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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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Parts invoice from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd for an air cleaner & silencer assembly.15th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0112
Parts invoice from Lendrum & Hartman Ltd for a Buick muffler assembly.15th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0113
Requesting the return of a steering pitman shaft bush to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman Ltd.22th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0114
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. regarding the return of an incorrect steering pitman shaft bush.22th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0115
Request to send a covering order to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. for steering parts.22th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0116
Requesting modifications for a 30.G.VII and a Buick before being taken to Brooklands.27th May 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0117
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting an exhaust silencer for a 1939 Buick Series 60 model.12th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0118
Letter from the Experimental Department to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. requesting a clutch plate for a 1939 Buick C.O. Series 60.16th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0119
Request to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman for a 1939 series 60 Buick rear side stub axle.22th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0120
Urgent request for a covering order for a near side stub axle for a 1939 series 60 Buick.22th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0121
Brief internal memo regarding the receipt of a silencer.26th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0122
Internal request for an investigation into the material properties of a Buick pivot.27th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0123
Analysis of dynamometer test results for an 8-cylinder car, detailing horsepower losses and exhaust system performance.30th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0124
Visit to Brooklands to compare the cooling performance of different fans and radiator matrix blocks on a 30.G.VII and a Buick.3rd Jul 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0125
Test report detailing cooling performance comparisons between different radiator blocks and fans, including a competitor vehicle, the Buick.3rd Jul 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0126
Underbonnet temperature tests and the results of various modifications.3rd Jul 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0127
Cooling allowances and a comparative table of maximum speeds and accelerations under various test conditions.3rd Jul 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0128
Table of acceleration times for various speed ranges, with gear ratio and maximum speed data.3rd Jul 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0129
Graph from Brooklands Tests comparing the performance of different cooling fans on a Wraith 80 chassis.28th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0130
Graph comparing the cooling performance of two different radiator matrices at various speeds during Brooklands tests.28th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0131
Graph from the Brooklands tests comparing the critical air temperature versus speed for various engine and cooling configurations.22th Jun 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0132
Bar chart comparing the rate of water temperature increase during idling tests for various fan configurations on a 30-G-VII engine and a Buick.22th Jun 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0133
Table summarizing results from vehicle performance tests at Brooklands.28th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0134
Power comparisons chart for a B80 No. 5 unit after 30,000 miles, testing different exhaust configurations.29th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0135
Graph of Road Wheel Dynamometer Horsepower against Engine RPM for various exhaust and fan configurations.29th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0136
Graph of Hub Horse Power against Engine RPM for chassis 30 G7 under various configurations.29th Jun 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0137
Requesting a drawing of a Buick stub axle for record purposes, noting machining costs and a pending laboratory analysis.9th Jul 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0138
Request to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. for a complete set of brake shoes for a Buick Century.17th Jul 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0139
Official order for Buick Century model shoes and linings.17th Jul 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0140
Requesting the relining of brakes for a Buick vehicle.21th Jul 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0141
Letter to Messrs. Lendrum & Hartman Ltd. requesting one set of fan blades for a Buick Century.14th Dec 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0142
Official order for a set of fan blades for a Buick Century.14th Dec 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0143
Letter from Rootes Ltd. regarding an enquiry for a Humber Pullman Limousine for Mr. S.H. Grylls.8th Feb 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0144
Letter from Rootes Ltd regarding a 1937 series Humber Pullman Limousine available for inspection.8th Feb 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0145
Letter to Rootes Ltd. regarding a 1938 Humber Pullman Limousine and two Austin cars.9th Feb 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0146
The failure of an off-side front hub ball race on a Buick.21th Mar 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0147
Order for four 7.00 x 15' Dunlop tyre covers for a Buick.13th Apr 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0148
Outlining a new programme for the weight analysis of a Buick vehicle.23th Apr 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0149
Specifying the dimensions for a Buick radiator matrix.25th Oct 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0150
Inquiry about the functionality of the 1941 Buick induction system.23th Oct 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0151
Comparing the bearing sizes, load ratings, and performance of a Buick type pivot against other designs.6th Nov 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0152
Particulars of a Buick car.24th Nov 1940Box 125 \ 3  scan0153
Letter from Cadillac's Chief Engineer discussing the Model 60 Special and a flexible flywheel.6th Aug 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0154
Letter to Cadillac discussing their model 60 Special, body styles, and flywheel design.18th Aug 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0155
Letter to E.W. Seaholm inquiring about the sales and quality of the 16-cylinder Cadillac.18th Aug 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0156
Comparing the Cadillac Special 60 to the B.50 model, discussing its suitability for English conditions.19th Aug 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0157
Comparison of dimensions between the Bentley III, Bentley 50, and Cadillac 60 Special models, with modification notes.23th Aug 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0158
Side profile photograph of a large sedan car parked in front of a building with glass block walls.27th Apr 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0159
Black and white photograph showing the rear styling of a Cadillac sedan.23th Aug 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0160
