Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Fitting A.C.6 big-end bearings to Mrs. Fryer's car and dispensing with the oil cooler. | ||
| View original record | W/P. Sr/VA. from Rm. 12.45 Rm3/R.3.10.38. 3-AZ.212 - MRS. FRYER. With reference to Sr/VA2/ET.30.9.38., it will be quite in order to fit A.C.6 big-end bearings to this car if you have them in stock.… | ||
| scan0002 | Connecting rod failure on chassis GUL-4 for Mr. A. Embiricos, and related crankshaft/bearing specifications. | ||
| View original record | 561? Files W/R c. Rm. c. Hd. BY/Mtn.11/G.4.10.38. SWDE CHASSIS GUL-4. MR. A. EMBIRICOS. Referring to your memo Sr/VA.4/ET.27.9.38. reporting the failure of No.2 connecting rod, this is the first case… | ||
| scan0003 | Follow-up letter regarding the analysis of a main bearing for chassis B.64.KT. | ||
| View original record | 1245 PS/VD2 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............... Rm. Levallois Sr/VA9/ET.7.10.38 Re: CHASSIS B.64.KT - Mr. FAYE. With further reference to Sr/VAI2/GM.4.7.38, we shall be interested to learn the… | ||
| scan0004 | Investigation report on the causes and potential solutions for the overheating interior of the Paulin Streamline car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 ob20 1380 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.3/MH.11.10.38. OVERHEATING OF BODY INTERIOR - PAULIN STREAMLINE CAR. At the request of Rm. we proposed to carry out some investigations with regard to… | ||
| scan0005 | List of recommended modifications for noise/heat insulation and ventilation, with a note on a thermostat failure. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Std.3/MH.11.10.38. (b) Complete the noise and hence heat insulation of the dashboard thoroughly as on standard Bentley cars. (c) If possible employ a sub-carpet of some heat insulating material… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter regarding a failed rear silencer and clips on a Bentley chassis B.35.KU. | ||
| View original record | WO/AW Noted To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby Copy to Mr. Reg. " " Rm. 1245 Levallois, Sr/VA.I/HB.14.10.38 re: Bentley rear silencer - Chassis B.35.KU With reference to your Rm/GWH.I2/W.7.10.38 and… | ||
| scan0007 | Typed letter from Rm. to Sr. arranging a meeting and discussing a report. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm7/R.18.10.38. Dear Sr., I will get in touch with you at the Park Lane Hotel, as suggested, on Friday or Saturday night, and make arrangements for meeting you on Sunday. By.… | ||
| scan0008 | Inefficient servo on a Bentley chassis caused by wear on dowel pin bushes. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby...............By. Copy to Rm. (struck through) " " Rd. (struck through) " " Rm/GWH. Levallois, Sr/VA.4/HB.18.10.38 Handwritten: AFM Handwritten: Please answer re:… | ||
| scan0009 | To Miss Reece regarding contact with 'B.P.', a cleared case, and an enclosed pamphlet. | ||
| View original record | Miss Reece [crossed out] +325 JK [crossed out] 1245. Rm Please keep in contact with B.P. & let me know arrival case cleared & on the way from London. Your pamphlet enclosed. Thanks. JH 7/11/38 | ||
| scan0010 | Letter detailing the dispatch of special 'Good Chap' lathe tools and their value. | ||
| View original record | ye. in tho To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby................Rm. Levallois, Sr/VA.16/HB.19.10.38 re: Good Chap Lathe tool holders --------------------------- As requested, we are to-day sending to you the… | ||
| scan0011 | French language brochure for a 'Good Chap' universal lathe turret and its accessories. | ||
| View original record | Page 1: Pour Equipement d'un Tour parallèle Nous avons prévu comme moyenne : 1 Tourelle à came de blocage avec clé et broche 4 Porte-Outils No 1 1 Porte-Outils No 2 1 Porte-Forets No 3 1 Porte-Barres… | ||
| scan0012 | French language brochure for 'GOOD CHAP' lathe tool holders and turrets, detailing models and advantages. | ||
| View original record | Les avantages obtenus avec le "GOOD CHAP" 1º Réglage de la hauteur de l'outil au moyen d'une vis et contre-écrou, donc sans emploi de cale (voir fig. 1). 2º Multiplicité d'opérations différentes,… | ||
| scan0013 | Requesting parts to fit a 'General' oil filter to a customer's car, chassis B.94.KT. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.............Rm. Copy to D/BP. [Handwritten: File] [Handwritten: 1245.] Levallois, Sr/VA.2/HB.19.10.38 re: "General" oil filter. ------------------------- Mr. EMERY, owner… | ||
| scan0014 | Request for parts to fit a 'General' oil filter to chassis B.10.MR for Mr. Emile Dubonnet. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby................Rm. Copy to D/BP. Levallois, Sr/VA.II/HB.19.10.38 re: Chassis B.10.MR - Mr. Emile DUBONNET Sr. has asked me to drop you a line to say that he wishes, in… | ||
