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Telegram regarding invoices for an experimental car.12th May 1927Box 5a \ 2  02-page021
The dispatch of a 20 HP car to France, a new engine installation, and an unresolved oscillation problem.27th Dec 1928Box 5a \ 2  02-page022
Confirming the arrival and onward journey of experimental car 14-G-IV.29th Dec 1928Box 5a \ 2  02-page023
Providing an update on the 10,000 miles endurance tests of vehicles in France.29th Dec 1928Box 5a \ 2  02-page024
The mileage and testing schedule for a 20 HP car, chassis No. 14/G/4.31th Dec 1928Box 5a \ 2  02-page025
Confirming an opinion on the 20 HP model.1st Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page026
From Châteauroux detailing issues with vehicle vibration, torque reaction, and a failing exhaust manifold during testing.1st Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page027
Letter to Mr. Hancock discussing performance issues and modifications for a 20 HP car, focusing on front-end rigidity, damping, and undershields.4th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page028
Letter concerning issues with a touring 'acquit', a request for an update, and a request for more copies of a mileage report.1st Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page029
Report from France detailing issues with an exhaust manifold, engine, and steering during mileage testing.8th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page030
Extract from a report on the failure of an aluminium-treated exhaust manifold on car 14-G-4, which has cracked and the aluminium melted away.10th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page031
Letter regarding the overhaul of a 20-HP car, repair of its front wings, and the dismantling of car 18-EX.14th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page032
Results of a 10,000-mile test on a 20 HP car at Chateauroux.14th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page033
Letter agreeing to commence S3 production, proposing a parts classification system, and discussing a central lubrication failure on model 18-EX.15th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page034
Modifications for a 20 HP car, photographs for an 18-KX car, and an issue with mud in the rear brakes.15th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page035
Request for a Zenith filter cover and aluminium washers for a 20-HP car, chassis 18-EX.15th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page036
Letter discussing issues and suggestions regarding central oiling, carburation, and the vacuum pump.16th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page037
Letter expressing concerns about the central oiling scheme and propeller shaft joints on a 20 HP car.8th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page038
Instructions for investigation tests on a 20 HP car in Chateauroux, France, including parts to be fitted.19th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page039
Typed memo regarding the selection of personnel for investigation work.21th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page040
Continuation of a 7,500-mile car test in France and related tests on other vehicles in Derby.21th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page041
Typed letter detailing investigation work on high petrol consumption, lubrication, and 'webbling' on a 20-HP car.21th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page042
Personnel assignments for investigation work and the status of a 3.S. car repair.21th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page043
7,500-mile report on the IV-34 engine unit, detailing performance issues and component conditions.6th Jul 1908Box 5a \ 2  02-page044
Various component issues including piston failure, a noisy spring drive, and poor running caused by the induction pipe.6th Jul 1908Box 5a \ 2  02-page045
Test report detailing faults and observations on various vehicle components including the manifold, ignition, suspension, and pumps.6th Jul 1908Box 5a \ 2  02-page046
Faults and observations on various vehicle components including the radiator, bonnet, Autovac, clutch, and gearbox.6th Jul 1908Box 5a \ 2  02-page047
Condition and testing report on various components including the servo, pedals, propeller shaft, axles, and springs.6th Jul 1908Box 5a \ 2  02-page048
Condition report on various vehicle components after testing, including steering, dampers, and wings.6th Jul 1908Box 5a \ 2  02-page049
Test report on various vehicle components including the fan, frame, windscreen wiper, and bodywork, with final performance metrics.21th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page050
Progress report on the 20 HP model after 10,000 miles, including operational recommendations for the Bijur pump.21th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page051
Typed memo discussing the production, testing, and delivery schedule for experimental car models 18-EX and 19-EX.22th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page052
Tests conducted on a 20-HP vehicle regarding issues with rear engine mounting, frame jellying, and carburettor performance at different water temperatures.22th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page053
Progress report on the build-up of a 3.3 litre car, detailing engine and bodywork repairs.24th May 1955Box 5a \ 2  02-page054
Acknowledgement of receipt for Axle Control Dampers, Nearside Anchorage, Aluminium washers, and Zenith filter Metal Cover.22th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page055
Progress report from Châteauroux, France, detailing engine fitting, consumption tests on a 20-HP car, and personnel updates.28th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page056
Post Office Telegraph confirming travel arrangements from Chateauroux to Derby.30th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page057
Telegram reporting vehicle mileage, running days, and a broken front wing stay.1st Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page058
Telegram from Chateauroux, France, requesting a new exhaust manifold.2nd Mar 1921Box 5a \ 2  02-page059
Telegram reporting suspected piston trouble and excessive crankcase pressure.5th Nov 1933Box 5a \ 2  02-page060
Telegram from Hancock in Chateauroux to Hives in Derby, regarding the status of cars 18' EX and 20' HP.4th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page061
Post Office Telegraph form with handwritten notes regarding names, mileage and totals.6th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page062
Telegram from Chateauroux to Hives at Roycar Derby, detailing mileage totals from Hancock.7th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page063
Post Office Telegraph confirming mileage details from Hancock.9th Jan 1918Box 5a \ 2  02-page064
Telegram message expressing disappointment with a 20 HP car after 600 miles.30th Sep 1918Box 5a \ 2  02-page065
Post Office telegram regarding Niles 782 and a total of 6803 from Hancock.16th Aug 1939Box 5a \ 2  02-page066
Telegram from Hancock confirming that the 20 HP car has resumed running.11th Jul 1920Box 5a \ 2  02-page067
Telegram detailing mileage information for a recipient named Hancock.29th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page068
Post Office Telegraph to Hives at Roycar Derby regarding Villes 503 from Hancock.16th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page069
Telegram reporting mileage details from Chateauroux to Hives in Derby.18th Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page070
