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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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Annotated photograph showing the interior of an Essex Terraplane '8' bottom half crankcase.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan092
Labelled photograph of a partially disassembled Essex Terraplane 'V8' engine.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan093
Blueprint of a crankshaft for an Essex Terraplane 2-4-2.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan094
The reverse of a document showing a faint outline from the front and a purple ink stamp.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan095
Blueprint for an Essex Terraplane '8' Inlet Manifold.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan096
Blueprint of the front engine mounting for an Essex Terraplane '8'.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan097
Blueprint for an Essex Terraplane '8' exhaust manifold with dimensions.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan098
Specification sheet for an Essex Radiator, detailing its weight, water capacity, and matrix measurements.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan099
Blueprint drawing for an Essex Terraplane '8'-Slipper Wheel.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan100
Blueprint of an Essex exhaust silencer.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan101
Blueprint of a rear rubber engine mounting with one central block for an Essex Terraplane '8'.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan102
Diagram showing the Essex arrangement of a hot spot with winter and summer positions.27th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan103
Blueprint of a Monroe Air Cleaner for an Essex Terraplane '8'.25th Sep 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan104
Specifications and performance graph for the Essex Terraplane Eight.25th Sep 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan105
Largely blank page with a Print Room stamp.30th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan106
Requesting the manufacture of a fan pulley and stronger valve springs for a Terraplane engine experiment.31th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan107
Blueprint of a fan pulley for a Terraplane.31th Oct 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan108
Requesting the fitting of a fan pulley and stronger valve springs to an Essex Terraplane.7th Nov 1933Box 21 \ 6  Scan109
Torsional vibration tests carried out on a Terraplane crankshaft.1st Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan110
Frame distortion test report for an Essex Terraplane.1st Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan111
Repairs needed for an Essex Terraplane Car before testing.10th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan112
Arrangement to send an Essex Terraplane car to London for Shaw & Kilburn.12th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan113
Confirming a telephone call to Shaw & Kilburn's Service Station to expedite work on an Essex Terraplane car.13th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan114
Letter to Messrs. Shaw & Kilburn Ltd. confirming the faults on Major Cox's Essex car for repair.13th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan115
Repairs and billing for an Essex Terraplane car at the Shaw & Kilburn Service Station.18th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan116
Sending an Essex Terraplane car for testing, noting its engine's smoothness and a noisy back axle.23th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan117
Frame distortion tests comparing a Terraplane and an 18-C-IV car.25th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan118
Graph plotting angular deflection to show frame distortion for a 20/25 car under various applied torques.25th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan119
Stamped document page with minimal text from the print room.25th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan120
Blueprint graph showing the frame distortion of an Essex Terraplane under various levels of applied torque.25th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan121
Blueprint of the frame for an Essex 'Terraplane' 8 vehicle.25th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan122
Service arrangements for an Essex Terraplane car.11th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan123
Springs on a Terraplane car and suggesting a competitive analysis of its components.30th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan124
Comparing the Essex Terraplane with the 20/25 model, and discussing the merits of an 8-cylinder versus a 12-cylinder engine.31th Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan125
Reviewing the performance and features of a Terraplane motorcar, noting its impressive engine and brakes.1st Jan 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan126
Performance of the Essex Terraplane straight 8 engine and comparing it to other engines.1st Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan127
Pros and cons of various engine configurations, including 8-cylinder Vee and 12-cylinder Vee engines.1st Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan128
Future of the Bentley, proposing a straight 8 engine, and addressing issues with Essex brakes.1st Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan129
Return of an Essex Terraplane vehicle.1st Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan130
Reid Railton's opinions on the Terraplane engine and brakes.6th Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan131
Straight-8 engine, comparing bonnet and engine space with an Essex Terraplane, and mentioning independent front suspension.6th Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan132
Experiment to fit a Terraplane engine into a 20/25 car and considerations for future engine designs.6th Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan133
From Sg. to E. discussing engine strategy, including the Bentley 6-cylinder and prioritising a straight-8.6th Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan134
Feasibility and modifications required to fit a Terraplane engine into a 20/25 chassis.7th Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan135
Confirming arrangements to strip down a Terraplane engine for measurement and potential installation into a 20/25 experimental car.8th Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan136
Confirming the design of a small 12-cylinder engine, ensuring it doesn't interfere with the straight 8 project.9th Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan137
Terraplane engine, particularly the induction system and pistons, in comparison to other engine designs.12th Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan138
Proposed experiments for carburation on a Terraplane engine and a thermostatic bypass on a Bentley chassis.8th Mar 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan139
Questioning the different firing order of a new straight 8 engine compared to the Terraplane engine.9th Mar 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan140
Carburetion experiments, comparing single versus dual carburetter setups and engine layouts.10th Mar 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan141
Letter discussing a Terra-plane car, experiences in the Monte Carlo Rally, and a chassis test.7th Feb 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan142
