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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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Newspaper clipping detailing new automobile racing records set at Brooklands.14th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan006
Speed records set by Mr. R. S. Mitchell at Brooklands in a 16/20 HP Straker-Squire car.14th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan007
Record card detailing a speed trial at the Brooklands Motor Course.14th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan008
Note on the world's 24-hour motoring record of 1,581 miles, held by Edge.23th Sep 1909Box 29 \ 3  Scan009
Speed test notes for a Napier 16.9 HP car at the Brooklands R.A.C. test.16th Sep 1909Box 29 \ 3  Scan010
Performance calculations for speed, time, and displacement in different gears.16th Sep 1909Box 29 \ 3  Scan011
Calculations for vehicle performance in 2nd gear, including speed, displacement, and ton-miles.20th Mar 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan012
Need for more engine power, targeting 70 BHP via camshafts and larger throttles.20th Mar 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan013
Engine performance, running smoothness, and a proposal for a standard exhaust cutout.23th Mar 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan014
Speed capabilities, a potential test at Brooklands, and the construction of a prototype 4-seater body.23th Mar 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan015
Requesting experiments on engine ratings for the B.A. Meeting, specifically testing the 'Knave' engine and the effect of large valves.19th Jun 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan016
Departmental memo regarding testing procedures for a trunk induction pipe and the new testing shop dynamo.19th Jun 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan017
To Mr. Royce seeking approval for the windscreen and horn design for the Speed Trials Car.28th Jun 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan018
Engine modifications for chassis 1719 and 1869 to increase their speed.7th Sep 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan019
List of modifications including a free exhaust and a larger carburetter.6th Oct 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan020
Request to prepare a set of high-compression pistons and adapt a carburetter for a speed car.6th Oct 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan021
Meeting minutes from late 1911 discussing speed trials, hill-climbing tests, and car performance.28th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan022
Meeting minutes discussing modifications for speed trials, including wheel types, and the company's policy on pursuing speed records.14th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan023
Committee meeting minutes discussing modifications to the 'Sluggard Car' for speed trials.28th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan024
List of proposed alterations for the 'Sluggard Car' speed trials to attempt a world record.28th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan025
Meeting minutes discussing speed trials, reliability tests, and modifications for the 'Sluggard car'.23th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan026
Minutes from two meetings discussing modifications for the 'Sluggard Car' for speed trials and a radiator design to reduce windage.27th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan027
Meeting minutes discussing speed trials, engine modifications for the 'Sluggard Car', and a hill climb test at Brooklands.30th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan028
Minutes from the 90th Meeting discussing the 'Sluggard Car' modifications and costs for speed trials.30th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan029
Meeting minutes discussing modifications for the 'Sluggard Car', including steering, wheels, and radiator.5th Dec 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan030
Meeting minutes discussing modifications to the 'Sluggard Car' radiator and other components.28th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan031
Meeting minutes discussing modifications and failures of the Sluggard Car and Engine.21th Dec 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan032
Meeting minutes discussing engine balancing for the 'Sluggard Car' and a hill climb event at Brooklands.22th Dec 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan033
Meeting minutes discussing speed trials and alterations to the 'Sluggard Car'.28th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan034
Minutes from the 108th meeting regarding a proposed auxiliary oil pipe for the 'Sluggard'.17th Jan 1912Box 29 \ 3  Scan035
Requesting a report to clarify the inverted type springing on the 'Sluggard' car for future orders.28th Oct 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan036
Departmental memo regarding the 'Sluggard' Car, referencing the 48th Technical Committee meeting.2nd Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan037
List of seven required alterations for the 'Sluggard' car, chassis 2004.17th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan038
List of seven alterations to be made to the 'Sluggard' Car.20th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan039
Minutes from the 77th Technical Committee meeting regarding the company's involvement in speed records.22th Nov 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan040
Departmental memo discussing the company's position on speed records against Napier and proposing a 100 mph reliability run.7th Oct 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan041
Departmental memo regarding assistance in the sale of a Rolls-Royce car.7th Oct 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan042
Minutes from the 96th meeting regarding improving the power of chassis 1796 for a customer named Pope.8th Dec 1911Box 29 \ 3  Scan043
Instruction to M. Barrington regarding a drawing for an oil pipe for a speed car, awaiting committee approval.9th Jan 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan044
Instructions from Mr. Royce regarding speed trials for Chassis 2002, potentially involving a marine engine.11th Mar 1912Box 29 \ 3  Scan045
Notes by Mr. Royce regarding car modifications for the 100 miles in one hour record attempt at Brooklands.11th Mar 1912Box 29 \ 3  Scan046
Modifications for achieving a 100-mile one-hour record on the Brooklands track.11th Mar 1912Box 29 \ 3  Scan047
Recommendations for modifying a car with a marine engine for performance testing at Brooklands track.11th Mar 1912Box 29 \ 3  Scan048
Engine improvements, comparing a marine engine to a 'Sluggard' engine, and suggesting modifications.16th Mar 1912Box 29 \ 3  Scan049
Departmental memo regarding speed tests at Brooklands Track and achieving 100 miles per hour.16th Mar 1912Box 29 \ 3  Scan050
Request from the Duc d'Alba for a high-performance chassis (34 UB) with custom modifications.10th Jun 1914Box 29 \ 3  Scan051
Performance modifications for chassis 34 UB for the Duc d'Alba in Spain.10th Jun 1914Box 29 \ 3  Scan052
Memorandum regarding engine modifications and test results for chassis EU 45.18th Jun 1914Box 29 \ 3  Scan053
Mr Hives' suggestions for high-performance modifications to chassis 34UB.10th Jun 1914Box 29 \ 3  Scan054
Requesting an expected date for comparative chassis tests between standard high and low compression engines.18th Nov 1919Box 29 \ 3  Scan055
Comparative chassis tests to determine the advantage of higher compression engines.20th Nov 1919Box 29 \ 3  Scan056
