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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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Management and allocation of vehicles in the Experimental Department.1st Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan157
List of vehicles currently in the experimental department.25th Jun 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan158
Quarterly note regarding the disposal of Hispano and Mercedes cars from the Experimental Department.7th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan159
Explaining the continued use of Hispano and Mercedes cars for experimental purposes.8th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan160
From 'Hs.' to 'B.J.' about providing an experimental car to 'E.' to accumulate mileage during a works closure.17th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan161
Loaning a Phantom car fitted with experimental parts to an individual referred to as 'E'.20th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan162
Authorizing the private use of car 98-NK for an individual to gain experience.21th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan163
Seeking clarification on the rules for officials using experimental cars for personal journeys.22th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan164
Letter of apology regarding the inability to arrange for the use of an experimental car.22th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan165
Personal note arranging for a meeting in Burwash or Tunbridge Wells.22th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan166
Arrangement of a Phantom car (98-NK) for 'E' to use for his holidays.22th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan167
Letter declining a request for a holiday car due to concerns about experimental vehicles.23th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan168
Requesting approval for applications to use experimental cars over the weekend.14th Aug 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan169
Applications for the use of experimental cars over a weekend.14th Aug 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan170
The current status and position of several vehicles.20th Aug 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan171
Instructions to arrange a car for Lord Wargrave's journey from Harrogate to Liverpool and back.26th Aug 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan172
Outlining the policy and guidelines for the running of experimental cars by company officials and assistants.1st Sep 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan173
The second page of a typed letter concerning the convenience of preparing cars.1st Sep 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan174
The running of experimental cars and noting an oversight in a previous communication.2nd Sep 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan175
Recommending the creation of record cards for experimental cars sent for overhaul.1st Sep 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan176
Correcting the omission of a name from a previous report regarding the running of experimental cars.1st Sep 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan177
Requesting to be advised of chassis numbers and brief descriptions for future builds, where secrecy requirements allow.3rd Sep 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan178
The completion of three experimental chassis: 8.EX, 7-EX, and 10-G-111.18th Sep 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan179
List of cars in the experimental department, detailing their chassis, body, and specifications.1st Oct 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan180
Status list of 20 HP cars and cars disposed of since the last list.10th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan181
Sale of experimental Silver Ghost cars before the launch of the New Phantom model causes their price to depreciate.10th Jul 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan182
The retention of a Silver Ghost type chassis in the Experimental Department.9th Oct 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan183
The 46-PK car, detailing its history, condition, and transfer.18th Dec 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan184
The potential disposal of specific company cars.21th Dec 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan185
Future of company car GF-68, a 20 HP in the Experimental Department.21th Dec 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan186
Agreement for staff to use experimental cars over the holiday.24th Dec 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan187
Proposing the use of an experimental car during a holiday and seeking agreement.24th Dec 1925Box 20 \ 11  Scan188
Allocation of an experimental car in France for use by Sir James Percy.7th Jan 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan189
Request for permission to use an experimental closed car for a weekend, with a handwritten approval.3rd Feb 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan190
List detailing specifications and history of experimental cars.5th Mar 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan191
List of specifications for a New Phantom model and various 20 HP engine and chassis configurations.24th Mar 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan192
From CJ to Hs enquiring about a car trial in France.24th Mar 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan193
The testing schedule and specifications for several experimental cars in France.26th Mar 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan194
Plans for 10,000-mile tests of experimental cars in France.26th Mar 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan195
From CJ to Hs asking if a car will be on trial in France around the 11th of April.24th Mar 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan196
Quarterly note requesting a return showing all company cars and lorries at Derby and their usage.30th Mar 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan197
Listing the status of experimental cars and recently disposed-of vehicles.1st Apr 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan198
Stock taking list of experimental cars and chassis.13th May 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan199
Stock-taking memorandum for experimental test engines and their valuation.13th May 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan200
Quarterly note requesting a list of all company cars and lorries at the Derby site as of May 31st, 1926.1st Jun 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan201
Listing the status and specifications of various experimental cars.4th Jun 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan202
Quarterly note requesting a list of all company cars and lorries at the Derby site and their usage.25th Jun 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan203
Listing experimental cars and their specifications or current status.1st Jun 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan204
Quarterly note requesting a return showing all company cars and lorries at the Derby site and their purpose.30th Sep 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan205
