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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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The non-delivery of two Goshawk chassis to coachbuilder Mulliners of Chiswick.8th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan108
Goshawk coachwork specifications and chassis delivery schedules.8th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan109
Query regarding the choice of cow-hide leather over cloth upholstery for a Goshawk Enclosed Limousine.9th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan110
Vehicle finishing delays and engine vibration troubleshooting for the Goshawk 11.9th Mar 1932Box 41 \ 3  Scan111
Estimated readiness dates for several car chassis at different coachbuilders.9th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan112
Completion status of an open body on Goshawk II for Mr. Royce.9th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan113
Post Office Telegraph confirming a delay in finishing the Goshawk car.18th Nov 1934Box 41 \ 3  Scan114
Telegram regarding a decision on the Goshawk Body length.19th Dec 1931Box 41 \ 3  Scan115
Telegram received by telephone regarding a delay in finishing a car.10th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan116
Telegram confirmation requesting a telephone call regarding a decision on the length of a Goshawk body.10th Mar 1932Box 41 \ 3  Scan117
Inspection report on a Goshawk for Le Canadel with a phaeton body, noting issues with front seats and wing valances.12th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan118
Bodywork and component fitting issues with proposed remedies.13th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan119
The cushion height and body dimensions of a Goshawk Open Body for Mr. Royce.13th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan120
From coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding a cocoa fibre mat for Goshawk Chassis No. 2.14th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan121
Request for a replacement loose strap hood fastener for a Goshawk car.13th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan122
Outlining travel arrangements for a car, including collecting papers and parts before a boat crossing.15th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan123
Instructing Messrs. Holmes to carry out work as per an attached estimate for 18 shillings and 6 pence.17th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan124
Coil failure, the performance of Goshawk-II trial cars, and the potential adoption of an S.U. carburettor.21th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan125
The 10,000 miles trials' cars and addressing poor foot brake performance on Goshawk-II models.21th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan126
Steering jerk, oil leaks, and a noisy oil pump on Goshawk-II models.21th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan127
From EP discussing issues with the 5-Goshawk-II limousine, including the speedometer, body, vibrations, and engine.21th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan128
The fitting of bodies to Goshawk chassis for the 10,000 miles trials.21th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan129
Issues with battery accessibility and removal for Goshawk-II vehicles.22th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan130
Programme and status of various experimental Goshawk II cars.22th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan131
Feasibility and proposed modifications for modernising a 3-Goshawk-II limousine.22th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan132
Allocation and testing of several cars and chassis, including a 10,000-mile trial.21th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan133
Issues found on the All-Weather Goshawk Endurance Car at Mulliners'.22th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan134
The design features and issues of a Gwynne all-weather body fitted to a Goshawk car.23th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan135
Reallocating chassis 7-Goshawk-11 to the Amateur Car and coordinating its body fitting.23th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan136
Body options, completion time, and testing requirements for a Goshawk-11 amateur test car chassis.27th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan137
Continuation page discussing the fitting of lighter springs based on weight.29th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan138
Confirming the decision to fit a Limousine body to the Goshawk/2 chassis and asking when it will be sent to the coachbuilders.29th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan139
Standardisation of the design of wings, valances and stays on all cars.30th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan140
Cover sheet for a report on a Gwynne all-weather body fitted to a Goshawk II vehicle after 10,000 miles of testing.30th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan141
Report by 'Hy' detailing numerous faults found with the Mr. Gwynne All-Weather Body, including narrow seats, a faulty hood, and poor window mechanisms.14th Oct 1920Box 41 \ 3  Scan142
Condition and planned delivery of chassis 7-GOSHAWK-11, noting potential delays.31th Mar 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan143
Challenges and solutions for standardising wings and valances on the Goshawk 11 model.14th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan144
Continued memo regarding difficulties with standardisation of stays, lamp brackets and wings, mentioning Messrs. Hoopers.5th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan145
Letter concerning the delivery of a Goshawk-11 Amateur Car chassis to the coachbuilders Maythorns.5th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan146
Scheme for a wheel carrier on the running boards for the Goshawk 11 model.8th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan147
Extract from a report regarding bodywork modifications on the 4-Coshawk-11 car.12th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan148
Design points for comment on a 6-Goshawk-11 phaeton car body by Mulliner's Chiswick.19th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan149
The coachwork, detailing wheel clearances, disc wheel fittings, and the overall finish of a car.24th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan150
The positioning of the spare wheel on the running board for Goshawk 11 cars.24th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan151
Road test report on a 7-Goshawk-11 Maythorn Saloon, detailing chassis and bodywork issues.24th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan152
List of vehicle faults including issues with the windscreen, seats, oil leak, and beading, continued on page 2.28th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan153
Faulty and dangerous condition of the Gwynne body fitted to a Goshawk car.28th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan154
Local repair and inspection of a Gwynne body on a 5-Goshawk-11 chassis.29th Apr 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan155
Revised dimensions and modifications for the Goshawk 11 open car.2nd May 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan156
Proposal regarding vehicle body modifications including door dimensions and the addition of a spare wheel carrier.3rd May 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan157
