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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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Letter to Price's Patent Candle Co. Ltd. about an issue with their 'Motorine C' oil, evidenced by a used oil filter.8th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0252
Dispatch of a Phantom III oil filter for inspection.8th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0253
Letter from an oil manufacturer regarding the examination of a filter deposit and upcoming oil tests on a Phantom III car.9th Oct 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0254
Comparative test between Prices Oil and Castrol oil in Phantom III trials cars to dispute a claim of sludge.4th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0255
Issues with Prices oil in the Phantom III, leading to a temporary embargo and a collapsed filter on an experimental car.9th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0256
Oil sludge issues in the Phantom III chassis and comparing the performance of different engine oils.21th Sep 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0257
Letter discussing a choked and collapsed oil filter due to sludge on a Phantom III.12th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0258
Despatch of one Phantom III main filter to Mr. Cowan at Conduit Street.12th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0259
Acknowledgement of receipt for a main filter removed from a Phantom III.13th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0260
Letter from Prices Patent Candle Company regarding oil filter accumulation issues in Phantom III cars.21th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0261
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company regarding lubricating oil issues, filter analysis, and proposed experiments for the Phantom III engine.21th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0262
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company defending their 'Motorine C' lubricant against claims of causing deposit accumulation.21th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0263
Letter from Price's Patent Candle Company Limited regarding an investigation into filter deposits from a Phantom III.27th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0264
Letter to Price's Patent Candle Company regarding choked filters and the performance of their oil.27th Nov 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0265
Letter received from Mr. Brooker of Prices concerning the sludging-up of the tappet mechanism filter for the Phantom III.10th Dec 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0266
Sludging up of filters on the tappet mechanism for the Phantom III model.11th Dec 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0267
Letter to Shell-Mex & B.P. Ltd requesting samples of lubricants for testing.14th Dec 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0268
The sludging of tappet mechanism filters on a P.III, and modifications to the chassis to use different oils.14th Dec 1936Box 144 \ 1  scan0269
Notification regarding the change of company name for Price's Patent Candle Company Ltd to Price's Lubricants Ltd.20th Jan 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0270
Request to the laboratory to analyze a sample of Motorine 'C' lubricating oil.19th Feb 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0271
Letter from Price's Lubricants Limited following up on a test of their Motorine C oil on a Phantom III car.4th Mar 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0272
Letter to Price's Lubricants Ltd. regarding an oil test on a Phantom III car in France.18th Mar 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0273
Issues and tests concerning Prices Lubricating Oil in Phantom III engines.1st Apr 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0274
Performance of a supplier named Prices regarding their oil cleaning methods.1st Apr 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0275
Use and testing of different lubricating oils, specifically Price's Oil versus Castrol XL.5th Apr 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0276
Letter from Price's Lubricants Limited concerning a misunderstood test of Motorine C oil and its delisting for the Phantom III.24th Mar 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0277
Letter from Price's Lubricants Limited regarding the testing of Motorine oil and its inclusion in instruction books.7th Oct 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0278
Inquiring about the status of Price's oil and the possibility of removing a ban.7th Oct 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0279
Suitability of Price's Oil for the Phantom III engine, mentioning sludge problems.9th Oct 1937Box 144 \ 1  scan0280
Letter from Price's Lubricants Limited discussing the viscosity figures and properties of Motorine M and Motorine E oils.9th Feb 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0281
Letter from Price's Lubricants Limited with a table of viscosity data for Motorine M and Motorine E oils.14th Feb 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0282
The supply and testing of oil for the Phantom III engine.14th Feb 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0283
Use of Price's Oil in the Phantom III engine, involving the deletion of hydraulic tappets.15th Feb 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0284
Letter to Price's Lubricants regarding the standardization of S.A.E. oil viscosity for instruction books.9th Mar 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0285
Letter from Price's Lubricants discussing the adoption of S.A.E. viscosity numbers for their oil grades.11th Mar 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0286
Page 2 of a letter from Price's Lubricants Limited, signed by the Technical Director.14th Mar 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0287
Letter to Price's Lubricants Ltd. explaining the decision to use viscosity numbers over grade letters in instruction books.14th Mar 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0288
Letter from Price's Lubricants Limited regarding oil grade names and viscosity standards based on S.A.E. readings.25th Mar 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0289
Page 2 of a letter from Price's Lubricants Limited discussing oil specifications such as S.A.E. and 'Vis'.31th Mar 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0290
Letter from Price's Lubricants regarding the successful test of Motorine M lubricant in Major Cox's Phantom III.31th Mar 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0291
Letter from Price's Lubricants regarding the performance of Motorine lubricants and arranging a meeting to discuss them.23th Jun 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0292
Letter to Messrs. Price's Lubricants Ltd. acknowledging receipt of their letter and informing them of Mr. Robotham's absence.24th Jun 1938Box 144 \ 1  scan0293
Inquiry to Price's Lubricants about a suitable oil for cars being stored during the war.13th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0294
Letter from Price's Lubricants Ltd. regarding their recommendation to use compound fatty oil for rust prevention in engines that are laid up.15th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0295
Letter from Price's Lubricants regarding their Motorine oil and the laying up of cars.15th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0296
Letter providing advice on the necessary precautions for long-term car storage.15th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0297
Guidance on tyre pressure, vehicle storage, and radiator maintenance for laying up a car.29th Sep 1939Box 144 \ 1  scan0298
