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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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Page of regulations for a motor race, covering car condition, engine inspection, and rules for the pits.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0335
Page of race regulations concerning information for competitors, objections, and non-competitor pits.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0336
Page 35 of race regulations covering fees, fines, bonuses, and general rules for competitors.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0337
Regulations and schedule for the Le Mans 24 Hours Race, covering objections, communications and trials.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0338
Alphabetical index of articles or topics.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0339
Index page listing topics from 'Cylinders' to 'Gear ratio' with their corresponding reference numbers.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0340
Index of topics and their corresponding reference numbers from a document.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0341
Index of topics from R to T with associated reference numbers, marked as page 40.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0342
Index of articles detailing regulations for a competition, divided into three sections.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0343
Table of contents for motor race regulations, page 42.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0344
List of fines in Francs for various infractions against motor racing regulations.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0345
List of race regulations, penalties, and reasons for withdrawal.17th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 3  scan0346
Telegram from Gordon Crosby requesting a meeting with Robottem.3rd Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0001
Letter from 'La Vie Automobile' magazine to Mr. Robotham regarding a study.4th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0002
French magazine article from 'La Vie Automobile' describing a test drive of the Bentley 'Stream-line' on German roads.25th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0003
French article discussing cold starting procedures, oil pressure dynamics at startup, and the function of a Solex progressive thermostarter.25th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0004
Article from 'La Vie Automobile' magazine discussing engine warm-up procedures and the function of thermostats.25th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0005
Calculation of air resistance coefficient and performance data for the Paulin Bentley.6th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0006
Calculations for vehicle horsepower, rolling resistance, windage, and potential lap speeds.6th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0007
Article from 'The Motor' magazine detailing the high-speed performance and streamlined design of a special Bentley car.7th Feb 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0008
Pictorial article from 'The Motor' magazine showcasing high-speed road tests of a Lagonda saloon and a streamlined Bentley.7th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0009
Article from 'The Motor' magazine detailing a high-speed road test of a Lagonda V12 on the German autobahn.7th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0010
Article from 'The Motor' magazine discussing car performance, wind resistance, and the benefits of streamlined bodywork.7th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0011
Letter from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing enclosed photographs of a streamlined Bentley and an autobahn viaduct.8th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0012
Letter from Iliffe & Sons Ltd. to W. A. Robotham enclosing a copy of another letter and a print, requesting comments.8th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0013
Photograph of a streamlined two-door coupe, likely a publicity or press image.1st Feb 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0014
Letter discussing a modern front for a Bentley and future streamlined car designs.8th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0015
Letter from a Director expressing a personal interest in a modernised 1940 type Bentley.8th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0016
Letter discussing car stability at high speeds, aerodynamic shape, and radiator design.8th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0017
Cover note for a translated article from the magazine 'La Vie Automobile' by Géo Lefèvre.8th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0018
Translated report on the trials of a 'Streamlined' Bentley on German speed roads.3rd Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0019
The rationale behind creating the 'Streamline' Bentley and the beginning of a test drive on the German Autobahn.3rd Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0020
The performance of a 'Streamline' car, detailing its journey, average speeds, and handling characteristics.3rd Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0021
Performance and fuel consumption test results for a 'Streamline' Bentley in Germany.3rd Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0022
The fuel and oil consumption during performance trials of a 'Streamline' Bentley at the Montlhéry track.3rd Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0023
Conditions in Germany, covering industry, cost of living, and the experience of driving on the Autobahnen.3rd Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0024
Travelogue detailing a car tour through Germany, commenting on the Autobahns and interactions with locals.3rd Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0025
Typed account of a journey in a Bentley being overtaken by a 'Streamline' car at 150 K.P.H.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0026
Letter to Monsieur Geo. Lefevre of 'La Vie Automobile' regarding an article and a recent car journey.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0027
Request to place an order for 48 photographic enlargements for the Press with Dollond & Aitchison Ltd.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0028
Letter thanking John Dugdale for photographs of a car in motion and inviting him to Derby.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0029
Black and white photograph of a curving highway in a snowy, rural landscape.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0030
Black and white photograph showing the front three-quarter view of a vintage streamlined coupe.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0031
The source of a picture and information.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0032
Photograph of the Autobahn showing road signs for the Stuttgart-Süd exit.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0033
Photographic comparison sheet of various car models including Wraith, Bentley, Phantom III, and Packard.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0034
Photographic comparison of the front view of an Oldsmobile and a Ford V.8.9th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0035
Two mechanics working on a car chassis on a factory assembly line.13th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0037
Summary of experiments to reduce oil temperature on a Paulin Bentley II model.13th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0038
Lap speeds with different tyre configurations and petrol consumption comparisons.13th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0039