Design and drawing requirements for revised front wings on the Goshawk 11 model.3rd May 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan158
Continuation page of a letter regarding a drawing for a wheel carrier and a forthcoming drawing for a rear wing.8th May 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan159
Revised drawing for the Goshawk 11 open touring body's rear wings and wing stays.8th May 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan160
From Mr. Royce requesting a modification to the rear wing stay for the Goshawk 11.18th May 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan161
Improvements to the Goshawk 'B' and 'D' driver's seats and steering comfort.22th May 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan162
Body design modifications for seating, space-saving, and driver comfort, referencing 'D' steering and Goshawk bodies.25th May 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan163
Statement of case against criticisms of the Goshawk 'B' steering and driver seating arrangement.25th May 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan164
Modifications to the Goshawk steering and seating arrangements, referencing an attached schedule.1st Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan165
Single-door limousine by Maythorne being used for chassis noise testing.1st Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan166
Critique of Goshawk bodies, detailing issues with fittings and build quality on four different cars.2nd Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan167
Inconsistencies with open touring bodies, windscreens, and fittings from the coachbuilder Mulliners.2nd Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan168
Requesting information relating to Goshawk bodies by referring to an attached document.9th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan169
Issues and feedback for various Goshawk car bodies.8th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan170
Variations and faults in hood and door fittings from different coachbuilders.8th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan171
Feedback on Goshawk car bodies, including Hooper, Gwynne, and divided windscreens.12th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan172
Arrangements for the replacement of unsatisfactory hood fittings on a 5 Goshawk car.14th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan173
Request to arrange for repairs to a Goshawk car with a Maythorn Saloon Limousine body.16th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan174
New hood fittings for a Goshawk Gwynne car at Mulliner's coachbuilders.19th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan175
Fitting of new hood fittings for a 5 Goshawk Gwynne car at Mulliner's coachbuilders.19th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan176
Proposed visit from hood fitting makers, Messrs Beaton, to inspect failed parts on a Goshawk Gwyne car.19th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan177
Testing, required coachwork, and painting for a Phaeton 4 Goshawk II car.20th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan178
Required modifications and repainting for a Phaeton 4 Goshawk II vehicle.13th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan179
Delay in fitting modified parts to the 4-Goshawk-11 car, inquiring about the coachbuilder's timeline.21th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan180
Trial of a wider front seat for Goshawk bodies to save expense.22th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan181
Confirming travel arrangements for Messrs Beaton & Son to visit Derby regarding hood fittings.22th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan182
Communication regarding the completion timeline for work on the 4-Goshawk II vehicle.22th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan183
Proposed popular design for a Goshawk Saloon car body with four seats.23th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan184
Design feedback on a Goshawk-11 Hooper Limousine, focusing on the radiator, steering, pedals, and floorboards.23th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan185
Design considerations and modifications for a vehicle's seating, clutch, body, radiator, and tank.23th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan186
Modifications and improvements to a 40/50 model car, including suggestions for a new experimental limousine body.23th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan187
Issues found with the No.3 Goshawk Hooper Limousine upon its arrival, concerning its cleanliness, engine noise, and controls.23th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan188
Poor condition of a chassis, a non-functional dynamo, and potential battery issues.26th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan189
Interior body dimensions for a Goshawk-II vehicle over the front seat.26th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan190
Body and front seat dimensions for Goshawk models.26th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan191
Ergonomics of a Goshawk car body, highlighting the importance of elbow height for driver comfort.27th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan192
Dispatch of car Goshawk-11 to Lillie Hall, its condition, and trial request.27th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan193
Correspondence regarding continuing with the Gwynne Body and arranging a chassis for the Hooper body.29th Jun 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan194
Instruction to F. Sanderson & Sons to carry out work on a 6-Goshawk-11 car.10th Jul 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan195
Complaint about the upholstery colour on an Open Body Goshawk running when wet.14th Jul 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan196
Instruction to F. Sanderson & Sons to carry out work on the 5-Goshawk-11 chassis.1st Jul 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan197
Instruction to F. Sanderson and Sons to carry out work on the 6-Goshawk-11 chassis.24th Jul 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan198
Querying when the '5 Goshawk Gwynne' car will be sent to Mulliners Chiswick for hood fitting replacement.25th Jul 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan199
Typed memorandum regarding amateur drivers, a Goshawk chassis, and testing a Cabriolet body.5th Aug 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan200
Body modifications and fitting for the Goshawk 11 chassis.1st Aug 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan201
Correspondence regarding the transport of a Goshawk car with a Hooper body for catalogue requirements.10th Aug 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan202
Fitting a new body to a Goshawk II chassis.16th Aug 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan203
To Mr. Royce regarding the return of the Goshawk Open Car for chassis work and its subsequent transfer to Hoopers for finishing.18th Aug 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan204
Outlining feedback and required modifications for a No.4 Goshawk with a Hooper open 4-seater body.26th Aug 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan205
List of observations and suggested improvements for a vehicle's bodywork and interior fittings.29th Aug 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan206
And providing feedback on open type body designs for the Goshawk model from coachbuilders Barker and Hooper.29th Aug 1922Box 41 \ 3  Scan207


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