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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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Ongoing difficulties in developing a satisfactory engine for the sports models.12th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0371
Acquisition and type of test bodies for the 20 HP and 40/50 chassis.3rd Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0372
Preparation of a dummy Sports chassis for coachwork fitting.5th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0373
From coachbuilder Hooper & Co. regarding parts required for a special sports body.5th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0374
Letter to coachbuilders Hooper & Co. regarding the dispatch of parts for a special sports body for West Wittering.6th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0375
Challenges and considerations in coachbuilding, specifically regarding body height, weight, and headroom for 20 HP and 40/50 HP cars.12th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0376
Lighter coachwork, chassis length, and body space for the 20 HP and 40/50 HP models.6th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0377
Authorising Sanderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on the 8-EX experimental car.10th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0378
Logistics for a Sports Chassis, its presentation to the Prince of Wales, and potential use in the Riviera.20th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0379
The 'Alpine Phantom' and a second chassis for the Prince of Wales' visit to Derby.21th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0380
Build and bodywork for a Sports Chassis intended for the Prince of Wales, later named the 'Alpine Phantom'.21th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0381
Instructions for coachbuilders to improve the riding qualities, sea-sickness, and steering of Present Phantoms.23th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0382
Dashboard specifications for a dummy sports chassis being sent to various coachbuilders.28th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0383
Design and development of closed bodies for the E.A.C 14 model, including options like coachbuilt vs Weymann.30th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0384
Letter proposing a visit to coach-builders and sending car sketches, requesting a suitable time to call.30th Dec 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0385
Readiness of a complete sports chassis and the delivery of the corresponding sports body.1st Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0386
The despatch of a dummy chassis to Barkers and a planned trip to London and nearby aerodromes.6th Jan 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0387
Development and design of a sports saloon body for the 'Alpine Phantom' model.6th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0388
Urgent request for confirmation to develop a closed car with a sports engine and a saloon body.7th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0389
Instruction memo to carry out work on car 10-EX per an attached estimate.7th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0390
Progress and challenges with sports open bodies from coachbuilders Hooper, Barker, and Jarvis.7th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0391
Telegram requesting a letter regarding a sports saloon be sent urgently to Hives.19th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0392
Requesting payment for two invoices from Sanderson & Holmes, Ltd. for work on chassis 98-NK and for car polish.9th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0393
Telegram requesting a reply regarding saloon V. 1/6128 be sent to a sales meeting on Friday.1st Oct 1939Box 71 \ 1  scan0394
Printing and issuing schemes for various types of hoods and screens.10th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0395
Modifications for a Sports Saloon for the Alpine Phantom, including various engine compression ratios.2nd Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0396
Motor car delivery note from Hooper & Co. listing the accessories for a Special Sports Body or Touring car.22th Jul 1924Box 71 \ 1  scan0397
Stocktaking of car bodies and the future of an experimental Silver Ghost chassis, 9-NK.13th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0398
Logistics and rationale for sending a sports car to the USA for testing.16th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0399
Letter providing feedback on a coachbuilding pamphlet, with specific suggestions for vehicles intended for the Australian market.6th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0400
Vehicle feature suitability for the Australian market, including valances, sun visors, and door hinges.16th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0401
Readiness of a Hooper sports body and listing the parts required from Derby for its completion.16th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0402
Use of experimental bodies and the potential sale of the 98-NK car in its current state.17th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0403
Confirming an arrangement to build a fourth 'Continental Phantom' chassis with a covered body and communications with Barker's coachbuilders.19th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0404
Parts and chassis requirements for a Sports Open Body being built at Barkers.19th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0405
Telegram regarding a car body from coachbuilder Hoopers, which will be ready for mounting on Monday.21th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0406
Phone telegram regarding the mounting of a car body on a Sunday.21th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0407
Confirmation of a telegram regarding the mounting of a Hooper Body.21th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0408
The design and development of sports saloon bodies for the Alpine Phantom and Super Sports chassis.21th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0409
The uselessness of experimental bodies and a note on matter 98-NK.23th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0410
Arrangements for the Barker body on an experimental Sports Phantom chassis.25th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0411
Secret memo discussing the development strategy and confidentiality for a new Super-Sports Car.27th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0412
Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding parts for a Phantom Sports Body.26th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0413
Requesting covering orders for work carried out on car 98-NK and the supply of Simoniz polish.27th Jan 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0414
Internal routing slip with a typed instruction and handwritten annotations.7th Jun 1921Box 71 \ 1  scan0415
Letter to Barker & Co. Ltd. detailing specifications for a sport body and confirming chassis delivery dates.1st Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0416
Letter of instruction and recommendations for a coachbuilder, Messrs. Barker & Co. Ltd.1st Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0417
Inspection and specifications for a Barker Continental Phantom car body.1st Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0418
Asking Barkers for an instrument board wood sample and a decision not to use framed instruments.1st Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0419
