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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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Average turning circles for Phantom cars.1st Apr 1929Box 20 \ 5  Scan048
Consumption test results from an R.A.C. trial of a Daimler engine, including bench and road tests.20th Oct 1909Box 20 \ 6  Scan001
Extract from 'Autocar' magazine detailing the petrol consumption of a 14-16 Belsize car.4th Sep 1909Box 20 \ 6  Scan002
Index card referencing a description of De Beer's Petrol Economiser.23th Sep 1909Box 20 \ 6  Scan003
Performance data for a 22 hp 'Silent Knight' Daimler and road test results for a 19.6 hp 'Star' car.4th Sep 1909Box 20 \ 6  Scan004
Performance and hill test data for a 'Star' car with a 19.6 RAC rating.5th Feb 1910Box 20 \ 6  Scan005
Extract from 'Autocar' magazine about the London to Edinburgh R.A.C trials of a 40-HP new engine car.5th Feb 1910Box 20 \ 6  Scan006
Record of a vehicle trial detailing fuel, oil, and water consumption.7th Feb 1910Box 20 \ 6  Scan007
Extract from 'Autocar' magazine detailing the RAC Certificate for an Austrian-Daimler car in the London to Edinburgh Trials.5th Feb 1910Box 20 \ 6  Scan008
Record of a trial detailing particulars, stops, and consumption figures for fuel, oil, and water.7th Feb 1910Box 20 \ 6  Scan009
Consumption test results for a Napier 16.9 HP 4-cylinder car at Brooklands.16th Sep 1909Box 20 \ 6  Scan010
Official Royal Automobile Club test results for a Napier car, detailing specifications and performance at Brooklands Track.16th Sep 1909Box 20 \ 6  Scan011
Test results for a Napier 4-cylinder 16.9 Hp car.16th Sep 1909Box 20 \ 6  Scan012
Comparing the petrol consumption and performance of a 59.9 HP Napier and a 48.4 HP Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost.17th Oct 1910Box 20 \ 6  Scan013
Performance data and theoretical conclusions for the 48.4 HP (Silver Rogue) model.12th Oct 1908Box 20 \ 6  Scan014
Summary of fuel consumption and performance tests comparing Napier, Silver Ghost, and Silver Rogue cars, with calculations for windage effects.25th Oct 1911Box 20 \ 6  Scan015
Fuel consumption tests comparing a Rolls-Royce car with a Metallurgique car.9th Nov 1910Box 20 \ 6  Scan016
Petrol consumption test results for chassis 2004 and 1649 under different conditions.1st Oct 1912Box 20 \ 6  Scan017
Journey log for a Wolseley car detailing mileage and petrol consumption.15th Jun 1908Box 20 \ 6  Scan018
Note from R.C. Crawford regarding enclosed distances run on a Wolseley car.15th Jun 1908Box 20 \ 6  Scan019
Client's inquiry about the company's experience with 'Super-Petrol'.20th Mar 1914Box 20 \ 6  Scan020
Notification regarding the Motor Spirit Restriction Order No. 2, 1917.31th Oct 1917Box 20 \ 6  Scan021
Government order from the Board of Trade detailing the Motor Spirit Restriction Order No. 2 of 1917.29th Oct 1917Box 20 \ 6  Scan022
List of exceptions for motor vehicle usage for purposes such as professional, public duty, emergency, and commercial.9th Jan 1917Box 20 \ 6  Scan023
Page 3 of Regulation 8G of the Defence of the Realm Regulations, regarding petrol and motor vehicle usage.11th Oct 1917Box 20 \ 6  Scan024
Information from the Royal Automobile Club regarding the availability of petrol and tyres in France.16th Dec 1919Box 20 \ 6  Scan025
An enquiry into the availability and price of petrol in France.17th Dec 1919Box 20 \ 6  Scan026
Availability and quality of petrol in Toulon, France.2nd Jan 1920Box 20 \ 6  Scan027
The availability of petrol from various garages in France.17th Dec 1919Box 20 \ 6  Scan028
Internal enquiry regarding the availability and price of petrol in France.7th Dec 1919Box 20 \ 6  Scan029
Fuel supply difficulties for a 10,000-mile trial car in France due to floods.31th Dec 1919Box 20 \ 6  Scan030
Inquiring about the cost and logistics of supplying petrol in Paris for a 10,000-mile trial.31th Dec 1919Box 20 \ 6  Scan031
The process for receiving petrol and benzoline and returning empty cans for accounting purposes.12th Feb 1920Box 20 \ 6  Scan032
Supply and preference between Mex and Shell petrol spirit.10th Aug 1920Box 20 \ 6  Scan033
Sourcing and pricing of petrol from suppliers Mex and Shell.11th Aug 1920Box 20 \ 6  Scan034
To Mr. Hives concerning a sample packet of 'Zol' tablets from the Zol Company of London.29th Sep 1920Box 20 \ 6  Scan035
Advertisement leaflet for ZOL'S, a petrol-saving additive for motorists.27th Sep 1920Box 20 \ 6  Scan036
