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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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Report of a road accident in France where a boy's finger was crushed after a car wing tipped a hand cart.9th Jul 1924Morton \ M10  img094
Reporting that people injured in accidents in France are progressing favourably.1st Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img095
Accident report detailing a collision with a hand cart in France, resulting in an injury to a boy.9th Jul 1924Morton \ M10  img096
Urgent memo regarding an accident involving the experimental F.W.B. Cabriolet, chassis 48-PK, near Dieppe, France.26th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img097
Typed letter confirming a telegram about a car with four-wheel brakes that has been badly smashed.26th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img098
Extract from a driver's letter describing a car accident and subsequent recovery in France.28th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img099
Events following a car accident, including being towed and an initial damage assessment.28th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img100
Follow-up letter regarding a car in France and a telegram sent to Henning.28th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img101
Letter concerning an accident on a 48-PK car due to a front spring shearing and a faulty spring design on a 9-PK car.29th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img102
Continued discussion regarding the overhaul of car 9-PK, issues with springs, and a temperature test.30th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img103
Car accident in France, including telegram correspondence and an investigation into the cause.30th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img104
Accident report detailing damage to a vehicle following the failure of a front spring centre bolt.31th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img105
Letter detailing an accident report, planned vehicle maintenance, temperature reading methodology, and driver selection.31th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img106
Driver arrangements, a 10,000-mile test summary, and the replacement of a lost tripsheet.30th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img107
Drawing illustrating a failure analysis of a broken centre bolt on a front spring assembly.27th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img108
Road traffic incident where car 98-PK was struck from behind, causing damage to its petrol tank.22th Sep 1924Morton \ M10  img109
Requesting the renewal of motorcar accident insurance for two cars operating in France.10th Oct 1924Morton \ M10  img110
Accident report concerning a 20 HP car, chassis 4-G-11, striking a boy.26th Nov 1924Morton \ M10  img111
Fitting a new 100 m.p.h. speedometer and detailing a minor taxi incident in Paris.25th Feb 1925Morton \ M10  img112
Minor damage caused to a stationary car during a test drive.9th Mar 1925Morton \ M10  img113
Incident report detailing a collision between a car (chassis 9-GII) and a horse near Wantage.22th Feb 1926Morton \ M10  img114
Accident report detailing a collision between an open touring R-R car and an enclosed car.27th Sep 1928Morton \ M10  img115
10 shilling claim for damage to a hedge following an accident on Fosse Road.9th Nov 1926Morton \ M10  img116
Vehicle accident caused by a broken steering lever.29th Nov 1928Morton \ M10  img117
Accident report detailing a crash during high-speed wobble tests, resulting in damage to a hedge.12th Nov 1926Morton \ M10  img118
Inquiry regarding an unreported car accident on the Fosse Road and a resulting claim for fence damage.8th Nov 1926Morton \ M10  img119
Incident where an experimental car went into a ditch due to a steering lever breakage.9th Nov 1926Morton \ M10  img120
Accident report detailing a collision between a Lancia car and a motorcyclist in foggy conditions.17th Feb 1927Morton \ M10  img121
Accident report detailing a collision between a Hispano car and a horse and cart.21th Jun 1927Morton \ M10  img122
Internal report detailing a minor accident involving car 8-EX in Bristol.26th Aug 1927Morton \ M10  img123
Repair estimate for an experimental car being held as evidence for police court proceedings.12th Aug 1927Morton \ M10  img124
Response to a vehicle test report discussing issues with suspension, steering, bonnet lifting, and windscreen bodywork.17th Feb 1928Morton \ M10  img125
Accident report involving test car 19-EX and a horse-drawn cart.8th Apr 1929Morton \ M10  img126
Compliments slip from The General Transport Co., Ltd.8th Apr 1929Morton \ M10  img127
Vehicle bodywork issues on a compliments slip from The General Transport Co., Ltd.23th Mar 1928Morton \ M10  img128
Inventory and repair list from a French garage for a damaged vehicle.23th Mar 1928Morton \ M10  img129
Complete report on an accident that occurred at Macclesfield.3rd Jun 1930Morton \ M10  img130
Accident report detailing a collision involving car 19-EX and a bus.10th Nov 1930Morton \ M10  img131
Letter from a legal firm discussing strategy for a trial concerning an accident at Hinckley.20th Mar 1931Morton \ M10  img132
Extract from a statement of claim detailing particulars of negligence in an accident at Hinckley.10th Oct 1930Morton \ M10  img133
Driver's statement regarding a road traffic accident involving a 25 HP car, UL.7712.10th Oct 1930Morton \ M10  img134
Typed report detailing the circumstances of a road accident involving two cars.26th Mar 1931Morton \ M10  img135
Accident near Hinckley (GLN-60), arranging a meeting for the following week.26th Mar 1931Morton \ M10  img136
Accident report for Experimental Car No. 27-EX.6th Aug 1931Morton \ M10  img137
Incident involving a Sunbeam Saloon and damage to vehicle 27-EX.6th Aug 1931Morton \ M10  img138
Diagram illustrating the positions of a Rolls Royce and a Sunbeam vehicle during an accident.26th Aug 1931Morton \ M10  img139
Update on the cost and completion of accident repairs for vehicle 27-EX.26th Aug 1931Morton \ M10  img140
Accident report for car 24-EX detailing a four-wheel skid on the Ashbourne Road.27th May 1931Morton \ M10  img141
Repair estimates and proposals for body and chassis modifications on experimental cars 19-EX and 24-EX.10th Nov 1931Morton \ M10  img142
Accident report for car 16-G4 detailing a collision with a Renault.19th Jan 1932Morton \ M10  img143
