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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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Mr. Royce's feedback on the steering, springing, and engine of the 14-EX car.21th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan257
Letter arranging for a car to be sent for a 2,000-mile, ten-day test trip from the 14th of June.21th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan258
Query regarding whether a car being loaned to Lord Wargrave is fitted with a luggage grid for a trip to Spain.24th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan259
Secret report detailing feedback on a car's engine vibration and road spring performance.4th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan260
Steering improvements and testing methodologies for high-speed driving on French roads.24th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan261
Trial of an 8-EX and 70-HP open trials car as a comparison for the 14-EX.24th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan262
Assessment of experimental car 11-G-111, detailing its non-standard parts, condition, and options for sale or overhaul.1st May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan263
Outlining the travel arrangements for Lord Wargrave's trip to Spain.30th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan264
From Hs. to C. discussing the provision of either car 14-EX or 8-EX for the Chairman, Lord Wargrave.30th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan265
Arrangements for a driver for Lord Wargrave's trip to Spain.31th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan266
Car arrangements and logistics for Lord Wargrave's trip to Spain.1st Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan267
Agreeing to use the 8-EX car for Lord Wargrave's trip and requesting its return for modifications.1st Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan268
Performance test report on the 8-EX experimental car, detailing engine, clutch, and steering characteristics.1st Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan269
Steering feel, suspension performance, and lighting control systems.1st Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan270
The 8-EX car, its return to Bond Street Garage, and notes on tappet noise during warm-up.24th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan271
Listing parts fitted to the 8-EX car and requesting a critique of the engine, steering, and a new spotlight.24th May 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan272
Current status and potential future disposal of car 8-EX.2nd Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan273
Return of car 8-EX for testing new items during Lord Wargrave's trip.4th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan274
Particulars of car 8-EX for Lord Wargrave for triptyque papers.1st Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan275
Request for canvas and straps to cover luggage for Lord Wargrave's trip.7th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan276
Final instructions for the delivery and shipment of car 8-EX for Lord Wargrave.8th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan277
Confirming arrangements for car 8-EX for Lord Wargrave, including collection of canvas and straps and travel to France.9th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan278
Return of non-standard experimental parts fitted to chassis 10-G3.12th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan279
The performance of car 8.EX during a road test in France with Lord Wargrave.15th Oct 1926Box 20 \ 11  Scan280
Telegram from Gibson to Hives reporting on engine performance.15th Sep 1936Box 20 \ 11  Scan281
Letter instructing Mr. Dodd to return the 8-EX car to Derby.18th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan282
Follow-up inquiry regarding the status and return of Car No. 14.EX.21th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan283
Use of a sports car for an event at Hendon, detailing attendees and driver arrangements.22th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan284
Letter from B.J. to R. discouraging the use of a sports car to avoid starting rumors about a new speed model.25th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan285
Logistical arrangements for the exchange of a Sports car and the 14-EX car.25th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan286
Outlining the logistical arrangements for transporting 'R.' to the Hendon Pageant, involving the 14-EX and open trials cars.25th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan287
Quarterly note requesting a return, in duplicate, of all company cars and lorries at the Derby site and their purpose.26th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan288
Status report on experimental cars, detailing their configuration and current usage.26th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan289
Letter discussing arrangements for a car swap and secure lock-up for car 14-EX.26th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan290
Arrangements for borrowing a car for the Hendon Air Pageant and swapping it with car 14-EX.27th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan291
Confirmation of a wire regarding a decision not to go to a pageant.28th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan292
Confirming receipt of a wire to cancel a car for Hendon.28th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan293
Relaying a telegram cancelling a car requirement for a pageant.28th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan294
Lord Wargrave's suggestion to sell an experimental car to Sir George Touche.30th Jun 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan295
Request for a personal or experimental car for a holiday, with a secondary offer to sell a loudspeaker.3rd Jul 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan296
Report on the modifications to the 10-EX vehicle to make it into a speed car.4th Jul 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan297
Supplying a 20 HP car, chassis 10-G-111, and a query about a loudspeaker.1st Jul 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan298
Clarifying the purpose of the experimental car 10-EX, confirming it is for steering and suspension tests, not development as a speed car.5th Jul 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan299
From Hs. to PN. regarding a delay in providing car 9-G-111 due to a damaged piston and required tests.9th Jul 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan300
Letter arranging the use of a trials car and the transport of another vehicle to Eastbourne.10th Jul 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan301
Confirming travel arrangements for a driver to travel to Derby for a 20 HP car.27th Jul 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan302
Work order for inspection, testing, and preparation for sale of the 40/50HP Experimental Car, Chassis No. 16-EX.16th Aug 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan303
The sale of the 16-EX car and the need to replace non-standard parts.8th Mar 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan304
Confirming a telegram about the return of the 16-EX sports car for alterations before shipment to India.21th Aug 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan305
Post Office telegram confirming a message about disposing of a wire.21th Aug 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan306
