dec 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0042
Short memo regarding a Buick car, acknowledging a previous memo and stating what to tell Hartman.6th Dec 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0043
Specifications brochure for the Buick New 'R.O.' Series, detailing the Model 40 Special, Model 60 Century, Model 80 Roadmaster, and Model 90 Limited.6th Dec 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0044
Promotional brochure detailing the chassis, engine, and modern features of the new Buick four models.6th Dec 1937Box 125 \ 3  scan0045
Sales brochure page detailing specifications for four Buick models from the Series 40 Special and Series 60 Century ranges.26th Oct 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0046
Proposal to purchase a Buick Century Series '60' for competitive analysis of its features.26th Oct 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0047
Price list for various Buick R.O. Series car models, trims, and optional extras from 1938.4th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0048
Requesting enquiries into the purchase of a Buick car for testing purposes.10th Feb 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0049
Confirming a conversation and enclosing a letter regarding the delivery of a Buick car.8th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0050
Letter of enquiry to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding the importation of a Buick Century Saloon.8th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0051
Letter from the Ethyl Export Corporation requesting performance figures on various cars.10th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0052
Forwarding a letter from Lendrum & Hartman to request details for a Buick car.10th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0053
The colour, upholstery, and engine requirements for a Buick car.11th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0054
Letter discussing the performance of a Buick, requesting vehicle dimensions for wind resistance analysis and showing interest in a Lincoln Zephyr.12th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0058
Dynamometer brake horsepower test results at the road wheels for a 1938 38 HP Buick Century.10th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0059
Performance graph showing Brake Horsepower (B.HP) versus Revolutions Per Minute (R.P.M.) for a complete standard exhaust system.5th Jul 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0060
Return of a book of patterns for a Buick car.14th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0061
Acknowledging the return of a book of patterns for a Buick car to Lendrum & Hartman.16th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0062
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation regarding the procurement of horsepower curves for Buick and Lincoln Zephyr cars.16th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0063
Letter to Buick inquiring about the reasoning for using right and left-hand thread wheel nuts.18th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0064
Letter from the Ethyl Export Corporation to W. A. Robotham regarding attached information.21th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0065
Weight and dimension specifications for a Buick ELF 798.11th Feb 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0066
Confirming the price and estimated delivery date for a Buick car.24th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0067
Delivery and order confirmation for a Buick car.25th Nov 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0068
Statement of account from Lendrum & Hartman, Limited to the Experimental Department in Derby.31th Dec 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0069
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd requesting remittance for an attached account.20th Jan 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0070
Letter from Buick's Chief Engineer explaining the different wheel cap screw threads used in their American and Canadian plants.21th Dec 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0071
The shipping and delivery schedule for a Buick car.23th Jan 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0072
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd chasing payment for a November invoice.26th Jan 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0073
Apology letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding a delay in returning parts and correspondence.27th Jan 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0074
Confirming the delivery of a Buick car, providing its chassis and engine numbers.7th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0075
Testing and delivery of a Century Buick car.9th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0076
Test drive report and technical evaluation of a Century Buick, comparing it to the Wraith.14th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0077
Request for the margin of error on a speedometer and the weight of a car.14th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0078
The weight of a Century Buick in comparison to a Wraith.14th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0079
Oil change for a Buick car at 600 miles.18th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0080
Log book entry detailing criticisms of a Buick car's performance.20th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0081
Vehicle body issues including uncomfortable seats, a short wiper blade, and a noisy speedometer drive.20th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0082
Comparing the weight of the 'Cresta' Bentley with a Buick, alongside commentary on the performance of the Wraith.20th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0083
Dynamometer test graph showing Brake Horsepower at the road wheels for a 1939 Buick Century.27th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0084
Confirming receipt of a Buick car and that the account should be cleared.1st Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0085
Weight of a Buick and requesting the speedometer's margin of error.3rd Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0086
Checking of a Buick's speedometer and the forthcoming performance figures which will include speedometer errors.4th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0087
Performance data and speedometer error analysis for a 38 HP Buick.8th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0088
Distributing 1/16th scale drawings of a 'Century Buick' Series 60 and a Humber Super-Snipe Saloon.9th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0089
Modification to a selector guide shaft to prevent oil leaks.27th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0090
Layout of the front end of a Wraith 80 car, detailing the bonnet and dashboard pressing.27th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0091
Windage and performance test results for a 1939 Century Buick, comparing them to a 1938 model.13th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0092
Performance chart showing dynamometer brake horsepower at the road wheels for a 1939 Buick Century.27th Feb 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0093
Technical specifications and performance data for a Buick Series 60 following Brooklands tests.14th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0094
Performance test report detailing speeds, temperatures, and fuel consumption.14th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0095
Brooklands test data and performance figures for a Humber Super Snipe 27 HP14th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0096
Speedometer check, various temperature readings, and petrol consumption during high-speed runs.14th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0097
Graph comparing road wheel horsepower versus engine RPM for various motor cars.14th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0098
Official order for a Buick radiator cap from Messrs. Shorts Service.20th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0099
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting an exhaust silencer for a Buick car.20th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0100
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding a request for a Buick exhaust silencer.22th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0101
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting a replacement silencer for a Buick car.24th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0102
Performance and consumption report for a 1939 Century Buick on a run from Derby to Brooklands and back.30th Mar 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0103
Confirming the completed dismantling and reassembly of a Buick steering gear.3rd May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0104
Request to Lendrum & Hartman for one Buick exhaust silencer, series 60 1939 model.3rd May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0105
Requesting an official order be sent to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. for parts received.8th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0106
Request to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. for one Buick exhaust silencer and two air silencers for a 1939 Series 60 model.9th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0107
Letter to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding an invoice error and an omitted floating bush for a steering roller shaft.11th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0108
Query note regarding the quantity of a steering roller shaft for Pendrum & Hartman Ltd.12th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0109
Letter from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd regarding an order for Buick Series 60 spare parts.12th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0110
Requesting a covering order for Buick Series 60 exhaust silencers and air silencers.16th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0111


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