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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Official order be sent to Leonard Williams for an attached invoice.20th Dec 1938Box 127 \ 1  scan0393
Steering performance issues, including a 'tendency to wander', and arranging comparative tests with Lincoln and Panhard cars.21th May 1926Box 127 \ 2  scan0001
Proposing experimental testing of Lincoln and Panhard cars against the Phantom.26th May 1926Box 127 \ 2  scan0002
Trial run report and opinion on the Lincoln car, focusing on suspension and engine performance.1st May 1928Box 127 \ 2  scan0003
Page 2 of a vehicle comparison report detailing steering, gears, brakes, and body performance.1st May 1928Box 127 \ 2  scan0004
Extended trial run and performance review of a Lincoln Car.27th Aug 1929Box 127 \ 2  scan0005
The performance and engine characteristics of a Cadillac or LaSalle vehicle.27th Aug 1929Box 127 \ 2  scan0006
Road test report analysing engine performance, vibration, and noise characteristics on the road.27th Aug 1929Box 127 \ 2  scan0007
Technical comparison of competitor engines and a list of purchase prices for various car models.16th Oct 1929Box 127 \ 2  scan0008
Analysis of competitor 8-cylinder vee engines, noting their unimpressive performance and issues with torsional vibration.16th Oct 1929Box 127 \ 2  scan0009
Acceleration test results for a Lincoln V-12 Town Sedan with standard and high gear axle ratios.7th Jun 1932Box 127 \ 2  scan0010
Cover memo for a report on a run taken in a Lincoln car.23th Jun 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0011
Test run report on a Lincoln Car, comparing its performance and features to the Rolls-Royce Phantom II.20th Jun 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0012
Test drive report detailing observations on a vehicle's suspension, steering, gearbox, and other features, with comparisons to other cars.31th Aug 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0013
Arranging a parallel car demonstration with a Lincoln for Ford's manager and chief engineers from Detroit.31th Aug 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0014
Short thank you note from Rm to PN regarding a meeting with Mackintosh and a day at Dagenham.2nd Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0015
Thank-you letter regarding a vehicle demonstration and test drive at Dagenham.2nd Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0016
Letter from Ford Motor Company to Mr. Robotham regarding the sale of a Lincoln demonstration car.4th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0017
Letter from the Experimental Department to The Ford Motor Co. Ltd. regarding a service manual for a Lincoln.5th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0018
Visit to Dagenham regarding Textolite timing gears and other production processes.6th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0019
Performance comparison and assessment of a Lincoln car against a Cadillac and the company's own model.6th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0020
Lincoln 12 Cylinder car service manual and a technical argument about the engine's big end construction.7th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0021
Letter from Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Car Department enclosing a confidential Lincoln Service Manual.6th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0022
Letter to Ford Motor Co. regarding the return of a Lincoln Service Manual and collection of a V-8 drop head coupe.8th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0023
Technical data sheet for a Lincoln 12 Cylinder engine.8th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0024
Specification sheet detailing engine speeds, capacities, gear ratios, and other vehicle characteristics.8th May 1937Box 127 \ 2  scan0025
Technical data sheet for a Lincoln V-8 engine.8th May 1937Box 127 \ 2  scan0026
Specification sheet detailing capacities, gear ratios, dimensions, and weights of vehicle components.8th May 1937Box 127 \ 2  scan0027
Oil specifications for engine, transmission, and rear axle for summer and winter use.22th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0028
Letter to Mr. Macintosh of The Ford Motor Co. regarding testing a new product and a Lincoln car.22th Sep 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0029
Typed memo confirming an arrangement for a meeting at Lincoln Bignalls Corner.5th Dec 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0030
Telegram arranging a meeting at Lincoln Bignalls Corner on Wednesday at noon.5th Dec 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0031
Letter to Ford Motor Co. regarding a trial of a Lincoln car and arranging a trial of a saloon Bentley.6th Dec 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0032
Test report on running a 12-cylinder car on 6 cylinders, comparing performance and crankshaft weights.12th Dec 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0033
Phenomena and test results of running a 12-cylinder engine on only 6 cylinders.13th Dec 1933Box 127 \ 2  scan0034
The Lincoln car's power unit, detailing crankshaft dimensions, firing order, and bearing specifications.12th Feb 1934Box 127 \ 2  scan0035
Lincoln engine mountings, Bohn aluminum pistons, and single-plate clutches, with comparisons to English designs.12th Mar 1934Box 127 \ 2  scan0036
Technical memorandum detailing various automotive components and personal driving observations.12th Aug 1934Box 127 \ 2  scan0037
Strategic discussion about exchanging a Bentley and an analysis of competitor cars like Cadillac, Lincoln, and Chrysler.12th Feb 1934Box 127 \ 2  scan0038
Test drive of a Lincoln car, praising its 12-cylinder engine and comparing it favorably to the P.II.15th Jan 1934Box 127 \ 2  scan0039
Specifications sheet providing data for the Lincoln & Lincoln Zephyr.6th Apr 1937Box 127 \ 2  scan0040
Letter to Lincoln Cars Ltd. requesting the loan of a forked type connecting rod for a Lincoln car.26th Jan 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0041
Letter from Lincoln Cars Limited offering to loan forked type connecting rods.27th Jan 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0042
Acquisition of a Lincoln Forked Connecting Rod for cost reduction analysis on the Phantom III model.4th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0043
Acquisition of a forked rod from Lincoln Cars Ltd for onward transit to Derby.9th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0044
Specification sheet detailing the weights of a Lincoln Connecting Rod assembly.11th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0045
Photograph showing two connecting rod assemblies for a 12-cylinder Lincoln engine.11th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0046
Photograph of a connecting rod assembly for a 12-cylinder Lincoln engine.21th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0047
Letter to Lincoln Cars Limited thanking them for the loan of a connecting rod.21th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0048
Invoice from Lincoln Cars Ltd. for three parts supplied on loan.23th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0049
Letter from Lincoln Cars Limited regarding parts from invoice No.A.3977 for an employee of Bentley Motors Ltd.21th Feb 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0050
Letter from Lincoln Cars Limited declining a request for a Lincoln-Zephyr for full throttle testing.22th Jun 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0051
Comparing the performance and specifications of a Phantom III model against a Lincoln Zephyr, based on an owner's trial run.16th Jun 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0052