List of experimental cars with their chassis numbers, body types, and testing notes.2nd Oct 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan206
The future sale of experimental cars.7th Oct 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan207
The handover of experimental car 44-PK to the Repair Dept. for sale.30th Nov 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan208
The experimental parts fitted to car 44-PK and instructions for their disposal.2nd Dec 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan209
The sale preparation of Experimental Chassis No. 44-PK.1st Dec 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan210
The completion of experimental work on the 5-EX Silver Ghost car and its handover to the R.D.9th Dec 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan211
List detailing the location of experimental cars.13th Dec 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan212
Requesting confirmation of rolling stock items not appearing on stock sheets.13th Dec 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan213
Chasing the handover of the Late Experimental Chassis 5-EX.16th Dec 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan214
Requesting the return of specific experimental electrical parts from chassis 5-EX.16th Dec 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan215
Quarterly note requesting a report on all company-owned vehicles at Derby and their usage.30th Dec 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan216
Listing the status of various experimental cars and fleet changes.30th Dec 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan217
Status report on a list of experimental cars.12th Jan 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan218
Continued list describing the body type and status of four 20 HP chassis.12th Jan 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan219
Status report on various experimental cars, including 40/50 HP models and competitor vehicles.12th Jan 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan220
List detailing the status and body type of four 20 HP vehicles.2nd Feb 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan221
Requesting a statement of expenses for the Experimental Department for the years 1925-26.2nd Feb 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan222
Quarterly note requesting a return of all company cars and lorries at Derby, including their specific usage.28th Mar 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan223
Status report on a fleet of experimental and test cars.30th Mar 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan224
Quarterly note requesting a return, in duplicate, detailing all company vehicles at Derby and their purpose.24th Jun 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan225
Status report and list of various experimental cars.1st Jul 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan226
Getting rid of a 20 HP car fitted with a Barker Landaulet body.1st Jul 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan227
The condition and saleability of a 20 HP car, chassis 11-G-111.8th Jul 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan228
Information about a car's delivery date due to a colleague's absence through illness.15th Jul 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan229
The unavailability of a car for mileage testing, aside from experimental investigation.15th Jul 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan230
Status update of five different vehicles or chassis.18th Jul 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan231
Car requests for a holiday and proposing specific vehicle allocations.20th Jul 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan232
Delaying the 10-EX car due to dissatisfaction, as it was intended for B.J.'s holiday.9th Aug 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan233
Arranging for two cars to be at Gerrards Cross on a specific date and time.13th Sep 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan234
Status report on various experimental cars, detailing their condition and purpose.30th Sep 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan235
Quarterly note from EWT seeking replies on when various chassis can be scrapped or sold.7th Oct 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan236
Quarterly note replying to questions about the status and experimental use of several cars and chassis.8th Oct 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan237
High compression 20 HP car with a poor Windover body, suggesting its return to Derby.7th Sep 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan238
Proposal regarding the disposal of the experimental Phantom car, 7-EX, used by Mr. Royce.16th Dec 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan239
Short memo acknowledging receipt and promising action on the matter of Experimental Cars 7-EX after Christmas.19th Dec 1927Box 20 \ 11  Scan240
The status and usage of various experimental cars and other makes.4th Jan 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan241
Experimental bodies and the condition and potential sale of car 93-NK with a Phantom engine.17th Jan 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan242
Lord Wargrave's interest in an experimental or other car going in the direction of Spain.24th Feb 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan243
The status and location of company cars used by the Experimental Department.25th Feb 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan244
Experimental cars, testing schedules in France, and their suitability for Lord Wargrave.25th Feb 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan245
Status and use of company cars, including the Hawk Northcliffe and Lancia Lambda.27th Feb 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan246
Status report on experimental cars, detailing various models and their current condition or purpose.29th Mar 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan247
Future of experimental car 15-EX after it was smashed up in France.5th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan248
Recommendation to hand over the 17-EX chassis to sales, with an update on other sports type chassis.4th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan249
Unsuitability of a 12-EX open-body car for the Chairman.5th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan250
Feasibility of building the 15-EX into a long chassis.10th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan251
Suggestions for rebuilding the 15-EX car, including chassis options and part compatibility.11th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan252
Letter discussing the suitability of an open-body car for the Chairman's trip to Spain and the potential discomfort.18th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan253
10,000-mile test car for the Chairman and a potential 2,000-mile test in France.18th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan254
Conflicting feedback and arrangements for further testing of the 14-EX car.18th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan255
Providing a car for the Chairman's use in France, suggesting an experimental model.19th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan256


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