About
Explore the story of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation, from the ideas that shaped its purpose to the archives, collections, and people who continue to build it.
Learn how we preserve engineering heritage and make it accessible through research, education, and public programs.
ABOUT THE SIR HENRY ROYCE FOUNDATION
Learn how we preserve engineering heritage and make it accessible through research, education, and public programs.
SIR FREDRICK HENRY ROYCEMechanic, Engineer in Chief and Perfectionist whose pursuit of excellence and refinement taking "the best that exists and make it better" embedded the philosophy into Rolls-Royce.
CHARLES STUART ROLLSAristocrat, Mechanical Engineer, Motorist, Aviator, Adventurer who recognised that Henry Royce had created the best car in the world.
WALTER OWEN BENTLEYMaster Engineer, innovative and curious, driven "to build a fast car, a good car, the best in its class", a racing motor car with touring accessories.
AWARDSLearn more about the foundations awards
VOLUNTEERSSHRF Volunteers. These are our very important people
TRUSTEESLearn about the SHRF Trustees
Collections
From engines and instruments to printed material and photographs, browse highlights from across our collections.
AERO ENGINES
Iconic aviation engines and related artefacts from the collection.
AUTO ENGINESA closer look at Rolls Royce and Bentley engine engineering.
INDUSTRIAL ENGINESEngines and equipment built for industry, power, and performance.
TOOLS & PARTSTools, gauges, and components that tell the story of precision.
MEMORABILIABadges, brochures, photography, and objects from marque history.
MODEL CARSA detailed collection of scale models across eras and marques.
GALLERYA visual archive of vehicles, events, and collection highlights.
PRINTED COLLECTIONSBooks, manuals, catalogues, and printed material for reference.
SILVER GHOST BODYMaterials and information relating to the Silver Ghost body.
MOTOR CAR SERVICE RECORDSThe Foundation holds motor car service records from a number of prominent former dealers.
Resources
Explore the Foundation’s research and reference resources, from vehicle history requests to technical information and recorded material. Built to help owners, enthusiasts, and researchers find what they need quickly.
RESEARCH MY CAR
Sources of information on Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONExplore pre and post war technical information.
VIDEO & AUDIO FILESVideo & Audio Files on the Foundation and its Archives
THE DAVID NEELY COLLECTION OF WRITINGSExplore the articles written by David Neely
THE OBSESSED AUTOMOBILISTExplore the articles written by David Berthon
OTHER ARTICLESExplore the articles written by a range of authors
Locations
The Sir Henry Royce Foundation displays of motor cars, automotive engines, aeronautical engines, various machinery, automobilia, collectibles and archival materials are located in Victoria, ACT and Queensland, with a touring display based in NSW. The knowledgeable volunteers welcome your interest and visitation.