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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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Instructing Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.22th Jun 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page044
A conference with coachbuilders regarding the reinforcement of subframes on experimental bodies.2nd Jun 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page045
Covering letter regarding a 10,000 mile test on a 20 HP vehicle, forwarding a letter sent to Captain Pelham-Clinton of Messrs Hooper's.24th Jun 1925Box 5 \ 2  02-page046
Letter to a coachbuilder proposing a cost-sharing arrangement for a 10,000-mile body test.24th Jun 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page047
Letter to Captain Pelham-Clinton regarding collaborative testing of car bodies and components with other coachbuilders.24th Jun 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page048
Confirming the handover of responsibility for experimental car bodies.25th Jun 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page049
Bodywork and seating for 20 HP Chassis No. 1644.1st Jul 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page050
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis 9-G-111.14th Jul 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page051
Proposal for Hoopers to supply two experimental car bodies and designing fixed head cabriolets on subframes.1st Jul 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page052
Internal instruction to authorise work by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. on car 11-G-3.1st Aug 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page053
Requesting updates on various experimental coachwork projects to arrange a programme with coachbuilders.28th Aug 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page054
Instructing for work to be carried out on chassis 10-G-3 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.20th Sep 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page055
Instructing work to be carried out on car 11-G-3 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.23th Sep 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page056
Horsepower and quality improvements for Phantom & Goshawk models.27th Oct 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page057
Specification of coachwork and mounting for a Hooper Saloon Cabriolet.27th Oct 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page058
Specifications for floor coverings, scuttle isolation, battery mounting, and other vehicle build items.8th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page059
Request to the Sales department regarding a light, narrow, and silent saloon body for a 20 HP chassis.8th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page060
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car based on an attached estimate.29th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page061
Confidential memo discussing the development of light saloon bodies for India, comparing 'Weyman' and 'Barkerlite' constructions, and mentioning a chassis for the Prince of Wales.26th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page062
Testing of experimental 'Barkerlite' car bodies and the associated financial risk.30th Nov 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page063
Disagreements on body weight, axle ratios, accessories, and proposed engine modifications for the 20 HP model.3rd Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page064
Continued note on a light 20 HP chassis, mentioning vertical louvres and front axle control modifications.10th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page065
20 HP model's body weight, a new Barkerlite body, customer-fitted fenders, and crankshaft experiments.10th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page066
Preferences for car coachwork, specifically a light saloon and a high-speed open Phantom.13th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page067
The procurement of a discounted experimental saloon body for India from Barker & Co.14th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page068
Instructions for Barker & Co. regarding a light saloon body for the 'Twenty' chassis for experimental use.14th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page069
Letter from coachbuilder Hooper & Co regarding a revised sub-frame forward support for a 20 HP Cab de Ville.17th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page070
Advantages of fixed roof car bodies over convertible heads for luxury cars.22th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page071
Recommendation to keep engineers involved with the development of an experimental Barkerlite body for a 20 HP car.29th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page072
Purchase of a Barkerlite Saloon by the Sales department and its impact on experimental car development.23th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page073
Barkerlite body for an experimental 20HP vehicle, recommending engineering input.29th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page074
The purchase of a Barkerlite Saloon for a 20 HP car and its unsuitability for an experimental project.23th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page075
Letter to Messrs. Hooper & Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery of modified subframe pieces for a 20 HP Cabriolet de Ville.31th Dec 1926Box 5 \ 2  02-page076
Bodywork alterations for 20 HP and Phantom (EAC-V11) models at Hoopers.3rd Jan 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page077
Letter from coachbuilder Hooper & Co. requesting scuttle stiffening plates for an Experimental 20HP Rolls-Royce Cabriolet.27th Jan 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page078
Importance of weight reduction in 40/50 and 20 HP cars for performance, cost, legal compliance, and handling.1st Feb 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page079
The merits of fabric-covered car bodies versus highly polished finishes, considering appearance and cost.1st Feb 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page080
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.1st Feb 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page081
Letter from coachbuilders Hooper & Co. requesting the despatch of scuttle stiffening plates and a frame.7th Feb 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page082
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 11-G-3 experimental car.16th Feb 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page083
Telegram to the Experimental Department confirming a car body will be ready on a Thursday afternoon.27th Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page084
Letter from coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding difficulty fitting scuttle stiffener plates.10th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page085
Memorandum with diagrams comparing a multi-piece arch frame to a single-piece ash framing, questioning a potential weakness.28th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page086
Completion of a Saloon Cab de Ville body for India and options for sourcing a suitable chassis.28th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page087
Quality of coachwork, comparing English bodies unfavourably with French ones.29th Mar 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page088
Comparing English and French coachbuilding quality, construction, and pricing following a 10,000-mile test of a Barker body.1st Apr 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page089
English vs. French coachwork, chassis trials, seating arrangements, and tyre specifications for various models.4th Apr 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page090
Need for coachwork quality to match the high standard of the chassis.12th Apr 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page091
Continued discussion on improving body and fitting standards, contrasting tolerated coachwork faults with chassis standards.3rd May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page092
