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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Examination of the hot spot arrangement and carburetter features for the Lincoln Induction System.1st Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0024
Comparison of acceleration and weight figures between a Phantom III V-12 and a Lincoln V-12.3rd Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0025
Comparison of gear ratios for the Lincoln and Phantom III 31-EX models.3rd Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0026
Carburettor details from a borrowed Lincoln car for potential use on the Spectre model.3rd Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0027
Examination of the Lincoln Induction System, detailing the hot spot arrangement and carburetter features.1st Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0028
Comparison of data for a 12-cylinder Lincoln engine.3rd Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0029
Specification sheet detailing engine, chassis, and drivetrain components.3rd Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0030
Specifications for springs, clutch, steering wheel, and engine components.3rd Jan 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0031
Performance and specification comparison between a Lincoln V-12 and a Phantom III V-12 (31-EX).3rd Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0032
Cover letter to The Ford Motor Company Ltd. enclosing a copy of another letter.3rd Jan 1935Box 126 \ 3  scan0033
Letter certifying possession of a Lincoln vehicle owned by Ford Motor Company Limited.3rd Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0034
Comparing the performance of a Ford V-8 car with a Bentley and a Cadillac.7th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0035
Specification sheet for a V-8 Ford vehicle.1st Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0036
List of vehicle specifications including dimensions, suspension, and tyre details.7th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0037
Performance data comparison between a Ford V-8, a 3.5' bore Bentley, and a Phantom III.7th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0038
Telegram received by telephone requesting the return of a Ford.7th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0039
Telegram to Ford Motor in London about the return of a loaned Ford vehicle.7th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0040
Letter from Ford Motor Company requesting the return of a loaned Ford V-8 car.7th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0041
Telegram from Fordmotor London to Roycar Derby requesting the return of a Ford.7th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0042
Letter to Ford Motor Co. providing a candid criticism of the Lincoln and Ford V-8 cars.10th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0043
Performance comparison between a Lincoln and a Phantom III, including hill climb, acceleration times and gear ratios.10th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0044
Reviewing the performance and handling of a Ford V-8.10th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0045
Performance data for a Ford V-8, including weight, hill climb time, acceleration, and gear ratios.10th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0046
Comparison of acceleration figures for the Phantom III, Ford V-8, and Lincoln cars.14th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0047
Letter from Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Department regarding a Lincoln car's performance and comparison.13th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0048
Critical trial report on the Lincoln Zephyr, comparing it unfavorably to other American cars.30th May 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0049
Cost and time breakdown for the Model '48' Rear Axle assembly.26th Aug 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0050
Letter to Ford Motor Company requesting a factory visit to observe their sand-blasting system and inquire about gear production methods.7th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0051
Letter from Ford Motor Company inviting Rolls-Royce engineers to view their sand blasting and cyanided gear production methods.8th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0052
Letter to Ford Motor Company regarding a visit to discuss cyanided hardened gears and a sand-blasting plant.9th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0053
Letter from Ford Motor Company providing dimensional limits for V-8 and 10 HP engine valve inserts.16th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0054
Outlining an experiment to test the claims of cyanide hardening for gears.17th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0055
Specifications for timing gears, including steel composition, hardening processes, and collaboration with Ford's.17th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0056
Internal memorandum regarding the delivery of car 36-EX Ph.III to the Works Manager of Fords Dagenham.17th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0057
Letter to Ford Motor Company confirming arrangements for a Phantom III car.17th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0058
Letter from Ford Motor Company, Ltd. confirming the arrival of a Phantom III car.18th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0059
Specification for Low Carbon Air Hardening Nickel Chrome Steel for carburizing, noted for use in Phantom III reverse gears and shafts.1st Aug 1922Box 126 \ 3  scan0060
Specification for 5% Nickel Case Hardening Steel (High Nickel Content).12th Nov 1931Box 126 \ 3  scan0061
Steel analysis chart detailing chemical compositions and identification colours.12th Jul 1945Box 126 \ 3  scan0062
Specifications and heat treatment instructions for Ford Steel suitable for gears.18th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0063
Letter to Ford Motor Co. Ltd. requesting information about their process for fitting valve inserts.19th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0064
Comparison table of mechanical properties for Asarcoloy No.7 and Babbitt cadmium-nickel bearing alloys at various temperatures.3rd May 1934Box 126 \ 3  scan0065
Letter from Ford Motor Company regarding the chemical composition analysis of American Gear Steels S.A.E. 3435, 3440, and 3450.3rd May 1934Box 126 \ 3  scan0066
Letter from Ford Motor Company detailing steel composition and heat treatment suggestions.3rd May 1934Box 126 \ 3  scan0067
Letter from Ford Motor Company regarding the return of a loaned Phantom lll vehicle.21th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0068
Letter from Ford Motor Company giving feedback on a Phantom III test drive.22th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0069
Letter from Ford Motor Company concerning valve inserts and confidential blueprints.23th Dec 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0070
Letter to Ford Motor Co., Ltd. regarding prints of valve inserts and cylinder dimensions for an experimental unit.6th Jan 1936Box 126 \ 3  scan0071
Design and performance of a 22 HP Ford Engine.18th Jan 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0072
Letter to Ford Motor Co. arranging a visit for an engineer to study equipment and methods.19th Jan 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0073
Letter to Ford Motor Co. regarding drawings and the cyanide hardening of gear wheels.22th Jan 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0074
