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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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Query to S. Smith & Sons about a speedometer and cable, specifically if it was a lightened type.16th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan294
Correspondence from S. Smith & Sons regarding a light-weight Bentley type speedometer.15th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan295
Letter regarding the calibration testing of a new lightened type rev-clock and its performance variation with temperature.18th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan296
Requesting to urgently see the new lightened A.T. Speedometer and Revolution Counter for a Bentley Chassis in London.21th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan297
New lighted type instruments for Bentley chassis.22th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan298
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. about applying modifications from Bentley instruments to standard 20/25 and 40/50 speedometers.29th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan299
Feedback on new, lightened instruments for a Bentley chassis.29th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan300
Letter from a speedometer company discussing test results for a Rev-Clock's temperature compensation.29th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan301
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. discussing instrument testing differences and suggesting a joint test.29th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan302
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. discussing the supply and cost of new lightened instruments for various car models.1st Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan303
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding a quote for new instruments and the costs for samples.1st Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan304
Request for comments on the inspection of a Bentley Speedometer and Rev. Counter with reversed dials.2nd Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan305
Comments on Bentley instruments, attaching a copy of a previous memo that was not received.3rd Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan306
Review and feedback on new lightened instruments for the Bentley Chassis.29th Dec 1933Box 59 \ 2  Scan307
Internal order for a standard 40/50 speedometer with altered revs per mile for chassis 27-EX.2nd Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan308
Order for Vulture speedometer and tachometer instruments from the A.T. Speedometer Co.8th Jan 1939Box 59 \ 2  Scan309
Letter confirming an order for a speedometer and tachometer with specifications for the 'Vulture' project chassis.3rd Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan310
Letter from Bentley Motors to The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. regarding a delivery deadline for the attention of Mr. Hives.5th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan311
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. specifying the revs per mile for a special speedometer.3rd Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan312
Clarifying a misunderstanding about Bentley instruments with reversed dial markings.3rd Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan313
Bentley Instruments, confirming that inverted dials are more acceptable due to better visibility.4th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan314
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to discuss and test lightened type instruments.4th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan315
Sample speedometer and rev counter with inverted dial figures for Standard Bentley A.T. models.5th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan316
Letter to the A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. requesting a temporary hold on work for special instruments.5th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan317
Requesting a design and final ratio for a Vulture speedometer and tachometer with a right-angle reduction gear.5th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan318
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. arranging a meeting and tests for Mr. West.6th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan319
Proposal to issue a standardisation sheet for the Bentley A.T. Speedometer and Rev. Counter.8th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan320
To Mr. Royce regarding the acceptance of instruments from the Jaeger Co. and requesting a sample rev counter.11th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan321
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. confirming arrangements for overhauling instruments.11th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan322
The delivery of lightened Bentley instruments and a Splitdorf Aero Magneto part for modification and testing.11th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan323
Request to acquire a speedometer testing apparatus from the Bentley Service Depot for use at Derby.11th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan324
Letter from the A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. regarding the design of a speedometer dial for Mr. Evernden's car.11th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan325
Customer requests for modifications to a Bentley B.171.AE for Captain Eric Burt, including a larger petrol tank and custom bodywork.11th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan326
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding an urgently required special speedometer for a Bentley.12th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan327
Tests for magnetic interference between speedometer and rev counter instruments on a Bentley.12th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan328
Issues with instrument screening, speedometer calibration, and alternative instrument options on Bentley models.12th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan329
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. confirming a visit and clarifying instrument design details.13th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan330
Following up on an outstanding invoice from S. Smith & Sons for a speedometer and cable.15th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan331
The clearance of an invoice against a specific order number.16th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan332
Telegram received by telephone confirming a special speedometer has been dispatched.18th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan333
Geared axle and instrument requirements for Bentley chassis No. B-171-AE.19th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan334
Request for a sample Bentley rev counter dial with specific danger markings.19th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan335
Querying the differing effects of magnetic interference on Bentley and Rolls-Royce instruments.20th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan336
Magnetic interference of speedometers caused by their proximity to the ammeter.22th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan337
Modified instruments and speedometer calibration for Bentley Chassis No. B-171-AE.22th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan338
Inquiring about the introduction of new lightened type instruments for Bentley cars, discussing existing space and visibility constraints.24th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan339
Standardisation of new lightened instruments for Bentley, which is pending the completion of road tests.25th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan340
Steering column adjustment range in relation to Bentley instruments on early cars.26th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan341
Poor instrument illumination on a Trials 20/25 saloon compared to the superior illumination found on a Terraplane car.29th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan342
Customer's request for special, non-standard instruments for chassis number B-171-AE.2nd Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan343
