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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 from Accles & Pollock Ltd. regarding an order being held pending an exemption or license number.7th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0041
Minutes of a conference discussing chassis design, cost reduction, wheelbases, and the Ripplet model.19th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0042
Car body dimensions, construction materials, and the development of a left-hand drive model.19th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0043
Gearbox and column control design, cost comparison, and development timelines.19th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0044
The design, cost, and production specifications for the £800 car and the Rippletto model.19th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0045
The desirable characteristics and engine options for a new small car.19th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0046
Meeting discussing Mr. Giles' role, the completion of Bentley B.V. chassis using Corniche parts, and potential influential buyers for the B.V. cars.19th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0047
Cost estimate for L.H. steering column gear change and L.H. side change-gearbox schemes.18th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0048
Location and completion plan for B.V. and Corniche chassis.20th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0049
Car production numbers, chassis, gear boxes, and bodies.20th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0050
Notification for a Chassis Meeting with an agenda covering development and production progress.21th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0051
Table showing the percentage of American production of 8-cylinder, 12-cylinder, and 16-cylinder cars from 1926 to 1939.27th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0052
Request to purchase a secondhand blue-print machine for £28 10s to avoid delays with one-off blueprints.27th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0053
Engine range for rationalised cars, considering post-war taxation and market strategy.28th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0054
Recommendation to replace pre-war experimental aluminium engines with cost-effective High Power Cast Iron units.28th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0055
Specification table for the Senior Rationalised Range of engines, grouped by cylinder count.28th Mar 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0056
Proposing the use of drivers for scheduled service jobs to accustom owners to paying for maintenance.2nd Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0057
Role of Inspector Engineers and a proposal for post-war vehicle servicing.12th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0058
George Eyston's stream-line run performance at Brooklands.8th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0059
Completion of a Corniche Bentley body, personnel constraints, and war work priorities.12th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0060
Confirming the employment details and salary of a new staff member.12th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0061
Summary on Monocoque construction and the evaluation of Studebaker and Standard cars.12th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0062
Monocoque versus sub-frame construction, focusing on insurance implications and repair costs.12th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0063
Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of using a detachable sub-frame on chassis-less cars.12th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0064
Minutes of a chassis conference discussing vehicle performance, heaters, and other features.13th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0065
The development of coupe bodies, desirable features, engine units, and chassis status.13th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0066
Wartime production issues, including gearbox delays, chassis machining hours, gear grinding, costs, and programme scheduling.18th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0067
Information on 'Bodies' being too advanced for the present Body Division.15th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0068
Investigation into a hot rear seat on the 4.B.50 model, recommending a heat shield for the exhaust system.15th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0069
Short memo discussing the tool kit for model 4.B.50 and the placement of hand tools on the car.18th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0070
Criticisms and the proposed design for a car tool kit, including a comparison to a Rover kit.18th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0071
Comparative list of tools and their weights for Rover and Rolls Royce vehicles.10th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0072
Photograph of a toolkit in a fitted, hinged wooden case.19th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0073
Comparison of power characteristics for single-cylinder engine units, focusing on the Aspin valve.19th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0074
Comparison of engine designs and an analysis of detonation control, specifically focusing on the Aspin valve.19th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0075
Graph comparing B.M.E.P. versus Piston Speed for various engines, with tables for valve timings, compression ratios, fuel, and engine specifications.19th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0076
Logistics of completing Corniche car bodies in France during wartime hostilities.19th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0077
Purchase of a small car for investigation as a potential model for the 'Myth' project.25th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0078
Comparing the performance, consumption, and build of a Lagonda car against potential Bentley models.25th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0079
Comparison of interior body dimensions between a Lagonda, Cresta, and Bentley V.26th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0080
Comparative table of vehicle body dimensions for Lagonda, B.V., and Cresta models.26th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0081
Overtime payments for gardeners at Duffield Bank House due to increased workload.27th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0082
Eight faults found on production B.V. models and the proposed modifications before delivery to customers.27th Apr 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0083
Proposal for research into the Aspin rotary valve and its suitability for two-stroke engines.1st May 1950Box 144 \ 4  scan0084
Technical memorandum detailing the non-debatable advantages of the Aspin valve engine over single sleeve engines.1st May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0085
Technical analysis of the claimed advantages of the Aspin engine, including compression ratios and spark plug life.1st May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0086
Preliminary investigation into the disadvantages of the Aspin engine, covering breathing, installation, weight and reliability.1st May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0087
M.E.P. curves for the Aspin valve engine compared to other naturally aspirated engines.2nd May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0088
Note about repeating a fuel test to investigate its characteristics after it failed to detonate.15th May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0089
Post-war popularity of coupe bodies and efforts to improve their rigidity.15th May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0090
