Rolls-Royce Archives
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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Attempt to re-angle front steering pivots and alter steering rod ends.29th Mar 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page19
Requesting the repair of a burnt-out dual ignition coil and switch for an 'L' car.29th Mar 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page20
To Mr. Royce regarding the inspection of a Lanchester epicyclic gear.15th Apr 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page21
The particulars of Lanchester rear springs.24th Jun 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page22
Requesting measurements for the body room of a Lanchester car, X441.24th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page23
And numbers on the reverse of a document or photograph.24th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page24
Faint pencil sketch of a mechanical component, possibly a valve, with numbered callouts.24th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page25
Faint pencil sketch with handwritten annotations and numbers.27th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page26
Departmental memo with a diagram providing requested Lanchester measurements.27th Jul 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page27
Comparing body room measurements between a Lanchester and another vehicle.26th Mar 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page28
Request for the return of a Lanchester epicyclic gear for experiments.27th Sep 1912Box 4 \ 7  07-page29
Charges and work estimation for the Lanchester Experimental Car.7th Jan 1915Box 4 \ 7  07-page30
The camber of Lanchester springs, referencing the Automobile Engineer Year Book 1913.6th Aug 1913Box 4 \ 7  07-page31
Tempering valve springs in an oil bath and the effects on engine performance.6th Aug 1913Box 4 \ 7  07-page32
Instructions regarding the fitting of cleaned and revised rear springs.13th Nov 1923Box 4 \ 7  07-page33
Hydraulic shock dampers, discussing a broken link and comparing designs with Lanchester patents.1st Mar 1926Box 4 \ 7  07-page34
Performance and handling review of a 20 HP Sunbeam car.12th Nov 1923Box 4 \ 7  07-page35
Performance and handling review of a 20 HP Lanchester car.12th Nov 1923Box 4 \ 7  07-page36
Page 2 of a vehicle test report evaluating brakes, steering, gearbox, and suspension.27th Jan 1926Box 4 \ 7  07-page37
Comparative analysis of suspension spring characteristics between the New Phantom, 20 HP, and Lanchester models.27th Jan 1926Box 4 \ 7  07-page38
Comparison of suspension characteristics and damping between the New Phantom and 20 HP models.27th Jan 1926Box 4 \ 7  07-page39
Speed table for a chassis on top gear, showing miles per hour and corresponding revolutions per minute.29th Nov 1915Box 4 \ 8  08-page01
Car demonstration for Mr. Stephen Cliff in Leeds, which was hampered by black fog.28th Oct 1912Box 4 \ 8  08-page02
Departmental memo discussing a potential customer, Mr. Cliff, and comparing vehicle speed with a competitor, Napier.28th Oct 1912Box 4 \ 8  08-page03
Departmental memo discussing a customer's feedback on road performance and the negative impact of an agent's mis-statements.29th Oct 1912Box 4 \ 8  08-page04
Departmental memo discussing expected road speeds and actual test results on the Harrogate to Leeds and Newmarket roads.26th Oct 1912Box 4 \ 8  08-page05
Table of vehicle speeds in MPH and corresponding gear ratio calculations for different bevel settings.20th May 1913Box 4 \ 8  08-page06
Query to confirm vehicle specifications for a potential Spanish client intending to purchase three chassis.20th May 1913Box 4 \ 8  08-page07
Internal inquiry regarding the top speed of the latest car model for prospective customers.22th May 1913Box 4 \ 8  08-page08
Departmental memo forwarding a query from Paris regarding the speed of cars, with a handwritten note about Mr. Royce's performance.22th May 1913Box 4 \ 8  08-page09
Top speed capabilities of the latest car model with a higher radiator and 4-speed gearbox.28th May 1913Box 4 \ 8  08-page10
Responding to a query about the maximum speed of cars and the effect of the 4-speed gearbox.26th May 1913Box 4 \ 8  08-page11
Table of ratios and speeds for a 40/50 HP chassis with a four-speed gearbox.4th Jun 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page12
Importance of testing cars for the majority of customers who use closed bodies, rather than focusing on speed enthusiasts.4th Jun 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page13
High-speed testing, complaints about steering, and clarifying that the Experimental Department are their own harshest critics.1st Jun 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page14
Internal report discussing customer complaints, steering changes, and the rationale for high-speed testing in France.1st Jun 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page15
Conditionally altering the steering type on cars only in cases where the customer complains.1st Jun 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page16
High-speed performance comparisons between the Phantom, 20 HP car, and competitors.1st Oct 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page17
Report comparing the performance of various car models, including braking tests and hill climb results.1st Oct 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page18
The performance of a Lincoln car's rear suspension and a 6-cylinder A.C. engine.1st Oct 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page19
Performance comparison table of various cars over standing and flying mile distances.1st Oct 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page20
Bar chart comparing the 'Displacement / Ton Mile' for various closed and open cars.1st Oct 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page21
Power curve graph for a 6-cylinder, 2-litre A.C. engine with a single carburetter.12th Nov 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page22
Issues with the Phantom chassis and the viability of a new high speed model.12th Nov 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page23
Declining sales of open touring cars and the viability of producing a special speed model.12th Nov 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page24
Car body design, the challenges of Weyman bodies, and balancing aesthetic standards with customer preferences for space and comfort.12th Nov 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page25
Internal correspondence regarding a customer's request for a high-speed Phantom model capable of 85 mph.13th Dec 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page26
Responding to a query about guaranteeing an 85 MPH speed for the Phantom car, with recommendations and discussion of experimental engine improvements.14th Dec 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page27
Need for double shock dampers on 40/50 & 20 HP cars prepared for high-speed use.13th Dec 1926Box 4 \ 8  08-page28
