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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Availability of a Packard car.8th Dec 1934Box 127 \ 1  scan0193
Two imported 12-cylinder Packard cars, proposing that a letter be written to arrange a test drive.17th Dec 1934Box 127 \ 1  scan0194
Enquiry into the location of a 12-Cylinder Packard for inspection.27th Dec 1934Box 127 \ 1  scan0195
Enquiring whether to wait for a car or to borrow one from Mr. Murphy.28th Dec 1934Box 127 \ 1  scan0196
Trial of a 12-Cylinder Packard car.4th Jan 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0197
Performance of a Hotchkiss car and the potential trial of it and a Packard 120.5th Apr 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0198
The opportunity to test a competitor's 12-cylinder Packard car.24th Apr 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0199
Confirming arrangements to collect a 12-cylinder Packard for testing in the Derbyshire Hills.25th Apr 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0200
Secret memo outlining plans for a comparative car test involving a Packard and a Spectre, with arrangements to keep the test clandestine.27th Apr 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0201
Requesting a report on impressions of the 12-cylinder Packard trial.1st May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0202
Cover note sent with a borrowed Packard detail booklet, requesting its eventual return.1st May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0203
Trial of a servo-assisted clutch and its potential application for Spectre, Wraith and 20/25 models.7th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0204
Letter to the Packard Motor Company with feedback and queries about their 12-cylinder and 120 models.8th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0205
Comparison of brake re-lining mileage between a Cadillac 16 and a Bentley.8th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0206
Test report and comparison of a 12-Cylinder Packard against the Rolls-Royce Spectre.8th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0207
Trial report comparing the Cadillac 16 to the Packard and assessing the Spectre model.8th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0208
Comparing the 12-cylinder Packard against the Spectre model, focusing on performance, weight, and power unit design.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0209
Evaluation report on the design and components of a Packard vehicle.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0210
Technical note on a braking system, mentioning its operation and a comparison to a 12 cylinder Packard.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0211
Letter returning a loaned 'Packard Service Information' booklet.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0212
Introducing the details of a Packard 12-cylinder car trial.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0213
Table detailing the specifications of various car engines.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0214
Mechanical specifications comparison sheet for Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve 12th series models.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0215
Specification comparison sheet for Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0216
Specification sheet comparing Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve engine components like pistons, connecting rods, and crankshafts.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0217
Specification comparison sheet for the Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0218
Specification sheet comparing Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0219
Specification comparison sheet for Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models, detailing their gasoline systems, rear axles, and springs.9th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0220
Technical specification sheet comparing the brakes and wheels of Packard Super Eight and Packard Twelve models.21th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0221
Letter from Packard Motor Car Company discussing clutch vacuum control and crankshaft disturbances.21th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0222
Technical letter discussing minimum flywheel inertia, damper design, and braking performance.21th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0223
Letter from Packard's Chief Research Engineer regarding brake performance comparisons and Girling brakes.21th May 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0224
Arranging to view a new Packard and the disposal of a Terraplane at Lillie Hall.13th Jun 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0225
The price of a Packard 'One-Twenty' and the logistics of replacing a Graham vehicle used for Aero transport.14th Jun 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0226
Ordering a Packard car and the sale of a Terraplane and Graham Paige.19th Jun 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0227
Brief memo regarding a red Packard car and the despatch of a Terraplane.27th Jun 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0228
Mechanical fault found in a Packard car during a test run.9th Jul 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0229
Letter to Packard's Chief Research Engineer regarding the testing of a Packard 'One-Twenty' and 12-cylinder engines.10th Jul 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0230
Letter comparing Bentley and Packard dampers, American vs. European car characteristics, and Girling brakes.10th Jul 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0231
Confirming the return of a Packard car to Lillie Hall to be exchanged for one with a larger engine.24th Jul 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0232
Confirming the arrival time and location for the Packard car.29th Jul 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0233
Delay in obtaining a Packard car due to engine and steering specifications.14th Aug 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0234
Packard Car, confirming the decision to wait for a chassis with right-hand steering.16th Aug 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0235
The collection of a new Packard car and a request for further instructions.29th Oct 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0236
Request for the Instruction Book for a Packard car which was returned to Old Hill Motors.31th Oct 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0237
Confirming the enclosure of a Packard instruction book and two spare keys.2nd Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0238
Acknowledgement of receipt for an instruction book and two spare keys for a Packard car.4th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0239
Performance and handling comparison between a purchased 8-Cylinder Packard, a Buick, and the Phantom III model.1st Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0240
Surprising weight of a car and comparing it to Bentley and Packard models regarding weight reduction and power-to-weight ratios.4th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0241
Listing a backlog of jobs for various cars waiting in the shop.14th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0242