Letter from Zol Company sending a sample of 'Zol' for testing and quoting prices.25th Sep 1920Box 20 \ 6  Scan037
Query regarding the performance of Price's Motorine 'C' oil on trials cars post-war.28th Oct 1920Box 20 \ 6  Scan038
Gasoline distillation curve from the U.S.A. and a request for comparative tests on petrol used at Derby.4th Jan 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan039
Difficulties with checking invoices from outside depots for experimental cars.7th Jan 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan040
Laboratory report comparing the properties of two petrol samples, Mex and BP1.11th Feb 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan041
Modifications to the 40/50 HP chassis to cope with lower grade petrol.22th Feb 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan042
Conclusion on a scheme for heating the centre of the induction pipe to aid fuel vaporisation.22th Feb 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan043
Laboratory report detailing the distillation analysis of a re-sampled petrol submission.28th Feb 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan044
Laboratory report on a re-sample of petrol, detailing its specific gravity and distillation points.3rd Mar 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan045
Reproduction of petrol quality by adding 10% paraffin and requesting tests on different petrol brands.4th Mar 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan046
Laboratory report detailing the distillation temperatures of a petrol sample.2nd Mar 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan047
The distillation process, noting temperature, percentage distilled, and distillate appearance.10th Dec 1929Box 20 \ 6  Scan048
Adding 10% paraffin to Shell Motor Spirit to match the distillation curve of American fuel.7th Mar 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan049
Cover memo regarding an attached copy of a letter from America concerning petrol.24th Mar 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan050
Typed letter discussing experiments on petrol usage, induction pipe heating, and pre-ignition issues.5th Mar 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan051
Letter to Claude Johnson regarding tests on engine starting aids, including a choker scheme.5th Mar 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan052
Shortfall in a delivery of Aviation Spirit and suggesting weighing drums as a solution.11th Jul 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan053
Laboratory report on the percentage distillate of two different petrols at varying temperatures.11th Aug 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan054
That petrol drums be opened and measured upon receipt to identify any shortages.15th Aug 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan055
Opinion on the test results of 'Petrolife' dope.18th Aug 1916Box 20 \ 6  Scan056
Requesting an opinion on the test results of a fuel additive called 'Petrolife'.15th Mar 1916Box 20 \ 6  Scan057
Laboratory report detailing the distillation results for a petrol sample.15th Aug 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan058
Laboratory report detailing distillation data for two submitted petrol samples.30th Aug 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan059
The renewal of petrol storage licences and their locations.26th Oct 1921Box 20 \ 6  Scan060
Request for quicker petrol delivery, citing frequent delays and limited storage capacity.19th Feb 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan061
Query regarding a petrol invoice discrepancy between the charged amount and the tank's capacity.29th Apr 1922Box 20 \ 6  Scan062
The testing and characteristics of a fuel named 'Pynol' submitted by the Oil Supply Corporation.16th May 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan063
The performance comparison between 'Pynol' fuel and standard petrol.15th May 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan064
Bench test results comparing Petrol and 'Pynol' fuel on a Goshawk engine.15th May 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan065
Road tests comparing the performance of 'Pynol' motor fuel against Petrol on a 40/50 R-R Car (49-GB).15th May 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan066
Hill climbing performance test comparing Petrol and Fynol fuels during a climb of Pistern Hill.15th Jun 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan067