Proposing the 10-EX Sports Model to demonstrate high-speed performance and impress potential buyers.29th Apr 1927Box 4 \ 8  08-page29
Disappointing top speed of the English Phantom and requesting a General Motors performance report.1st Dec 1927Box 4 \ 8  08-page30
Reply to Lord Curzon's letter regarding car performance, speed, and wind resistance.1st Jan 1928Box 4 \ 8  08-page31
Comparison of the performance of Isotta, Bentley, Vauxhall, and Sunbeam cars against the Phantom model.1st Jan 1928Box 4 \ 8  08-page32
The practicality of high speeds for touring cars versus racing cars, with a mention of Bugatti and Brooklands.6th Feb 1928Box 4 \ 8  08-page33
Typed memo discussing poor maximum speed, dynamometer tests, and high-speed wobble on a car.6th Feb 1928Box 4 \ 8  08-page34
Top speed performance of a Continental Phantom after 8000 miles.9th Mar 1938Box 4 \ 8  08-page35
Post Office telegram message concerning a request to travel.22th Apr 1922Box 4 \ 9  09-page001
Logistical arrangements for shipping chassis 9/4/III from London to Boulogne.1st May 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page002
Work on chassis 93 EX and 9 J.III, including a gearbox oil leak and brake overhaul.4th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page003
Telegraph from Hancock to Hives reporting a broken near-side front spring leaf.25th Jul 1932Box 4 \ 9  09-page004
Telegram received by telephone with handwritten notes and annotations.8th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page005
Broken top leaf on the N.S. front spring during tests in France on a 20 HP Plus F.W.B. car.1st Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page006
Correspondence to Mr. Hancock in France regarding the dispatch of spare parts and oil.8th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page007
From France regarding the supply of engine oil and front springs for a 40 HP car.9th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page008
The condition of chassis 9 G.III after 2,764 miles of testing.10th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page009
Issues and rectifications on vehicle components including the undershield, radiator, dashboard, steering, and front axle.10th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page010
Test and inspection report on various vehicle components including the clutch, gearbox, and brakes.10th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page011
Inspection report detailing the condition and adjustments made to various vehicle components.10th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page012
Inspection report detailing the condition of the frame, shafts, and wings.12th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page013
Cover letter for a report on chassis 9-G-111 after 2,764 miles.12th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page014
Chassis 9-G-111 after completing 2,764 miles.1st Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page015
Observations on the gearbox undershield, radiator, dashboard, steering, and front axle.10th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page016
Issues with front springs, clutch, and gearbox components during testing.10th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page017
The condition and testing of vehicle components including pedals, axle, brakes, and electrical fittings.25th Sep 1936Box 4 \ 9  09-page018
Vehicle components including the exhaust, brake shaft, and frame.10th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page019
From G.W. Hancock confirming the arrival and fitting of 20 HP front road springs to chassis 9 G.III.11th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page020
Progress report on vehicle repairs and road testing, detailing spring and steering adjustments.12th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page021
Gearbox oil leak, spring strengths, a misaddressed oil delivery, and requests for supplies.2nd Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page022
Secret memo detailing the weight specifications for the front of car 9-G-111, including axle and spring details.2nd Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page023
Investigation and revised diagnosis of an oil leak, tracing it from the gearbox case to the speedometer drive.13th Jun 1935Box 4 \ 9  09-page024
Investigation into an oil leak, engine roughness, and other mechanical issues on car 9 G.III.15th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page025
Letter comparing newly fitted 600 lbs front springs to the original 600/650 lbs springs for vehicle 9-G-111.15th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page026
Issue with the lubricator on front spring leather covers fouling the undershields.15th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page027
Secret memo regarding the extended testing of a car abroad up to 10,000 miles.17th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page028
Acknowledging a car will not be returning to England and requesting updates on car movements at Châteauroux.19th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page029
Chassis 9 G.III after 5,726 miles.21th Jun 1928Box 4 \ 9  09-page030
Condition report on various engine and chassis components, detailing issues and rectifications.21th Jun 1928Box 4 \ 9  09-page031
Condition report on various vehicle components including the dynamo, oil pump, and gearbox.21th Jun 1928Box 4 \ 9  09-page032
Road tests of steering performance and inspection of front axle and brake components.21th Jun 1928Box 4 \ 9  09-page033
The condition of brake shafts, shock absorbers, road springs, clutch, and gearbox.21th Jun 1928Box 4 \ 9  09-page034
The condition and performance of various vehicle mechanisms.21th Jun 1928Box 4 \ 9  09-page035
Condition report assessing wear and faults on various vehicle components.22th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page036
Letter regarding a fan boom issue on chassis 9-G-111 and the management of spare parts stock, specifically front springs, at Chateauroux.22th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page037
Continuation page of a document regarding parts required for the 20 HP model based on experience in France.1st Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page038
Cover note for a report on chassis 9-0-111 after 5,726 miles, which is running in France.1st Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page039
Temperature test conditions for chassis 9 G.III, with notes on spare parts availability.24th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page040
Temperature readings and fan boom observations for chassis 9 G.III.25th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page041
Report by S.G. Bagley from France on temperature readings, buffer clearances and travel arrangements for chassis 9.G.III.27th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page042
Temperature readings for Chassis 9.T.III.26th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page043
Temperature readings and gearbox testing for Chassis 9 A.III.29th Jun 1925Box 4 \ 9  09-page044


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