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  • Miscellaneous 20HP Data | hrfoundation

    Rolls-Royce 20hp Miscellaneous Data held by the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Australia. Miscellaneous 20hp Information Australian 20HPs in pictures Dashboards Drawings Instrument Gauges Australian Literature Coachbuilder Name Plates Parts in pictures Period Picnic Sets Technical Articles Tools Other Twenties A note of thanks to Bob Clarke for providing such an extensive collection of 20hp information.

  • Research My Car | hrfoundation

    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. York Motors Service Records. Kellow Falkner Service Records. Motors Limited/United Motors Service Records. 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. https://rrec.org.uk/ ROLLS-ROYCE OWNERS’ CLUB (USA) www.rroc.org The Flying Lady publication. THE 20-GHOST CLUB (UK and AUST) https://20-ghost.org/ THE SILVER GHOST ASSOCIATION https://silverghostassociation.com/ BENTLEY DRIVERS CLUB (UK and AUST) https://www.bdcl.org/

  • Car Collection - Turbo R | hrfoundation

    1990 Bentley Turbo R Saloon Chassis Number SCBZR03A4LCH32786 Donated by David Cinis in January 2022 to the SHRF- Australia Now displayed at the SHRF Coolum Showroom to be used for educational purposes.

  • Quotations | hrfoundation

    Quotations Sir Henry Royce has several famous quote attributed to him. Some of his most famous ones we've listed here. "Strive for perfection in everything we do." "Take the best that exists and make it better. "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." "Accept nothing nearly right or good enough". "The quality will remain long after the price is forgotten." "When it does not exist, design it." "I have only one regret … that I have not worked harder."

  • Past News, Articles Etc,. | hrfoundation

    Past news, articles and more on the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Australia Foundation Column in Præclarvm - Archives Commencing in 2006, successive Foundation Chairmen have published documents or contributed pages to the RROCA magazine, Præclarvm, outlining the activities of the Foundation and details of its Archive collection. 2020 Foundation Column - December 2020 Foundation Column - October 2020 Foundation Column - June 2020 Foundation Column - April 2020 Foundation Column - February 2019 Foundation Column - December 2019 Foundation Column - October 2019 Foundation Column - June 2019 Foundation Column - April 2018 Foundation Column - December 2018 Foundation Column - October 2018 Foundation Column - August 2018 Foundation Column - June 2018 Foundation Column - April 2018 Foundation Column - February 2017 Foundation Column - December 2017 Foundation Column - October 2017 Foundation Column - August 2017 Foundation Column - June 2017 Foundation Column - April 2017 Foundation Column - February 2016 Foundation Column - December 2016 Foundation Column - October 2016 Foundation Column - August 2016 Foundation Column - July 2016 Foundation Column - April 2016 Foundation Column - February

  • 20hp Aust Literature | hrfoundation

    Rolls-Royce 20hp Australian Literature, held in the archives of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Australia. 20hp Australian Literature 1/7

  • Online Library | hrfoundation

    The Sir Henry Royce Foundation. Australia offer a variety of articles online for all to read. More articles are added to regularly. Online Library A new section of our website that we will be adding to regularly. "Royal Connections " - Sept/Oct 2019 Issue of Rolls-Royce & Bentley Drivers Magazine A David Neely SHRF historical consultant column. Mrs Penfold Hyland and the Colour Grey - Praeclarum October 5-18 p7472 A David Neely SHRF historical consultant column. "The Most Magnificently Startling Rolls-Royce"- Praeclarum December 1-18 p7325 A David Neely SHRF historical consultant column. Gas to Go - Petrol Rationing during WWII - Praeclarum December 6-17 p7288 A David Neely SHRF historical consultant column. A Brace of Phantom Vs - Praeclarum October 5-17 p7245 A David Neely SHRF historical consultant column. Rolls-Royce Dart Turbine Propellers - by Rolls-Royce Limited 1956 Posted with kind permission of the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation. Originals are in the Archives of the AMHF. Rolls-Royce Avon Turbo-Jets 8th Edition - by Rolls-Royce Limited 1956 Posted with kind permission of the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation. Originals are in the Archives of the AMHF. Power for the World's Airlines - by Major Oliver Stewart MC AFC Posted with kind permission of the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation. Originals are in the Archives of the AMHF. A History of the Commonwealth Car Service Chapter 6 Henry Royce - A mechanical genius at Rayol-Canadel Translated and reprinted with permission. Rolls-Royce & Vickers Merger - and new company structure. Aug 1980

