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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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Test report and summary of required jobs for Wraith and Bentley cars.28th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0035
Status report and parts list for various Bentley 80 Engine Units.28th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0036
List of components and specifications for various Bentley engine units, including the 80, Conventional 8, and High Power Alum engines.28th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0037
Progress report on cast iron engine units, detailing specifications, modifications, and component parts.28th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0038
Specification sheet detailing components and applications for Bentley V and Wraith III engine units.28th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0039
Status report on various engine units, gearboxes, and chassis fittings.28th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0040
Progress report on various engineering components and required actions.28th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0041
Minutes from a Chassis Conference detailing specifications and remarks for various car models.29th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0042
Status report on Silver Dawn, Bentley, and Wraith cars undergoing testing and development.30th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0043
Status report on test vehicles and engines, including a Silver Wraith and Bentley models, with a summary of jobs to be done.30th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0044
Continued list of Bentley 80 engine unit specifications and associated remarks.30th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0045
Progress and specification report on various 8-cylinder engine units and components.30th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0046
List of specifications and parts for B.60 Cast Iron Units and Bentley V Units.30th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0047
Status report on Wraith III and Wraith Ripple engine units, detailing test status, specifications, and allocation.30th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0048
Status report and action list for various automotive components and test rigs.30th Aug 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0049
Outlining the booking procedures for the Conference Room at Dalton's Cottage.20th Sep 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0050
Minutes from a car conference discussing a senior rationalised programme, weight reduction, and projected 4-cylinder engines.17th Oct 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0051
Minutes discussing the manufacturing of a 2.8-litre 4-cylinder engine and the projected costs for a new small car project.17th Oct 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0052
Cost analysis for the Small Car Project, comparing gearbox, chassis, and engine costs with other manufacturers.17th Oct 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0053
Continuation of a small car project's cost and manufacturing plan.17th Oct 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0054
Inviting staff to a Chassis Meeting at Duffield Bank House.31th Oct 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0055
Minutes of a meeting held at Squash Court detailing component specifications for Ripplet and Rippletto models.24th Nov 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0056
Car specifications and transmission design considerations for various models.24th Nov 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0057
Secret memo detailing a chassis conference on post-war motor car fabrication and planning.29th Nov 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0058
Meeting notes detailing decisions on proceeding with or deferring specific items related to design and experimental manufacture.29th Nov 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0059
Minutes of a conference held at Messrs Park, Wards, regarding the quantity production and costs of car bodies.22th Dec 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0060
Cost analysis report on car body shells and wings, comparing materials and production methods.22th Dec 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0061
Cost analysis with proposed savings for various car manufacturing sections.22th Dec 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0062
Cost breakdown and analysis for car body production, comparing labour and material expenses with competitors.22th Dec 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0063
Meeting minutes outlining agreed future procedures and an agenda for car body production.22th Dec 1930Box 161a \ 1  scan0064
Meeting notes discussing vehicle construction, door locks, production output, and tooling costs.22th Dec 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0065
Covering memo forwarding a copy of document Hs.15/KW with reference to Aero Conferences.6th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0066
Proposing and scheduling a series of weekly Aero Conferences with specified topics and attendees.16th Jan 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0067
Minutes of a visit to Suash Court discussing the Senior Range Engine Programme, marine engines, diesel engines, and petrol tanks.8th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0068
Design notes on various components including petrol tanks, gearbox, hand brake, flywheel, and rear axles.8th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0069
Meeting minutes discussing rear axles, instrument boards, and development of the 'Myth' car project.8th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0070
Summary of cost figures from a conference discussing reductions in vehicle body costs.12th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0071
Cost comparison for car wings made from aluminium and steel, with notes on door and body costs.23th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0072
Attaching the minutes of a coachwork meeting regarding potential cost reductions for body construction.15th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0073
Minutes of a conference held at Derby regarding Bentley V. Body Production costs.14th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0074
Cost reductions for various car bodies and finishing instructions for the Silver Ripplet model.14th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0075
Meeting note discussing paint and material samples, and body/frame proposals.14th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0076
Rescheduling a meeting to discuss detail drawings and specifications.26th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0077
Meeting to discuss research work and the Exe engine, requesting agenda points.26th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0078
Outlining the procedure for obtaining specifications for new experimental chassis.28th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0079
The procedure for tracking piecemeal modifications and specifications for cars and engines using L.O.P. numbers.28th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0080
Naming conventions for new chassis and engine units.28th Feb 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0081
Confirming the rescheduled time of a meeting to discuss Research Work and the Exe engine.2nd Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0082
Notes from a conference held on March 4th regarding car division design progress.5th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0083
Meeting notes discussing specifications for the £800 Car, Rippletto, and Myth engine.5th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0084
