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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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Article from 'The Autocar' magazine about the filming of a BBC television programme featuring 'Courtesy Cops' on location.10th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0233
Magazine article collage describing a prototype 4¼-litre Bentley undergoing high-speed testing on the continent.10th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0234
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine introducing the new Wolseley 'Quality' Ten car.10th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0235
Page of short articles and opinions on various motoring topics from 'The Autocar' magazine.3rd Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0236
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing vehicle testing equipment and procedures for vibrations, cold/hot conditions, and performance.3rd Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0237
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing the extreme 'Third Degree' durability testing methods for new car chassis and components.3rd Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0238
Article detailing various chassis, brake, and component endurance testing procedures, including cold-weather trials and measuring brake efficiency.3rd Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0239
Newspaper clipping detailing a Continental Bentley Saloon's speed trial triumph at Montlhéry.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0240
Page from the 1939 French sports newspaper 'L'Auto-Vitesse', with articles on cycling, football, ice skating, and rugby.12th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0241
Page from a French publication featuring articles on sports, travel on German autobahns, and a fictional story.12th Feb 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0242
French newspaper article from 'L'Auto' reporting on a one-hour distance record set by a Bentley at Montlhéry.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0243
French newspaper cutting from 'Paris - Midi' reporting on a Bentley speed and endurance test at Montlhéry.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0244
French newspaper article from 'Le Figaro' detailing the performance of the Bentley 'Stream Line' car at Montlhéry.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0245
Newspaper clipping from 'The Daily Mail' reporting on the performance trials of a 4 1/4-litre Bentley car.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0246
French newspaper article from 'Le Jour - Echo de Paris' reporting on a speed trial of a new Bentley touring car.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0247
French newspaper article from 'Le Temps' detailing a high-speed endurance test of a Bentley Stream-Line car at Montlhéry.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0248
French newspaper clipping from 'Paris Soir' detailing a one-hour speed record set by a Bentley at Montlhéry.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0249
Planning and logistical arrangements for the Streamlined Bentley Tests.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0250
Arrangements for a 24-hour performance trial, including track hire, competitor records, and modifications to the car's jacks and instrument panel.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0251
Necessary mechanical modifications and checks for a car, including suspension, wheels, and lighting.15th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0252
Modifications and staffing requirements for a vehicle prepared for the Le Mans track.16th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0253
Dispatch of 8 Brake Shoes and a Metalastik from car 8-B-W to Derby.16th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0254
Press publicity surrounding the Montlhery Run.16th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0255
Letter from 'The Autocar' magazine regarding a visit cancellation and an article about a car's successful hour run.16th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0256
Letter from Reuters regarding a 24-hour run, the Munich-Berlin record, and a speed achievement at Montlhery.16th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0257
Page two of a letter discussing the car's performance, a film, and a dinner in Munich.16th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0258
Letter from G.E.T. Eyston concerning tyres from Dunlop and fuel for a Bentley at Montlhéry.16th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0259
Letter from Captain George Eyston concerning arrangements for a car performance test, including fuel, scheduling, and record attempts.26th Mar 1935Box 160 \ 3  scan0260
Letter of thanks from Iliffe & Sons Ltd. for providing a series of articles for 'The Autocar' magazine.17th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0261
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing a high-speed continental tour with two 4¼-litre Bentleys.17th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0262
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine titled 'In Praise of Greasing', a personal account on the joys of car maintenance.17th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0263
Letter to 'The Autocar' magazine regarding an article, a 110 mph speedometer photograph, and the publicity of a run at Montlhery.17th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0264
Letter requesting the delivery of a 50-gallon drum to the Experimental Department.17th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0265
General list of world automobile records accomplished as of 15 April 1938.15th Apr 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0266
Secret memo discussing the publicity strategy and costs associated with the Montlhery performance runs.18th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0267
Letter from G.E.T. Eyston discussing preparations and a potential entry for the Le Mans race.19th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0268
Letter from Captain George Eyston discussing potential racing events at Montlhery and Le Mans for a new 'Continental Car'.20th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0269
Letter to Geoffrey Smith of Iliffe & Sons Ltd. regarding an article in 'AUTOCAR'.20th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0270
Cover note for photographs of the streamlined Bentley B-27-LE during trials at Montlhery.20th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0271
Letter regarding entries for the Le Mans race, including deadlines, costs and regulations.20th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0272
Internal memorandum discussing the potential entry into the Le Mans 24-hour race.20th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0273
Confidential letter from G.E.T. Eyston to W.A. Robotham proposing an entry into the Le Mans race with two specially prepared saloon cars.19th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0274
Letter from George Eyston proposing a plan to prepare two cars for the Le Mans race, including trials at Montlhéry.21th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0275
Status list of special parts required for Le Mans cars.21th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0276
News page from 'The Motor' magazine covering a Bentley speed run at Montlhéry, motor industry news, and trade figures.21th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0277
Page from 'The Motor' magazine featuring articles on a new caravan and a single-blade windscreen wiper.21th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0278
Press clipping of a letter to the editor praising the design of the new Streamline Bentley.18th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0279
Competitor's advertisement, regulations, and publicity for a 24-hour run at Montlhery.18th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0280