  • Model Cars | hrfoundation

    Visitors to the SHRF’s home, Bill Allsep House, will admire the unique models of a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and a 20hp car on display amongst the Foundation‘s collection. These two 2-metre-long models are the work of one man – the late Claude Mason. Model Cars Large Model Cars in the Collection (photos below) Visitors to the SHRF’s home, Bill Allsep House, will admire the unique models of a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and a 20hp car on display amongst the Foundation‘s collection. These two 2-metre-long models are the work of one man – the late Claude Mason. An outstanding feature of the Ninth Federal Rally at Mildura in June 1967 was the unveiling of a 2m-long driveable model of a 1922 Rolls-Royce 20hp which had been built by Claude Mason over a period of a couple of years. Apart from the 198cc horizontally-opposed, water-cooled engine, Claude manufactured most of the other components including the chassis, wheels, axles, differential, steering and the body work. Even the tool kit is made to scale. The attention to detail must be seen to be believed. In retirement Claude continued working on another model: a 1907 Silver Ghost which was the centre of attention when unveiled at the Formal Dinner at the 1971 Federal Rally at Shepparton. The Silver Ghost model, which has a Master Pup single-cylinder two-stroke engine No P746, is heavier and more complex than the 20hp. To enable these model cars to be driven by adults, Claude hinged the front seats in such a manner that they fold back to allow enough leg room to operate the control pedals. The steering is said to be light and direct. Whilst each car has a gear lever it appears that the levers are more for show than functionality. Both models are outstanding examples of a skilled artisan’s craftsmanship. Claude was a capable pattern maker, and his skill as a toolmaker, moulder, machinist, metal worker, electrician, carpenter, upholsterer and painter are self-evident. He executed most of the work in his own well-equipped workshop at Coburg. When finished he proudly displayed the fruits of his extraordinary talents in the lounge room of his home in Bell Street, Coburg. After his death Claude’s family kindly offered the two cars to the Sir Henry Royce Foundation on permanent loan for display at the Fox Museum and subsequently at Bill Allsep House. Small Model Cars in the Collection (photos below) The SHRF has been fortunate over the years to accept donations from Members, or their estates, which add to the story of Sir Henry Royce and Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars. Several of these donations have included model cars, of varying scales, which the benefactors have collected over the years. Below are examples of three of these collections which are now on display at Bill Allsep House in Melbourne. ** Click on the photos below to view the full gallery of photos. Model 10HP car, 1905. Franklin Mint Miscellaneous Models 1922 Rolls-Royce 20hp Built by Claude Mason Model 10HP car, 1905. Franklin Mint 1/24 SHRF - Claude Mason model (as told by John Reis) Play Video Claude Mason Scale Model Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Channel Info Close

  • Winners - Engineering | hrfoundation

    Search the current and past winners of the annual Sir Henry Royce Foundation Engineering Awards. Winners - Automotive Engineering Sir Henry Royce Foundation Award Australian Apprentice of the Year 2025 - James Bache 2023 - Michael Pickup 2025 SHRF Award Australian Apprentice of the Year Winner James (Jimmy) Bache Sir Henry Royce Foundation Award for Excellence in Automotive Engineering 2025 - Beaudon Nash (below) 2024 - Phillip Nguyen 2023 - Deakin Fegan 2022 - Joshua Chessum 2021 - Patrick Gammoh 2020 - Bradley Reynolds 2019 - James Simpson 2018 - Thomas McQualter 2017 - Nicholas Spencer 2015 - Conner Sharman 2014 - Emily Stebbing 2013 - Chris Couwenberg 2012 - Scott Sommer 2009 - Daniel Kostakakis 2008 - Thang Vo 2007 - Stuart Aisbett 2025 SHRF Excellence Award Winner Beaudon Nash Presented by SHRF Peter Jordan-Hill. Kangan Institute, Victoria Apprentice of the Year Award Automotive Lionel Gell School of Instruction 2025 - Michael Mercer 2024 - Samuel Carmody (below) 2023 - Jackson Marriott 2022 - Caleb McLaughlin 2021 - Thomas Coppock 2020 - Mehmet Topalhasan 2018 - Benjamin Schutz 2025 Apprentice of the Year Winner Michael Mercer Presented by SHRF Peter Jordan-Hill

