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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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Showroom report detailing a potential customer's test drive and subsequent disappointment with a Continental 40/50 HP model.5th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan220
Comparing their car with American competitors and ranking them, discussing the need to purchase a rival car to inform future big car development.8th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan221
Specifications for the carburettor, camshaft, and silencer for the Phantom II standard and continental models.9th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan222
Competitor analysis of American cars and the impact of UK HP tax on a new big car project.9th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan223
Standardisation of features for the Phantom II Continental Model, including carburetter, camshaft and exhaust.14th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan224
Increased front braking proportion and a steering anti-friction device.14th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan225
Performance tests conducted on three cars at Brooklands race track.21th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan226
Standardisation sheet for a non-resonant type of silencer to be fitted on all continental cars.22th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan227
Standardisation of the Phantom II resonance type silencer for Continental type cars.23th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan228
Standardization of a Phantom II Resonance Type Silencer for the Continental model.27th Sep 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan229
New design for the Continental Phantom Touring Saloon, featuring a revised tail and more luggage space.1st Oct 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan230
Proposing modifications to the Continental Phantom Cylinder Head to resolve issues with burning guides and seizing valve stems.1st Oct 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan231
Jet control for a new semi-expanding carburetter on the Continental Phantom.1st Oct 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan232
Letter regarding drawing LeC.3229, an Air Intake Silencer for the semi-expanding carburetter on the Continental Phantom II.15th Oct 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan233
Weakness in the Phantom semi-expanding carburetter and the specifications for a spring to fix it.17th Oct 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan234
Modification memo regarding the Mixture Control for the Continental Phantom II.10th Nov 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan235
Road test report on the experimental car 19-EX, focusing on gearbox and silencer performance.12th Nov 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan236
Note about a car's speedometer accuracy, high gear axle, and small wheels.12th Nov 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan237
Decision on modifications for the 'O' Series 40/50 HP Chassis, detailing the differences for the Continental model.16th Nov 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan238
Trial results of car 19-EX, noting a piston tap issue but also praising its slow-running performance.16th Nov 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan239
The engine mileage, piston knock, and the standardisation of D.W.S. jacks for car 19-EX.17th Nov 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan240
Improvements and production plans for the Phantom II car, focusing on a new carburetter, engine mounting, and silencers.23th Nov 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan241
Proposed improvements for the Phantom II, covering brakes, steering, silencer, and radiator.23th Nov 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan242
Suggesting a change from a thin steel hot/spot pipe to a malleable iron casting to eliminate noise on the Continental Phantom II.2nd Dec 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan243
Requesting arrangements for a Continental Phantom 19-EX car to be sent to Paris.15th Dec 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan244
Outlining arrangements for the 19-EX experimental car to be sent to France for demonstration and testing of new features.19th Dec 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan245
Removing experimental features from car 19-EX before sending it to Paris for sales demonstrations.20th Dec 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan246
Clarifying the fitting of an Automatic Shock Damper Control on car 19-EX for a demonstration in France.20th Dec 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan247
Modifications for shock dampers on the Peregrine 3 and 19-EX models.30th Dec 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan248
Preparation of car 19-EX for a demonstration in France, including details about fitting new shock absorbers.31th Dec 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan249
Modification to the Continental Phantom II air intake, proposing a flame shield.31th Dec 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan250
Requesting confirmation on the readiness of chassis 19-HX for shipment to Paris.5th Jan 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan251
Request for information on the availability of Chassis 19-EX in London following a demonstration visit to Paris.5th Jan 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan252
The use of Marston matrix radiators on 40/50 HP vehicles, including trial periods and standardisation.2nd Feb 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan253
Engine modifications for Phantom II, Chassis 19-EX, to increase the cylinder bore.7th Feb 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan254
Status of car 19-EX being a 'write off' and the urgent need for a Continental Phantom test car.24th Feb 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan255
The high-speed performance testing of two production Continental Phantom II cars on Brooklands Track.3rd Mar 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan256
Specification for the exhaust system on the larger bore Phantom II (27-EX).13th Mar 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan257
Request to reclaim specific parts from a car.29th Mar 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan258
Standardisation of a complete exhaust system with a resonant silencer for chassis parts.6th Apr 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan259
Standardisation document for chassis parts.19th Nov 1932Box 19 \ 1  Scan260
Decision on repairing a damaged car after settling the insurance claim.26th Apr 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan261
Standardisation of Marston Mark III type matrix 4 1/2' Sq.P. radiators.3rd Feb 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan262
Form for the standardisation of chassis parts.8th Dec 1921Box 19 \ 1  Scan263
Query from the Showrooms to Derby regarding engine and cylinder head specifications for the 40/50 HP Continental chassis.13th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan264
Unifying 40/50 chassis, the final Bentley edition, and research into reducing wind resistance on open-top cars.14th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan265
Letter requesting the maximum R.P.M. for all models and updating on an inquiry into wind resistance with French coachbuilders.19th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan266
Confirming maximum RPM for the latest Phantom, 20/25, and Bentley models.22th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan267
Desirability of fitting hand-controlled variable shock absorbers to the Continental Phantom II.26th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan268
