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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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Tyre wear, road testing experiences, and an investigation into poor fuel economy on a 'Silver Ghost' with 4-wheel brakes.28th Oct 1941Box 160 \ 5  scan0361
Continental vehicle testing, the challenges of German autobahns, and the temporary closure of the experimental department due to war.28th Oct 1941Box 160 \ 5  scan0362
Letter thanking Mr. Robotham for an article on Continental Testing, intended for publication.4th Nov 1941Box 160 \ 5  scan0363
Follow-up note from W. Boddy of Motor Sport regarding a visit to see experimental cars.5th Dec 1941Box 160 \ 5  scan0364
Letter of congratulations from 'The Motor' magazine to W.A. Robotham on his tank appointment.5th Dec 1941Box 160 \ 5  scan0365
Letter to Laurence Pomeroy regarding a spurious 'Daily Mail' interview and the end of the war.11th Dec 1941Box 160 \ 5  scan0366
Letter to Laurence Pomeroy referencing a spurious 'Daily Mail' interview and looking forward to the end of the war.11th Dec 1941Box 160 \ 5  scan0367
Sketches of the Corniche and their potential for publication.23th Dec 1941Box 160 \ 5  scan0368
Sketches of the Corniche made by a worker for potential publication.23th Dec 1941Box 160 \ 5  scan0369
Payment for sketches of the Corniche intended for publication in 'The Motor' magazine.1st Jan 1942Box 160 \ 5  scan0370
Payment for 'Corniche' sketches.17th Jan 1942Box 160 \ 5  scan0371
Clarifying payment details for an artist named K. Davies.18th Feb 1942Box 160 \ 5  scan0372
Brief typed communication regarding sketches made by K. Davies.20th Feb 1942Box 160 \ 5  scan0373
Blueprint showing side, plan, and cross-section views of an aerodynamic vehicle body.6th Apr 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0001
The performance of a Dubonnet car during a test run at Brooklands Track, covering its layout, stability, and the effects of streamlining.6th Apr 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0002
Report discussing the benefits of vehicle streamlining, referencing competitor designs, and proposing wind tunnel work.6th Apr 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0003
Table comparing the horsepower required to drive Bentley and Dubonnet cars, and the improved acceleration from streamlining.6th Apr 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0004
Short memo regarding windage reduction and arranging a follow-up meeting in Derby.17th Apr 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0005
Magazine page discussing new Morris and Wolseley models, and speed records set by an Adler-Trumpf car.27th Jun 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0006
Automotive industry news page with articles on dealer laws, model pricing, production figures, and company updates.27th Jun 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0007
Press photograph and caption for the Adler-Trumpf car, which recently set six new international records.27th Jul 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0008
Letter discussing a Bugatti's funnel arrangement and rear air exit, referencing an attached article from 'L'Actualité Automobile'.27th Jul 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0009
Letter from G.E.T. Eyston's secretary arranging a visit to the Bristol Aeroplane Co. wind tunnel.25th Aug 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0010
Letter discussing a visit to Bristol and coordinating wind tunnel testing for a new car model.22th Aug 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0011
Letter discussing travel arrangements to meet in Bristol and providing contact details.25th Aug 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0012
Letter to Capt. G.E.T. Eyston arranging a visit to Bristol with a wind tunnel expert.25th Aug 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0013
Letter enclosing a print of Bristol wind tunnel findings and requesting suggestions for a new model's drag and stability.2nd Sep 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0014
Letter regarding a mechanic for a Kestrel motor and an update on a stripped car.31th May 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0015
Preprint paper on the economics of streamlining in heavy transportation presented to the Society of Automotive Engineers.31th May 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0016
Report analyzing power savings achieved through streamlining vehicles like trains, buses, and trucks.31th May 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0017
Comparison of horsepower required and power savings for streamlined vs. conventional highway and rail vehicles.31th May 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0018
Comparison of horsepower required to overcome air resistance for streamlined versus conventional trains at various speeds.31th May 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0019
Page showing a table and formula for calculating horsepower required to overcome air resistance.31th May 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0020
Page detailing the determination of air resistance coefficient 'C' and comparing performance data for rail cars, highway buses, and trucks.31th May 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0021
The effects of side winds on air resistance and the limitations of wind tunnel testing for vehicles.31th May 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0022
Wind tunnel testing methods, air resistance, and the aerodynamic benefits of streamlined vehicle forms.31th May 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0023
Illustrations of streamlined vehicle designs and a graph showing the effect of side wind.3rd Nov 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0024
Article from 'The Motor' magazine about Caracciola's land speed record runs in a streamlined Mercedes-Benz.3rd Nov 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0025
Magazine page reporting on the SS Bournemouth Trial, the Scottish Anniversary Trial, and other motoring news.3rd Nov 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0026
Article from 'The Motor' magazine about Rudolf Caracciola's record-breaking performance in a 12-cylinder Mercedes-Benz.3rd Nov 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0027
Article about an asbestos garage, a portable upholstery cleaner, and various tools for the garage.3rd Nov 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0028
Bentley's performance issues due to high wind resistance and the need for more streamlined bodywork.21th Aug 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0029
Aerodynamic improvements by altering the radiator, referencing a contemporary Fiat race car.21th Aug 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0030
Test run of a Dubonnet car at Brooklands, detailing its general layout, handling, and the effects of streamlining.6th Apr 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0031
Advantages of streamlining vehicles and proposing annual spending on wind tunnel work.6th Apr 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0032
Table comparing the required horsepower and improved acceleration due to streamlining for a Bentley versus a Dubonnet car.6th Apr 1936Box 161 \ 1  scan0033
Requesting information on wind noises in Wraith cars for discussion with coach-builders.14th Oct 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0034
Investigation and discussion of wind noises in car bodies.18th Oct 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0035
Causes and tests conducted for body wind noise on the Wraith model.15th Oct 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0036
