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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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Claim for damage to a hedge following an accident on Fosse Road.9th Nov 1926Box 181 \ M10  img116
Vehicle accident involving a broken steering lever during experimental trials.26th Nov 1938Box 181 \ M10  img117
Accident report detailing a pendulum steering lever failure during a 70 mph high-speed wobble test.12th Nov 1926Box 181 \ M10  img118
Inquiry regarding a potential unreported car accident on the Fosse Road, following a claim for a damaged fence.8th Nov 1926Box 181 \ M10  img119
Incident where an experimental car went into a ditch due to a steering lever breakage.9th Nov 1926Box 181 \ M10  img120
Accident report concerning a Lancia car and a motor-cyclist in foggy conditions.17th Feb 1927Box 181 \ M10  img121
Accident report detailing a collision between a Hispano car and a horse and cart near Long Eaton.21th Jun 1927Box 181 \ M10  img122
Minor accident involving the 8-EX car in Bristol.26th Aug 1927Box 181 \ M10  img123
Repair estimate from Sanderson & Holmes for an experimental car required as evidence for Police Court proceedings.12th Aug 1927Box 181 \ M10  img124
Response letter discussing performance issues like spring bumping and steering during a 10,000-mile road test in France.2nd Feb 1928Box 181 \ M10  img125
Accident report detailing a collision between test car 19-EX and a horse-drawn cart.8th Apr 1929Box 181 \ M10  img126
Compliment slip from The General Transport Co., Ltd.8th Apr 1929Box 181 \ M10  img127
Compliments slip from The General Transport Co. Ltd. attached to a handwritten list of vehicle components and notes.23th Mar 1928Box 181 \ M10  img128
Vehicle inventory and damage report for a car brought in for repairs.23th Mar 1928Box 181 \ M10  img129
Request for a complete report on an accident at Macclesfield.3rd Jun 1930Box 181 \ M10  img130
Accident report concerning car 19-EX being hit by a reversing corporation bus.10th Nov 1930Box 181 \ M10  img131
Legal letter discussing witness testimony and strategy following an accident at Hinckley.20th Mar 1931Box 181 \ M10  img132
Extract from a statement of claim regarding the particulars of negligence in an accident at Hinckley.10th Oct 1930Box 181 \ M10  img133
Accident report detailing a collision involving a 25 HP car, UL.7712, and a Willys Knight.10th Oct 1930Box 181 \ M10  img134
Statement detailing a road accident and the condition of the other vehicle involved.26th Mar 1931Box 181 \ M10  img135
Accident near Hinckley involving vehicle GLN-60.26th Mar 1931Box 181 \ M10  img136
Accident report concerning Experimental Car No. 27-EX.6th Aug 1931Box 181 \ M10  img137
Statement detailing a vehicle incident involving a Sunbeam Saloon and car 27-EX.6th Aug 1931Box 181 \ M10  img138
Diagram illustrating a collision between a Rolls Royce and a Sunbeam vehicle.26th Aug 1931Box 181 \ M10  img139
Inquiry regarding the status and cost of repairs for an accident to car 27-EX on August 5th.26th Aug 1931Box 181 \ M10  img140
Accident report for car 24-EX.27th May 1931Box 181 \ M10  img141
Proposal to repair the body of car 24-EX after an accident and mount it onto the chassis of 19-EX.10th Nov 1931Box 181 \ M10  img142
Accident report for vehicle 16-G4 detailing damage sustained in a collision with a Renault.19th Jan 1932Box 181 \ M10  img143
Car accident near Chateauroux, France.20th Dec 1932Box 181 \ M10  img144
Accident report detailing a collision between a car and a cyclist.1st Feb 1933Box 181 \ M10  img145
Details and settlement of a road accident in France involving a company vehicle and a cyclist.13th Feb 1933Box 181 \ M10  img146
Accident report detailing a collision with a cyclist in France.8th Feb 1933Box 181 \ M10  img147
Query regarding legal liability under French law in the event of an accident.20th Feb 1933Box 181 \ M10  img148
Reporting on a car, 19-EX, which has been badly damaged in an accident in France and requires return to Derby by train.20th Feb 1933Box 181 \ M10  img149
Loss of motor-car 19-EX and the proposal to use its engine in a replacement vehicle.20th Feb 1933Box 181 \ M10  img150