Urgent proposal to fit Tele-Hartfords to Rolls-Royce Continental cars due to their satisfactory performance.27th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan269
Customer feedback on the performance of a late Trials Car.27th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan270
Letter comparing the performance and specifications of chassis 20-MY and 31-GX.23th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan271
Road test report detailing criticisms and praise for chassis 20-MY and 31-GX.23th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan272
Page 3 of a report providing feedback on a vehicle's performance, including its gearbox and engine features.28th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan273
The fitting of adjustable Hartford shock dampers on the Continental Phantom II.28th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan274
Test drive report comparing an Open Bentley to a 40/50 Continental, detailing performance and criticisms.17th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan275
List of design improvement suggestions for a car, covering safety, comfort, and performance.11th Jul 1940Box 19 \ 1  Scan276
Report discussing car body styling, sales strategy for open-bodied cars, and road test performance.11th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan277
Acceleration performance and weight of different Continental Phantom models.3rd Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan278
Fitting of Tele-Hartford Control shock-absorbers to two Continental type demonstration cars.3rd Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan279
Confirming that new brackets are not required when converting a Continental type car from Hartford to Tele-type.3rd Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan280
Fitting of adjustable Hartford shock dampers on the Continental Phantom II.7th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan281
Issues with standard Hartford shock-absorbers on the Continental Phantom II and proposing hand-controlled alternatives.26th Jun 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan282
Urgent need to fit Tele-Hartfords pending the standardization of an equivalent device.4th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan283
Fitting adjustable tele-control shock dampers to two Continental Phantom II trials cars.4th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan284
Standardization of Tele-control shock absorbers for the Continental Phantom II and a proposed improvement to the control's placement.4th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan285
Fitting automatic control to Phantom cars and the usability of replaced parts on other models.4th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan286
Query regarding the standardisation of Tele-control shock absorbers on the Continental Phantom II chassis.13th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan287
Proposing modifications to the 27EX Continental Phantom chassis to improve rear legroom by adding foot wells.15th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan288
Fitting Andre Telecontrol shock absorbers to Continental Phantom II cars and the plan to replace them with an in-house design.18th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan289
Use of adjustable shock dampers on the 40/50 Continental R-R model.19th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan290
Arrangement to put a new crossmember on a P.II. Continental 27-EX car.20th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan291
Policy and standardization for fitting Telecontrol shock absorbers on various car models.28th Aug 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan292
Standardisation of Hartford shock absorbers with tele-control for chassis parts.4th Jul 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan293
Standardisation document for Hartford shock absorbers with tele-control.27th Apr 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan294
Cost, testing, and standardization of controllable shock dampers.6th Nov 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan295
Cost analysis for implementing governor control on shock dampers for the 40/50-HP chassis.2nd Nov 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan296
Effects of different axle ratios and carburetters on the acceleration and maximum speed of the Phantom model.6th Nov 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan297
Recommendation for acceleration and high-speed tests on car 20-MY, and a discussion on chassis weight increases.6th Nov 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan298
Suggestions for improving the sporty appearance and proportions of the Continental Phantom.15th Nov 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan299
Requesting production of three sets of 350 servo cams to improve front braking on the 20/25 model.17th Nov 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan300
Improved rear seating and independent front springing on a Continental Phantom.18th Nov 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan301
Follow-up memo regarding the availability of a Continental Phantom to view seating improvements.29th Nov 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan302
Modifications to the floor wells and seating position on a Continental Phantom.1st Dec 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan303
Comparing the revised chassis and body design for the Phantom II Continental Saloon.1st Dec 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan304
Potential improvements to the Continental Phantom, including chassis alterations and front wheel springing.1st Dec 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan305
Body dimensions and chassis modifications for the Continental Phantom 27-EX.21th Feb 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan306
Chassis modifications for the Continental Phantom, specifically the introduction of wells in the rear.5th Dec 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan307
Standardisation of the Harrison Mark III Radiator Matrix.20th Nov 1933Box 19 \ 1  Scan308
Minutes from a meeting discussing issues with Truffault Shock Absorbers and proposing improvements and tests.13th Nov 1911Box 19 \ 2  Scan001
Quoting a letter from Mr. Truffault about a delay in delivering shock absorbers due to testing by Peugeot.10th Jan 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan002
Departmental memo discussing the testing and fitting of Truffault Shock Absorbers (No 2).10th Jan 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan003
Departmental memo discussing the positive results from testing Truffault shock absorbers.10th Jan 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan004
Departmental memo regarding a report on Truffault Shock Absorbers (No 4).10th Jan 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan005
Truffault Shock Absorbers and a request for particulars.13th Jan 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan006
Request to fit Truffault shock absorbers to an experimental car, possibly for Mr Royce.18th Jan 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan007
Letter regarding Truffault Shock Absorbers, potential chassis fitment, and the company's wartime focus on aeroplane engines.20th Jan 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan008
Departmental memo regarding the fitting of Truffault Shock Absorbers to different chassis models.22th Jan 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan009
Meeting with Mr. Truffault about shock absorbers and an idea to prevent spring roller wear.5th Feb 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan010
Suggestion from Mr. Truffault about preventing wear on a spring roller.12th Feb 1916Box 19 \ 2  Scan011


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