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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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Four technical points or modifications to a vehicle.3rd Aug 1934Box 18 \ 4  Scan130
Instructions for fitting Cadillac type automatic tappets to SG's car 104-MY.3rd Aug 1934Box 18 \ 4  Scan131
Confirmation of arrangements for work on car 104-MY and the temporary use of a loaner car, 20-G-1V.23th Aug 1934Box 18 \ 4  Scan132
Instruction regarding Sg's Car to replace the Marles-Weller steering with a standard one and return it to the makers.28th Aug 1934Box 18 \ 4  Scan133
From J.S. to Hs. regarding the return of Sg's car.30th Aug 1934Box 18 \ 4  Scan134
Specification revision for Chassis 104-MY and Engine Unit No.KB.25, detailing changes to the steering and rear axle.3rd Sep 1934Box 18 \ 4  Scan135
Modifications made to car 104-MY, including the fitting of Cadillac silent tappets.5th Sep 1934Box 18 \ 4  Scan136
Effectiveness of draughtless ventilation systems in closed coachwork.2nd Apr 1935Box 18 \ 4  Scan137
Expressing a negative opinion on the 'Fisher Scheme of Ventilation' after several months of use.9th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 4  Scan138
The removal of experimental parts from car 104-MY before its sale and delivery.12th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 4  Scan139
Listing engine parts to be retained or made standard, specifically relating to the cylinder head and oil system.17th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 4  Scan140
Leaving hydraulic tappets on a sold car and advising the new owner on future decarbonising.18th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 4  Scan141
Successful use of larger brake drums on a customer's Phantom II car and proposing experimental brakes for his future vehicles.2nd Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan001
Brake and engine modifications for a Mr. Fairey's car and future considerations for other models.5th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan002
From Sg. to Hs. about correspondence with Mr. Fairey and developments concerning camshafts and rockers.6th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan003
Letter regarding the inspection of experimental brakes on a Phantom II car.6th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan004
Mr. Fairey's Phantom II car being sent for examination due to metal in the sump, and discussing a potential overhaul.8th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan005
Confirming the expected arrival of Mr. Fairey's car in Derby for an overhaul and inspection of brake components.12th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan006
Letter from a customer reporting metal in the crankcase of his Phantom and requesting a full overhaul.12th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan007
Letter to C.R. Fairey of Fairey Aviation concerning a report on his car's brakes and a discussion about the Bentley model.15th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan008
Review of an overhaul estimate for Mr. Fairey's car before it is sent to him.15th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan009
A customer's, Mr. Fairey, dissatisfaction with his 40/50 HP car, chassis 20-PY.28th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan010
Customer complaint letter from C. P. Fairey regarding performance issues with a new 'Phantom' car.20th Feb 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan011
Modifications to the engine valves and guides for chassis 1-GN, Gliksten Esq.2nd Mar 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan012
Work on valves and cylinder heads for Chassis 1-GW belonging to Gliksten Esq.2nd Mar 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan013
Instructions for maintenance and performance restoration on Mr. Fairey's Phantom II, chassis 34-GN.17th Aug 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan014
Inspection and testing of shock dampers on chassis No. 34-GN for Mr. Fairey.22th Aug 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan015
Performance work on chassis 34-GN for Mr. Fairey, referencing its previous speed at Brooklands.23th Aug 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan016
Note requesting braking distance information for Chassis 147 RY, with the data subsequently added by hand.8th Sep 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan017
Braking performance test results for chassis 147-RY.10th Sep 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan018
Customer feedback letter from Paris regarding car 70 SK and the service received.29th Dec 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan019
Closing lines and signature from a handwritten letter.12th Jan 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan020
Suggestions for work on car 36-PY, referencing work done on car 20-PY.12th Jan 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan021
Customer complaint from Major A.H. Wilkie about the performance of his Phantom II Continental car.9th Jan 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan022
Engine improvements and performance of chassis 36-PY for Major A.H. Wilkie.15th Jan 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan023
Conversation regarding Sir Malcolm Campbell's satisfaction with his Bentley and his original Phantom 34-GN.18th Jan 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan024
Internal memorandum discussing the modifications and performance of Mr. Fairey's old car, 34-GN.21th Jan 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan025
Visit from Mr. Emmott of Borg & Becks to have his Phantom worked on and a request for a tour.7th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan026
List of complaints for a 40/50 HP chassis belonging to Mr. W.E. Emmott.8th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan027
Customer complaint letter regarding faulty brakes on a Continental Phantom, chassis 80 MS.12th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan028
Page 2 of a letter detailing persistent braking problems on a Phantom II and a reference to an Autocar article.14th Dec 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan029
Customer complaint letter regarding poor brake performance on a 3.5 litre Bentley and a Phantom.14th Dec 1934Box 18 \ 5  Scan030
The final page of a typed letter signed by E. M. Thomas and addressed to Hives Esq.13th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan031
Customer complaint regarding brake performance on a Phantom, chassis 80-MS.13th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan032
Summary of brake troubles and repairs for chassis number 80-MS.14th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan033
Internal memorandum regarding a customer's braking issue on chassis 80-MS and the proposed modifications.20th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan034
Alterations for Mr. Thomas's car and arranging for it to be sent to the Works.22th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan035
Letter to a customer regarding post-service car performance, specifically the carburettor, springs, and shock absorbers.25th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan036
Arrangements to retrieve Mr. Thomas' car, chassis number 80-MS.27th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan037
Letter to a customer about an opportunity to improve their car's brakes at the Experimental Department.27th Feb 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan038