Recommending that issues with door and sunshine roof sealing be addressed by the coachbuilders.28th Oct 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0037
Sources of wind noises in a Wraith III vehicle.28th Oct 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0038
Scheduling of a coachwork conference to investigate wind noises in car bodies.28th Oct 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0039
The sources of wind noise in a Wraith III vehicle.28th Oct 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0040
Letter regarding the arrangement of wind tunnel testing for cars.28th Oct 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0041
Wind tunnel testing and drag coefficient correlation for a streamlined Bentley car.29th Oct 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0042
Reliability of wind tunnel test results for a streamlined Bentley car.7th Nov 1933Box 161 \ 1  scan0043
Letter arranging wind tunnel tests on model cars with Vickers (Aviation) Ltd.1st Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0044
Wind noises in car bodies, referencing past communications and suggesting a meeting.1st Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0045
Wind noises in car bodies and coordinating a visit with a coachbuilder.2nd Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0046
Correcting a reference number from a previous communication regarding wind noises in bodies.3rd Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0047
Wind noises on the Wraith III chassis with the body makers.5th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0048
The wind tunnel tests conducted on a Vanvooren Bentley scale model.10th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0049
Rear seat and body width, and the theory behind an unorthodox aerodynamic form.10th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0050
Performance calculations for a B.23.AE Streamline Saloon (Park Ward), comparing lap speed data with wind tunnel results.10th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0051
Performance and drag calculations for a Vanvooren Bentley.10th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0052
Specification sheet detailing wheel size, engine revs, and axle/overdrive ratios.10th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0053
Comparison of wind tunnel data for a Park Ward Streamline Bentley and a Vanvooren Bentley.11th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0054
Potential overdrive gearbox for a Vanvooren Bentley following wind tunnel tests, and concerns about a customer's expectations.11th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0055
The proposal to build a custom aerodynamic 'Paulin Bentley' for Mr. Embericos.15th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0056
The cancellation of a project on a Vanvooren Bentley due to an unavailable overdrive gearbox.17th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0057
Private letter discussing a proposal to fit a streamlined body to a 4 1/4 litre Bentley for a client named Mr. Embiricos.17th Feb 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0058
Letter discussing design drawings for a stream-lined Bentley by Mr Paulin.18th Nov 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0059
The effects of wind resistance on the acceleration of a Bentley.1st Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0060
Performance comparison of a Standard B.2. Saloon and a Vanvooren model, focusing on acceleration data.1st Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0061
Appendix evaluating the increased horsepower available for acceleration on the Vanvooren Bentley compared to a standard model.1st Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0062
Acceleration calculations for Standard B.2. Saloon and Vanvooren Aerodynamique models.1st Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0063
Performance data tables comparing a standard 4 1/4 litre Bentley with a Vanvooren 'Aerodynamique' model with overdrive.1st Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0064
Performance graph comparing horsepower, acceleration, and velocity for a Standard Car versus a 'Vanvooren' model.2nd Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0065
Chart about the effect of wind resistance on the acceleration of a Bentley.2nd Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0066
Private memo discussing the design and aerodynamic testing of a new streamline car, focusing on radiator height.2nd Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0067
Brief typed note about returning a model car and sending drawings.3rd Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0068
Instructing the Mailing Department to despatch drawings to the Franco-Britannic Auto Co., Ltd. in Paris.3rd Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0069
Request to dispatch a model car to W. Sleator at Franco-Britannic Auto Co., Ltd. in Paris.3rd Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0070
Communication acknowledging receipt of information and a chart on the effect of wind resistance on Bentley acceleration.6th Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0071
To Bentley Motors Ltd. confirming the receipt of a returned model car.20th Dec 1937Box 161 \ 1  scan0072
Requesting modifications to a Wraith to reduce wind noise and for a list of these changes to be provided for future reference.18th Jan 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0073
Article from 'The Motor' magazine about the principles and benefits of streamlining in motorcars.25th Jan 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0074
The contents page for 'The Motor' journal, volume LXXII, number 1883.25th Jan 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0075
Article discussing the engineering and economic possibilities of lowered wind resistance in automobiles.25th Jan 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0076
Article from 'The Motor' magazine discussing the engineering principles, benefits, and challenges of streamlining car bodies.25th Jan 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0077
Letter discussing the progress on a streamline car project, including the wooden working model, chassis, and axle considerations.31th Jan 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0078
Car modifications and streamlining, drawing a comparison with French steam train technology.31th Jan 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0079
The performance of a streamlined train compared to a standard train on a route including Dijon and Marseilles.31th Jan 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0080
Responding to queries on Bentley bearings, steering, and a streamline car radiator.4th Feb 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0081
Page 2 of a memo with recommendations on chassis, tyres, axle, and engine head for a specific car.4th Feb 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0082
Confirming the chassis number for an Embiricos Bentley to be fitted with a special streamlined French body.11th Feb 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0083
Letter discussing modifications for a streamlined body chassis, including performance parts and addressing instrument quality.21th Feb 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0084
Modifications to be carried out on a chassis.21th Feb 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0085
List of modifications for a chassis going to Paris for a streamline body.19th Feb 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0086
On wind resistance, the benefits of streamlining, and competitive market positioning against other car models.2nd Feb 1938Box 161 \ 1  scan0087


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