Car accident involving chassis 19 EA, including injuries to the occupants.18th Feb 1933Box 181 \ M10  img151
Witness statement regarding a car accident involving an 18 GIV vehicle.5th Jun 1933Box 181 \ M10  img152
Statement describing a car accident involving vehicle 18GW in France.5th Jun 1933Box 181 \ M10  img153
Statement detailing the damage and circumstances of a road accident.6th Dec 1933Box 181 \ M10  img154
Accident report detailing a collision in foggy weather at Shelton lock.6th Dec 1933Box 181 \ M10  img155
Investigation report into a Bentley axle failure and the circumstances of the resulting accident.18th Feb 1936Box 181 \ M10  img156
Damage to the wings of a chassis that arrived from France and a request for repair details to claim against the carriers.27th Aug 1936Box 181 \ M10  img157
Accident report detailing a collision between two vehicles in foggy weather.6th Dec 1933Box 181 \ M10  img158
Report detailing a car accident with a lorry.25th Jun 1936Box 181 \ M10  img159
Accident involving car 35-PK which overturned in a river near Vierzon, France.14th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img160
Recovery of a damaged vehicle and an itemized list of damages following an accident.14th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img161
Page 3 of a letter detailing the aftermath of an accident, vehicle damage, and medical expenses.13th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img162
Accident involving car 35-PK in Vignoux-Sur-Barangeon, France.13th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img163
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating the scene of a car accident between Vierzon and Bourges.13th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img164
Letter requesting an opinion on the cause of an accident involving car 35-PK, specifically regarding speed and front-wheel brakes.18th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img165
Follow-up report discussing a vehicle incident, brake performance, and a burnt exhaust valve on car 35-PK.12th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img166
Staff health, travel plans, and vehicle maintenance issues.19th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img167
Brake performance and a burnt exhaust valve from the report on car 35-PK.12th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img168
Photographs of an accident involving a 35-PK car in France.20th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img169
Private memo regarding car 35-PK's accident in France, questioning insurance, ownership, and recovery of documents.20th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img170
Response to queries regarding a car accident involving vehicle 35 PK, discussing speed, braking, and skidding.21th Aug 1924Box 181 \ M10  img171
Letter discussing arrangements for shipping a car to England, delays in testing due to weather, and issues with broken front springs for car 9 EK.22th Aug 1913Box 181 \ M10  img172
Heel board modification and comparing the engine compression and performance of cars 7CA and 58NA.2nd Feb 1915Box 181 \ M11  img001
Extract discussing the modification and adoption of a C.I. Zephyr scraper ring piston for standard car and other engines.5th May 1915Box 181 \ M11  img002
Requesting the production of experimental pistons and test pieces from a new batch of Vanadium Aluminium alloy.1st Nov 1915Box 181 \ M11  img003
Follow-up letter regarding the progress on experimental pistons and test pieces.19th Nov 1915Box 181 \ M11  img004
Release of Vanadium Aluminium Alloy from the stores, with a handwritten instruction.22th Nov 1915Box 181 \ M11  img005
Instruction memo regarding the casting of Vanadium Aluminium Alloy into pistons and test pieces.22th Nov 1915Box 181 \ M11  img006
Chasing the progress of obtaining a set of pistons made from Vanadium Aluminium.7th Dec 1915Box 181 \ M11  img007
Availability of Vanadium Aluminium Alloy test pieces and piston castings.11th Dec 1915Box 181 \ M11  img008
The scrapping of experimental Vanadium Aluminium pistons due to being faulty castings.16th Dec 1915Box 181 \ M11  img009
Experiments with 'Eagle' and chassis pistons featuring multiple rings, and an additional set for Commander Briggs' car.19th Jul 1916Box 181 \ M11  img010
