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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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Need for an outline drawing of the Bentley and Studebaker bodies for the weight analysis book.15th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0041
The renewal of a road fund licence for a Studebaker car.17th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0042
Renewal of a Road Fund Licence for a Studebaker car.19th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0043
Comparing the frame and component weights of Vauxhall, Studebaker, and Opel cars.24th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0044
Enclosing a license renewal for a Studebaker car for three months.30th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0045
Modifications and blueprints for the Studebaker Damper B.80.3rd Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0046
Payment liability for a Studebaker car used for aero transport between Belper, Derby, and Nottingham.27th Feb 1941Box 127 \ 5  scan0047
Studebaker car obtained from the Rover Co. for examination and its subsequent disposal.16th Feb 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0048
Use of a Studebaker car and a future financial arrangement with the Rover Company.4th Mar 1941Box 127 \ 5  scan0049
The cost of replacing a broken windscreen on a Studebaker RC.8039.7th May 1941Box 127 \ 5  scan0050
Request for a report on the performance of Studebaker, Vauxhall, Morris, and Austin cars.28th May 1941Box 127 \ 5  scan0051
The performance of a self-locking tappet on a Studebaker 20 HP car.7th Dec 1942Box 127 \ 5  scan0052
Photograph showing a Studebaker tappet and its self-locking device.14th Jan 1943Box 127 \ 5  scan0053
With attached photographs showing the condition of exhaust valves from a 1940 Studebaker 20 HP car after 35,000 miles.14th Jan 1943Box 127 \ 5  scan0054
Photograph showing pitting on an engine valve head.14th Jan 1943Box 127 \ 5  scan0057
Close-up photograph of a fractured valve head.1st Nov 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0058
The weights of the components for a Standard 8 Box Section chassis frame.1st Nov 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0059
Noting the collection of a Bentley petrol filter and anti-freeze mixture to be charged to a private account.14th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0060
Comparing the Morris 8 HP, Standard 8 HP, and Vauxhall cars, with a view to post-war production of a small, economical car.18th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0061
The critical effect of engine water temperature on carburation and the use of a radiator blanking plate.11th Nov 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0062
Performance report and commentary on an 8 HP Standard car, model FAR.649.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0063
Performance review and test report of a car's suspension, body, and engine.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0064
Specification sheet detailing vehicle performance, including petrol consumption, gearbox ratios, and chassis components.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0065
Specification sheet detailing overall dimensions, engine data, and weight of a vehicle.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0066
Table of interior measurements and clearances for various horsepower models.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0067
Table comparing front and rear seat dimensions and maximum interior width for various models.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0068
Performance review and commentary on the 8 HP Standard FAR.649 car.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0069
Vehicle road test report detailing handling, ride quality, and engine performance data.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0070
Specification sheet comparing alleged and actual vehicle performance data alongside component details.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0071
Specification sheet detailing a vehicle's overall dimensions and component details.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0072
Comparison table of interior dimensions for various vehicle models.7th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0073
Specification table detailing various car interior dimensions.4th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0074
Request to arrange a normal road test report for an 8 HP Standard car.4th Oct 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0075
To the Transport Dept regarding an 8 HP Standard Saloon, enclosing an invoice and cheque for payment.30th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0076
Letter enclosing a cheque for an 8HP Standard saloon and discussing the vehicle's registration book.30th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0077
Invoice from British & Colonial Motord Ltd to W. A. Robotham for a used Standard 8 HP Saloon.23th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0078
The dispatch of an invoice and cheque for an 8 HP Standard Saloon car.30th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0079
Letter to British & Colonial Motors Ltd. enclosing a cheque for an 8HP Standard saloon and discussing the vehicle's registration.30th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0080
Copy of an invoice for a used Standard 8 HP Saloon for W. A. Robotham.23th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0081
Letter to J.B. Donaldson regarding a missed appointment and arranging a vehicle viewing.19th Sep 1940Box 127 \ 5  scan0082
Purchase of a Lancia Aprilla and the sale of a Vauxhall, with handwritten follow-up instructions.16th Dec 1941Box 127 \ 5  scan0083
To the Accounts Department authorising the purchase of a Lancia Aprilia.22th Dec 1941Box 127 \ 5  scan0084
Authorising the purchase of a Lancia Aprilia car for £220.22th Dec 1941Box 127 \ 5  scan0085
Specification and overhaul report for a Lancia Aprilia car.23th Nov 1937Box 127 \ 5  scan0086
Performance review of a 13 HP Lancia Aprilia, registration ELB.405.22th Jan 1942Box 127 \ 5  scan0087
Vehicle road test report detailing issues with braking, steering, suspension, and transmission.22th Jan 1942Box 127 \ 5  scan0088
Specification sheet detailing vehicle performance figures and engine details.22th Jan 1942Box 127 \ 5  scan0089
Specification sheet detailing a vehicle's lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, and drivetrain components.22th Jan 1942Box 127 \ 5  scan0090
Technical specification sheet detailing brakes, steering, suspension, wheels, tyres, and weight.22th Jan 1942Box 127 \ 5  scan0091
Table of fluid capacities for various vehicle components.22th Jan 1942Box 127 \ 5  scan0092
Numerous faults on a Lancia car following a 1,200-mile test run after an overhaul.24th Feb 1944Box 127 \ 5  scan0093
Multiple faults found on a Lancia car after a 1,200-mile test run.24th Feb 1944Box 127 \ 5  scan0094
Engine specification for project 'SWALLOW', comparing 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder options.10th Jan 1922Box 128 \ 1  scan0001
Private memorandum regarding competitor car catalogues (F.I.A.T., Alvis) and offering others (Charron Laycock, Delage, Vermorel).1st Feb 1922Box 128 \ 1  scan0002
