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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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Proposal on how to deal with the hot-spot question on the Vauxhall car.4th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0229
Test procedure for comparing two types of hot-spot on a Vauxhall '10' induction system.4th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0230
Letter to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. regarding cylinder bore measurements and oil consumption of a test vehicle.6th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0231
Weight of a 10 HP Vauxhall car at two different times, upon delivery and a later date.6th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0232
Letter from Vauxhall Motors discussing cylinder bore wear, oil consumption, and oil type for a 10 HP engine.16th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0233
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding the design of Eaton grooved springs.19th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0234
Letter to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. regarding bore wear tests on a 10 HP car using VIS. 20 oil.20th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0235
Telegram to Vauxhall Motors confirming a meeting for the following day.23th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0236
Fuel consumption and suggesting an 8-gallon tank for the 'Myth' model.20th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0237
List of questions for a Mr. Taub, likely concerning Vauxhall's tank design and performance.24th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0238
Letter from Vauxhall Motors enclosing a drawing of a sodium-filled exhaust valve, T.P.1763.24th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0239
Visit to Vauxhall's to inspect their tank engine and other automotive projects.25th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0240
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding a valve drawing and sodium cooling engine tests.27th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0241
Letter to Vauxhall Motors discussing tank engines, experimental cars, and sodium-cooled valves.25th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0242
Letter from The Car Mart Ltd regarding the purchase of a used Vauxhall Saloon, enclosing the order form and invoice.11th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0243
Letter to Vauxhall Motors enquiring about engine roughness and flywheel compatibility for a 1939 Vauxhall 10.13th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0244
Collection and delivery of a Vauxhall 10 HP Saloon.14th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0245
Letter confirming the return of a signed order form, a cheque for £175, and arranging the delivery of a Vauxhall.14th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0246
Comparative review of the Morris 8 HP, Standard 8 HP, and Vauxhall small cars, considering their future potential.18th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0247
Notes on a visit to Kelsey Hayes regarding the design and production of light wheels for the Myth and Vauxhall 10 models.20th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0248
Proposition for aluminium alloy wheels and a comparison of wheel testing methods between Kelsey-Hayes and Vauxhall.20th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0249
Note on the effect of wheel offset on stiffness relative to the Vauxhall and Kelsey Hayes tests.20th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0250
Comparing the weight of a new tubular front seat with a Vauxhall 10 and discussing weight reduction.25th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0251
Petty cash refund request for the purchase of water hoses for Vauxhall and Morris cars.26th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0252
Confirmatory order request to Vauxhall Motors for various spare parts to be charged to a private account.16th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0253
Confirmatory order to Vauxhall Motors for various spare parts, to be charged to a private account.16th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0254
The official ordering process for car parts and an axle required by Vauxhall.14th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0255
Contents note from Vauxhall Motors Ltd detailing an order for various vehicle parts.12th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0256
Visit to Vauxhall regarding their experience with tank clutches.17th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0257
Issues with engine cooling, a Vauxhall 10 flywheel, and tank gearbox tooth stresses.17th Dec 1940Box 127 \ 4  scan0258
Letter to Vauxhall Motors discussing the merits of Neoprene versus Chrome Leather for oil seals and proposing an endurance test rig.2nd Jan 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0259
Technical memo discussing lubrication, pulley belts, wheel arm seals and lever damping.2nd Jan 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0260
Petty cash refund request for the purchase of a nut and nipple for a Vauxhall car.5th Jan 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0261
Complaint regarding an axle repair bill from Vauxhall.19th Jan 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0262
Expressing disappointment with an axle rectification by Vauxhall and querying a bill for the work.19th Jan 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0263
Invoice from Vauxhall Motors Ltd. for the rectification of a rear axle.14th Jan 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0264
Letter to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. regarding a noisy axle and a bill for modification.22th Jan 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0265
Letter from Vauxhall Motors regarding a noisy reworked differential unit.30th Jan 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0266
Unsatisfactory axle work on a Vauxhall car for a private account.14th Feb 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0267
Chasing a reply about an invoice from Vauxhall Motors for a rear axle rectification and related charges.12th Feb 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0268
Letter of complaint to Vauxhall Ltd. regarding a persistent issue with a noisy axle and the withholding of payment.25th Feb 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0269
Follow-up letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding a collapsed car axle and a request for a replacement differential assembly.12th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0270
Despatch request for a differential assembly to be sent to Vauxhall Motors Ltd.2nd Apr 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0271
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding the dispatch of a differential assembly for examination.2nd Apr 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0272
Request for a weight analysis and dimensional diagrams of Morris and Vauxhall engines and gearboxes.30th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0273
Requesting the Works Lab to acid etch and microphotograph a section of a Vauxhall sodium-cooled valve.18th Apr 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0274
Letter to Vauxhall Motors Ltd. regarding a faulty differential assembly and a proposal for settling the account.20th May 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0275
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd refusing to adjust a charge for work carried out on a differential.22th May 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0276