The non-standard and newly-standardised features of the sold experimental car 16-EX.1st Mar 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan307
Sports car's condition, reliability, and necessary pre-dispatch testing.5th Sep 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan308
Status and future testing of the 17-EX sports car.5th Sep 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan309
Request for an inventory of company cars and lorries at the Derby site and their usage.2nd Oct 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan310
Secret internal memo discussing the sale and status of the Phantom Sports Cars, including models 15-EX, 16-EX, and 17-EX.25th Oct 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan311
The replacement of cars for the Instruction School.26th Oct 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan312
Delays in car improvement progress, citing the impact of aero work and concerns over stock levels.26th Oct 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan313
The availability of cars for an instruction school.1st Nov 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan314
Requesting a list of non-standard parts for the 40/50HP Open Car No.17-EX.6th Nov 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan315
Responding to a report on the performance of the 12-EX CAR, addressing engine, clutch, brakes, steering, suspension, and fuel starvation.1st Nov 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan316
From Hs. to R. arranging for car 14-EX to be brought to W.W.10th Nov 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan317
Request for an updated experimental chassis to be used for instruction at the School, replacing one with an older type of change gear.24th Nov 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan318
The dismantling and scrapping of a dummy chassis.23th Nov 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan319
The registration and licensing for a Phantom car 18-EX.29th Nov 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan320
The disposal and dismantling of a dummy chassis.23th Nov 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan321
Follow-up memo regarding a request to use a 20 HP car for a week over the Christmas period.5th Dec 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan322
Confirmation of a wire requesting photos be taken of vehicle 18-EX before it leaves for France.8th Dec 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan323
The unavailability of an experimental car for Christmas.11th Dec 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan324
Apologizing for the inability to provide a car for Christmas.11th Dec 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan325
Typed memo in reply to a wire, requesting the '20' vehicle be at Barlow Mews on a Thursday afternoon.17th Dec 1928Box 20 \ 11  Scan326
Need for varied routes and limited spares for 10,000-mile test cars to avoid suspicion from authorities in France.7th Jan 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan327
Telegram confirming agreement to proceed with a new car and suggested modifications.3rd Jan 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan328
Proposing to avoid a specific route for sending cars and spares in the future.8th Jan 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan329
Query regarding the status of an Experimental car for the Instruction Class.1st Jan 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan330
The handover of Phantom car 8-EX and the disposal of its Hooper limousine body.17th Jan 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan331
Disposal of the obsolete experimental car 98-NK, an original Phantom built on a Silver Ghost chassis.1st Jan 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan332
Requesting the return of non-standard parts from a chassis to the Experimental Department.22th Jan 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan333
Repairing an experimental car for secondhand sale and requesting a list of experimental pieces on other vehicles.22th Jan 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan334
List of experimental and non-standard parts fitted to chassis 8-EX, number X7770.22th Jan 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan335
From Hs. to CWB. regarding the delayed handover of the 21-EX test car.26th Feb 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan336
The future use of two experimental cars, 10-EX and 10-G3.6th Mar 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan337
Request for a report on experimental parts fitted to chassis 10-G-3 that need removal before the car is sold.15th Mar 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan338
List of non-standard experimental parts fitted to chassis 10-G3.19th Mar 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan339
Urgent request to identify which non-standard experimental parts on chassis 10-G-3 can be replaced by standard parts.19th Mar 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan340
Non-standard parts permitted to remain on chassis 10-G3.20th Mar 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan341
Telegram received by telephone regarding car choice and delivery arrangements for car 21 EX.21th Mar 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan342
Telegram to 'Roycar Derby' regarding meeting arrangements and the return of a car.1st Mar 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan343
Request from PN to obtain a 20 HP car for an extended holiday.3rd Jun 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan344
Logistics and potential disruption of a 20 HP car's 10,000-mile endurance test in France.6th Jun 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan345
Telegram from Royce to Hives canceling a request for a 'Twenty' car for a London trip.11th Jun 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan346
Available experimental 20 HP and Phantom cars for disposal.20th Jun 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan347
Wireless set for a car for customs purposes and requesting daily reports on the car's performance.21th Jun 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan348
The arrangement of a covered car for Mr. Trayner, Senior.2nd Jul 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan349
Arranging a car for Mr. Trayner, cancelling a previous request to the Experimental Department.3rd Jul 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan350
Outlining a publicity strategy for a new model, including a catalogue foreword by journalist Capt. Gordon Aston.9th Jul 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan351
Requesting a reply regarding the availability of 20 HP or 40/50 HP experimental cars for sale.16th Jul 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan352
The disposal of a 20 HP car, 17-G4, after completing a 10,000-mile test.17th Jul 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan353
Secret internal memo about clearing out experimental cars before a new 'SS' model is announced.19th Jul 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan354
Potential disposal of several standard and non-standard experimental cars, detailing their unique specifications and current use.20th Jul 1939Box 20 \ 11  Scan355
Page 2 of a memorandum detailing specific car models, their features, and allocation.24th Jul 1929Box 20 \ 11  Scan356


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