Graph comparing the horsepower and fuel consumption of Petrol versus Pynol in a Goshawk engine.15th Jun 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan068
Stamped blank page from the print room.17th May 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan069
Graph comparing the distillation curves and chemical analysis of Pynol and Shell N° 1 fuels.17th May 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan070
Largely blank page with a purple ink Print Room stamp in the bottom right corner.17th May 1923Box 20 \ 6  Scan071
Laboratory report on the distillation and analysis of a 50/50 petrol-benzole sample.16th Jan 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan072
Laboratory analysis of a petrol sample containing 11 1/2% benzole, detailing distillation and composition.16th Jan 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan073
Laboratory analysis comparing the chemical composition of Redline and Shell-mex motor spirits.16th Jan 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan074
Laboratory report detailing the distillation and analysis of a 50/50 Petrol-Benzole sample.16th Jan 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan075
Analysis of a sample of petrol containing 11.5% Benzole, detailing distillation and chemical composition.16th Jan 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan076
Laboratory analysis comparing the chemical composition of Redline and Shell-Mex motor spirits.20th May 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan077
Laboratory analysis report of a petrol sample detailing distillation results and chemical composition.20th May 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan078
Letter from Ernest T. White proposing a trial of a product named 'Vigored' to the Experimental Department.29th May 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan079
Informational leaflet and price list for the Vigorec petrol additive.3rd Jun 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan080
Letter requesting more particulars and a technical explanation for a product named 'Vigorec' before commencing tests.3rd Jun 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan081
Letter from the distributor of 'Vigorec' fuel additive proposing a trial of the product.6th Jun 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan082
Comparing the engine detonation properties of BP, Shell, and Pratts petrol.29th Jun 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan083
Suitability and performance of 'Power Petrol' in 20 HP cars.6th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan084
Petrol quality and detonation issues in relation to a 10,000-mile test in France.29th Aug 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan085
Unsatisfactory quality and increased detonation of bulk petrol compared to that available on the road.2nd Oct 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan086
The dilution of oil with petrol, particularly in cold climates.13th Oct 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan087
Renewal of petrol storage licenses at various departments.22th Oct 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan088
Request to install a petrol pump in the Experimental Department to replace storing petrol in tins.11th Nov 1925Box 20 \ 6  Scan089
Unrecorded stock of petrol cans and barrels in the Experimental Department following a stocktake.3rd May 1926Box 20 \ 6  Scan090
Stocktake list of petrol drums and tins in the Experimental Department.13th May 1926Box 20 \ 6  Scan091
Query regarding the detonation properties of Anglo-Persian BP petrol compared to Shell and possible remedies.9th Nov 1926Box 20 \ 6  Scan092
Use of different petrol types, including BP, Shell Aviation, and Pratts, for testing cars and aero engines.15th Nov 1926Box 20 \ 6  Scan093
Renewal of a petrol storage licence for a maximum of 16,400 gallons.26th Nov 1926Box 20 \ 6  Scan094
Laboratory report on the aromatic content of petrol samples from a test bed tank.18th Nov 1926Box 20 \ 6  Scan095
Request to estimate the percentage of Castrol 'R' oil in a supplied petrol sample for a Condor petrol pump.19th Jan 1927Box 20 \ 6  Scan096
The analysis of two petrol samples to test filter effectiveness.1st Feb 1927Box 20 \ 6  Scan097
Receipt for petrol delivered to Hooper & Co., Ltd.5th Jun 1922Box 20 \ 6  Scan098
Revised arrangements and probable reductions in petrol supply, advising to keep stocks to a minimum.17th Mar 1928Box 20 \ 6  Scan099


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