Letter discussing competitor Terraplane's impressive sales in the United States and a future product comparison at Brooklands.7th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan143
Confirming a telephone conversation about a standard Terraplane vehicle.13th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan144
Test drive report and comparison of the Essex Terraplane 6.16th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan145
Engine vibration tests for the 20/25 model and the value of rubber mountings.16th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan146
Inquiring about the status of an Essex Terraplane Eight-Cylinder engine analysis.17th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan147
The speedometer accuracy, maximum speed, and engine characteristics of an Essex Terraplane Six following a test at Brooklands.17th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan148
Engine mounting experiments on the 20/25 and Phantom models, referencing an Essex Terraplane 6.18th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan149
Testing status of an Essex Terraplane eight-cylinder engine.18th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan150
Letter to The Hudson-Essex Co. Ltd. requesting two complete sets of piston rings for an eight-in-line Essex engine.26th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan151
Request to contact Shaw & Kilburns about a spare rod for a Terraplane straight 8 engine.16th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan152
Road test report on an Essex Terraplane 6, comparing its performance to a 17-G-IV model.23th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan153
Test of an Essex Terraplane 6 and the importance of adopting flexible engine mounting methods.24th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan154
Testing and improvements to the GUB-5 and 20/25 cars, particularly a new rubber engine mounting system.25th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan155
Test drive report providing impressions on a 6 Cylinder Terraplane after a 60-mile run.30th Apr 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan156
Road test report on a 6-Cylinder Terraplane, detailing its performance and handling characteristics.2nd May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan157
Missing instruction book for an Essex Terraplane and the delivery status of a Graham-Paige car.3rd May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan158
Inquiring about the status of fitting an Essex Terraplane eight-cylinder engine into a 20/25 chassis.7th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan159
Laboratory report detailing the material composition of a Terraplane gearbox's speed driven gear and motion shaft.10th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan160
Proposing to rebuild and dispose of a car with an Essex Terraplane Eight Cylinder engine due to its outdated performance.10th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan161
Requesting clarification on the operational differences between the Essex Terraplane and a Rolls Royce model regarding clutch and transmission.11th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan162
Comparing the smoothness and engine mounting of an Essex 6 Cylinder Terraplane to the 20/25 model.11th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan163
Test report on transmission pumping forces and engine mounting for an Essex 6 Cylinder Terraplane.12th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan164
Correcting a reference number for a previous memo concerning an Essex 6 Cylinder Terraplane.15th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan165
List of weights for various parts of a Straight Eight Terraplane.16th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan166
The decision to cease work on an 8-cylinder Essex engine and dispose of it.16th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan167
Arrangements for the sale of an 8-cylinder Essex car.17th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan168
Requesting the rebuild of an Essex Terraplane car.17th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan169
Brief memo inquiring about the expected arrival of an Essex car for sale.28th May 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan170
Note regarding part identification for a Terraplane 8 car, clarifying shaft nomenclature.4th Jun 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan171
The despatch of parts for a Terraplane 8 from Hudson-Essex Motors Ltd.5th Jun 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan172
Replacement clutch parts for a Terraplane 8 with Hudson Essex Motors Ltd.6th Jun 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan173
Letter to Hudson Motor Car Co. inquiring about the clutch design and reliability of their Terraplane model.6th Jun 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan174
Condition report and dispatch note for an Essex '8' Terraplane sent to Lillie Hall for sale.15th Jun 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan175
Essex '8' Terraplane, noting an incomplete tool kit and recommending new corks be fitted before sale.19th Jun 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan176
Invoice from Hudson Essex Motors for parts ordered by telephone.20th Jun 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan177
Confirmation memo stating that the amount of £1. 19. 9d. is correct and should be paid for order number 54315.21th Jun 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan178
The trial and required modifications for fitting a Terraplane clutch into a Bentley B-1 unit.2nd Jul 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan179
Valve lift and velocity diagram for a Terraplane Six engine, detailing inlet and exhaust.12th Jul 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan180
Blank document stamped by the print room.12th Jul 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan181
Valve lift diagrams for Graham-Paige & Terraplane Six engines.27th Jul 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan182
Request to obtain two Essex Terraplane Six rear engine rubbers complete with steel components.29th Aug 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan183
Request for a water pump for an Essex 6.11th Sep 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan184
Increase in ground clearance for the Spectre model for English and Colonial conditions.13th Sep 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan185
Comparative table of ground clearance measurements for Spectre, Essex 6, and Cadillac vehicles.12th Sep 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan186
The despatch of an incorrectly sent 'Essex 6 Part' to Messrs. Shaw & Kilburn.13th Sep 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan187
Urgent request to despatch a water pump assembly for an Essex 6 after a previous replacement failed.22th Sep 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan188
Letter regarding a cracked water pump assembly that is being returned for an urgent replacement.22th Sep 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan189
Comparison table of ground clearances for various vehicle models.29th Oct 1934Box 21 \ 6  Scan190
Request for particulars, including component weights and an arrangement drawing, for a Terraplane 6 engine.29th Jan 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan191


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