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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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Translated letter from Maybach-Motorenbau regarding licensing terms for an overspeed transmission.14th Apr 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0080
Modifications and operational issues with an epicyclic 3rd speed gearbox and Maybach clutch.17th Apr 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0081
Return of drawings and quotations from the Maybach Co.20th Apr 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0082
Proposal from the UK agent for Maybach to fit their transmission to a new smaller car model.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0083
Letter discussing the benefits and adoption of the Maybach overspeed gearbox.1st Nov 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0084
Brochure detailing the features and operation of the New Maybach Transmission.1st Nov 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0085
The features, specifications, and advantages of the New Maybach Transmission.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0086
Quotation letter from Maybach-Motorenbau for a DSG 80 gearbox.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0087
Quotation from Maybach-Motorenbau for gearbox vacuum control parts.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0088
Quotation from Maybach-Motorenbau for a DSG 80 gearbox.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0089
Quote from Maybach-Motorenbau for a steering wheel gear lever insert and parts for a vacuum shifting mechanism.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0090
General delivery and warranty conditions for Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. of Friedrichshafen.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0091
Page of German terms and conditions from Maybach-Motorenbau concerning sales and warranty.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0092
Blank Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. vehicle specification and gearbox questionnaire.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0093
Blank Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. vehicle specification questionnaire for a gearbox proposition.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0094
Blank German language form from Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. for detailing vehicle engine installation specifications.5th Mar 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0095
Maybach-Motorenbau G.m.b.H. form for vehicle installation specifications.26th Oct 1938Box 128 \ 2  scan0096
Installation sketch for the DJG 80 gearbox for block connection to the DSO motor.26th Oct 1938Box 128 \ 2  scan0097
Installation sketch for the 'DSG 80' transmission model for separate mounting in a frame.22th Dec 1930Box 128 \ 2  scan0098
Patent royalties for Maybach and comparing them with Ricardo's pricing for a combustion chamber.14th Apr 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0099
Cost and feasibility of using the Maybach Patents 'Double Top' system.21th Apr 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0100
High royalty costs and technical reservations about licensing the Maybach Easy Change Gear.21th Apr 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0101
Trial and potential acquisition of a Maybach gearbox.21th Apr 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0102
Outlining reasons for not purchasing a Maybach gearbox and discussing alternative solutions.22th Apr 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0103
Letter from a Maybach agent regarding a delayed gearbox demonstration and a proposed visit.10th Jun 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0104
Letter from Ernst Schneider regarding a demonstration of the new Maybach Gearbox.16th Jun 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0105
Letter to Ernest Scheider declining an offer to demonstrate a car due to the royalties asked for by the Maybach Co. of Berlin.17th Jun 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0106
Letter from Associated Transmissions Limited regarding a design for Humphrey-Sandberg clutches in a silent third gearbox.5th Oct 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0107
Letter to Associated Transmissions Ltd. declining a suggested design for a silent third gearbox using Humfrey-Sandberg clutches.6th Oct 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0108
Covering memo attaching particulars of Borg & Beck Clutches.29th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0109
Article from 'The Motor' magazine describing the latest Borg and Beck single-disc clutch.27th Jan 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0110
Article detailing the construction and functioning of the new Schrader valve and a tyre-pressure gauge.27th Jan 1931Box 128 \ 2  scan0111
Letter from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding data sheets, drawings, and production schedules for various clutches.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0112
General description of Borg and Beck Type A-1 clutches, detailing their design, features, and specifications.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0113
Informational leaflet for the Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate Clutch, Type A1, detailing available models and torque capacities.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0114
Specification sheet for a Borg & Beck 7¼ RD-G unit type clutch.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0115
Diagram of a Borg & Beck Type 7 1/4 RD clutch assembly.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0116
Specification sheet for a British Made Borg & Beck Clutch, Type 9 A1-G (Unit Type).28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0117
Technical drawing of a Borg & Beck Type 9 A1 model clutch assembly with cross-section and component dimensions.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0118
Specification sheet for the British Made Borg & Beck Clutch, Type 10 A1-G.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0119
Technical drawing of a Borg & Beck Type 10A-1 model clutch assembly.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0120
Specification sheet for the Borg & Beck Type 11 A1 clutch.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0121
Schematic diagram of a clutch assembly, including top-down and cross-section views.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0122
Specification sheet for the British-made Borg & Beck Type 13R (Open Type) clutch.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0123
Schematic diagram of a Borg & Beck clutch assembly with dimensions and annotations.28th Jan 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0124
Advertisement for Borg & Beck friction clutches, announcing their new British production in Leamington Spa.22th Feb 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0125
Conversation with Borg & Beck about their Lockheed Hydraulic Brakes and single dry plate clutches.22th Feb 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0126
Specification sheet for a Borg & Beck Clutch, Type 10 A1-G.22th Feb 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0127
Plan and cross-section diagram of a Type 10 A-1 Model clutch assembly.22th Feb 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0128
Investigation of vacuum-clutch control technology, referencing American examples.22th Feb 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0129
Letter from Herbert Clark of Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd to W. A. Robotham arranging a meeting.6th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0130
Vacuum-operated clutch on the Cadillac car and its potential trial.6th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0131
