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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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Instruction memo for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.12th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page244
Instructing Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.17th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page245
Insufficient axle and body damping, and steering issues on a 20 HP model.1st Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page246
Steering wobble, road tests, and the performance of a new 20 HP front axle.15th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page247
Letter to Barker & Co. Ltd. requesting the earliest possible delivery date for a car body intended for Mr. Royce's personal use.15th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page248
Secret memorandum on future 20 HP model improvements, focusing on weight reduction, body construction, and performance enhancements.16th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page249
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a car based on an attached estimate.18th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page250
Letter to Messrs. Barker & Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a Bonnet and five Road Wheels for a car.18th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page251
Increasing the horsepower and improving the performance of the 20 HP model.22th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page252
List of hoped-for improvements regarding chassis length, engine performance, cylinder bore, and gear ratios.21th Apr 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page253
The 20 HP Chassis, addressing suggestions, body quality, and weight limitations.21th Apr 1928Box 5 \ 2  02-page254
Clarifying points on body weight limitations and other specific design features for a chassis.15th May 1938Box 5 \ 2  02-page255
The disposal of a heavy Hooper Saloon body from an experimental car.1st Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page256
Letter from Barker & Co. Coachbuilders confirming receipt of parts for chassis LG-G4.23th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page257
The arrangement of a Park Ward Weymann Saloon body for chassis OTM.22.29th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page258
Delay in making an instrument board for a Barker Close Coupled Allweather vehicle due to missing instruments.29th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page259
Letter confirming collection details for a Weymann Saloon body and arrangements for various parts including lamps and a horn.30th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page260
Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding fittings for experimental job 16 G 4.3rd May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page261
Miscommunication with Mr. Park over the collection of a modified Weymann body.6th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page262
Letter to Barker & Co. Ltd. regarding the collection and specifications for a 'Close Coupled All-Weather' car body for Mr. Royce.6th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page263
'Close Coupled All Weather' body being ready for collection from Barker's.8th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page264
Letter to coachbuilder Barker & Co. Ltd. arranging for the collection of front wings and platform step materials for body 16-G-IV.9th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page265
Secret memo from DA to HS about fitting a larger front cross member to a 20HP 17-G-4 Close Coupled Coupe for Mr. Royce.9th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page266
Letter from coachbuilders Barker & Co. concerning the collection of parts for an experimental body on chassis 16 G 4.10th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page267
Authorising Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 14-G4 per an attached estimate.11th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page268
Separate estimates for different car models from Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.13th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page269
Internal instruction to authorise work on a car by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. based on an attached estimate.13th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page270
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on three cars as per an attached estimate.16th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page271
Telegram received by telephone regarding the collection of car body 16 GH.23th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page272
Delay with coachbuilder Barker & Co for Mr. Royce's Close Coupled Coupe and potential engine modifications.23th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page273
Unbearable faults, specifically radiator vibration and heavy pistons, in a 20 HP Close Coupled Saloon.23th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page274
Technical memorandum discussing improvements to a 'Japan' car, including the radiator, pistons, crankchamber, and flywheel to resolve vibration issues.29th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page275
20 HP Cabriolet De Ville with a Blue Hooper Body, detailing performance and bodywork issues.29th May 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page276
Sale and body fitting for the late experimental chassis 10.G.3.5th Jun 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page277
Secret internal memorandum detailing the initial impressions and performance of a 20 HP Allweather car.26th Jun 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page278
Alteration to the filler position and dimensions on the 20 HP chassis.4th Sep 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page279
Comparative tests of the maximum speed and acceleration between small and large bore 20 HP chassis.24th Sep 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page280
Comparison of acceleration times between large and small bore chassis.1st Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page281
Internal instruction to arrange for work on car 16-G-4 by Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.1st Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page282
Concerns over the 20HP model, including inappropriate body fittings and engine performance issues.3rd Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page283
Negative impact of fitting large bodies, such as 6-seaters, onto the 'Twenties' chassis.17th Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page284
Confidential memo discussing the declining sales of the 20 HP chassis and proposing potential improvements or discontinuation.17th Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page285
Page two of a memo regarding the adoption of improvements to parts under the bonnet.30th Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page286
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 12-G4 as per an attached estimate.30th Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page287
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 14-G4 as per an attached estimate.30th Oct 1939Box 5 \ 2  02-page288
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 12-G4 as per an attached estimate.1st Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page289
Authorising Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on car 17-04.30th Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page290
Instructing work to be carried out on car 16-G4 by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.1st Oct 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page291
Design of a 20-25 model Open Touring Car for the 1930 Riviera season.11th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page292
Replacement body for an experimental enclosed limousine on a 20-25 HP long chassis.11th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page293
