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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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Requesting transport to London Airport for two people attending the Turin Show.30th Oct 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan121
Letter confirming a hotel booking for three rooms in Torino, Italy.7th Oct 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan122
Test report on a car's performance over a weekend, detailing engine behaviour, fuel consumption, and various issues.14th Dec 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan123
Secret memo detailing the provisional production release schedule for the 'Burma' project.24th Nov 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan124
Issues with S2 series instrument panel switch knobs and proposing the re-introduction of the S1 type knob as a solution.24th Nov 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan125
Aesthetic placement of the 'set' on windscreen wiper arms.27th Aug 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan126
Tests on airflow with different front air intake grilles.17th Jun 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan127
Requesting the transport of a fragile 5-foot long clay car model to Messrs. H. J. Mulliner in Chiswick.11th Aug 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan128
Acknowledging the receipt of competitor sales literature for U.S. cars and requesting more.10th Aug 1939Box 26 \ 1  Scan129
Request for sales literature of 1959 American cars for the Chief Stylist, John Blatchley.1st Jul 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan130
Possibility of manufacturing car bumpers in-house using a 500 ton press.10th Jun 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan131
Material control copy of an order for body styling wax to Wilkins Campbell & Co. Limited.26th Aug 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan132
Order of 1 cwt. of modelling wax for Messrs. Park Ward.24th Aug 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan133
Quantity amendment on a Goods Received note for Wilkins, Campbell Ltd.9th Jul 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan134
Confirming a conversation and requesting an order for modelling wax.7th May 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan135
Letter from Hooper & Co. Coachbuilders regarding the use of heavy gauge frames for specific Bentley and Silver Cloud chassis.23th Mar 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan136
Coachbuilder Hooper's request for a heavy gauge frame on all Silver Cloud and Bentley chassis.24th Mar 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan137
Disagreeing with a proposal to remove the finishing pipings from the door trim.18th Dec 1958Box 26 \ 1  Scan138
Confirming the discontinuation of standard red leather VM 3495 and its replacement with a brighter shade, VM 3086.8th Dec 1958Box 26 \ 1  Scan139
Alterations to the top roll of the rear squab with Dunlop Co. Ltd.15th Jan 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan140
Laboratory testing for a new Brazilian Walnut veneer and Polyester lacquer, referencing past cracking issues.21th Jan 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan141
The unsuitability of a new Brazilian Walnut veneer due to cracking failures during testing.6th Feb 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan142
Outlining the initial planning and requirements for a Mobile Instruction School in the U.S.A.23th Jan 1959Box 26 \ 1  Scan143
Logistics of making a unit operational in the U.S.A., including training and costs.31th Oct 1958Box 26 \ 1  Scan144
Requesting an update on the progress of experiments for ashtrays on 'T' Series cars.31th Oct 1958Box 26 \ 1  Scan145
Acceptable variations in leather shading due to differences in grain.11th Nov 1958Box 26 \ 1  Scan146
Letter requesting hotel reservations in Turin for the motor show.8th Oct 1958Box 26 \ 1  Scan147
Design discussions for a 0-4-0 Sentinel Diesel Locomotive following a visit to Shrewsbury.21th Jul 1958Box 26 \ 1  Scan148
Styling of a 0-4-0 diesel locomotive.15th Jul 1958Box 26 \ 1  Scan149
Economics of cutting leather hides for car interior sets, including savings and supplier requirements.11th Dec 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan150
Selection of hides from stock and the resulting scrap.3rd Oct 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan151
Arranging for transport from London Airport to Earls Court.3rd Oct 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan152
Order of modelling clay for the Styling Department.12th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan153
Confirming hotel reservations for the Paris Salon.16th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan154
Typed letter concerning arrangements and entry permits for the Paris Salon.12th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan155
Hotel reservations for the Paris Salon.12th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan156
Colour scheme and production of 'Matchbox Series' Silver Cloud models.19th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan157
Design criticisms of a 'Matchbox Series' car model.23th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan158
Design drawing for a divided bench type car seat.19th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan159
Drawing of a rear car seat with plain trim and dimensional notes.11th Oct 1967Box 26 \ 1  Scan160
Drawing of a pleated trim rear bench seat with dimensional annotations.11th Oct 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan161
Customer's request for special front seats with straight squabs and square corners.19th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan162
Design drawing for a divided bench type seat with dimensions.19th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan163
Internal memorandum discussing the value and standardisation of Turlon rugs.3rd Oct 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan164
Experimental department report on offering Turlon rugs as an optional extra for Bentley S. & Silver Cloud cars.24th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan165
Proposal of offering 'Turlon Rugs' as an optional extra for car rear compartments.24th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan166
The cost and value proposition for the Turlon rug, proposing it as an optional extra.24th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan167
Photograph of the rear passenger compartment interior, viewed from the open rear door.2nd Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan168
Customer complaints about the deteriorating quality of leather hides on 'S' Series cars.2nd Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan170
Deterioration of grey and blue leather hides and a visit to the supplier, Connolly.5th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan171
Requesting travel arrangements to the Paris Motor Show.9th Sep 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan172
Providing feedback on a new design for the adjacent speaker and radio arrangement.18th Mar 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan173