Extract from 'The Light Car' publication detailing advice on car battery maintenance during long-term storage.29th Sep 1939Box 144 \ 1  scan0299
Advice on battery storage and care during winter months.17th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0300
Inquiry to Price's Lubricants about the suitability of their Olympia 'L' oil for car storage purposes.17th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0301
The correct mineral oil for car storage and an inquiry about alternative products.17th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0302
Confirming the use of mineral oils for the storage of cars and declining to test alternatives.20th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0303
Letter from a lubricant supplier regarding the appropriate oil for engine preservation during storage.20th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0304
Letter from Price's Lubricants Limited regarding rust proofing preparations and Motorine for stored engines.22th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0305
Thank you letter to Messrs Price's Lubricants Limited regarding a matter of considerable interest.22th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0306
Advice to customers for the storage of cars.22th Jan 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0307
Instructions for vehicle maintenance, covering the car and draining oil.12th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0308
Complaint letter from a lubricant supplier regarding a memorandum recommending a competitor's oil for a Bentley.12th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0309
Letter discussing the correct lubricant to use for a stored engine.15th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0310
Letter regarding enclosed correspondence from Price's Lubricants Ltd. and requesting an update on the matter.15th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0311
Letter forwarding correspondence with Price's Ltd regarding recommended oils for car storage.15th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0312
Letter from a lubricant supplier questioning a recommendation to use a competitor's oil for stored engines.11th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0313
List of instructions for customers on how to properly store their car.11th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0314
Instructions for car storage, including draining engine, gearbox, and rear axle oil.16th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0315
Price's Lubricants Ltd. and the storage of cars.16th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0316
Letter to Prices Lubricants Ltd. discussing the use of compound oils for car storage.18th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0317
Letter confirming the recommendation to use mineral oils for storage purposes.19th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0318
Short internal memo regarding correspondence about Price's oil.19th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0319
Typed note discussing the suitability of a specific oil for the storage of cars.27th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0320
Letter from Price's Lubricants discussing the use of pure mineral oils versus compound oils in stored cars.29th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0321
File note referencing communication with Price's Lubricants Ltd regarding Belmoline Grease.2nd Oct 1940Box 144 \ 1  scan0322
Note for 'Motor Sport' magazine and the strategic separation of the Rolls-Bentley brand.4th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0001
Outlining a tentative programme for a tank project and discussions with the Director of Tank Design.18th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0002
Visit to supplier Nash & Thompson regarding a delay in the production of a power driven mounting for a 40mm gun.20th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0003
Postponing a high-speed Bentley publicity test for Pomeroy due to unsafe road conditions.15th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0004
From Rm. to Hs. regarding a discussion with Westbrook about undertaking repairs on the Allison engine.20th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0005
Progress report from the Chassis Division on the design and rationalization of the Senior Range cars.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0006
Report discussing post-war engine modifications, comparing original and alternative engine plans for various models.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0007
Road work, detailing component mileages and a list of faults found in the gearbox, suspension, brakes, and clutch.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0008
Unresolved vehicle issues and the status of body production tools and designs.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0009
The rationalisation of parts, drawing office capacity, and experimental work on Coupé bodies.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0010
Design and development details for the Junior Rationalised Cars, specifically the 'Myth' chassis and body.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0011
Engine options and chassis modifications to achieve higher performance and a more compact design for the 'Myth' model.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0012
Specification table for small and large four-cylinder engines.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0013
The development of the 'Myth' car, covering its appearance, chassis design, and part sourcing strategy.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0014
Post-war development on a 4-cylinder car, with a list of attachments relating to rationalised cars and the 'Myth' model.24th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0015
Comparative drawing of various chassis and body styles for 6 and 8 cylinder vehicles.8th Feb 1961Box 144 \ 2  scan0016
Design proposals for a rationalised chassis programme for the 'Junior Range' of 4-cylinder cars.8th Feb 1961Box 144 \ 2  scan0017
Design rendering of a car's front-end styling, focusing on the prominent radiator grille and sweeping fenders.8th Feb 1961Box 144 \ 2  scan0018
Arrangement of Myth Chassis with M.40 Engine.10th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0019
Design drawing for a Four Door Six Light Saloon, model name Myth.10th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0020
Design drawing for a Four Door, Four Light Saloon model R.R. Myth.13th Jan 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0021
Comparative dimensional analysis of various saloon car bodies from the late 1930s and 1940.8th Feb 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0022
Confidential sharing of 'Myth Body' details and arranging a follow-up meeting.8th Feb 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0023
Requesting approval to purchase inspection tools for the Chassis Section following the loss of existing equipment.12th Feb 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0024
Bentley publicity, managing press articles, car trials, and specific vehicle modifications.13th Feb 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0025
The progress of quantity produced coachwork for various car models, detailing the status of tools and jigs.14th Feb 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0026
Assessment of shop equipment, drawings, and timelines required for body production.14th Feb 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0027
Panel production issues with suppliers and structural problems with a Bentley V. Coupe body.14th Feb 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0028
The progress on drawings and sample bodies for the Silver Phantom, Cresta, and Myth models.14th Feb 1941Box 144 \ 2  scan0029


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