  • Coolum Showroom - QLD | hrfoundation

    The Coolum Showroom of the Sir Henry Royce Foundation including including 9 notable Rolls-Royce engines, including 3 Rolls-Royce aero engines - Merlin Mk 135, Avon Mk 26 & Tay Mk 650-15, 340 model cars, archives, books and 7 very special Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars. Coolum Showroom - QLD The SHRF Coolum Showroom Coolum, Queensland - click HERE to email the Curator The Coolum Showroom is open for $10 admission fee every first Saturday of the month, 7am -10 am, in conjunction with Sunshine Coast Cars & Coffee, with the German Bakehouse across the road. Also the first Monday of the month from 9am-1pm. O ther times for groups by appointment. Coolum Showroom Second vice-regal Rolls-Royce Phantom V housed in Queensland at Coolum Showroom. In 2017, the SHRF was donated a second vice-regal 1967 Rolls-Royce Phantom V chassis number 5VF155, again bearing its original registration number ZSF 570. The photography of this beautiful car has been provided by Brian Carson, taken at the 61st Rally of the Rolls Royce Owners’ Club in May 2019 at Jimbour Homestead. The Coolum Showroom of the Foundation was officially opened on 17 November 2018 by Federal MP Ted O’Brien. It contains 620 square metres of air-conditioned displays including 9 notable Rolls-Royce engines, including 3 Rolls-Royce aero engines - Merlin Mk 135, Avon Mk 26 & Tay Mk 650-15, 340 model cars, archives, books and 7 very special Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars. Right next door is Carroll's Transport Depot which displays another 25 vintage and collectable motor cars, all in fine condition with details on display. NEW August 2025: Watch a great new video on the Showroom - Ollies' Garage finds - Rare Cars On The Sunshine Coast . Listen to Frank Carroll's interview with the ABC Sunshine Coast station on 4th December, 2021. Or watch a tour of the Coolum Showroom through the young eyes of Rowan Scott..... click here . And - a wonderful write up on the Coolum Showroom in the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club.,,,, click here . R-R Phantom V (5VF155) takes part in the inaugural Noosa Concours d' Elegance July 2023.... click here . On loan from from the Shea family (Sunshine Coast locals), who kindly allow the SHRF Coolum Showroom to display the service records and uniform, along with photos of Len Shea, who was a Navigator with RAAF. While seconded to Bomber Command during World War II (pictures to the right). He survived 28 bombing missions over Europe in Lancaster's. After the war, he was a school teacher and later School principal at Pomona, 30 minutes drive from Coolum, until he retired. FrankCarrollRadioInterview2021 Len Shea aero records and memorabilia. A visiting 1928 4.5 litre WO Bentley and the donated R-R Tay aero engine. Frank and his talk with no number plates. Len Shea aero records and memorabilia. 1/4 QLD Branch Phantom V Trustee RROCA-QLD R-R Phantom V Chassis: 5VF155 Rego: ZSF-570 QLD Branch Phantom V Trustee RROCA-QLD R-R Phantom V Chassis: 5VF155 Rego: ZSF-570 QLD Branch Phantom V Trustee RROCA-QLD R-R Phantom V Chassis: 5VF155 Rego: ZSF-570 QLD Branch Phantom V Trustee RROCA-QLD R-R Phantom V Chassis: 5VF155 Rego: ZSF-570 1/11 Kindly donated by Alliance Airlines ltd, Brisbane, ready for display on a specially designed frame. 1992 Rolls-Royce Tay 650-15 turbofan engine. It is 29 years old; has travelled 28,000 flight hours and completed 19,999 cycles (stop/start) - one short of its predicted lifetime of 20k cycles. The Tay is a medium-bypass turbofan engine, developed from the highly successful Spey engine and using technology from the renowned RB211 engine. The Tay family of engines is used on Gulfstream business jets and on the Fokker 70 and Fokker 100. 1992 Rolls-Royce Tay 650-15 turbofan engine. It is 29 years old; has travelled 28,000 flight hours and completed 19,999 cycles (stop/start) - one short of its predicted lifetime of 20k cycles. The Tay is a medium-bypass turbofan engine, developed from the highly successful Spey engine and using technology from the renowned RB211 engine. The Tay family of engines is used on Gulfstream business jets and on the Fokker 70 and Fokker 100. Trustees Trustees: Eric Henderson, Russell Rolls (Chairman) , Jeanne Eve, Frank Carroll (absent: Brian Crump) Kindly donated by Alliance Airlines ltd, Brisbane, ready for display on a specially designed frame. 1992 Rolls-Royce Tay 650-15 turbofan engine. It is 29 years old; has travelled 28,000 flight hours and completed 19,999 cycles (stop/start) - one short of its predicted lifetime of 20k cycles. The Tay is a medium-bypass turbofan engine, developed from the highly successful Spey engine and using technology from the renowned RB211 engine. The Tay family of engines is used on Gulfstream business jets and on the Fokker 70 and Fokker 100. 1/26 The 7 videos below have been kindly created and curated by NSW RRBCCNSW member Peter Xu An introduction to SHRF Coolum Showroom Bentley Turbo R Bentley Continental R Rolls-Royce Phantom V Rolls-Royce Pearl Phantom Rolls-Royce Aero Engine Rolls-Royce Fire Engine

