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Our Records Archivist is Mrs Barbara Westlake, who can be contacted at:
Email: barbarawestlake@rrec.org.uk
Fax +44 (0)1327 811797.
Barbara can also assist with the reclamation of registration numbers from the
DVLA.
The records of individual cars are identified by chassis number. If for some
reason this is not known, it may be possible to trace the car by other means,
e.g. by UK registration number.
Records for pre-war Rolls-Royce cars consist of the chassis sales card, build
records and engine test records. For Derby Bentleys, just chassis build records
and engine test records are available.
Records of Crewe-built cars of the immediate post-war era are somewhat sparse,
but those for post 1965 cars are extensive, usually being in excess of 50 pages.
The records give valuable information about the car's original specification:
they include the serial numbers of original instruments and major sub-assemblies
(so you can see if anything has been replaced). You can check the individual
requirements of the original purchaser. If they knew of a change of owner, Rolls-Royce
updated their records, consequently some car records show ownership history.
The Foundation also holds some coachbuilders' archives. Where available, copies
of these are automatically included with the chassis build records. If there
is a substantial coachbuilder's file (e.g. for post-war James Young cars), copies
of this will be at extra cost.
There are some service histories available, mainly for post-1965 cars: copies
of these can be supplied at extra cost.
From 1st January 2009s, the prices for copies of Construction & Test Records
will be as follows -
| Rolls-Royce Records |
Member Price * |
Non-Member Price |
| Pre-war Cars |
£27.00 |
£35.00 |
| Early post-war cars (up to c1961) |
£17.00 |
£22.00 |
| Silver Cloud II and III (post c1960) |
£27.00 |
£35.00 |
| Post 1965 Cars |
£40.00 |
£50.00 |
| Bentley Records |
Member Price * |
Non-Member Price |
| Pre-war Cars |
£21.00 |
£27.00 |
| Mark VI and R Type |
£17.00 |
£22.00 |
| "Standard Steel" S, S2 and S3 |
£9.00 |
£13.00 |
| Coachbuilt S, S2 and S3 |
£ POA |
£ POA |
| Post 1964 Cars |
£40.00 |
£50.00 |
Post war James Young records POA
Service records (where available) POA
Postage costs are as follows:
UK - £2.50
Europe - £4.00
Overseas - £5.00
* These special discounted prices are for members of the Rolls-Royce
Enthusiasts' Club, the Bentley Drivers Club, the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation
and the W O Bentley Memorial Foundation.
Payment can be made by cheque (drawn on a UK bank) payable to the Rolls-Royce
Enthusiasts Club, or by MasterCard or Visa.
Visits to the Archives
Visitors are always welcome at The Hunt House, where members may view the records
of their cars. Please note that it is not always possible to complete orders for
records during a visit.
Intending visitors would be wise to check in advance that access is not restricted
due to meetings or other Club functions. Philip Hall will be glad to arrange a
convenient time.
Anyone wishing to carry out research in the archives should make an appointment
with Michael Peters. mpeters@henryroyce.org.uk
The Hunt House is usually open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Monday to Friday.
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