Instructing a change to the shade of the 'Brick Red' fine line paint.13th Mar 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan174
Proposal by Lines Bros. Ltd. to create an electric scale model of a Bentley Continental Drophead Coupe.13th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan175
Drainage scheme for a 'Sunshine Roof' using a concealed rubber hose.12th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan176
Secret memo detailing the results of luggage capacity tests for the mock-up boot of model ZX.252A.15th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan177
Page 2 of a report discussing boot layout, spare wheel accommodation, and luggage arrangements.13th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan178
Functional and styling requirements for a sliding roof, focusing on drainage and noise reduction.13th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan179
Page concluding that the original drain scheme is superior to the proposed Park Ward modification.14th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan180
Letter to The Triplex Safety Glass Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to windscreen and backlight corner bend radii.14th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan181
Letter from Triplex Safety Glass Co. regarding design comments on windscreen and backlight drawings.13th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan182
Letter from Triplex Safety Glass detailing manufacturing tolerances for wrap-around windscreens and backlights.5th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan183
Disagreeing with a colleague's view on vibration modes by using a xylophone analogy.5th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan184
Letter from Maurice Olley discussing various automotive topics including personnel, patents, and vehicle dynamics.26th Jan 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan185
Boot capacity tests for the 'Tibet' model, focusing on luggage and spare wheel stowage.5th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan186
Luggage accommodation arrangements and capacity in the boot.8th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan187
Visit to P.S.C. to investigate presswork problems, high tooling costs, and prototype body construction.8th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan188
Manufacturing difficulties with car body panels and proposed modifications for spot welding.8th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan189
Welding, sealing, material waste, and glazing techniques for vehicle bodies.8th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan190
Diagrams illustrating various types of spot welded joints and a typical shock wave example.8th Feb 1957Box 26 \ 1  Scan191
Fitting sunshine roof drain shrouds to car bodies.9th Nov 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan192
Requesting the fabrication of a pair of wedge-shaped footrests with specified dimensions.8th Jun 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan193
Requesting travel and currency arrangements for the Paris Motor Show.17th Sep 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan194
Colour scheme specification for vehicle 31.B.10th Aug 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan195
Estimating the factory cost increase for introducing a split-type bench seat and folding armrest in the Bentley and Silver Cloud Saloon.13th Aug 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan196
Decision on using softer chrome retanned leather in show cars.22th Aug 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan197
Letter to Connolly Bros. concerning a sample of Chrome retanned leather and its suitability for the Motor Show.22th Aug 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan198
Holiday dates and a temporary address.5th Jul 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan199
Request for a half gross of brass dome head drawing pins for the Styling Department.29th Jun 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan200
Difficulties in obtaining special shades of mohair rugs and listing acceptable standard alternatives.29th Mar 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan201
Manufacturing troubles related to Cellon Blue paint.11th May 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan202
Bodywork alignment issues on Silver Cloud Chassis No: LSXA-17.4th Apr 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan203
The production of one Swiss Radiator Mascot RBS.1870.13th Apr 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan204
The removal of the Flying Lady mascot for cars exported to Switzerland.10th Apr 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan205
Colour scheme suggestion for chassis BSX.476 for a customer, Mr. Francis.20th Apr 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan206
New radiator mascot design for Bentley cars destined for Switzerland.10th Apr 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan207
Letter from British Motor Car Distributors, Ltd. sending photos of the General Motors 'Motorama'.18th Apr 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan208
Letter from J.P. Blatchley to W. Roger Cra'ster discussing photos, a Nash Ambassador, and a news report.26th Apr 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan209
Letter from a San Francisco distributor to John P. Blatchley in Crewe, enclosing literature on the Nash Ambassador.9th May 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan210
Goods Received Note for a delivery of Modeling Clay from The Cosmic Crayon Co.18th Nov 1953Box 26 \ 1  Scan211
Assigning Development Code Number 19 to the Nash Car.26th Mar 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan212
Internal request to order modelling clay for the Styling Department.28th Mar 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan213
Requesting the manufacture and fitting of an exterior sun visor for a refrigerated prototype car.15th Mar 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan214
Agreeing to an alteration on the Silver Cloud radiator shutters to save on cost.12th Mar 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan215
Letter to D. Charlwood of Joseph Lucas (Electrical) Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a book of standards.12th Mar 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan216
Proposed modification to the L.38 Continental Siam steering assembly to improve clearance with the window winder.12th Mar 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan217
Silver Cloud Radiator Shutters, attaching a copy of a letter received from Messrs. Marston Excelsior Limited.9th Mar 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan218
Letter from Marston Excelsior Ltd. regarding the production, specification, and cost of Silver Cloud Vane Assemblies.8th Mar 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan219
Special two-tone paint scheme requested by a customer for a Bentley 'S' type Saloon.11th Apr 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan221
Letter requesting a reservation for two single bedrooms at the Charing Cross Hotel.21th Feb 1956Box 26 \ 1  Scan222


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