Secret memo postponing the Bentley S publicity run and instructing to stop work on most parts.23th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0281
Secret memo regarding Bentley publicity, confirming the cancellation of preparations for the 24-hour run at Montlhery and the Le Mans entries.23th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0282
Photographs of a trip in connection with the Paulin Bentley.23th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0283
Letter to V.E. Morgan of Reuters Limited, enclosing photographs of a trip.23th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0284
Amended programme of work for a car, focusing on testing lap speed and methods to reduce oil temperature before its return to France.24th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0285
Internal memorandum agreeing to proposals concerning Bentley Publicity.23th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0286
Personal letter from Reuters Limited regarding photographs of a trip, a Berlin-Munich record, and a Bentley.24th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0287
Speed record between Munich and Berlin.7th Nov 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0288
Car journey from Berlin to Munich, including timings and car specifications.7th Nov 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0289
The new Bentley's impressive track debut at Montlhery, Paris.7th Nov 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0290
Motoring letter discussing a car's performance during an hour's run and the competitive response expected.7th Nov 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0291
Photograph of a wooden styling model for a streamlined saloon car.7th Nov 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0292
Design sketch showing a side profile of a streamlined aerodynamic coupe.30th Jan 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0294
Telegram reporting car performance figures on a journey from Mannheim to Karlsruhe.30th Jan 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0296
Cover of the regulations booklet for the Le Mans 24 Hours Race, 16th Reliability Grand Prix.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0297
Map of the Le Mans Permanent Circuit showing the track, key locations, and legend.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0298
Cover page for the 16th Le Mans 24 Hours Race.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0299
Regulations for the 1939 Le Mans 24 Hours Race, covering general conditions, definitions, and event details.1st Jan 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0300
Blank entry form for the Le Mans 24 Hours International Race.1st Jan 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0301
Entry form for the 1939 Le Mans 24 hours race, with sections for manufacturers and private individuals.31th Jan 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0302
Communiqué from the Automobile-Club de l'Ouest listing the entrants for the 1939 Le Mans 24 Hours race.31th Jan 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0303
Regulations and entry details for the 1939 Le Mans 24 hours race, page 2.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0304
Page 3 of race regulations detailing entry declarations and engine qualifications for an event in 1939.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0305
Defining supercharged and un-supercharged 2-cycle engines and outlining regulations for race competitors.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0306
Race regulations concerning cylinder capacity tolerance and permitted fuel specifications.29th May 1935Box 160 \ 3  scan0307
The specifications for various types of race fuels and a diagram of a fuel distribution station.29th May 1935Box 160 \ 3  scan0308
Page of race regulations covering spare parts, tools, repairs, and refuelling procedures for competitors.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0309
Regulations and a diagram for fuel distributing stations at a racing event.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0310
Regulations and specifications for refueling procedures, including equipment diagrams, safety precautions and penalties for non-compliance.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0311
Regulations and specifications for a 66 Imp. gallon fuel tank, including provisions for race competitors.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0312
Page of regulations for a motor race, covering fuel, lubricant, and crew rules.13th Jun 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0313
Race regulations detailing licensing, crash helmets, and compulsory minimum distances based on engine capacity.13th Jun 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0314
List of Le Mans 24 hours race records established to-date by class, along with race regulations.13th Jun 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0315
Regulations for determining the winners of the 16th Reliability Grand Prix and the 14th Biennial Rudge-Whitworth Cup.13th Jun 1938Box 160 \ 3  scan0316
Rules for calculating the winner of a 24-hour race using a performance index figure.31th Dec 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0317
Race classification, performance index calculations, and regulations for the Biennial Rudge-Whitworth Cup.31th Dec 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0318
Page from a set of regulations for a motor racing event, covering the A.C.O. Cup, reliability badges, and competitor obligations.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0319
Regulations for checking engine cubic capacity for a motor race, detailing procedures, deadlines, and penalties for 1939.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0320
Specifications for vehicle bodywork, including minimum seat and legroom dimensions with accompanying diagrams.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0321
Page of regulations detailing the measurement specifications for car seats, minimum dimensions, and rules for bodywork elements like dickey seats, internal tanks, and wings.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0322
Specifications for car components such as wings, mudguards, windscreen, bonnet, and safety features.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0323
Race regulations concerning starting procedures, horns, mirrors, silencers, and fire extinguishers.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0324
Race regulations concerning smoke, lighting, and wheel specifications for competitors.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0325
Page of race regulations covering tanks, numbering, and vehicle colours for the Le Mans 24 hours race.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0326
Page of regulations for an automobile event, detailing insurance policies, entry limits, and fee structures.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0327
Page from race regulations detailing entry fee schedules and the technical specifications required for competing cars.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0328
Regulations for race competitors regarding pre-race checks, weighing-in, and start formalities.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0329
Regulations for a motor race concerning start procedures, fueling, and pit stops.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0330
Race regulations concerning driver changes, pit stop procedures, and replenishment of supplies.20th May 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0331
Page of motor racing regulations covering replenishment, pit stops, and steward duties.17th Jun 1933Box 160 \ 3  scan0332
Page from race regulations detailing rules for competitors on repairs, exhaust cut-outs, vehicle lighting, car numbers, and penalties.17th Jun 1933Box 160 \ 3  scan0333
Regulations for the Le Mans 24 hours race, detailing signals and procedures for stopping and post-race checks.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0334


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