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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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Road test data and performance figures for a Terraplane 6.4th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan192
Specification sheet for the Essex Terraplane Six engine.4th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan193
Specifications for engine components including connecting rods, pistons, and crankcase.4th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan194
Specifications for engine components including cylinder block, head, and valve train, with a diagram of the port layout.4th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan195
Specifications for a camshaft, including materials, dimensions, and drive mechanisms.4th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan196
The rebuild of a J-III Unit and a Terraplane.18th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan197
Request to dismantle an Essex Gearbox for inspection.26th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan198
The inspection, construction, and weight analysis of an Essex 6 Terraplane.28th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan199
Construction and materials of a vehicle's body, floor, roof, pillars, and doors.28th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan200
Construction and performance of car bodywork, chassis, and brake components.28th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan201
Analysis and conclusions on various chassis and engine components.28th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan202
Car's bodywork, including noise damping, paint condition, rust, and a comparison with a Bentley.20th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan203
List of component weights for an Essex Terraplane 6-cylinder vehicle.28th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan204
Weight breakdown of chassis components and fluids.28th Feb 1925Box 21 \ 6  Scan205
List of engine components with their corresponding weights in imperial units (Cwts, qrs, lbs, ozs).25th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan206
Comparison of body component weights for Graham and Essex models.28th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan207
Request for a complete Clutch Driven Plate to suit a Terraplane 6.1st Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan208
Request to Hudson Essex Motors Ltd. to send a clutch driven plate for a Terraplane 6.1st Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan209
Analysis of vehicle weights, comparing different models and components for potential savings.4th Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan210
Comparison of a standardised Bentley Saloon body against American car bodies regarding weight, dimensions, and construction materials.4th Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan211
Comparison of body and chassis weights for various Bentley and American cars.4th Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan212
Weight breakdown of components for a Pontiac and a Standard Saloon.4th Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan213
List of weights for various car body components for Graham-Paige and Terraplane models.4th Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan214
Weight comparison table for vehicle components between Bentley, Pontiac, and Essex Terraplane models.8th Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan215
Breakdown of weights for Bentley and Essex vehicle components.8th Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan216
Comparison of wheel and tyre weights and ground clearance for Bentley, Buick, Graham, and Essex vehicles.14th Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan217
Weights of various Terraplane 6 engine and gearbox components.15th Mar 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan218
Report on the Essex Terraplane and offering blueprints of further particulars.8th Apr 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan219
Request for two more Terraplane 6 clutch driven plates following a successful experiment.8th Apr 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan220
Exchanging information about Cadillac and Terraplane engine units.6th Feb 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan221
The dispatch of two clutch driven plates for a Terraplane 6.9th Apr 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan222
Trialling a Terraplane spring drive in a standard production 20/25 clutch.11th Apr 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan223
Blueprint of the cylinder head face for a Terraplane 6 engine.26th Apr 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan224
Invoice from Hudson Motors Ltd. for clutch plates for a Terraplane 6 and checking on their delivery status.14th May 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan225
Confirming receipt and requesting to book in two clutch plates.15th May 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan226
Price of a Packard 'One-Twenty' and the logistics of replacing a Terraplane with a Graham vehicle.14th Jun 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan227
Essex Terraplane car being sent to Lillie Hall.25th Jun 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan228
Brief memo regarding a Packard car delivery and the despatch of a Terraplane.27th Jun 1935Box 21 \ 6  Scan229
Minutes from the 75th meeting regarding a comparative analysis of a Fiat car's wheelbase and turning circle.15th Nov 1911Box 21 \ 7  Scan001
Trial report on a 30-40 HP 4 Cylinder Fiat with a limousine body.5th Dec 1911Box 21 \ 7  Scan002
Recommending a newly purchased Fiat car be sent for comparison against the D.F.P. car and the new 'Peregrine' design.9th Mar 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan003
Brief typed memo regarding arrangements to send a Fiat to West Wittering.10th Mar 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan004
Test drive report and critique of a 10 horse power Fiat with an open body.13th Mar 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan005
Bodywork of a Fiat chassis, comparing an Italian-built body with a proposed English version.14th Mar 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan006
Extract concerning the arrangement for a Fiat car to be delivered from Brighton.16th Mar 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan007
Hurried inspection report detailing eleven points on a 10 HP Fiat car.23th May 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan008
Continued assessment of a vehicle, covering springing, carburetion, and chassis quality.4th Aug 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan009
Query to Mr. Hives regarding the return and potential borrowing of a Fiat and a Delage car.4th Aug 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan010
Short memo regarding the unknown availability of a Delage and a Fiat car.8th Aug 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan011