Comparing the Goshawk 11 car's engine performance against the 40/50 HP and other 20 HP cars.13th Mar 1922Box 128 \ 1  scan0003
Comparative table of engine specifications for various British, Continental, and American cars.19th Apr 1922Box 128 \ 1  scan0004
Comparing the performance and features of an 18 HP Armstrong-Siddeley with a Goshawk car.19th Apr 1922Box 128 \ 1  scan0005
Enthusiastic feedback from the Liverpool agent after test-driving the 4-Goshawk-11 car.20th Sep 1922Box 128 \ 1  scan0006
Declining to examine the North Lucas Car due to a perceived lack of novelty and its disadvantages.14th Mar 1923Box 128 \ 1  scan0007
Letter giving an opinion on the design, quality, and reliability of Bean Cars.7th Nov 1923Box 128 \ 1  scan0008
Motor-car demonstration with innovative features like four-wheel steering and no axles, suggesting its potential interest to Mr. Royce.16th Jun 1925Box 128 \ 1  scan0009
Purchase of a Sizaire car over a Lorraine-Dietrich, and proposed improvements for front axle pivots and a new patented shock absorber combination.8th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0010
The suspension systems of the Cottin-Desgouttes and Sizaire cars observed at the Paris Salon.22th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0011
Road test report on a Sizaire car with a Weymann body, noting issues with suspension roll, heavy steering, and a rough, noisy engine.22th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0012
Report comparing the road performance and chassis design of the Cottin-Desgouttes, Lancia, and 10-HP Ansaldo cars.22th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0013
Technical report page evaluating a car's handling, comparing its chassis and suspension to a Lancia, with accompanying diagrams.22th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0014
Various car suspension systems, including those by Sizaire, Cottin-Desgouttes, and Farman.22th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0015
Various rear suspension and damper arrangements, including the Hotchkiss drive.22th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0016
Report discussing rear spring design, crankshaft torsional vibration dampers, and air cleaners.22th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0017
The O.S. petrol gauge and the streamlined design of record-breaking Renaults.22th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0018
Summary of test results on independent suspension, discussing issues with lateral stability and potential solutions.27th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0019
From a conference discussing and comparing various competitor car chassis and steering designs.27th Oct 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0020
General Motors' £1,000 per month option on the Constantinesco car in America.12th Nov 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0021
The availability of an Excelsior chassis from Messrs. Park Ward for inspection and testing.17th Dec 1926Box 128 \ 1  scan0022
Trial report on a Lea-Francis 14 HP car comparing fuel economy between a fixed wheel and a Humphrey-Sandberg free wheel.17th Jan 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0023
Outlining plans for a trip to the Paris Salon to test specific cars and view sports coachwork.3rd Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0024
Novel car suspensions observed at the Paris Salon, with a specific analysis of the Farman model's suspension.11th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0025
Technical report evaluating a car's road performance, focusing on the harsh ride, suspension, and steering issues.11th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0026
Report page analyzing the chassis and suspension systems of Steyr and Buick cars, with an attached photograph of a chassis.11th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0027
Report summarising impressions of various cars including the Bucciali, S.A.R.A., Lancia, and La Salle, focusing on suspension and performance.11th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0028
Rear axle control and engine design, comparing various Continental and American cars.11th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0029
Automotive design points including servos, pumps, and suspension, featuring a diagram of a positive petrol pump.11th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0030
Report notes on chassis design for bumper fitment and a competitor's radiator water-feeding method.11th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0031
Specification table detailing the dimensions of crankshafts for various engine models.11th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0032
Comparison table of crankshaft specifications for various engine models.11th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0033
Comparative table of big end weights and dimensions for various engines.17th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0034
Trial and purchase of competitor vehicles like Austro-Daimler, Stutz, Mercedes, and Packard.17th Oct 1927Box 128 \ 1  scan0035
Draft reply to Lord Curzon's letter regarding criticisms of the Phantom car's speed and performance.25th Jan 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0036
Performance comparison of the 'Phantom' car against competitors Isotta, Bentley, Vauxhall, and Sunbeam at Brooklands.25th Jan 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0037
Comparison of a Bugatti racing car's performance against the practical high speeds of a touring car on English roads.30th Jan 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0038
Lord Curzon's feedback on a Phantom car, covering aspects like shock dampers, clutch brake, and controls.30th Jan 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0039
Design considerations for speed, bodywork, and engine performance.2nd Feb 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0040
Letter discussing the virtues of a 'floating cam' brake system and comparing it to Ford's contemporary brake designs.2nd Feb 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0041
Blueprint for a Ford Brake system, detailing the actuating shaft and sliding cam.14th Feb 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0042
Letter from Rolls-Royce of America discussing the average car life and the state of the U.S. market.14th Feb 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0043
Article discussing the impact of longer car lifespans on automobile replacement sales, with a corresponding data chart.11th Feb 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0044
Article on the 1928 used car market and sales predictions, alongside a second article urging for more effective automotive catalogs.11th Feb 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0045
Comparing the steering ratios of various American cars to the 40/50 model and discussing steering characteristics.2nd Apr 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0046
Test drive report and assessment of an 8-Cylinder 2-Litre Bugatti, comparing it unfavorably to the Phantom Sports car.25th Apr 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0047
Demonstration run report of a new 4½ litre Invicta open-touring type car.2nd Oct 1928Box 128 \ 1  scan0048


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