Instructions for adjusting the clutch bleeder valve and checking for clutch slippage.14th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0132
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding a demonstration of their Clutch Control and the forwarding of Startix Units.14th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0133
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. concerning a demonstration of the Bendix Clutch Control.18th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0134
Letter from Herbert Clark arranging a demonstration of a Humber 'Snipe' car fitted with a Bendix Clutch Control.19th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0135
Telegram confirmation regarding arranging a demonstration for a clutch control.1st Apr 1939Box 128 \ 2  scan0136
Telegram arranging a demonstration of a clutch control as requested by Clark Bendixcorp.1st Apr 1939Box 128 \ 2  scan0137
Telegram requesting to arrange for a Bendix director to send his car with a vacuum clutch for a short trial.19th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0138
Telegram to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd requesting a trial of a vacuum clutch car.19th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0139
Cost of fitting vacuum clutch control pieces to a 40/50 car.20th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0140
Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd thanking them for sending a car to London.20th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0141
Letter to Bendix Brake Corporation arranging the fitting of an automatic clutch control to a 40/50 experimental car.23th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0142
Letter to Bendix Brake Corporation regarding a delay due to vacuum clutch control trouble on a test car.25th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0143
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding the installation of a Bendix Clutch Control on an experimental car.25th Apr 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0144
Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding a delayed delivery of a 40/50 HP car.11th May 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0145
Telegram to Bendix Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding a car being delayed.23th May 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0146
Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. urging the completion of work on a car.2nd Jun 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0147
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding the progress of a brake installation.3rd Jun 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0148
Requesting the order and testing of a Borg & Beck clutch for the 25HP model.1st Jul 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0149
Borg & Beck clutch on a 25HP model, discussing a new scheme and flywheel materials.22th Jul 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0150
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. concerning the delivery of 12' brake shoes and a complete 12' brake.27th Jul 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0151
Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding unsatisfactory performance of a Bendix clutch control device.22th Aug 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0152
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. to W.A. Robotham regarding a meeting about Bendix Clutch Control.23th Aug 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0153
Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd arranging a meeting to compare clutch control performance.24th Aug 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0154
Providing comments on the design of a Donflex clutch disc, discussing springs, insulation, and dimensions.27th Aug 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0155
Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes discussing clutch improvements, brake linings, and an enquiry about Standard cars.8th Sep 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0156
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. concerning clutch modifications, brake lining material, and a car recommendation.9th Sep 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0157
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding the possibility of incorporating their brakes on cars.15th Sep 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0158
Inquiry regarding the cost of fitting front wheel brakes and London representation.14th Sep 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0159
Letter to Bendix-Brakes Ltd discussing carburetters, the impossibility of fitting front wheel brakes to older cars, and clutch control tests.17th Sep 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0160
Letter from Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd regarding brakes, carburetors, and a test chassis.19th Sep 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0161
Borg & Beck clutch experiment on a 25HP model, with drawings for suggested modifications.1st Aug 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0162
Cover note attaching a copy of a letter received from Messrs. Borg & Beck Ltd. regarding their exhibits at an upcoming Motor Show.30th Sep 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0163
Invitation from Borg & Beck Company Ltd. to visit their stand at the Motor Exhibition.29th Sep 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0164
Letter to Bendix-Perrot Brakes Ltd. regarding unsuccessful efforts on a clutch control.30th Sep 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0165
Test of a modified vacuum clutch control system and its comparison to the Bendix system.18th Oct 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0166
Letter from Roper & Wreaks Ltd. promoting their 'Faultless Clutch' and offering a demonstration, referencing a positive article in 'Autocar' magazine.14th Nov 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0167
Page from The Autocar magazine featuring articles on new automotive products, a clutch test, and general motoring news.11th Nov 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0168
Requesting an update on the experiment testing a Borg & Beck 10.A.1.G. clutch in a 25HP model.2nd Dec 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0169
Delay in testing a Borg & Beck 20/25 clutch.5th Dec 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0170
Letter to Automotive Products Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss a Borg & Beck clutch experiment.10th Dec 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0171
Letter from Automotive Products Company arranging a meeting with the Experimental Department.13th Dec 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0172
Letter to Lockheed Hydraulic Braking System confirming a visit to their works.15th Dec 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0173
Visit to Borg & Beck Clutch Works to discuss clutch rating, performance, and design features.23th Dec 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0174
The design and materials of a commercial vehicle clutch, including details on friction fabric and spring construction.21th Dec 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0175
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck Company Ltd. regarding a forwarded order and arranging a meeting.31th Dec 1932Box 128 \ 2  scan0176
Letter to Messrs. Borg & Beck Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting with their representative.2nd Jan 1933Box 128 \ 2  scan0177
Letter from clutch manufacturer Borg & Beck Company Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss clutch requirements.3rd Jan 1933Box 128 \ 2  scan0178
Patent enquiry to Messrs Borg & Beck Co. Ltd regarding torsionally flexible clutch driven members.12th Jan 1933Box 128 \ 2  scan0179


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