Blueprint of a Cadillac '60-Special' Four Door - Four Light Sedan.23th Aug 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0161
Blueprint of a four door close coupled saloon car with various views and dimensions.23th Jun 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0162
Letter from Cadillac discussing customer demographics, styling, and engine design choices for their Sixty Special and 16 cylinder models.6th Sep 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0163
Page two of a letter from Chief Engineer E.W. Seaholm discussing the high-price market, competition, and visits.13th Sep 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0164
Inquiry to Cadillac about purchasing a 1939 Sixty Special to evaluate its gearshift and overdrive technology.13th Sep 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0165
Inquiry to Cadillac Motors regarding the specifications and earliest delivery of a 1939 Sixty Special model.13th Sep 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0166
Telex message fragment regarding right-hand drive cars and American representatives.15th Sep 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0167
Cablegram from Cadillac in Detroit to Derby regarding the 1939 Sixty Special's gearshift and steering specifications.15th Sep 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0168
Analysis of customer feedback on the Cadillac 60's four-light body design and its market appeal.16th Sep 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0169
Telegram requesting information on Cadillac's flexible flywheel and remote vacuum gear change operation.16th Sep 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0170
Letter to the Chief Engineer of Cadillac regarding the Cadillac 60 and its similarity to English owner-driver cars.16th Sep 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0171
Body type and styling of a Cadillac 60 car.16th Sep 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0172
Letter arranging a visit to view a new Cadillac 60 Special, with a particular interest in the wheel discs.22th Sep 1938Box 125 \ 3  scan0173
Held invoice from Lendrum & Hartmen Ltd. for various parts.14th Jan 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0174
Letter to Lendrum & Hartman Ltd regarding the dispatch and return of specific parts.20th Jan 1939Box 125 \ 3  scan0175
Telegram arranging a meeting regarding an Oldsmobile.3rd May 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0001
Letter of thanks to F.L. Manning of Hooper & Co. regarding work on an Oldsmobile.5th May 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0002
Letter from Hooper & Co. to G.H. Grylls confirming the arrival of a car.6th May 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0003
Request to despatch a set of trade plates for an Oldsmobile to Rawlence Cars Ltd.28th May 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0004
Letter confirming the plan to purchase and collect an Oldsmobile car.28th May 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0005
Letter from Oldsmobile Distributors Limited confirming arrangements for the collection of a new car.29th May 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0006
Letter confirming the dispatch of a set of trade plates to Messrs. Rawlence Cars Ltd.29th May 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0007
Letter to Rawlence Cars Ltd. confirming an appointment for Wednesday, June 2nd.31th May 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0008
Requesting a vehicle license for an Oldsmobile, detailing its specifications.3rd Jun 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0009
Letter from the Experimental Department to The Oldsmobile Distributors Ltd. enclosing a guarantee for an Oldsmobile car.5th Jun 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0010
Vehicle guarantee issued by Oldsmobile Distributors Limited to Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited.7th Jun 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0011
Road test article for the Oldsmobile Six Touring Saloon from The Autocar magazine.4th Jun 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0012
Road test review page from 'The Autocar' magazine for an Oldsmobile Six Touring Saloon.4th Jun 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0013
Providing a detailed performance review and critique of an Oldsmobile car following a weekend test drive.21th Jun 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0014
Letter from Oldsmobile Distributors Ltd. requesting the return of an Oldsmobile Shop Manual loaned at the time of purchase.22th Jun 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0015
Instructions and diagrams for adjusting ring gear, pinion lash, and servicing the propeller shaft assembly.28th Jun 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0016
Letter to Oldsmobile Distributors Ltd. concerning the loan of an Oldsmobile Shop Manual.28th Jun 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0017
Road test report on the performance of an Oldsmobile car.2nd Jul 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0018
List of vehicle faults requiring investigation, including issues with the exhaust, engine, fuel system, and chassis.6th Jul 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0019
Letter from Oldsmobile Distributors Ltd regarding the loan of a 1937 Oldsmobile Shop Manual.6th Jul 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0020
Letter to Oldsmobile Distributors Ltd. thanking them for the loan of a 1937 Oldsmobile Shop Manual.7th Jul 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0021
Official orders be issued for Oldsmobile spare parts.7th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0022
Request for an official order for side lamp bulbs for use on an Oldsmobile.10th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0023
Request to issue a covering order for parts to Oldsmobile Distributors Ltd.12th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0024
Letter to Oldsmobile Distributors Ltd. requesting parts for an Oldsmobile vehicle.12th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0025
Vapour lock investigation conducted in France, testing cars at high altitudes and comparing them to American practice.16th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0026
Test report comparing the cooling system and general performance of a Phantom III model with an Oldsmobile.16th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0027
Report comparing the performance and issues of various cars, including the Wraith and P.III.16th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0028
The examination of a new chassis, discussing materials and public announcement timeline.16th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0029
Repair work on an Oldsmobile car carried out by General Motors in Paris.18th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0030
Particulars of threads for Oldsmobile rear spring shackles.20th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0031
Blueprint detailing the specifications for Oldsmobile Spring Shackles.20th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0032
Holidays and instructing the recipient to collect and test an Oldsmobile.24th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0033
Providing particulars of the threads of Oldsmobile rear spring shackles.20th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0034
Blueprint with diagrams and specifications for Oldsmobile Spring Shackles.31th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0035
Message to Elliott in Innsbruck instructing him to bring an Oldsmobile to Derby because the Chateauroux facility is closed.31th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 1  scan0036


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