Complaint letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding a faulty differential repair and subsequent invoicing.23th May 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0277
Request for a report on the performance of Studebaker, Vauxhall, Morris, and Austin cars, with a focus on Vauxhall failures.28th May 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0278
Letter from Vauxhall Motors regarding an outstanding account payment.9th Jul 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0279
Letter from Vauxhall Motors refusing to modify charges related to a differential failure.26th May 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0280
Letter from Vauxhall Motors Ltd refusing to modify charges related to a replacement differential.26th May 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0281
Letter regarding holding invoices from Vauxhall Motors for the rectification of a noisy rear axle.26th Aug 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0282
Letter to Vauxhall Motors regarding a dispute over costs for a faulty differential assembly.1st Sep 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0283
Letter of complaint to Vauxhall Ltd. regarding a differential failure after 400 miles and disputing labour charges.1st Sep 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0284
Short memo regarding a letter and receipt from Vauxhall Ltd confirming a matter is settled.7th Sep 1941Box 127 \ 4  scan0285
Scrap connecting rod to be sent to Vauxhall Motors Ltd.17th Jan 1942Box 127 \ 4  scan0286
Faults found on a Vauxhall 10 during a journey to Coventry.21th Mar 1944Box 127 \ 4  scan0287
Brake binding and throttle sticking issues observed on a Vauxhall 10 car following a journey.23th Mar 1944Box 127 \ 4  scan0288
Component weight comparison between a 1939 Studebaker Model Champion and a Vauxhall estimate.17th Aug 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0001
Weight comparison table for vehicle components between a Studebaker and an 'E type' estimate.17th Aug 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0002
Weight breakdown analysis of competitor American cars, listing components as a percentage of total weight.14th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0003
Letter to M. Wilks at The Rover Company Ltd. concerning the headlamps on a Studebaker and arranging an inspection.14th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0004
Studebaker tyre sizes and specifications in relation to a new small car project.14th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0005
Technical specifications for a 2.7 Litre Studebaker.14th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0006
Specification sheet listing vehicle dimensions, price, and weight.14th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0007
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd concerning the return of Studebaker headlamps and the handover of a Studebaker unit.18th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0008
Request to arrange transport for an incomplete Studebaker car from The Rover Co. Ltd.24th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0009
The arrangement of a lorry to collect a Studebaker car from Rover's.24th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0010
The arrival and examination of a small Studebaker car.30th Oct 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0011
Sg. to Rm. enquiring about the arrival of a small Studebaker car from Rover's.4th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0012
Collecting a Studebaker car in pieces from Rover's for examination and rebuilding.4th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0013
Letter to Rover Co. Ltd. inquiring about specific details of a Studebaker gearbox.13th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0014
Letter from The Rover Company to G.H. Grylls regarding a Studebaker Gearbox.14th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0015
Breakdown of the weights of a Studebaker rear axle and its various components.16th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0016
Letter to M.C. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. regarding a received gearbox and a request for an M.E.P. curve.17th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0017
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd enclosing the M.E.P. curve of the Studebaker engine.20th Nov 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0018
Weight analysis comparing the Studebaker car body with the B.2. and B.V. bodies.8th Dec 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0019
Weight comparison in lbs and ozs for various car components between an S.B.V. and a Studebaker model.28th Dec 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0020
Comparison drawing of the Studebaker Champion Saloon and the Bentley II Saloon.22th Dec 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0021
Blueprint comparing the body designs of a Studebaker Champion Saloon with a Bentley Saloon B-B.5.22th Dec 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0022
Blueprint of a Four Door Six Light Saloon, 1939 Model, 2.7 Litre 6 Cylinder Studebaker Champion.22th Dec 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0023
Listing Studebaker parts sent to the coachbuilder Park Ward.15th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0024
List of seat components, specifically front and rear seats.15th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0025
To the transport department regarding a delayed delivery of a Studebaker body to Park Ward & Co. Ltd.15th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0026
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of luggage boot and switch keys for a Studebaker.25th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0027
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter and keys for a Studebaker.29th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0028
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding the dispatch of Studebaker body parts.31th Jan 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0029
The acquisition and planned disposal of a Studebaker car obtained from the Rover Co.16th Feb 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0030
Internal request to obtain specific engine parts from a Studebaker distributor.6th Apr 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0031
Requesting the rebuild of a Studebaker car following a weight analysis.7th Apr 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0032
Request to obtain brake system parts from Studebaker Distributors in London.2nd May 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0033
Letter from Studebaker Distributors Ltd. regarding a complaint about a spare parts order.15th May 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0034
Examination of car 30.G.6 and the related logistics of other vehicles.18th Aug 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0035
Request to license a Studebaker car providing its particulars.19th Aug 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0036
Letter to Rover Motors Ltd. requesting an invoice for a Studebaker car for licensing purposes.27th Aug 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0037
Letter from The Rover Company Ltd regarding an invoice for a Studebaker car.30th Aug 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0038
Invoice from Studebaker Distributors Ltd. to The Rover Co. Ltd. for a 1939 Studebaker Champion Saloon.16th May 1939Box 127 \ 5  scan0039
Request to send an official order to Sanderson & Holmes for a pair of number plates for a Studebaker car.4th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0040


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