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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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Internal communication regarding the replacement of a damaged tyre on a Mercedes Car after an accident.11th Jan 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan070
Collection of a Mercedes Car, chassis X407, after its overhaul by Milnes-Daimler.31th Jan 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan071
Requesting the return of a Mercedes car to the works for experiments.5th Feb 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan072
Letter from an insurance company regarding an accident claim, requesting a statement from the driver.1st Feb 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan073
Claim on a Mercedes Car and the inability for 'Ward' to travel due to work pressure.13th Feb 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan074
Departmental memo concerning the satisfactory completion of repairs on a Mercedes car.14th Feb 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan075
Letter to Mr. De Looze regarding an unpaid hire charge for a Mercedes Car due to an incomplete journey.26th Feb 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan076
Departmental memo regarding a dispute with a Mr. Ward over responsibility for an accident during a car hire.28th Feb 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan077
From Mr. Royce detailing the required analysis of a Mercedes axle from a strength perspective.7th Mar 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan078
Report and analysis of a Mercedes Axle, including weight specifications and road tests.7th Mar 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan079
Returning a Mercedes Car to the Works for experiments as per Mr. Royce's instructions.18th Mar 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan080
Departmental memo concerning the return of an unsold Mercedes car and subsequent inquiries.21th Mar 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan081
Short memo confirming the receipt of a Mercedes car and referencing another document sheet.27th Mar 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan082
Internal report on a Mercedes car taken from the Experimental Department without a pass card.1st Apr 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan083
Apology note regarding taking a Mercedes car out without a pass card due to an oversight.6th Feb 1919Box 22 \ 5  Scan084
Urgent departmental memo regarding the delivery timeline for a Mercedes car to secure a sale.17th Apr 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan085
Departmental memo chasing the status of work on a Mercedes (X407), with subsequent internal handwritten queries and responses.30th Apr 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan086
Departmental memo chasing the delivery of a Mercedes car for potential purchasers.3rd May 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan087
Urgent internal memo chasing up a definite completion date for a Mercedes car ready for dispatch by the Sales department.8th May 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan088
Query about the despatch date for a Mercedes-related matter.8th May 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan089
The urgent return of a Mercedes car to the Sales Department.8th May 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan090
Request to Mr. Nadin to order two replacement square driving blocks for a Mercedes car.10th May 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan091
Replacement of damaged parts on a Mercedes car and further planned experiments.17th May 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan092
Departmental memo inquiring when Mercedes Car X407 will be ready for sale.31th May 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan093
Departmental memo regarding a request from Milnes Daimler for confirmation of satisfactory repairs to a Mercedes car for an insurance claim.6th Jun 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan094
Covering note for particulars of steering strain tests on a Mercedes 23 HP type.14th Jun 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan095
Table of measurements from steering tests on a Mercedes vehicle.13th Oct 1911Box 22 \ 5  Scan096
Departmental memo concerning the forwarding of a Mercedes gearbox.26th Aug 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan097
Instruction note listing items from a Mercedes car handed to the Repair Department store.27th Aug 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan098
To Mr. Royce confirming receipt of a telegram and detailing upcoming vibratory tests on a Mercedes gear box.9th Sep 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan099
The readiness and delivery of a Mercedes car.6th Nov 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan100
To Mr. Cowen confirming a Mercedes will be dispatched from Derby to Conduit Street.8th Nov 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan101
Instructions to charge a customer for a Lucas headlamp and bracket that was sent with their Mercedes car.26th Nov 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan102
The billing for a Lucas headlamp and bracket sent to the Sales department.12th Dec 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan103
Valuation of a headlamp and bracket for a Mercedes car.20th Dec 1912Box 22 \ 5  Scan104
Letter discussing the seizure and analysis of a 4-cylinder Mercedes chassis and Aero engine by the Admiralty.16th Sep 1915Box 22 \ 5  Scan105
Agreement with the Admiralty for engine testing costs and the sharing of technical specifications.29th Sep 1916Box 22 \ 5  Scan106
Laboratory report detailing the chemical analysis of a steel sample from a Mercedes valve guide.29th Sep 1916Box 22 \ 5  Scan107
Potential purchase of a supercharged Mercedes car for its instructional value.6th May 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan108
Recommending the examination and trial of a Mercedes car before purchase.1st Jun 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan109
Confidential memo discussing the potential purchase of a super-charged Mercedes car, comparing models and prices.17th Jun 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan110
Potential acquisition of a supercharged Mercedes racing car and the associated costs and practicalities.8th Jun 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan111
Inquiry concerning Mercedes super-charged racing cars and specifications for other models.20th Jun 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan112
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine detailing the benefits of supercharging and the new 10-40 HP Mercédès chassis.13th Apr 1923Box 22 \ 5  Scan113
Technical description of the super-charger's control mechanism, carburetter details, and the vehicle's road performance.2nd Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan114
Information about Mercedes cars, specifically a super-charged model related to the Indianapolis Race available for trial.2nd Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan115
