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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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Rear window design compromises and high pricing from coachbuilders for a Goshawk model.28th Apr 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan308
Questioning the design of a Goshawk Saloon Body, particularly Mr. Royce's idea for a two-door configuration.28th Apr 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan309
Correspondence regarding a Beatonson body for chassis 5-G-11.30th Apr 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan310
Suitability of the Goshawk Saloon Body for the 20 HP chassis.30th Apr 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan311
Merits and difficulties of a Maythorn Saloon two-door body.30th Apr 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan312
Instruction to Messrs. Holmes to carry out work on the 2-Goshawk-11 car.30th Apr 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan313
Instruction to Messrs. Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 7-GOSHAWK-11 car based on an attached estimate.30th Apr 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan314
Letter from F.H. Royce discussing the suitability of the 20 HP chassis for heavy coachwork and the 'Goshawk' model.2nd May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan315
Mr. Royce's distress over a car body and instructing it be confined to testing or broken up.1st May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan316
Requesting experimental pieces be fitted to Goshawk cars, and commenting on the weight of the Maythorn Saloon.5th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan317
Scheme with mathematical formulas for determining the center of gravity of a vehicle by tilting it.1st Jan 1930Box 41 \ 3  Scan318
Physics-based analysis for calculating displacement and the center of gravity of a vehicle on an incline.23th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan319
The replacement of an out-of-date body on a 20 HP chassis for an experimental car.23th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan320
Letter discussing the replacement of a Beatonson body on a 20 HP car with an improved 4-door design.17th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan321
Letter discussing the replacement of a Beatonson body on a 20 HP chassis with an improved 4-door design.17th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan322
Requested body changes and technical improvements for a Goshawk car.24th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan323
Proposal to commission Messrs. Young of Bromley to construct a body for a 20 HP chassis, as recommended by Messrs. Beatonson.25th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan324
Need to acquire a 4-Goshawk-11 car to use its engine for another vehicle to satisfy Mr. Royce.28th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan325
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 6-Goshawk-11 car based on an attached estimate.31th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan326
Design of the body for a Beatonson All-Weather car, coordinating with coachbuilders G.Beaton & Son Ltd and Young of Bromley.1st Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan327
Construction of an experimental Beatonson body for a Goshawk II, listing distributed prints.4th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan328
Comparative analysis of the stability of a Maythorn Saloon body versus a standard Hooper Limousine on a 20 HP chassis.13th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan329
Tests and methodology to determine the position of the centre of gravity for various car types.31th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan330
Experimental procedures for vehicle suspension and weight analysis on Goshawk models.31th May 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan331
Table detailing the Centre of Gravity and weight specifications for various Goshawk-II car models.5th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan332
Estimation of the weight of body car roofs for Saloon and Limousine models.5th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan333
Comparison table detailing the specifications and weights of car roofs for Saloon and Limousine models.12th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan334
Weight comparison and analysis between the 3-Goshawk-11 and 7-Goshawk-11 models.12th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan335
Calculation of the theoretical cornering speeds for a touring car and a bodied car before turning over.21th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan336
Design feedback from Mr. Royce on a Beatonson all-weather body, including tool storage and screen design.21th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan337
Finalising details and starting construction on a 20 HP All Weather Car.28th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan338
Letter confirming modifications and specifications for an All-Weather Saloon car body.28th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan339
Letter detailing bodywork modifications for the rear pillar and the scuttle/dash separation, referencing attached sketches.28th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan340
Specification for an all-weather Saloon Cabriolet coachwork to be fitted to chassis no. 5.G.11.28th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan341
List of specifications for motor car bodywork, detailing requirements for painting, upholstery, flooring, and various fittings.28th Jun 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan342
Specification sheet detailing vehicle dimensions, materials, road testing, and delivery requirements.1st Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan343
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a Goshawk-11 project as per their estimate.1st Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan344
The modernization of a 5-Goshawk-11 car before it is sent to the Coachbuilders.2nd Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan345
The design progress of Goshawk side levers for B and D type steering.6th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan346
Brief typed memorandum or the second page of a letter.6th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan347
The Goshawk model's side levers and the impact on seating accommodation and driver leg room.6th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan348
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. to carry out work on chassis No. 5-G-11.14th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan349
The assessment of two Goshawk cars following complaints of poor engine vigour and coarseness.16th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan350
Performance difference between the 22 HP and 48 HP chassis.18th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan351
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a 4-Goshawk-11 per an attached estimate.18th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan352
Internal order to instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on Chassis No. 7-Goshawk-11.24th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan353
The delayed delivery of chassis 5-G-11 and the consequent time extension for the coachbuilders.20th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan354
Dispatch notification for a 5-Goshawk-11 chassis to be fitted with a Beatonson 4-door body.7th Jul 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan355
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a Goshawk-11.10th Aug 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan356
