Research My 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