Technical report comparing the frame, pedals, and spring shackles of a Packard car with a Rolls-Royce Phantom III.20th Dec 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0243
Comparative analysis of Packard's engine/gearbox suspension, front wheel suspension, and shock dampers.20th Dec 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0244
Technical analysis and comparison of shock dampers, roll bars, and steering columns, with reference to a Packard design.20th Dec 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0245
Comparative analysis of competitor steering linkage and petrol tank designs.20th Dec 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0246
Comparative analysis of Packard components, including the radiator and starting handle, against Rolls-Royce standards.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0247
Comparison report on Packard's air and exhaust silencers versus the company's own more complex designs.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0248
Comparative analysis of a competitor's silencer, bonnet, and dashboard construction.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0249
Comparison of Packard's manufacturing methods and components against Rolls-Royce's, focusing on cost reduction.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0250
Report analysing the design and production costs of engine components like the crankcase, starter motor, and water pump.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0251
Analysis of the oil filler, oil level indicator, and rear axle components, considering design, cost, and comparison to alternatives.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0252
Technical report comparing axle and differential components with Bentley and Packard models.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0253
Critique and comparison of rear shock absorber anchorage, rear brakes, and gearbox components.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0254
Report page discussing the gearbox design, body brackets, and step irons with comparisons to other models.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0255
Comparative analysis of automotive components against the Phantom III and Packard chassis.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0256
Critique and comparison of various automotive components, including the clutch operating mechanism, chassis, and suspension parts.20th Nov 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0257
Comparative analysis of a Packard automobile's design and manufacturing processes.20th Dec 1935Box 127 \ 1  scan0258
Request for information on the weight of Packard and Bentley axles and suspension, with handwritten notes about a Buick.11th Jan 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0259
Financial loss on a sold Graham Paige and questioning the purchase of a Packard.13th Jan 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0260
Request to strip a Packard back axle for inspection to inform the design of the banjo back axle for the Wraith.17th Jan 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0261
Request to obtain a Packard air silencer for a 120-B type engine.18th Feb 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0262
Request to strip a Packard car gearbox for examination by the Design Department.19th Feb 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0263
Requesting the rebuild of a Packard Car chassis.19th Mar 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0264
Weight breakdown of the Packard Front Suspension components.1st Apr 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0265
Comparison of front end weights and suspension systems for Bentley, Wraith, and Packard models.24th Apr 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0266
Table comparing the weights of chassis front end parts for various car models.1st May 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0267
Request to dismantle a Packard clutch for inspection.1st May 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0268
Weight specifications for a Packard Road Wheel and its components.2nd May 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0269
Request to rebuild a Packard car, noting that parts borrowed by the Design Department have been returned.14th May 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0270
Request for a Packard 120 B front engine mounting rubber.8th Jun 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0271
Letter from distributor Leonard Williams regarding a part request for a 120B Packard car.9th Jun 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0272
Letter to Leonard Williams Ltd. requesting a rubber mounting for a Packard chassis.10th Jun 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0273
Request to place an official order for a Packard Front Engine Mounting Rubber.13th Jun 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0274
Letter requesting the supply of Packard engine and gearbox mounting rubbers.7th Aug 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0275
The supply and ordering of engine mounting rubbers.11th Aug 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0276
List of weights for the components of a Packard rear axle.14th Aug 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0277
Letter from Chevrolet Motor Company requesting bearing shells for testing and mentioning future discussions on piston rings and bore wear.14th Aug 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0278
Letter to The Chevrolet Motor Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of aluminium-tin bearing shells for testing.5th Sep 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0279
The despatch of 4 aluminium tin bearing shells to Chevrolet Motor Company.5th Sep 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0280
Letter to Packard Motor Co. enquiring about the reasoning behind their new 6-cylinder engine's crankshaft balance weight arrangement.14th Oct 1936Box 127 \ 1  scan0281
Technical analysis and comparison of Packard-type independent front suspension.1st Feb 1937Box 127 \ 1  scan0282
Causes of brake dipping on a Packard car and potential solutions using rubber bushes.1st Feb 1937Box 127 \ 1  scan0283
Blueprint diagram showing the main dimensions and components of a Packard suspension system.1st Feb 1937Box 127 \ 1  scan0284
Request to Messrs. Leonard Williams for brake linings or brake shoes for a 120B Packard chassis.2nd Mar 1937Box 127 \ 1  scan0285
Requesting payment clearance of an account with Leonard Williams for supplying Packard brake linings.10th Mar 1937Box 127 \ 1  scan0286
Request to place an official order with Messrs. Leonard Williams for a set of Packard brake linings.13th Mar 1937Box 127 \ 1  scan0287
Comparison of front and rear wheel weights for Packard, Vauxhall, and Rover models, measured in hundredweights, quarters, and pounds.1st May 1937Box 127 \ 1  scan0288
Technical memorandum detailing suspension data and spring rates for a Packard vehicle.1st May 1937Box 127 \ 1  scan0289
Disassembled rear hub, brake drum, and associated bearings.1st Jan 1929Box 127 \ 1  scan0290
Weight analysis blueprint for Packard hubs.1st Jan 1929Box 127 \ 1  scan0291
Request to create a 2-cavity mould for a Packard spherical rubber suspension bearing.11th May 1937Box 127 \ 1  scan0292


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