Research YOUR Car
Sources of information on Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars.
Researching the heritage of your Rolls-Royce or Bently can be a most rewarding but sometimes challenging task. These are suggested places where you may find information on your car.
1. BUILD RECORDS from the UK
If you want to know the original specifications of your car when it was built, start with the Build Records. These are files of work/test reports compiled during construction at the factory by the mechanics and engineers. These may be purchased from the RREC Archive Services. Heritage Certificates may also be purchased from the RREC. https://rrec.org.uk/about/archive-services
2. SERVICE RECORDS in Australia
The SHRF Archives in Melbourne hold the following.
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York Motors Service Records.
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Kellow Falkner Service Records.
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Motors Limited/United Motors Service Records.
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Appleby and Ward Service records.
If your car was delivered or serviced by these companies, there may be records of such and digital copies may be purchased through the SHRF. Send an initial inquiry to chair@henryroycefoundation.com and we will advise you of what we can supply and the cost.
3. SHRF Publications
Rolls-Royce and Bentley in the Sunburnt Country. By Tom Clarke and David Neely.
In the Rearview Mirror. By David Neely.
These are excellent reference books and may be purchased from the SHRF along with several other specific titles at https://www.henryroycefoundation.com/shop
4. OTHER SHRF ARCHIVAL MATERIAL
The SHRF Archives in Melbourne contain a growing number of individual documents and photographs which can be provided for a small fee. Send an initial inquiry to chair@henryroycefoundation.com and we will advise you of what we can supply and the cost.
5. SHRF Library
The SHRF Library is located at the SHRF Archives in Melbourne and information about research possibilities may be initiated by an email to heritage@henryroycefoundation.com
6. EXTERNAL SOURCES
There is a variety of sources external to the SHRF which may be able to provide further information. These are listed below.
RROCA Ltd.
The Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club of Australia Ltd produces, Praeclarum, a bi-monthly magazine of Club matters that may provide further information. Copyright to this material is held by RROCA Pty Ltd, not by the SHRF.
The Praeclarum index compiled by Fred Engish may a starting point and an initial inquiry about possible information may be made to heritage@henryroycefoundation.com
Individual State and Territory Clubs produce regular newsletters and inquiries should be directed to the secretary of individual Clubs. https://rroca.org.au/branches-and-links/
ROLLS-ROYCE ENTHUSIASTS CLUB (UK)
Bulletin and Spirit and Speed publications.
ROLLS-ROYCE OWNERS’ CLUB (USA)
The Flying Lady publication.
THE 20-GHOST CLUB (UK and AUST)
THE SILVER GHOST ASSOCIATION
https://silverghostassociation.com/
BENTLEY DRIVERS CLUB (UK and AUST)