Internal office order instructing work to be carried out by Messrs. Sanderson and Holmes Ltd. on Coshawk 79-AO.1st Aug 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan357
Internal order to instruct Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 7-Goshawk-11.14th Aug 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan358
Internal order instructing work to be carried out by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. on a 4-Goshawk-ll.14th Aug 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan359
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a Goshawk-II car as per the attached estimate.20th Aug 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan360
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. to carry out work in connection with a 4-Goshawk-11.25th Aug 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan361
Chassis frame deflections on the 20 HP model and proposed experiments for reinforcement.28th Aug 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan362
Order to Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 6-Goshawk-11 as per an attached estimate.29th Aug 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan363
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 4-Goshawk-ll car.3rd Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan364
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 6-Goshawk-II car.1st Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan365
Inspection report on a 20 HP Beaton All Weather chassis X.3730, listing parts required.3rd Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan366
Requesting the urgent despatch of a revised luggage carrier to coachbuilders for fitting.12th Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan367
Instruction to Messrs. Sunderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis 36-HG.12th Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan368
Requirement for two rear wing stays and fittings for a 5-GOSHAWK-11 car.14th Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan369
Letter to G. Beaton & Son regarding the finishing, instrument layout, and luggage carrier for a 20.HP All-Weather car.21th Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan370
Letter discussing coordination of chassis alterations with a coachbuilder before painting.26th Jul 1932Box 41 \ 3  Scan371
Instruction to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a 3-Goshawk-ll chassis.28th Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan372
Proposal for a suggested sheet metal body stiffener for a 20 HP vehicle.29th Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan373
Frame deflection and body mounting issues on the 20 HP Goshawk II chassis, proposing a new design.29th Sep 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan374
Technical memorandum discussing car body stiffness, engine vibration isolation, and proposals for future experiments on a cabriolet.1st Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan375
Instruction to arrange for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on job 4-C-11 per an attached estimate.1st Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan376
Outlining requirements for car bodies for 10,000-mile production chassis tests.2nd Oct 1925Box 41 \ 3  Scan377
Body requirements for 10,000-mile chassis tests for 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.4th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan378
Letter to coachbuilders G. Beaton & Son regarding the final finishing and road test of a 20.HP. All-Weather car.5th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan379
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 6-Goshawk-11 car.8th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan380
Defects found in Goshawk body brackets during tests for body rattles and frame stiffness, and proposing a revised design.12th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan381
Proposed improvements to prevent frame twisting and improve body rigidity, referencing the 40/50 model.12th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan382
Size of Goshawk cross members and a proposal for their increase.18th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan383
Fitting tie-bars and a change to the spare wheel centre for an Allweather chassis.18th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan384
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a chassis as per an attached estimate.8th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan385
Proposing a standardisation process for experiments on body parts concerned with the chassis.19th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan386
Improvements to the Goshawk 11 body brackets and the addition of an extra cross member.22th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan387
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 10,000 miles, 20 HP test car chassis.31th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan388
Revised scheme for 20 HP body stiffeners, including modifications to supports and brackets.31th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan389
Letter to coachbuilders requesting notification for when Mr. Royce's 20 HP car is ready for testing.16th Nov 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan390
Updates and modifications made to a 5-Goshawk-II chassis before its return to Messrs. Young.27th Oct 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan391
Letter from coachbuilders James Young & Co. Ltd. regarding arrangements for testing a 20 HP car.17th Nov 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan392
Letter to James Young & Co. Coachbuilders arranging a test for Mr. Royce's 20 HP car.19th Nov 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan393
Modifications for a 20 HP All-Weather car before its shipment to France.6th Dec 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan394
Modifications to the 20 HP body underframe suspension and dashboard.1st Dec 1923Box 41 \ 3  Scan395
Telegram requesting a specialist to wire an instrument board for Goshawk engines.8th Dec 1933Box 41 \ 3  Scan396
Negative consequences of increasing car body weight on performance and reliability.1st Jan 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan397
Effects of adding weight to the Goshawk chassis and proposing a 10,000-mile road test.11th Jan 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan398
Authorising work to be carried out on chassis 4-G-11 by Messrs. Sanderson and Holmes.29th Jan 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan399
Instruction to arrange for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work in connection with 7.G-11.1st Jan 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan400
Extract from a sales visit report concerning the build of a landaulette body at Barkers coachbuilders.12th Feb 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan401
Instructions for the experimental Goshawk 11 body suspension, relating to the rear step iron and runningboard.7th Mar 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan402
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the Goshawk trials car based on an attached estimate.12th Mar 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan403
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 4-G-11.18th Mar 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan404
Query about the despatch of experimental chassis GF-68 with special body frame suspension to Barkers Works.18th Mar 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan405
Order instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on Goshawk Chassis 6-G-11.19th Mar 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan406
The despatch of experimental chassis GF-68 to Messrs. Barkers Works.19th Mar 1924Box 41 \ 3  Scan407


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