Request for a status update on the receipt and work completion timeline for Delage and Fiat cars.16th Aug 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan012
10-15 HP Fiat Car, its readiness for re-sale, and new instructions to ship it to India.29th Aug 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan013
Delayed return of a 10-15 HP Fiat car by Mr. Royce.30th Aug 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan014
Instruction, following Mr. Royce's orders, to acquire a new cylinder head for a 10 HP Fiat car.7th Oct 1922Box 21 \ 7  Scan015
From B.J. to Hs. arranging a test drive of a 40 HP Fiat.6th Apr 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan016
Benefits of testing a 40 HP Fiat at the Derby facility.8th Apr 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan017
Difficulty of borrowing a demonstration Fiat for testing, suggesting it will now be tested in London.17th Apr 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan018
Arranging a test drive of a 40 HP Fiat car for reporting purposes.15th Jul 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan019
Examination and trial of a 40 HP Fiat car.5th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan020
Trial of a 40 HP Fiat car and considering other vehicles like Alfa Romeo and a new 6-cylinder sleeve valve Vauxhall.6th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan021
Arranging a re-trial run on a Fiat.14th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan022
Arranging a trial run on a Fiat and a similar trial for an Austro-Daimler.15th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan023
From Hs. to C. about sending an assistant to test Fiat and Austro-Daimler cars.19th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan024
Road test reports for a 40 HP Fiat and a 19-HP Austro-Daimler, advising against their purchase.23th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan025
Road trial of a 40 HP Fiat.20th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan026
Issues with tappet noise, gearbox difficulty, and clutch performance.12th Jun 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan027
The performance of a vehicle's brakes and steering.23th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan028
Car's rear axle, suspension, road performance, and acceleration.12th Jun 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan029
Vehicle acceleration, engine performance, and braking systems.23th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan030
Observations from a car test run, including braking, steering, and general impressions.23th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan031
The road trial of an Austro-Daimler car, detailing its specifications, test conditions, and initial observations.20th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan032
The performance of a vehicle's camshaft, gearbox, clutch, and steering.12th Aug 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan033
Page 3 detailing vehicle road test feedback on brakes, axle, suspension, and performance.12th Jun 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan034
Car performance, including hill climb results, speedometer checks, acceleration figures and comparisons to other models.23th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan035
Comparing car performance metrics including windage, braking, and engine efficiency against a 20 HP model and an Austro-Daimler.23th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan036
Analyzing an engine's design and comparing the car's performance to a Chrysler.23th Oct 1925Box 21 \ 7  Scan037
Evaluation of a small Fiat car as a potential offering in the 'Peregrine' class.13th Nov 1931Box 21 \ 7  Scan038
Technical assessment and review of a 2.5 Litre Fiat Saloon.13th Nov 1931Box 21 \ 7  Scan039
Vehicle road test report providing impressions on performance and comparing it with competing models.13th Nov 1931Box 21 \ 7  Scan040
Potential purchase and testing of a Fiat car.14th Nov 1931Box 21 \ 7  Scan041
Proposing the evaluation of a small Fiat to inform the design and cost of the upcoming 'Peregrine' project.1st Jan 1932Box 21 \ 7  Scan042
Comparison of the Peregrine model with a Talbot 90 and a small Fiat for production and cost analysis.1st Jan 1932Box 21 \ 7  Scan043
Confirming arrangements to collect and trial a 20 HP six-cylinder Fiat Saloon against other cars.13th Jan 1932Box 21 \ 7  Scan044
Letter from CJ to R. enclosing a newspaper cutting from 'The Times' about the new Hispano-Suiza.4th Oct 1920Box 22 \ 1  Scan001
Newspaper article from The Times reviewing the new 32-135 HP Hispano-Suiza car.2nd Oct 1920Box 22 \ 1  Scan002
Comparative review of competitor cars from the Olympia Show.11th Nov 1920Box 22 \ 1  Scan003
Suggesting the acquisition of a Hispano Suiza car for competitive analysis.13th Jun 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan004
Secret memorandum on the urgent need to fit front wheel brakes, suggesting the acquisition of a competitor's Hispano car for comparison.27th Sep 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan005
Secret memo regarding arrangements to test four-wheel brakes on a Hispano Suiza car.1st Oct 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan006
Confidential memo requesting to arrange a self-driven test of a Hispano car to assess its system.1st Oct 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan007
Internal memorandum detailing a negative assessment of a competitor's car, the Isotta-Fraschini.18th Oct 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan008
Communication regarding the delivery of an Isotta Fraschini car for sale and an inquiry about a Hispano car.1st Oct 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan009
Need to acquire a modern Hispano car for testing purposes.31th Oct 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan010
Extract discussing 8-cylinder in-line engines and competitor 'Hispano'.18th Oct 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan011
Potential acquisition and testing of a competitor's Hispano car.29th Oct 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan012
Proposal to purchase a used 1923 Hispano Suiza open touring car from a retailer as an alternative to waiting for a new one.6th Nov 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan013
Potential purchase of a Hispano Suiza car, requesting a test drive beforehand.7th Nov 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan014
Trial run report comparing a new Hispano Suiza car with a 1923 model, focusing on engine and brake performance.3rd Nov 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan015
Vehicle test drive, evaluating braking, steering, and suspension performance.3rd Nov 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan016
The braking and turning circle of a Hispano car.13th Nov 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan017
Request for the weight of a Hispano Suiza car and data on the co-efficient of friction for different road surfaces.13th Nov 1923Box 22 \ 1  Scan018


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