Type of aluminium pistons used in car 7-ca and proposing further tests on new designs.19th Sep 1916Box 181 \ M11  img011
The types of aluminium pistons fitted to cars and a request to press forward with testing new designs.19th Sep 1916Box 181 \ M11  img012
Instructing the works to press forward with standardising 7-ringed aluminium Zephyr pistons for the chassis.21th Sep 1916Box 181 \ M11  img013
The standardisation of an Aluminium Piston with a conical top and many rings for the Zephyr model.14th Sep 1916Box 181 \ M11  img014
Returning Standardisation Sheets for components due to a lack of experimental performance reports.19th Sep 1916Box 181 \ M11  img015
Instructions for modifying seven-ringed Zephyr type chassis pistons.2nd Oct 1916Box 181 \ M11  img016
Instruction to fit an experimental set of aluminium Zephyr pistons to car 7CA.16th Oct 1916Box 181 \ M11  img017
The fitting of Zephyr pistons with long skirts to a standard car, noting extra metal left for custom clearance.23th Oct 1916Box 181 \ M11  img018
Standardisation sheet for the 'After-the-War' chassis piston, delaying material orders until testing is complete.24th Oct 1916Box 181 \ M11  img019
Enclosing two index sheets detailing the history of chassis piston experiments X.2309 and X.2609.5th Mar 1917Box 181 \ M11  img020
List of completed chassis experiments detailing various piston and valve configurations ready for testing.15th Mar 1917Box 181 \ M11  img021
Record of specifications and instructions for Aluminium Zephyr Pistons, models E.10915 and E.11640.16th Oct 1917Box 181 \ M11  img022
Five different experimental piston and valve configurations ready for fitting and testing.28th Mar 1917Box 181 \ M11  img023
Overhaul and proposed improvements for a car engine.19th Apr 1917Box 181 \ M11  img024
Numbered list of component updates and engineering notes, page 2.18th Apr 1917Box 181 \ M11  img025
Experiment involving 7-ringed aluminium alloy pistons without a skirt, which were fitted to engine 7C-A and then removed.25th Apr 1917Box 181 \ M11  img026
Design decisions for the 7 CA car engine, including pistons, connecting rods, and camshafts.1st May 1917Box 181 \ M11  img027
Modifications and testing for a gearbox, suspension, and rear axle.1st May 1917Box 181 \ M11  img028
Update, index cards, and catalogue specifications for a filing cabinet.8th May 1917Box 181 \ M11  img029
The required quality and finish for tools in a tool kit.14th May 1917Box 181 \ M11  img030
From R. to EH. detailing requirements for car 7 CA, covering springing experiments, engine components, and an automatic starter switch.14th May 1917Box 181 \ M11  img031
From 'R' to 'E.H.' about car modifications to improve road handling and petrol economy.1st May 1917Box 181 \ M11  img032
Instructions to amend the acceleration value for the chassis 7 CA cam mechanism due to an increased roller size.1st May 1917Box 181 \ M11  img033
Accompanying drawing No. LeC. 805, which details the required head form for valves on chassis 7 CA.16th May 1927Box 181 \ M11  img034
Proposal to refurbish a Lanchester chassis to evaluate its gearbox for potential use on a Rolls-Royce car.3rd May 1917Box 181 \ M11  img035
Dynamometer testing of a Packard car for horsepower and fuel consumption, comparing its performance to their own designs.25th May 1917Box 181 \ M11  img036
Requesting car 7 C.A. be delivered to the Angel Hotel, Peterborough.1st Jun 1917Box 181 \ M11  img037
Carburetter and induction pipe options for Car 7 CA, referencing the C.H. and White Knave types.16th Jun 1917Box 181 \ M11  img038
Requesting a proper wiring scheme and drawings for a car chassis with a self-starter.13th Jun 1917Box 181 \ M11  img039
Expressing frustration over a delay in preparing a contact breaker for magneto experiments.13th Jun 1917Box 181 \ M11  img040
Dual-issue phenomenon in a car's fuel system: an air-lock caused by test piping and a low-speed jet blockage from grit after petrol failure.25th Jun 1919Box 181 \ M11  img041
Grit accumulation in a float chamber and proposing potential modifications.18th Jun 1919Box 181 \ M11  img042
Engine trouble on cars 7-CA and 49-GB caused by rotted petrol gauzes.26th Jun 1919Box 181 \ M11  img043


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