Specification of coachwork for an enclosed drive limousine.11th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page294
Specification sheet detailing the construction, materials, and finishing for a vehicle's bodywork.11th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page295
The body for a 20 HP long chassis, proposing to change the side members to keep the car up-to-date.14th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page296
Letter to Park Ward & Co. commissioning an experimental enclosed limousine for Mr. Royce.19th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page297
Page 2 of a letter detailing technical schemes for a car body, including radiator, scuttle, floor, and seating arrangements.19th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page298
Letter regarding a subframe similar to the Phantom II, noting the work's confidential nature and that Mr. Royce will personally use the car.26th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page299
Lubrication system for the joints on a 20/25 HP experimental long chassis car.26th Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page300
Up-to-date recommendations for coachbuilders and investigating specific chassis issues.2nd Nov 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page301
Instructing Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a 17-G4 Saloon car.4th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page302
Confirming the dispatch of a new 20 HP subframe to Messrs. Park Ward's.9th Dec 1923Box 5 \ 2  02-page303
The body construction of a 20/25HP Experimental Limousine by Park Ward & Co.17th Dec 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page304
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis number 12-Gr.11th Jan 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page305
Instruction authorising Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on chassis number 14-G4 as per an attached estimate.11th Jan 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page306
Letter to coachbuilder Barker & Co. Ltd. detailing defects on a 20HP car and requesting modifications.30th Jan 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page307
List of identified vehicle faults and requested modifications, page 2.30th Jan 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page308
Page 3 of a letter regarding arrangements for the loan of an experimental car and the need to keep it confidential.27th Feb 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page309
Modifications to a 20 HP model's dashboard and radiator due to sales department disapproval of the bonnet curves.27th Feb 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page310
Design improvements to the dashboard, bonnet, and radiator for the 20/25 HP chassis.27th Feb 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page311
Build progress, required parts, and colour scheme for an Experimental Pullman Limousine.27th Feb 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page312
Final specifications for a car's interior, including upholstery, colour, and instrument panel.28th Feb 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page313
Car body delays, instrument specifications, colour choices and upholstery.28th Feb 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page314
Choice of paint colour for the 20 HP Experimental Pullman Limousine.1st Mar 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page315
Instruction to arrange for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on a car as per an attached estimate.4th Mar 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page316
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis 14-W as per an attached estimate.4th Mar 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page317
Instructions for the paintwork and upholstery of a 20/25 Experimental Pullman Limousine.6th Mar 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page318
Instructions for Park Ward & Co. to complete the bodywork on a 20/25 Experimental Pullman Limousine.13th Mar 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page319
Alterations to the driving seat angle and rattles on a 20 HP car.28th Mar 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page320
Coachwork issues including body rattles, chassis frame flexing, and seat adjustments.1st Apr 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page321
Design of a four-door close-coupled saloon on a 20/25 HP short-frame chassis.1st Apr 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page322
Faults with the 20 HP car's front wings and lamps, and a performance comparison with the 14-G4 model.5th Apr 1929Box 5 \ 2  02-page323
The readiness of a car body and the schedule for sending the chassis to coachbuilders.25th Apr 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page324
The revised scuttle isolation and dashboard modifications for a 20/25 HP model.26th Apr 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page325
Solutions for radiator jelly, flexible mounting, and body mounting issues.1st May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page326
Methods for insulating a vehicle's body and passengers from road vibrations.25th May 1938Box 5 \ 2  02-page327
Reasons for stagnating sales of the 20/25 car model, addressing issues of body size, power, and price.13th May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page328
Necessary improvements for the 20/25 model, including radiator mounting, thermostatically controlled shutters, and lubrication.13th May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page329
Arrangements for collecting a 20/25 Enc. Limousine body from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co.14th May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page330
Arrangements for delivering a body from a 20/25 HP chassis to Park Wards for repairs and collecting a new body.15th May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page331
Correspondence regarding the collection of a 20/25 M.C. Limousine body by Park Ward & Co.16th May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page332
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd concerning a glass ashtray and chromium-plated scuttle mouldings for a car.20th May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page333
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. acknowledging the safe receipt of a glass ash tray and other fittings for Mr. Royce's car.23th May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page334
Issues with body mounting, including coachbuilder work, clearances, and fittings.21th May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page335
Chassis and body interactions, focusing on noise, vibration, and booming issues.21th May 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page336
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis No. 17-G4.24th Jun 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page337
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 17-G4 as per an attached estimate.24th Jun 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page338
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis 17-G4.24th Dec 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page339
Instruction memo to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis no. 17-G4.24th Jun 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page340
Instruction to Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on Chassis No. 16-G4 per an attached estimate.24th Jun 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page341
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis No. 16-G4.24th Jun 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page342
Instruction for Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes to carry out work on chassis 14-G4 as per an attached estimate.27th Jun 1930Box 5 \ 2  02-page343


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