Accident report detailing a collision with a tree after avoiding a carriers cart.20th Dec 1932Morton \ M10  img144
Daily accident report concerning a collision with a cyclist.1st Feb 1933Morton \ M10  img145
Road accident in France involving a cyclist and the challenges of settling the claim.18th Feb 1933Morton \ M10  img146
Accident report particulars for a collision involving a Rolls Royce 18 hp and a cyclist.8th Feb 1933Morton \ M10  img147
Query regarding the legal position and potential for detention under French law in the event of an accident.20th Feb 1933Morton \ M10  img148
Car badly smashed up in an accident in France and arrangements for its return to Derby.20th Feb 1933Morton \ M10  img149
Loss of car 19-EX after an accident and proposing to fit its intended engine into car 27-EX.20th Feb 1933Morton \ M10  img150
Accident report concerning the wreck of car 19 EX in France, detailing occupant injuries and logistical follow-up.18th Feb 1933Morton \ M10  img151
Witness statement regarding a car accident involving car 18 GIV.5th Jun 1933Morton \ M10  img152
Report detailing a road accident involving car 18GW in France.5th Jun 1933Morton \ M10  img153
Accident report detailing vehicle damage and establishing driver fault.6th Dec 1933Morton \ M10  img154
Accident report detailing a collision in foggy weather.6th Dec 1933Morton \ M10  img155
Investigation report into a Bentley axle failure, detailing evidence from the scene and potential causes.18th Feb 1936Morton \ M10  img156
Damage to chassis 32.EX's wings, with a handwritten follow-up response about the repair estimate.27th Aug 1936Morton \ M10  img157
First-person account of a car collision that occurred in foggy weather.6th Dec 1933Morton \ M10  img158
Report detailing a road accident involving a car and a lorry.25th Jun 1936Morton \ M10  img159
Accident report concerning vehicle 35-PK which overturned in a river near Vierzon, France.14th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img160
The recovery of car 9-PK after an accident in France, detailing the extensive damage.14th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img161
Aftermath of an accident, including hospital fees and arrangements for a damage report.13th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img162
Copy of Mr. Shepard's report on an accident involving car 35-PK at Vignoux-sur-Barangeon, France.13th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img163
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating the scene of a car accident between Vierzon and Bourges.13th Aug 1924Morton \ 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 1924Morton \ M10  img165
Follow-up report on car 35-PK, discussing brake effectiveness and a burnt Silchrome exhaust valve.12th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img166
Status update from France regarding personnel health, travel plans, and a vehicle breakdown.19th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img167
Continued report discussing brake effectiveness, a burnt exhaust valve, and an incident involving car 35-PK.12th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img168
Photographs of an accident involving a 35-PK car in France.1st Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img169
Private memo regarding an accident in France involving car No. 35-PK, discussing insurance, ownership and recovery of papers.19th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img170
Accident report and analysis for car 35 PK, discussing braking, speed, and potential causes of the crash.21th Aug 1924Morton \ M10  img171
Typed letter regarding the logistics of returning a car to England, parts issues with broken springs, and weather-delayed tests.22th Aug 1930Morton \ M10  img172
Problem with the heel board grooves and comparing the engine compression between cars 7CA and 58NA.2nd Feb 1915Morton \ M11  img001
Extract discussing the use of C.I. Zephyr scraper ring pistons for standard car and Northcliffe engines.5th May 1915Morton \ M11  img002
Request to produce 18 experimental piston castings and various test pieces from a new stock of Vanadium Aluminium alloy.1st Nov 1915Morton \ M11  img003
Follow-up letter regarding the status of experimental pistons and test pieces.19th Nov 1915Morton \ M11  img004
The release of Vanadium Aluminium Alloy from the stores, with a handwritten reply clarifying instructions.22th Nov 1915Morton \ M11  img005
Instructions for casting a two cwt batch of Vanadium Aluminium Alloy into pistons and test pieces.22th Nov 1915Morton \ M11  img006
To Mr Kesterton about the progress of obtaining Vanadium Aluminium pistons.7th Dec 1915Morton \ M11  img007
Vanadium Aluminium Alloy tensile test pieces and piston castings.11th Dec 1915Morton \ M11  img008
The scrapping of faulty experimental Vanadium Aluminium Pistons.16th Dec 1915Morton \ M11  img009
Request concerning experiments with 'Eagle' and chassis pistons featuring multiple rings, and for a set for Commander Briggs' car.19th Jul 1916Morton \ M11  img010
Use and testing of aluminium pistons for the car.19th Sep 1916Morton \ M11  img011
Use of aluminium pistons, comparing original and Zephyr types, and requesting further tests.19th Sep 1916Morton \ M11  img012
Instructing to proceed with standardizing 7-ringed aluminium Zephyr pistons for the standard car.21th Sep 1916Morton \ M11  img013
Standardisation proposal for aluminium Zephyr pistons, with comments from engineering staff.14th Sep 1916Morton \ M11  img014
Returning standardisation sheets due to a lack of experimental reports on new parts.19th Sep 1916Morton \ M11  img015
Modifications to seven-ringed Zephyr type chassis pistons.2nd Oct 1916Morton \ M11  img016
Instruction to fit an experimental set of aluminium Zephyr pistons to vehicle 7CA.16th Oct 1916Morton \ M11  img017
Fitting Zephyr pistons with long skirts, noting extra metal has been left on the skirt diameter for a tighter fit.23th Oct 1916Morton \ M11  img018
Standardisation sheet for the 'after the war' chassis piston and delaying material orders until testing is complete.24th Oct 1916Morton \ M11  img019
Cover note for index sheets detailing the history of chassis piston experiments X.2309 and X.2609.5th Mar 1914Morton \ M11  img020
List of completed chassis experiments involving different piston, ring, and valve configurations ready for testing.15th Mar 1917Morton \ M11  img021


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