Letter from Ford Motor Company regarding a visit to study equipment and details on gear heat treatment.21th Jan 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0075
Characteristics of Ford's cast crankshafts, particularly their balance and rigidity.16th Feb 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0076
Visit to Ford Motor Co. to inspect their method of balancing crankshafts.16th Feb 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0077
Description of the procedure for balancing a V8 crankshaft using various machines.16th Feb 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0078
Crankshaft stiffness, bearing materials, and valve springs for a V8 engine.2nd Apr 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0079
Letter to Ford Motor Company thanking them for gear cyaniding and requesting information on the reliability of Autopulse petrol pumps.2nd Apr 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0080
Promotional brochure for the Ford V-8 car highlighting its comfort, spacious interior and Centre-poise ride.2nd Apr 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0081
Comparison document detailing the 'Centre-poise Riding' engineering principles of the Ford V-8, with a handwritten note referencing a Rolls-Royce Wraith.14th Apr 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0082
Letter from Ford Motor Company declining to provide an opinion on electrically operated petrol pumps.14th Apr 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0083
Letter to Ford Motor Company regarding a visit to discuss differences in American and English factory production methods.11th May 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0084
Letter to Ford Motor Co. Ltd. proposing a visit to discuss a new cast steel crankshaft design.26th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0085
Letter from Ford Motor Company concerning a foundry visit for crankshaft casting.30th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0086
Letter to the General Manager of Ford Motor Company regarding a visit to their foundry.31th Aug 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0087
Letter from Ford Motor Company Ltd arranging a visit to their new foundry.2nd Sep 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0088
Letter to Ford Motor Company arranging a visit from the Foundry Manager.3rd Sep 1937Box 126 \ 3  scan0089
Letter to Ford Motor Co. enquiring about details of the forked connecting rods used in the Lincoln car.21th Jan 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0090
Letter from Ford Motor Company responding to a request for details on a Lincoln connecting rod.25th Jan 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0091
Letter to Ford Motor Company regarding obtaining a connecting rod from Lincoln Cars Ltd.26th Jan 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0092
Letter to Ford Motor Co. requesting to borrow a Lincoln-Zephyr car for standardised performance tests.20th Jun 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0093
Letter from Ford Motor Company regarding an inquiry about a Lincoln Zephyr car.21th Jun 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0094
Request to Ford Motor Co. to borrow a Ford V.8 for testing purposes.24th Jun 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0095
Letter from Ford Motor Company regarding the loan of a 'V-8' model for testing, with handwritten notes outlining the required tests.28th Jun 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0096
Letter to A.R. Smith of Ford Motor Co. regarding the loan of a Ford car for testing.29th Jun 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0097
Letter from Ford Motor Company regarding the loan of a V8 Ford car.18th Jul 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0098
Letter to F.W. Haward of Ford Motor Company Ltd. arranging the collection of a Ford car from Briggs Motor Bodies.19th Jul 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0099
Suspension specifications for a 30 HP Ford V.8 Saloon.22th Jul 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0100
Letter to Ford Motor Company regarding a potential delay in returning a loaned test vehicle.22th Jul 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0101
Letter from Ford Motor Company regarding the retention of a V8 car for testing.25th Jul 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0102
Letter to Ford Motor Company thanking them for the loan of a car which is performing well.28th Jul 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0103
Comparative table of performance data for various cars, including weight, speed, and wind resistance metrics.15th Aug 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0104
Road test report from 'The Autocar' magazine for the 30 HP Ford V8 Saloon.12th May 1939Box 126 \ 3  scan0105
Road test review for a 30 HP Ford V8 Saloon de Luxe from 'The Autocar' magazine.12th May 1939Box 126 \ 3  scan0106
Letter from Peto & Radford discussing the sale of a Frazer Nash B.M.W. Type 320 car.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0107
Promotional double-page spread for Frazer-Nash B.M.W. cars.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0108
Guarantee and terms of business document for Frazer-Nash-B.M.W cars, alongside promotional text.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0109
Specifications and details for the Frazer-Nash-B.M.W. Type 320 Saloon and a 2-seater sports model.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0110
Specification and promotional document for the Frazer-Nash-B.M.W. Type 328 Grand Prix Sports Two-Seater Model.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0111
Specifications and pricing for the Frazer-Nash-B.M.W. Type 321 and 327 models.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0112
Specification sheet for the Frazer-Nash-B.M.W. Type 327 'Sports' Fixed-Head Coupé and Drop-Head Cabriolet models.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0113
Specification sheet for the Frazer-Nash-B.M.W. Type 326 vehicle models.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0114
Specification sheet for the Frazer-Nash-B.M.W. Type 327 models including 'Fast Tourer', Fixed-Head Coupé, and Drop-Head Cabriolet.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0115
Specification sheet for the Frazer-Nash-B.M.W. Type 326 Five-Seater Drop-Head Cabriolet Model.5th Apr 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0116
Road test report on the Type 320 Frazer-Nash-B.M.W. from 'The Motor' magazine.5th Apr 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0117
Visual data sheet and review for the Type 320 Frazer-Nash B.M.W. Saloon.5th Apr 1938Box 126 \ 3  scan0118
Letter to Mr. Minchin regarding a prospective customer and arranging to collect a Frazer Nash.26th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0119
Letter concerning the delayed purchase of a Bentley and collection of a Frazer Nash due to war effort commitments.5th Apr 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0120
Letter discussing the acquisition of a 1934 Bentley and a Frazer Nash, with a handwritten note about a BMW.1st Apr 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0121
Copy of an authorisation letter from Mr. Minchin to borrow his Type 320 car.24th Mar 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0122
Letter to A.F.N. Motors Ltd. arranging the loan of a Type 320 car from a Mr. G.R.N. Minchin.18th Apr 1941Box 126 \ 3  scan0123


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