Customer thank you letter regarding car improvements.1st Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan039
Letter from a customer arranging for car repairs including brakes, a top overhaul, and decarbonization.2nd Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan040
Letter to a customer confirming an appointment to bring their car to the works.4th Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan041
Brake efficiency and a decarbonisation request for chassis 80-MS.4th Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan042
Instruction to fit a longer differential lever for a front brake equaliser and modify the undertray to accommodate it.13th Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan043
Letter to a customer confirming the time and date for their car delivery.14th Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan044
Modification to the front equaliser lever on Mr. Thomas' Car, 80-MS.15th Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan045
Customer's persistent braking issues on Chassis 80-MS, the investigation, and the proposed solution.15th Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan046
Follow-up letter regarding the repair of ineffective brakes for a customer's car and potential further adjustments.18th Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan047
Letter to Mr. Robotham thanking him for his interest in a car and promising future feedback on the brakes.22th Mar 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan048
Postscript to a letter discussing cracking issues with a 3 1/2 Bentley's saloon body.1st Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan049
Letter from E.M. Thomas to Mr Robotham proposing a scheme for adjusting front and rear shock dampers.1st Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan050
Letter to Mr. G.M. Thomas regarding a suggested scheme and feedback on his car's brakes.3rd Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan051
Letter from a customer to Mr Robotham regarding the excellent performance of new brakes on his car.8th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan052
To Mr. de Romero regarding a customer complaint about a car's carburettor and requesting his advice for a fix.9th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan053
Letter to Mr. Thomas concerning the improved performance of his brakes.10th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan054
Cover note for an attached letter from Mr. Thomas regarding chassis 80-MS.10th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan055
Carburetter issue and repair request for Mr. de Romero's car, chassis 199-RY.10th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan056
The return of a carburettor for car 199-RY to Mr. de Romero.11th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan057
Acknowledging customer satisfaction regarding Chassis No. 80-MS.13th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan058
Investigation into a carburation 'luffing up' complaint on car 199-RY, resolved by reducing the low speed jet size.24th Apr 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan059
Customer complaint letter regarding brake fade and erratic servo action.8th May 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan060
Page 2 of a letter from E.M. Thomas inviting W.A. Robotham to test drive a car.9th May 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan061
Letter to Mr. G.M. Thomas regarding a visit to Brooklands to try his car.9th May 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan062
Letter regarding a customer complaint about carburation failures and suspected petrol boiling on chassis 163-TA.14th Aug 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan063
Short typed memo concerning the special handling required for an important client, Mr. Verrells.19th Aug 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan064
Fix for a vapour lock issue on chassis 163-TA by fitting an isolating plate.19th Aug 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan065
Letter seeking advice on the best method to change a fanbelt, either by removing the radiator or the engine.27th Aug 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan066
Letter to G.M. Thomas regarding the difficulty of changing a fan belt.10th Sep 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan067
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. inquiring about fitting a second-hand body to car 22-EX and asking for its history.11th Sep 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan068
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding chassis 22-EX, confirming subframe and delivery details.13th Sep 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan069
From Sg. to Hs. regarding Mr. E.M. Thomas, enclosing a copy of a letter.25th Sep 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan070
Letter arranging to inspect a customer's car following a complaint about the brakes.25th Sep 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan071
Customer's complaint about an oil leak affecting the brakes.4th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan072
Communication with a Mr. Thomas about a visit to Brooklands.4th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan073
Letter to a customer regarding brake repairs on their Phantom II car and a potential new car purchase.4th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan074
Page 2 of a typed letter discussing car handling, comparing it to a Bentley, and requesting feedback.4th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan075
Telegram sent to Robotham at the Experimental department in Derby regarding a car being brought the next morning.17th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan076
Confirming delivery details for chassis 80-MS to Mr. Thomas.9th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan077
Thank-you letter from S.A. Thomas to Mr. Robotham regarding a visit to Derby and the new Phantom.8th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan078
Owner over-lubricating their car's brakes by misinterpreting the instruction manual.9th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan079
Clarifying a customer's complaint about oil-flooded brakes.10th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan080
Letter from a customer to Mr. Robotham regarding car servicing, commenting on brake improvements and a minor oil trace.13th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan081
Follow-up note from a customer regarding a potential oil leak.14th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan082
Letter to a customer regarding brake trouble caused by excessive Bijur lubrication and oil on the servo.14th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan083
Letter to Mr. Robotham seeking confirmation on the usage frequency for the Bijur lubricator.6th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan084
Letter discussing the source of an oil leak found on a servo.6th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan085
Letter discussing a crankcase oil leak and a visit to a Mercedes Benz showroom.6th Oct 1935Box 18 \ 5  Scan086
Continuation of a handwritten letter of thanks regarding car maintenance at Derby after recent races.17th Mar 1936Box 18 \ 5  Scan087
Request for advice on petrol and oil for a customer travelling to the U.S.A.17th Mar 1936Box 18 \ 5  Scan088


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