Test log sheet recording various temperatures under different vehicle running conditions.13th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0040
Continuation page of a test report table detailing running conditions and temperature readings.14th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0041
Windage tests at part throttle for the Paulin Bentley II (B.27.LE).14th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0042
Secret memo suggesting a publicity run for the Paulin car at Brooklands with driver Eyston.15th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0043
Summary of the position on Bentley 'S' Special Parts being prepared for a long distance run.15th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0044
Continued note stating that Hartfords could not be fitted with the Paulin body.15th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0045
Performance report for the New Streamline Bentley.16th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0046
Performance review of the Streamline Bentley, comparing its comfort and high-speed capabilities on European roads to other vehicles.16th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0047
New breed of motor-car designed for changing road conditions.16th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0048
Page of correspondence from 'The Motor' magazine with letters discussing car design, performance, and features.21th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0049
Correspondence page from a motoring magazine with reader letters on various topics including insurance, hotels, and road surfaces.21th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0050
The rarity of cars with a guaranteed 100 M.P.H. top speed in full touring trim.22th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0051
Letter to D. Taylor Esq. requesting assistance with publishing correspondence in 'The Motor' magazine.22th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0052
Confirming the decision to not undertake any further work on the Paulin Car.23th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0053
Secret memo discussing Bentley publicity and a proposed article for Autocar magazine.23th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0054
Press report discussing publicity strategy for the Bentley V and enclosing a letter for 'Motor' magazine.24th Mar 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0055
Typed letter defending the practice of streamlining cars, referencing the 4 1/4-litre Bentley as a prime example.1st Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0056
Letter from 'The Motor' magazine requesting a review of a proposed article before publication.1st Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0057
Letter to the Technical Editor of 'The Motor' magazine returning a checked copy with minor modifications.4th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0058
Bentley publicity and the strategy of inserting letters into motoring magazine correspondence columns.4th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0059
Bentley publicity and the submission of letters to 'The Motor' magazine.5th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0060
Commentary on the benefits of streamlining in Bentley cars, referencing a Mr. Hall's letter and an advertisement.11th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0061
'Correspondence' page from 'The Motor' magazine featuring letters to the editor.11th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0062
Correspondence page from a motoring journal discussing reader opinions on various topics.11th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0063
'Correspondence' page from a motoring magazine featuring readers' letters on various automotive topics.18th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0064
Article discussing the outlook and prospects for 1½-litre motor racing in 1939.18th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0065
Cover note sending a summary of remarks about a Paulin Bentley that was exhibited in the showrooms.20th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0066
Brief memo of thanks regarding comments on the 'Paulin Bentley'.21th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0067
Internal correspondence regarding customer feedback on the Paulin Bentley and its potential future exhibition.22th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0068
Clarifying a query regarding the Paulin car, the C.S.C. Meeting, and the car produced for Mons. Embiricos.24th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0069
Correspondence page from 'The Motor' magazine discussing various motoring topics.25th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0070
Correspondence page from a motoring magazine discussing road safety, vehicle design, and driving habits.25th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0071
Suggesting the submission of a letter and photograph to 'The Motor' magazine.26th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0072
Letter to the editor of 'The Motor' magazine detailing the superior acceleration of a streamlined Bentley.25th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0073
Cover memo regarding an attached letter from the Reale Automobile Circolo d'Italia.4th May 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0074
Noting a letter received from the Reale Automobile Circolo D'Italia.5th May 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0075
Correspondence page from a 1939 motoring magazine with various reader letters.9th May 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0076
Page from a motoring magazine featuring readers' letters discussing topics such as vehicle taxation, the national budget, and the driving test.9th May 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0077
Article from 'The Motor' magazine discussing car design, performance, aerodynamics, and market segmentation.4th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0078
Article from 'The Motor' magazine describing the history and points of interest along the Exeter and Land's End Road.4th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0079
Page of letters to the editor from a motoring magazine discussing various automotive topics.4th Apr 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0080
Secret internal memorandum regarding a project.27th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0081
Bentley publicity strategy following performance testing of a 4-door Paulin saloon at Brooklands.27th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0082
From Sg to Rm regarding Bentley Publicity and a proposed meeting.27th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0083
Secret internal memo discussing publicity for the 4-door 'Corniche' car's lap speeds at Brooklands.30th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0084
The policy on Bentley publicity, emphasizing no promotion before accomplishment.27th Jun 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0085
Publicity arrangement with Castrol oil for a Bentley demonstration at Brooklands.7th Jul 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0086
Choice of oil for a Bentley publicity run, considering Captain Eyston's existing association with Wakefields oils.10th Jul 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0087
Work instructions for modifying a B.27.LE chassis.12th Jul 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0088
Telegram requesting full insurance cover for the Embiricos streamlined Bentley.12th Jul 1939Box 160 \ 4  scan0089


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