Request to arrange a trial run on a Mercedes car to consider its purchase.2nd Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan116
Post Office telegram confirming an appointment to try a car.26th Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan117
Arranging a test run of a 16/60 super-charged Mercedes to evaluate for purchase.2nd Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan118
Telegram confirmation with handwritten notes arranging an appointment.4th Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan119
Test drive of a supercharged 4-cylinder Mercedes 'Indianapolis' type car.1st Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan120
Investigation of a supercharger, its construction, potential purchase for testing, and comparison with other models.3rd Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan121
Delay in the delivery of a Mercedes car and rescheduled plans.17th Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan122
Road test of a 16/60 HP 2-seater Mercedes car, highlighting severe braking and steering issues.17th Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan123
List of tools and spares received with a Mercedes 10/40 HP car.23th Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan124
Typed list of tools and spare parts with a handwritten annotation.23th Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan125
List of tools and spare parts for a vehicle, noted as page 3.20th Oct 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan126
Order number for work done on a Mercedes Car.20th Oct 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan127
Acquiring an extra set of gearing for a Mercedes car to alter the gear ratio.28th Jul 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan128
Tests with a Mercedes Supercharger.18th Nov 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan129
4-cylinder Mercedes supercharger.18th Nov 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan130
Supercharged engine's performance, detailing issues with temperature increases, detonation, and the lack of an inter-cooler.18th Nov 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan131
Supercharging performance, indicator diagrams, and Mercedes engine construction.18th Nov 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan132
Continued description of engine components including the cylinder block weight and camshaft drive assembly.18th Nov 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan133
Performance data tables comparing a standard and supercharged 4-cylinder, 2614 c.c. Mercedes engine.18th Nov 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan134
Hand-drawn diagrams of a vertical camshaft drive mounting and supporting brackets.18th Nov 1924Box 22 \ 5  Scan135
Hand-drawn sketch of a built-up cylinder block with cylinder bases welded in pairs.7th Jul 1925Box 22 \ 5  Scan136
Quarterly note regarding the disposal of Hispano and Mercedes cars from the Experimental Department.7th Jul 1925Box 22 \ 5  Scan137
Potential sale of a Mercedes car, following an enquiry received by Barkers from the Mercedes Co.7th Dec 1925Box 22 \ 5  Scan138
Confidential memo regarding the return of a Mercedes car for sale.8th Dec 1925Box 22 \ 5  Scan139
Brief memo regarding the return and sale condition of a Mercedes car.11th Dec 1925Box 22 \ 5  Scan140
Short memo requesting notification of when a Mercedes car leaves Derby.15th Dec 1925Box 22 \ 5  Scan141
The return and sale of an experimental Mercedes car.19th Dec 1925Box 22 \ 5  Scan142
Request to locate and send a missing envelope cover for a sold 16/60 HP two-seater Mercedes car.19th Feb 1926Box 22 \ 5  Scan143
Instruction to send an envelope hood cover to Barkers Showrooms for a Mercedes car.23th Feb 1926Box 22 \ 5  Scan144
Purchase of a car from an outside manufacturer for trial runs, mentioning brands like Austro-Daimler, Stutz, and Packard.17th Oct 1927Box 22 \ 5  Scan145
The trial of the 8-cylinder supercharged Mercedes from the 1931 Berlin Motor Show, with additional notes on Lockheed Brakes.9th Mar 1931Box 22 \ 5  Scan146
Technical report discussing central lubrication, pedal pressure, Graham Paige bonnet ventilators, and shock dampers.9th Mar 1931Box 22 \ 5  Scan147
Technical report discussing axle placement, carburettor silencers, and a diagram illustrating a method for heating car interiors.9th Mar 1931Box 22 \ 5  Scan148
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting to arrange a test of a 5-litre Mercedes.8th Nov 1934Box 22 \ 5  Scan149
Letter to F.L. Manning of Barker & Co. regarding a missed appointment and the trial of a straight-eight Delage.14th Nov 1934Box 22 \ 5  Scan150
Letter to F.L. Manning of Barker & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd. arranging a time to view cars.16th Nov 1934Box 22 \ 5  Scan151
Performance review and road test of a 5 Litre Supercharged Mercedes.27th Nov 1934Box 22 \ 5  Scan152
Test drives of a 4 Litre Delage and 3¼ Bentley, detailing performance issues.27th Nov 1934Box 22 \ 5  Scan153
List of ground clearances and weights for a Mercedes Supercharged Straight Eight vehicle.25th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan154
Issues with rear wheel alignment, heavy steering, carburation and its delivery to Conduit St.25th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan155
Mercedes Instruction Book, photographing its drawings, and a negative opinion of the car.27th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan156
Specification sheet for a Mercedes-Benz vehicle detailing engine, chassis, and weight particulars.27th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan157
Specification sheet detailing vehicle fluid capacities and tyre information.29th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan158
Test report on a 5 Litre Supercharged Mercedes, comparing it to the Phantom III.29th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan159
Diagram showing the right side of an engine with labeled components.29th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan160
Diagram of an engine's left side with numbered components and a corresponding parts key.29th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan161
Diagram showing the independent suspension of the front wheel.29th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan162
Cross-section diagram of a back axle drive assembly with part numbers.29th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan163
Instructions on how to use the special lifting jack.29th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan164
Chassis diagram illustrating points of lubrication and inspection with service intervals in kilometers.29th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan165
Cross-section diagram of a clutch and gearbox assembly.29th Nov 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan166
Cross-sectional diagrams of an inline engine and a single cylinder view.2nd Dec 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan167
Performance review and comparison of a 5 Litre Mercedes Car.2nd Dec 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan168
Comparing the 5 Litre Mercedes Car to a Bentley, discussing performance, drawbacks and price.4th Dec 1935Box 22 \ 5  Scan169


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