Query regarding the mounting and illumination requirements for separate speedometer and revolution counter instruments on chassis B-171-AE.2nd Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan344
Proposal to consider smaller 4-inch speedometer and rev-indicator dials for Bentley cars to allow for more steering column clearance.2nd Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan345
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. requesting an experimental 4-inch Bentley rev clock dial for comparison against the existing 5-inch model.5th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan346
Standardisation of the A.T. Rev. Counter and Speedometer with inverted dial markings and pointer.9th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan347
Letter regarding a request to reduce the diameter of the 5' Bentley instruments and submit an experimental Rev-Clock.6th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan348
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. confirming a sample Bentley Rev-Counter dial was taken by Mr. West.6th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan349
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. concerning a failing trip mileage recorder.7th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan350
Letter from a speedometer supplier chasing an order for a Rev-Clock cable for an experimental chassis.8th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan351
Letter to The A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. to cancel an order for a rev clock cable.8th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan352
Complaining about the poor finish of an instrument panel on an experimental streamlined Bentley.13th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan353
The progress of producing smaller 4' dials for Bentley speedometers and rev counters.16th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan354
Follow-up letter regarding the cost of changing the dials on Bentley instruments.16th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan355
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding instrument design, modification requests and a sample request.16th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan356
Postscript to a letter regarding the serious difficulties of a suggested conversion scheme.16th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan357
Difficulties and costs of a suggested conversion for Bentley instruments.17th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan358
Complaints about the difficulty of seeing Bentley instruments and the subsequent investigation into changing the dials.19th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan359
Design of the speedometer and rev counter for Bentley vehicles, including dial size and a new proposed layout.19th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan360
Confirming the instrument panel on the Experimental Streamlined Bentley is a standard production part.20th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan361
Letter reporting a failure of a lightened type Bentley Speedometer's trip recorder during road testing and requesting a replacement.28th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan362
Issues with the brightness of speedometer illumination at night and comparing different instrument layouts.28th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan363
Instrument panel schemes, including an illuminated model with transparent scales for a Bentley.28th Feb 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan364
Letter concerning the replacement of a faulty trip assembly for a light type Bentley Speedometer.1st Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan365
Interior instrument illumination, specifically the brightness of the speedometer on a Terraplane car.3rd Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan366
Failure and return of a trip counter from a lightened type speedometer being tested.2nd Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan367
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an A.T. Speedometer and other special small instruments.16th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan368
Need to order lighter speedometers and tachometers for a Bentley car.19th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan369
Failures of a lightened speedometer trip counter for the Bentley chassis.22th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan370
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. about a breakage issue with a light-weight speedometer's trip mechanism and the development of a clutch to fix it.22th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan371
Letter from A. T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the continued testing of an instrument and the supply of a new one.22th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan372
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. arranging a meeting to discuss instrument illumination for the Bentley chassis.26th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan373
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding the availability of instrument drawings.27th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan374
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding the arrangement of a visit for Mr. Dorer to the works.28th Mar 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan375
Letter chasing the delivery of a sample lightened type A.T. Speedometer from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd.18th Apr 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan376
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co. regarding the testing and dispatch of an instrument.19th Apr 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan377
Letter concerning a new light-weight speedometer sample with a safety slip mechanism and ongoing illumination experiments.21th Apr 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan378
Request to replace a speedometer with a faulty trip recorder on vehicle 4B.IV.25th Apr 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan379
Request for information regarding the cause of 35 speedometer failures on the 20/25HP Chassis.7th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan380
Request to return a lightened A.T. speedometer (Bentley type) to the A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. for correction.11th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan381
The issues of screening a speedometer and revcounter from interference generated by an ammeter and petrol gauge.12th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan382
The magnetic screening of ammeters and petrol gauges.12th Jan 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan383
Faulty A.T. Speedometer being returned to the manufacturer for a free-of-charge repair.24th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan384
The supply of Bentley speedometers with larger trip figures.24th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan385
The development and testing of a new Bentley speedometer with larger trip figures.25th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan386
The failed speedometer on the Vulture car and its subsequent repair.25th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan387
Letter to A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the repair of a faulty Bentley speedometer.25th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan388
Fault with a replacement Lightened Type A.T. Speedometer.27th Apr 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan389
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. regarding the delayed arrival of an instrument for repair.28th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan390
Letter from The A.T. Speedometer Co., Ltd. regarding speedometer failures and repairs.31th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan391
Report from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. detailing faults and resolutions for various order numbers.31th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan392
Letter from A.T. Speedometer Co. Ltd. detailing faults and resolutions for a batch of speedometers.31th May 1934Box 59 \ 2  Scan393


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