The status of comparative chassis tests and attaching related reports.22th Nov 1919Box 29 \ 3  Scan057
BJ to DA regarding the completion of comparative chassis tests.1st Dec 1919Box 29 \ 3  Scan058
Urging the completion of chassis tests to inform policy on the use of high compression engines in closed cars.5th Dec 1919Box 29 \ 3  Scan059
Requesting a progress update on comparative chassis tests.13th Dec 1919Box 29 \ 3  Scan060
Requesting comparative tests of low and high compression chassis to decide on their continuation and body options.7th Jan 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan061
Cover letter forwarding correspondence received from the Secretary of the Brooklands Automobile Racing Club.2nd Feb 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan062
Letter from Brooklands Automobile Racing Club regarding track repairs after military use and its re-opening for testing.31th Jan 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan063
Requesting details for the testing of high and low compression chassis, with additional speed tests requested.9th Apr 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan064
Scheduling of tests for high and low compression chassis.1st Apr 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan065
Outlining tests for two experimental cars with high and low compression chassis at Brooklands Track.12th Apr 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan066
Letter inquiring about the opening times of the Brooklands Motor Course for car testing.13th Apr 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan067
Advisability of conducting hill-climbing tests on high and low compression chassis.15th Apr 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan068
Proposing a hill test around Derbyshire to compare high and low compression cars, deeming the Brooklands test too short.19th Apr 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan069
Requesting a date for comparative chassis tests to be held at Brooklands.12th May 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan070
The scheduling of comparative chassis tests at Brooklands.17th May 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan071
Letter to Mr. Maddocks regarding issues with a high speedometer reading, carburettor, and water temperature.2nd Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan072
Speedometer and performance test results for car 49-GB at the Brooklands racetrack.1st Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan073
Performance test results logging quarter-mile times and speeds under various vehicle configurations.2nd Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan074
Performance test results page showing lap times and quarter-mile acceleration tests under various vehicle configurations.2nd Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan075
Performance test results for tests 9, 10, and 11, detailing lap times and speeds under various conditions.3rd Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan076
Test results for car 49-GB at Brooklands, including lap times, speedometer accuracy, and acceleration.3rd Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan077
Acceleration tests showing time taken in seconds for various speed ranges.3rd Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan078
Speed and acceleration tests at Brooklands on a 49-GB car with different axle ratios and engine compressions.15th Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan079
Table of acceleration and speed test results under various car configurations and axle ratios.9th Feb 1937Box 29 \ 3  Scan080
Lap times and speeds for a 49-GB car during tests at Brooklands under various conditions.16th Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan081
Performance test results from Brooklands, detailing lap times and speeds under various conditions.16th Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan082
Continuation of performance test results from Brooklands, detailing speed, time, and water temperature.16th Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan083
Acceleration test results for vehicle 49-GB at Brooklands with a standard axle and 1/8' liners under cylinders.16th Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan084
Advantages of a lower axle gear following tests on car 49-GB at Brooklands.25th Jun 1920Box 29 \ 3  Scan085
From C.J. to H.s. requesting a copy of a report on high and low compression tests carried out at Brooklands.15th Apr 1921Box 29 \ 3  Scan086
Demonstration run for Mr. Glicksten Junr., comparing a Rolls-Royce Open-touring car against a Napier on a hill climb.30th Apr 1921Box 29 \ 3  Scan087
Performance claims of a Napier car and arranging a comparative test run.15th Mar 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan088
Delaying tests on 40/50 cars at Brooklands Track due to a 'lock-out'.15th Mar 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan089
Requesting to proceed with tests of a 14-tooth axle compared to a 15-tooth axle on 40/50 HP cars at Brooklands track.7th Jul 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan090
On performance tests for 40/50 cars at Brooklands Track, comparing 14-tooth and 15-tooth axles.8th Jul 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan091
Request to test the comparative petrol consumption of 40/50 cars with different axles under simulated normal driving conditions.10th Jul 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan092
Requesting the results of the Brooklands experiments with 14-tooth axles.27th Jul 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan093
Inaccurate performance results from a test at Brooklands with a car fitted with a 14-tooth axle, and arranging for re-testing.29th Jul 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan094
Request for a non-technical explanation of the advantages of high compression engines based on recent tests.29th Jul 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan095
Requesting an update on the results of tests on 14-tooth axles at Brooklands.1st Aug 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan096
Comparative high and low compression tests conducted on the 1.EX car at Brooklands track.1st Aug 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan097
Performance test results for car 1.EX, a 4-seater open touring body, comparing high and low compression engine settings.9th Aug 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan098
Speed test of the Goshawk II car at Brooklands, investigating a pre-ignition issue and recording performance data.18th Aug 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan099
Vehicle speed testing at Brooklands, different configurations, and defective spark plugs causing pre-ignition.1st Aug 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan100
Request for the results of the Brooklands Test for the 14-tooth axle and the Goshawk.28th Aug 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan101
Urgent memo requesting a report on the Brooklands tests for 14 and 15 tooth axles.8th Sep 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan102
Performance results of a 1.EX Car tested at Brooklands with 14-tooth and 15-tooth axles.13th Sep 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan103
Performance test results for car 1.EX, a 4-seater open touring body, under various engine and exhaust configurations.13th Sep 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan104
Performance test results for car 1.EX, a 4-seater open touring body, comparing high and low compression setups.13th Sep 1922Box 29 \ 3  Scan105


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