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 ROYCE

Mechanic, 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 ROLLS

Aristocrat, Mechanical Engineer, Motorist, Aviator, Adventurer who recognised that Henry Royce had created the best car in the world.

WALTER OWEN BENTLEY

Master 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.

AWARDS

Learn more about the foundations awards

VOLUNTEERS

SHRF Volunteers. These are our very important people

TRUSTEES

Learn 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 ENGINES

A closer look at Rolls Royce and Bentley engine engineering.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Engines and equipment built for industry, power, and performance.

TOOLS & PARTS

Tools, gauges, and components that tell the story of precision.

MEMORABILIA

Badges, brochures, photography, and objects from marque history.

MODEL CARS

A detailed collection of scale models across eras and marques.

GALLERY

A visual archive of vehicles, events, and collection highlights.

PRINTED COLLECTIONS

Books, manuals, catalogues, and printed material for reference.

SILVER GHOST BODY

Materials and information relating to the Silver Ghost body.

MOTOR CAR SERVICE RECORDS

The 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 INFORMATION

Explore pre and post war technical information.

VIDEO & AUDIO FILES

Video & Audio Files on the Foundation and its Archives

THE DAVID NEELY COLLECTION OF WRITINGS

Explore the articles written by David Neely

THE OBSESSED AUTOMOBILIST

Explore the articles written by David Berthon

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.

VIC

Bill Allsep House – Head Office. The Lionel Gell School of Instruction

ACT

Canberra Showroom

NSW

Touring Display

QLD

Coolum Showroom