Requirements for a 20 HP reference car, specifying preferences for body type and seating.3rd May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page093
To instruct Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on car 11-G-111.14th May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page094
The final approval and payment for a Hooper Saloon Cab de Ville body destined for India.21th May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page095
Inquiry about the paint colour and completion time for a 20 HP Hooper cabriolet body for Mr. Royce.23th May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page096
Leather sample for upholstering the body of a 20 HP car for Mr. Joyce.25th May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page097
The paint scheme and a request for agreement on the proposed upholstery for a 20 HP car.26th May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page098
Finishing instructions for a 20HP car by coachbuilder Hooper's.27th May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page099
Preference for grey and black painting over the proposed upholstery.30th May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page100
Painting and interior finishing instructions for a Hooper 20 HP body.30th May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page101
Forwarding instructions from 'R' about painting a 20 HP car body if it has not already been done.1st May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page102
Paint and upholstery preferences for a 20 HP vehicle.30th May 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page103
Cost and logistics of changing a car body's paint colour.2nd Jun 1937Box 5 \ 2  02-page104
Internal instruction to authorise work on car 10-G-111 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.23th Jun 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page105
Instruction to arrange for work to be carried out on car 11-G-111 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.1st Jul 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page106
Advocating for 19-inch wheels on the 20 HP model to improve its appearance.9th Jul 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page107
20 HP car with a Barker Landaulet body, modern chassis, and 4-wheel brakes, intended for sale.12th Jul 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page108
Internal instruction to authorise work on car 11-G-111 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. as per an attached estimate.8th Aug 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page109
Chasing the delivery of experimental car chassis 10-G-111, as requested by Mr. Royce.15th Aug 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page110
Door rattles on a Barker cabriolet de ville, chassis 10-G-111.18th Aug 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page111
The unavailability of a demounted car body from vehicle 10-G-111 for examination.1st Aug 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page112
Arranging the collection of chassis 10-G-111 and the fitting of various parts.23th Aug 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page113
Proposed improvements for the 20 HP model, focusing on steering, tyre size, and bodywork.1st Sep 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page114
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 9-G-111 as per an attached estimate.9th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page115
Status and potential return of a high-compression 20 HP car with a poor Windover body.7th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page116
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to supply curtain pegs for the 11-G-3 experimental car.19th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page117
Deletion of 'B' steering and the standardisation of a wider dash for a 20 HP car.19th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page118
Design specifications for a new car body for the 'India 3' model, including suggestions for a closed body and a wider dash.21th Sep 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page119
Potential modifications for Mr. Geoffery Smith's car, covering the chassis, wheels, and body lines.31th Oct 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page120
List of special customisation requests for a 20 HP car for the Managing Editor of 'The Autocar'.24th Oct 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page121
Inquiry to Thrupp & Maberly Ltd. for photographs of a 2-seater body for a 20 HP chassis.22th Nov 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page122
Problems of high, heavy, and wide car bodies and proposals for weight and height reduction.28th Nov 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page123
Requesting confirmation of rolling stock items and a car for stocktaking purposes.30th Nov 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page124
The sale of a Lorraine Dietrich car and the status of various car bodies.30th Nov 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page125
10,000-mile test of a fabric-covered Weymann body on a 20 HP car and sourcing an ideal body for a 40/50 HP model.1st Dec 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page126
Vehicle dynamics, engine comparisons with a Stutz, and design questions about Phantom hydraulics and Chrysler engine mounts.1st Dec 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page127
Calculation of the moment of inertia (k²) for car model 11-G-111 with a landaulet body by the swinging method.1st Dec 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page128
Page of calculations and a diagram relating to vehicle weight distribution and center of gravity.1st Dec 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page129
Page of engineering calculations involving multiple variables and units of square feet.1st Dec 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page130
Query regarding the scrap value of an old body from Chassis No. 10-G-3.1st Dec 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page131
Body requirements for a 10,000-mile test, focusing on chassis rigidity, engine mounting, and body construction methods.12th Dec 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page132
Instruction memo to arrange for work on a 20 HP car by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.12th Dec 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page133
Use of rubber engine mountings to solve vibration and rattle problems in 20 HP cars.29th Dec 1927Box 5 \ 2  02-page134
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on two 20 HP cars.3rd Jan 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page135
The trial of a 'Barkerlite' car, detailing issues with body resonance and experimental alterations.2nd Feb 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page136
Letter regarding the return of a car fitted with experimental parts and its accompanying standard components.3rd Feb 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page137
Request for official orders for work completed by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.3rd Feb 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page138
Customer's request for a low and smart enclosed Sports saloon for a 20 HP car.23th Feb 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page139
Letter discussing the postponement of building special experimental bodies, specifically a Sports Saloon for India.3rd Mar 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page140
Note concerning the subframe design for Super-Sports models and making up for wasted time on Sports Bodies.3rd Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page141
Instruction to Messrs. Anderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on an experimental car as per the attached estimate.3rd Mar 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page142
Internal instruction to authorise Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.23th Apr 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page143


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