Meeting minutes discussing the Myth engine's marine and small car applications.5th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0085
Meeting notes discussing research and development for the Merlin, Vulture, and Griffon engines, focusing on superchargers and intercoolers.4th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0086
Progress report on 2-stroke petrol injection, design work, test units, contract positions, and an axial flow blower.4th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0087
Progress report on the EXE engine development and consideration of a new training engine.4th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0088
Research notes on main bearings, internal combustion turbines, and other engine components.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0089
Minutes of a conference to consider Ripplet chassis specification, held on 16th March.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0090
Decisions regarding various engine components including tappet covers, carburettors, camshafts and flywheels.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0091
Meeting notes detailing modifications for various chassis components.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0092
Design and component decisions for a vehicle, covering steering, petrol system, pedals, and dashboard.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0093
Technical notes on petrol piping, chassis lubrication, shock dampers, and other vehicle components.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0094
Meeting notes discussing the design and development of the hand brake, propellor shaft, and rear axle.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0095
Meeting notes discussing design and production details for various vehicle components.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0096
Decisions and actions on various vehicle components, including the bonnet, lamps, wiring, and a Lefthand Silver Phantom chassis.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0097
Issuance of details for parts related to the Left Hand Silver Phantom.16th Mar 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0098
Suggesting the postponement of a fortnightly Chassis Meeting from April 1st to April 8th due to the Easter holidays.9th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0099
Announcing an Aero Conference to discuss Research Matters and the Exe engine.9th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0100
Meeting notes on research matters and engine development, focusing on superchargers and intercoolers for Merlin, Vulture, and Griffon engines.18th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0101
Progress report on engine development, including prototypes, pumps, test beds, compressors, and bearing research.18th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0102
Progress report on piston, internal combustion turbine, and Exe engine development.18th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0103
The advantages of a new wing installation proposal over a reverse flow design.19th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0104
Arranging a discussion about design progress on the left-hand car and the Rippletto programme.19th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0105
Minutes from a conference on the design and specification of the 'Rippletto' and a left-hand drive car.22th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0106
Meeting notes on production planning for rationalised motor cars and the Silver Phantom, covering specifications, frames, and radiators.22th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0107
The requirement to fit and test a standard Wraith petrol filter on B.60 units.24th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0108
Minutes of a progress meeting regarding the development of the Griffon engine units.24th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0109
Progress report on the development and testing of Griffon I and Griffon II engine components.24th Apr 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0110
Meeting notes on Griffon engine development, discussing the oil system, pistons, controls, and flight testing.15th Jan 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0111
Agenda for a meeting on research matters and the EXR engine.15th Jan 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0112
Progress report on engine development, testing, and materials research.15th Jan 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0113
Progress report outlining work on engine components, internal combustion turbines, and Exe engine development.15th Jan 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0114
Page discussing actions required for training engines, including investigation into specifications and installation schemes.20th May 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0115
Minutes of a conference concerning the Left-Hand Silver Phantom.20th May 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0116
Continued list of agreements and updates on various vehicle components.20th May 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0117
Minutes of a conference to agree on the design geometry for the 'Myth' rear suspension system.2nd Oct 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0118
Rear spring limitations and the agreement to use a compression shackle for an easier construction.3rd Oct 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0119
Minutes of a conference detailing design specifications for the Myth rear suspension.2nd Oct 1940Box 161a \ 1  scan0120
Technical notes discussing suspension characteristics including understeer, propeller shaft movement, and rear spring shackle design.10th Jan 1939Box 161a \ 1  scan0121
Requesting to defer the Chassis Meeting at Clan Foundry to a later time.15th Jun 1941Box 161a \ 1  scan0122
Minutes of a chassis meeting held at Clan Foundry on 24th June 1941.25th Jun 1941Box 161a \ 1  scan0123
Meeting notes regarding specifications for the 'Myth' car, component sourcing, competitor analysis, and bodywork.25th Jun 1941Box 161a \ 1  scan0124
Short memo announcing a Chassis Conference.8th Oct 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0001
Invitation to lunch in the Canteen in connection with a visit to the Works.8th Oct 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0002
Excessive tyre wear on Phantom III cars, proposing its addition to a service complaints conference agenda.18th Oct 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0003
Minutes of a conference held to discuss customer complaints and defects.26th May 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0004
The worst features of the Phantom III, focusing on flooding on hills and clutch issues.26th May 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0005
Technical report discussing issues with petrol pumps, engine overheating at low speeds, and transmission clunks on starting.26th May 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0006
Report page detailing issues and proposed solutions for overoiling, steering wobble, and slow running on Phantom III and 25/30 HP models.26th May 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0007
List of reported vehicle faults and planned modifications for Bentley models, with handwritten annotations.26th May 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0008
Meeting notes discussing experimental parts, oil consumption, service work policies, and vehicle design improvements.26th May 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0009
Meeting minutes discussing quarterly meetings, out-of-date models, stock and material supply, and tabulating complaints.13th Oct 1937Box 161a \ 2  scan0010


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