Accompanying a photograph of a Lagonda from Devereux's for comparison with their own cars.13th May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0091
Photograph of a vintage saloon car parked on a rural road.13th May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0092
Black and white photograph showing the front of a saloon car, registration FYE 999, on a country road.13th May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0093
Photograph of a saloon car parked on a country road.17th May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0095
Arguing for the necessity of a canteen at the Clan Foundry for staff.17th May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0096
Showing the approximate comparative costs of canteens at Clan Foundry and Slack Lane.30th May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0097
Letter from Lord Beaverbrook's private secretary about handing over blueprints.30th May 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0098
Confirming a telephone conversation and attaching a letter from the R.A.C. regarding a Corniche Body.11th Jun 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0099
One-acre plot of land leased from Clan Foundry, now unusable due to being filled with air raid shelters.12th Jun 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0100
Finding a suitable position for R.J.T. Hewitt, with a potential role in tank assembly.23th Jun 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0101
Cover note from Rm. to Mr. Devereux regarding correspondence with John Howlett about criticisms of a bearing material.2nd Jul 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0102
Letter addressing a business dispute and misunderstanding regarding a product called A.C.9.1st Jul 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0103
Letter discussing the root cause of bearing failures, focusing on lubrication systems and installation over bearing material.1st Jul 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0104
Letter to Leyland Motors regarding A.C.9. bearing material trouble due to oil shortage.10th Jun 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0105
Letter from Henry Spurrier to Mr. Robotham clarifying a misunderstanding regarding conversations about the material A.C.9.14th Jun 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0106
Letter from V.W. Pilkington to Robotham discussing a difficult situation regarding A.C.9. bearings.25th Jun 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0107
Recommendation to take the B.V. model off the road due to poor performance compared to a reference model.14th Jul 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0108
Clarifying a chassis reference, distinguishing it from a trials car, and returning reports.17th Jul 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0109
Big end failures in the Merlin engine, detailing failure rates and proposed modifications to the lubrication system.23th Jul 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0110
Developments in lubrication systems, engine performance, and a proposed modification for the Merlin engine.31th Jan 1938Box 144 \ 4  scan0111
Cars sent to Canada for storage and notes on their experimental condition.29th Jul 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0112
Request to sanction the insurance for an employee's private car to be used on company business.6th Aug 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0113
Request for an employee to use their own car for business relating to gun manufacturing supervision.13th Aug 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0114
Notice to all Officials and Superintendents regarding a weekend works closure.21th Aug 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0115
Confirming travel arrangements involving plane and train services between Glasgow and Hillingdon.25th Aug 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0116
Circular instructing employees on the correct procedure for receiving and ordering goods to avoid payment issues.2nd Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0117
Internal memorandum instructing managers that employees cannot hold full-time positions in civil defence organisations.4th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0118
Confirming the works will be closed from Saturday mid-day until the Sunday night shift commences.6th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0119
Confirming the cancellation of a Sunday night-shift for the weekend.7th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0120
Establishing the Crewe Material Office and its responsibilities for raw material supply.9th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0121
Outlining a trial for alternate weekend rest periods and detailing revised working hours.9th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0122
To Superintendents and Foremen regarding the enforcement of factory starting and stopping times.9th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0123
53,000-mile endurance test of car model 30.G.VII, detailing performance and component failures.11th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0124
Mechanical failures and maintenance on a vehicle, including gearbox issues and routine service requirements.11th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0125
Cost analysis and reliability report for a car that has run over 50,000 miles.11th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0126
Outlining payment and clocking procedures for factory employees during air raid warnings.17th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0127
Confirming the disposal of a Buick and acquisition of two small cars to gather design information for the 'Myth' project.26th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0128
Recommending augmenting staff for the Transport Section at Derby due to maintenance issues with experimental cars.27th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0129
Recommending staff augmentation for the shorthanded Transport Section in Derby to ensure proper vehicle maintenance.27th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0130
Recommendation to increase staff in the Transport Section at Derby due to inadequate vehicle maintenance.27th Sep 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0131
Departmental rotation and transfer of an engineering apprentice, P.L. Watson.4th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0132
Publicity concerning W.O. Bentley, Lagondas, and pre-Rolls Royce Bentleys.9th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0133
Notice to officials and superintendents regarding the fortnightly weekend closure of the Derby works.14th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0134
From Rm to Hs regarding particulars of tool drawings sent to America.19th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0135
Typed memo regarding the arrangement of a visit to the Leyland Directors.21th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0136
Contractual policy and development strategy for the 40mm cannon gun.23th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0137
Proposing ways to increase publicity for the Rolls-Bentley's Tourist Trophy achievements to counteract propaganda from 3-litre Bentley supporters.27th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0138
Letter to 'The Autocar' regarding the performance of a 3 1/2-litre Rolls-Bentley in the Tourist Trophy races.27th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0139
Letter to 'The Autocar' comparing the performance of 4.5-litre and 8-litre Bentley models in races.27th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0140
Two letters to 'The Autocar' discussing the racing performance of Bentley cars.27th Oct 1940Box 144 \ 4  scan0141


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