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).
Motor car delivery note from Hooper & Co. listing the accessories for a Special Sports Body or Touring car.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 71\1\ scan0397 | |
| Date | 22th July 1924 | |
| 9/54800 X8830 1067 HOOPER & CO. (COACHBUILDERS) LTD. 54, ST.{Capt. P. R. Strong} JAMES STREET, LONDON, S.W.1. Works: 77, King's Road, Chelsea, S.W. 3. FIRE.—Hooper & Co., Ltd., take every precaution against Fire, but do not accept liability for any injury which may be caused by Fire to any Motor Car or Carriage or part thereof entrusted to them for any purpose whatsoever. Owners are recommended to arrange their policies to cover cars at Coachbuilders. MOTOR CAR DELIVERY NOTE. Description of Car: Special Sports Body or Touring. Name of Owner: Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd. LIST OF ACCESSORIES. INSIDE FITTINGS: Cushions. - 1 Front Seat Cush. Shoulder Cushions. Curtains. Carpet. Wool rug. Brush, felt or rubber mat. Glove tray and mirror. Card tray.........Cigar rack. Umbrella clip or chain. Watch case. Watch. Speaking tube. Loose covers. Dictograph. Cigar lighter. Electric lamps. - 2 Panel Lights. Hat cords.........Parcel Net. Detachable or folding seats. Mahogany seat pivot covers. Heelboards. Bottomboards (loose). Footrest or Hassock - Footrest Armholders. Footwarmer. Silk rope pulls. Down cushions. Speedometer. W/Screen - 1 Set. OUTSIDE FITTINGS (Coachwork): Driving seat cushions. Waterproof covers. Waterproof curtains. Footboards (loose). Heelboards. Hood (waterproof or leather). - 1 Hood bag. Windscreen. Roof rail. Roof mat. Roof straps. Luggage cover (for roof). Do. (for grid). Luggage cases. Luggage grid and straps. Tool box.........Tool drawers. - 1 Key for toolbox Tyre carrier brackets and straps. Wings. Steps. Step valances. Door and tool-box keys. - 1 Key for decking Lock Doors to driving seat. Bonnet keys. - 2 LAMPS, Etc.: Head lamps. Side lamps. - 2 Side Lamps. Tail lamps. - Combined Dash inspection lamp. Hand inspection lamp. Lamp covers. Horn, Extension and Gauze. Electric horn. Speedometer. Watch. Watch case. Accumulators (lighting). Accumulators (ignition). Accumulator box. Driver's mirror. Number plates. G.B. plate. A.A. or R.A.C. badge. Electric bulbs. Mascot. [Handwritten notes in center margin] 1 Smith's W/Screen Wiper complete. 2 Rubber Buffers [Handwritten note at bottom] Note of Glass of W/Screen broken SPARE WHEELS, TYRES, ETC.: Spare wheels or rims, with tyre. Do. Do. without tyre. Stepney wheel. Spare tyres (covers only). Spare tubes. Tools for detachable rims. Tyre levers. Tyre pumps. Tyre case. Repair outfit. W.P. covers for tyres. Tyre testers. CHASSIS TOOLS & SPARES: Double-ended spanners. Single-ended spanners. Box-spanners.........Tommy bar. Shifting spanners. Magneto spanners. C Spanners. Hub spanner. Wheel spanner. Valve spanner. Lifting jack and handle. Foot prints. Hammers. Screw-driver. Files. Valve-lifter. Key for screws. Exhaust valve.........Springs. Pliers. Punches. Chisels. Sparking plugs and washers. Extension tube. Wedge for springs. Feeler gauges. Oil cans.........Oil syringe. Dynamo brushes. Petrol funnel. Grease injector. Commutator brushes. Wheel drawer. Petrol tank key. Nuts, washers and cotters. Carbon brushes. Mallet. Hydrometer. Valve grinding tool. CHASSIS FITTINGS: Steering joint covers. Starting handle strap. Padlocks. Blanking Plates. SUNDRIES: Cans of petrol. Lubricating oil. Grease. Sponges and leather. Brushes. Dusters. Cloth or waterproof aprons. Overalls. Instruction books. Maps and road books. Driving licence. Gloves. Receipt of Car by Hooper & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd. Received the above Car and Accessories: for......... .........on behalf of HOOPER & Co. (Coachbuilders) Ltd. Date .................. Signed.................. Delivery of Car to Owner. Received the above Car and Accessories in good condition. On behalf of the Owner, Date 22/7/24 Signed H C Phillips | ||