Letter to coachbuilders Barker & Co. Ltd. confirming chassis delivery and detailing specifications for a sport body.1st Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0420
List of itemised instructions and feedback regarding vehicle bodywork for Messrs. Barker & Co. Ltd.3rd Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0421
Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding parts for Special Sports model 6055.3rd Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0422
Customer feedback and identified faults in a car, including bodywork, comfort, and performance issues.6th Feb 1927Box 71 \ 1  scan0423
The supply of spare wing stays and step irons for a Jarvis body.9th Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0424
Wind resistance on the Continental Phantom and advising coachbuilders on body shape modifications.9th Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0425
Request to supply official orders for work carried out by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Ltd.13th Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0426
Instruction to Messrs. Panderson & Holmes Ltd. to carry out work on a new chassis and a curtain for car 9-G3.15th Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0427
Modifications to the Continental Phantom EAC.14 regarding body space and driving positions.21th Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0428
From DA to HS requesting a progress report on a 10,000-mile Phantom car experiencing body troubles.24th Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0429
Naming of engines and chassis, the Schneider Trophy race, and sports car body development.27th Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0430
Secret memo from BJ to Hs discussing the production timeline for three chassis and three bodies.2nd Mar 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0431
Secret memo from 'R' to 'BJ' discussing three body options for the Super Sports ('SS') model and urging for swift production.27th Feb 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0432
Production strategy for the 'SS' Phantom, including bodies, chassis, and engine priorities.1st Mar 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0433
Recommendation to proceed with a new car programme based on comparisons with existing components.29th Mar 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0434
Status, crash damage, and design issues of a sports car body.29th Mar 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0435
Letter from coachbuilder Barker & Co. regarding a burst pneumatic seat cushion on Trials Car 10 EX and the dispatch of a replacement.8th May 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0436
Requesting a blueprint to compare coachbuilders' ideas for low bodies.23th May 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0437
Letter discussing the danger of reflections in windscreens and side windows, suggesting an investigation into coachwork design to mitigate the issue.25th May 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0438
Inquiring about the status of 50 car bodies with semi-isolation and mentioning the total isolation scheme.4th Jun 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0439
Authorising work to be carried out on car 9-EX by Sanderson & Holes Ltd.27th Jul 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0440
Authorising work to be carried out on car 8-EX by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.30th Aug 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0441
Letter to Messrs. Rootes Ltd. discussing a closed body on a Phantom and arranging a meeting.6th Nov 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0442
Urgent need to procure bodies for the new 'SS' experimental chassis.7th Nov 1923Box 71 \ 1  scan0443
Issues with 'booming' or noisy limousine bodies and the effect of the turbulent head.12th Nov 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0444
Internal instruction to authorise work on car 10-EX by Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes.20th Nov 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0445
Correcting misinformation about the construction of a trial car body, specifically regarding its leather roof and quarters.1st Nov 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0446
Letter from Pytchley Autocar Co Ltd regarding their patent sliding roof.1st Jan 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0447
Requesting a scheme for the K.S. petrol gauge cover to accommodate bodywork overhang.17th Jan 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0448
Cover note for a list of complete new cars delivered, with particulars as requested from September to date.4th Feb 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0449
Ledger detailing chassis numbers, completion dates, coachbuilders, body types, and weights.19th Dec 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0450
Log of chassis details, including completion dates, coachbuilders, body types, and complete weights from 1928.19th Dec 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0451
Ledger detailing chassis numbers, coachbuilders, body types, and final weights for completed cars.10th Jan 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0452
Ledger of car chassis numbers, completion dates, coachbuilders, body types, and weights.10th Jan 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0453
Ledger page detailing chassis numbers, completion dates, coachbuilders, body types, and weights.12th Nov 1928Box 71 \ 1  scan0454
The merits of lightweight Mulliner-Weyman doors versus traditional heavy doors.26th Jan 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0455
Methods to reduce door thickness to increase interior seat width.2nd Feb 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0456
Investigation into coachwork body widths and door thicknesses for various car models.7th Mar 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0457
Technical summary and comparison of body dimensions for the 19-EX Hooper Sedanca, with recommendations.23th Apr 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0458
Re-conditioning and future use of Chassis 8-EX.23th Apr 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0459
8-EX chassis, stating that a Phantom body cannot be fitted to an S.S. chassis.24th Apr 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0460
Unsuitability of a Hooper Limousine body for Chassis No. 8-EX.24th Apr 1929Box 71 \ 1  scan0461
Requesting a proper design for a protector for scuttle beading to prevent paint damage from the bonnet.26th Jan 1931Box 71 \ 1  scan0462
Cover page for the 'Lamps & Fittings' section.8th May 1925Box 71 \ 2  scan0001
Instructing against introducing novelties, such as single-pole lamps, into the 'V' Series to maintain similarity with the 'U' Series.3rd Dec 1924Box 71 \ 2  scan0002
The introduction of the 'V' Series, focusing on electrical system changes like single pole lamps and earthed wiring.4th Dec 1924Box 71 \ 2  scan0003
Page 2 of a memorandum discussing the conversion to an earthed wiring system.4th Dec 1924Box 71 \ 2  scan0004
Request to obtain two dozen specific headlamp bulbs for use in Lucas headlamps.10th Feb 1925Box 71 \ 2  scan0005
Electrical fittings for chassis 93-NK after 12,235 miles, detailing an issue with rear single point contact bulbs.8th May 1925Box 71 \ 2  scan0006
Internal memorandum requesting an order for Sphinx brand side and tail lamp bulbs.20th Aug 1925Box 71 \ 2  scan0007
Requesting clarification on the standard wattage for headlamp bulbs for 20-HP and 40/50 HP chassis.7th Dec 1925Box 71 \ 2  scan0008


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