  • Online Newsletter - The Royce Voice | hrfoundation

    The Royce Voice is the Sir Henry Royce Foundation's quarterly e-news from all its Archives in Australia. We wish to let you know about the latest events and acquisitions within the various Collections, Museum and Showroom. Also to update you about its community involvement and various Awards. We'd love to have you as a subscriber. The Royce Voice SHRF Quarterly e-Newsletter Welcome to the Foundation's quarterly e-news from all its Archives in Australia. We wish to let you know about the latest events and acquisitions within the various Collections, Museum and Showroom. Also to update you about its community involvement and various Awards. We'd love to have you as a subscriber. Click Here to Subscribe Now Previous Issues Issue 23 - Winter 2025 Issue 22 - Autumn 2025 Issue 21 - Summer 2025 Issue 20 - Spring 2024 Issue 19 - Winter 2024 Issue 18 - Autumn 2024 Issue 17 - Summer 2024 Issue 16 - Xmas 2023 Issue 15 - Spring 2023 Issue 14 - Winter 2023 Issue 13 - Autumn 2023 Issu e 12 - Summer 2023 Issue 11 - End of 2022 Issue 10 - Spring 2022 Issue 9 - Winter 2022 Issue 8 - Autumn 2022 Issue 7 - Summer 2022 Issue 6 - Xmas 2021 Issue 5 - Spring 2021 Issue 4 - Winter 2021 Issue 3 - Autumn 2021 Issue 2 - Summer 2021 Issue 1 - Spring 2020

  • Sunburnt Country Supplement | hrfoundation

    The Sunburnt Country. This book is a MUST for all enthusiasts in Australia and indeed for all Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners worldwide. Please note: the "first fifty years" covers 1906-1956. "The Sunburnt Country" Supplement The Foundation published ‘Rolls-Royce and Bentley in the Sunburnt Country - The First Fifty Years in Australia’ in 1999. Soon after the authors, Tom Clarke and David Neely, began compiling a Supplement to include information and images that came and continue to come to light since publication. The book was reprinted May 2022 and includes the Supplements from 1999-July 2021. It is available from the Shop,

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