Acquisition of a Lincoln Zephyr car for trial purposes in exchange for an experimental car.23th Jun 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0053
Arrangements for a trial of a Lincoln Zephyr car.30th Jun 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0054
The difficulty in obtaining a Lincoln Zephyr car for testing.6th Jul 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0055
The search for a secondhand Lincoln Zephyr.7th Dec 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0056
Letter from Ethyl Export Corporation arranging the loan of a Lincoln-Zephyr car for performance testing.7th Dec 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0057
Providing detailed specifications for a 1938 Lincoln Zephyr 4-door saloon.20th Dec 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0058
Specifications for a fully counterbalanced crankshaft with a vibration damper.20th Dec 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0059
Windage calculation report for a 1938 Lincoln Zephyr.20th Dec 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0060
Blueprint graph showing the acceleration curve for a Lincoln Zephyr.15th Dec 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0061
Performance graph showing Brake Horsepower (BHP) curves versus RPM for a Lincoln Zephyr.14th Dec 1938Box 127 \ 2  scan0062
Order for a Lincoln Zephyr crankshaft and a starting motor clutch.8th Aug 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0063
Letter to Delco-Remy & Hyatt Ltd. concerning an order for a Lincoln crankshaft, a starting motor clutch, and an inquiry about a High Pressure Indicator.9th Aug 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0064
The oil retaining discs used in the Lincoln Zephyr crankshaft and a proposal to incorporate the scheme for cost savings.22th Aug 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0065
Specification limits for the chemical analysis and hardness of a cast aluminium alloy timing gear used on the Lincoln Zephyr.9th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0066
Specification sheet for the chemical analysis and hardness of cast aluminium alloy timing gears used on the Lincoln Zephyr.9th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0067
Aluminium camshaft gear model from a Lincoln Zephyr sent to the Pattern Shop.24th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 2  scan0068
Advising a colleague on who has the parts they enquired about.11th Jan 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0069
Comparative analysis of Packard suspension versus the Wraith suspension, focusing on weight and performance.31th Mar 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0070
Technical discussion on rubber joints, suspension, engine position and cost savings, with comparisons to the Wraith and B.V. models.31th Mar 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0071
Summary of the current position on the rationalised suspension, noting future plans for lightening, cheapening, and improving departmental communication.31th Mar 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0072
Comparing the front suspension weights of the Bentley V and Wraith III, with a detailed breakdown for the Bentley V.9th Mar 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0073
Information providing the rating specifications for 'silentbloc' bushes.3rd Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0074
Road test report for the 32.5 HP Packard Super Eight Saloon from The Autocar magazine.5th May 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0075
The inadvertent disclosure of Rover's cost figures and a reminder to maintain confidentiality.21th Dec 1937Box 127 \ 2  scan0076
Letter from The Rover Company to Rolls-Royce concerning the continued use of Avon tyres.3rd Jan 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0077
Letter to Capt. S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the finalisation of Avon tyres.4th Jan 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0078
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. inquiring about the potential supply of gearboxes.16th Jan 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0079
Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a gearbox communication.19th Jan 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0080
Letter to Capt. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. declining to manufacture gearboxes due to increased Air Ministry requirements.26th Jan 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0081
Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. inquiring about piston issues and cylinder bore wear measurement.26th Jan 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0082
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. asking for information about two job applicants from Rolls-Royce.30th Mar 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0083
Private letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company regarding two employees, D. Bastow and A. Mitchell.4th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0084
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd to W.A. Robotham of Rolls-Royce, confirming a meeting for lunch.5th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0085
Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. arranging a meeting.12th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0086
Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. confirming a meeting on April 18th.14th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0087
Loan of a Bentley air silencer to the Rover Co. Ltd.19th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0088
Letter to W.R. Boyle of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding the sending of a Bentley air silencer.19th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0089
Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. discussing an engine's power curve and performance ambitions.21th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0090
Performance graph for a B.60 No3 engine with open exhaust, detailing power and BMEP curves against RPM.21th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0091
List of technical queries regarding various automotive components, prepared for a visit with Rover.21th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0092
Letter from The Rover Company confirming receipt of an air silencer and enclosing drawings for a back axle and axle shaft.21th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0093
Data sheet with weights, torques, and ratios for The Rover Company's 10.HP and 20.HP models.20th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0094
Letter from The Rover Company discussing engine cam design, the Buick chassis frame, and a postponed meeting.22th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0095
Letter to The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a Rover axle drawing and a special wheel bearing.24th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0096
Letter to Rover discussing a Buick car issue and providing inlet cam specifications.26th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0097
Request to The Rover Company for drawings of 16 HP saloons regarding body space on a Bentley.28th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0098
Letter from The Rover Company enclosing a 1939 car data book, with a handwritten request for a specific vehicle dimension.29th Apr 1939Box 127 \ 2  scan0099


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