Telegram from Hancock to Hives reporting total 9765 for MILES 511.19th Oct 1944Box 5a \ 2  02-page071
Telegram from Chateauroux reporting the completion of a 10,000-mile test and requesting staff.18th Jan 1925Box 5a \ 2  02-page072
Post Office Telegraph regarding the mileage of twenty completed men returned to Derby.21th Sep 1920Box 5a \ 2  02-page073
Trial of a 20 HP item over a weekend, relating to a 10,000-mile report.1st Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page074
Demanding test schedule for the 20 HP chassis and arranging further tests.1st Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page075
The failure of front wing stays supporting headlamps on a 20 HP car in France.3rd Jan 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page076
Standardisation of chassis parts for a Large Bore 20 HP Car 10-G4, due to improved performance.20th Aug 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page077
Recommendation to alter valve stems and guides on the Large Bore 20 HP engine to prevent incorrect assembly.4th Oct 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page078
Title page for the fifth 10,000 miles test conducted in France.27th Jan 1923Box 5a \ 2  02-page079
Planned improvements for the SS and G.4 models during ongoing trials in France.27th Jan 1923Box 5a \ 2  02-page080
Instructions concerning a 10,000 miles test for a 20 HP car, including axle strengthening and travel arrangements.14th Mar 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page081
Inquiry regarding the status and lack of reports for the 20 HP, 10,000 Miles' Test Car.10th Apr 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page082
Progress and feedback on a 20 HP, 10,000-mile test car.10th Apr 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page083
Low-speed wobble on the 30 HP car, comparing it to the 20 HP model, and proposing a 10,000-mile test.1st Apr 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page084
Unsatisfactory return of a 20 HP, 10,000-mile test car and the need to expedite mileage accumulation to test new modifications.18th Apr 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page085
The continuation of a 10,000-mile test on a 20 HP car, delayed for modifications to the chassis.22th Apr 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page086
The performance and suggested improvements for the 'China' 20HP test car before a 10,000-mile trial.5th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page087
The disruption to a 20 HP car's 10,000-mile test in France due to a request for a detour to Boulogne.24th Sep 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page088
Letter arranging the 10,000-mile test drive and further temperature tests for a 20 HP car.7th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page089
Car's examination, detailing adjustments to springs and dampers, and noting a faulty lubricator and inaccurate speedometer.8th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page090
Test report on the general running of a 20-HP car, detailing improvements and criticisms.10th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page091
Cracked exhaust manifold and a broken exhaust pipe flange during a 10,000-mile test.12th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page092
Sketch of a flanged component with a crack annotated as having gone completely around the part.9th Jan 1928Box 5a \ 2  02-page093
Cracked exhaust manifold, its temporary repair, and a request for a replacement part from Paris.13th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page094
Requesting an investigation into the flexibility of a side spare wheel carrier for the 20 HP cars.4th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page095
Fault with a side spare wheel carrier, concluding the issue is not the frame but the tubes and discs.17th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page096
Travel arrangements for a 10,000-mile test on a 20/HP experimental car.18th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page097
Unsteadiness of a spare wheel and the proposed modifications to fix the issue.18th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page098
Drawing of a side open wheel carrier.18th Sep 1927Box 5a \ 2  02-page099
Note from Hancock regarding issues with the 20 HP spare wheel carrier, specifically whipping and potential frame torsion.19th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page100
Modifications and remaining weaknesses in a side spare wheel carrier, suggesting a larger plate to distribute load.20th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page101
Sketch of a slotted mechanism or fastener.20th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page102
Schematic drawing of a fan and hub assembly with its mounting bracket.20th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page103
Typed memo confirming logistical arrangements to complete a 10,000-mile car test.20th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page104
Adding a wireless set to a car's customs list and requesting daily performance reports.1st Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page105
Travel arrangements to Chateauroux, France and customs procedures for transporting a wireless set.29th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page106
Note and sketch for a 20 HP side spare wheel carrier.21th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page107
The unsteadiness of a spare wheel fitting and proposed modifications to fix it.18th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page108
Drawing of a side spare wheel carrier.21th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page109
The examination of a car after a 5,000-mile test, noting the condition of the propeller shaft joints and issues with the lubrication system.21th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page110
Telegauge failure due to an air leak, and the acquisition of a new exhaust manifold.22th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page111
Investigating and rectifying steering and fuel starvation issues on car BI-ZX for Mr. Northey.23th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page112
Letter addressing an air leak in a Telegage pressure line and proposing a new Claudel Hobson hand pump.24th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page113
Letter concerning cooling tests and modifications for the 20 HP chassis in Continental conditions.6th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page114
Modifications to shock damper lubrication and investigating fuel starvation issues.25th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page115
From Sg. to Hs. regarding a 20 HP car in France approaching 9,000 miles.25th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page116
Recommendations for rectifying an oil leak from the foot brake equaliser and issues with the central lubrication system.26th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page117
Lubrication rates for plugs and steering arms, and a change in solder composition for future chassis.26th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page118
Cooling efficiency tests conducted on hills around Clermont-Ferrand, France.26th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page119
Road tests from France discussing weather impact, fan noise, and fuel system performance.27th Jun 1929Box 5a \ 2  02-page120


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