| scan0015 | Works order to supply a 'General' oil filter, complete with accessories, for chassis B.94.KT. | ||
| View original record | R.S.618Bn [20H] [58937 24-3-38] G C.B BENTLEY. BN 17931 WORKS ORDER No. 18000 Date 20.10.38. CHASSIS NO. B.94.KT. ORDER OR CONTRACT REF. 2511.19.10.38. Customer Messrs.Franco Britannic… | ||
| scan0016 | Works order for a complete set of oil pipes and fittings to install a 'General' oil filter on a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | R.R.616BN [30H] [58937 24-3-38] G C.B BENTLEY. BN 17930 WORKS ORDER No. 18000 Date 20.10.38. CHASSIS No. B.10.MR. ORDER OR CONTRACT REF. 2513.19.10.38. Customer Messrs.Franco Britannic… | ||
| scan0017 | Impressions and comparisons of a B.III model vehicle following a test drive. | ||
| View original record | 1245 also 400.b S E C R E T. To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.................. Copy to Rm. George V Sr.I/ET.20.10.38 The object of this memo is to describe, if possible, my impressions of B.III. A very… | ||
| scan0018 | Typed report detailing driving impressions and comparisons of various car models. | ||
| View original record | SrI/ET.20.10.38 - 2 - We move off. Immediate impression: the WRAITH. Engine quietness, gear box ease of action, silence of intermediate gears. After a short run, I was immediately convinced of the… | ||
| scan0019 | Critique of a car's performance, focusing on steering, ride control, horns, and handling. | ||
| View original record | SrI/ET.20.10.38 - 3 - You see therefore that, in all sincerity, I started off unconvinced and prepared to criticise to the limit, and I am obliged to state quite frankly that each car that is produced… | ||
| scan0020 | Report conclusion and postscript on improving a car's steering and ride control damping. | ||
| View original record | SrI/ET.20.10.38 - 4 - To resume this I am sorry to say very lengthy report, I feel certain that, with more maximum speed, a slightly more positive steering and a possibility of stiffening up the car… | ||
| scan0021 | Potential modifications and issues with the servo on a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1245 also 241 W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/AFM. c. By. c. Hd. c. Rm/GWH. W/K. Rm/AFM.3/MH.20.10.38. RE SERVO - BENTLEY CHASSIS. In reply to your Sr/VA.4/HB.18.10.38. The servo in question is no longer being… | ||
| scan0022 | Scored main bearings and a crankshaft for chassis B.64.KT, referencing previous correspondence on the matter. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Swdl. c. By. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.21.10.38. y 1245. CHASSIS B.64.KT. (MR.R.FAYE). Regarding the complaint sheet (P.117) 17.10.38, is this the same job as described in your memo… | ||
| scan0023 | Letter discussing potential causes for main bearing scoring and wear on a Bentley 4 1/4 engine, chassis B.64.KT. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby................Rm. Copy to Rm/Swdl. " " By. 1245 Sr is absent Levallois VA.6/HB.24.10.38 re: Chassis B.64.KT - Mr. R. FAYE /MH.21.10.38 With reference to Rm/Swdl we… | ||
| scan0024 | Promise to obtain and send translated technical information on a Dynamo Test Bed installed at Rue Gide. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Sr is absent To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby............Rm. Levallois, VA.8/HB.24.10.38 re: Dynamo Test Bed installed at Rue Gide ---------------------------------------- As promised we are… | ||
| scan0025 | Cause of clip breakages and potential repair methods for a Bentley Rear Silencer. | ||
| View original record | 11245 To Sr/VA... from Rm/GWH. c. By. (crossed out) c. Rm. Rm/GWH.41/N.25.10.38. Bentley - Rear Silencer. In answer to your memo Sr/VA.1/HB.14.10.38, we have not had the breakage of the clips as you… | ||
| scan0026 | Telegram regarding a refusal by Embiricos to consider an engine repair estimate. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1245 M.D. OCT 1938 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 3'45 Date 25-10-38 To Sleator Exp. Dept. Royce By 98 from Levallois-Perret 14.50 25th 19 wds RECEIVED Embiricos flatly… | ||
| scan0027 | Servo squeak on Bentley & Phantom III chassis, identifying the cause and describing the corrective action. | ||
| View original record | To Experimental Service Derby............. Rm/AFM. Copy to Hy. Ha. Rm/CWH. K. Sr. is absent Levallois VA2/ET.25.10.38 1245 A Re: SERVO - BENTLEY & PHANTOM III CHASSIS We thank you for your… | ||
| scan0028 | Cross-sectional diagram of a Phantom III servo brake mechanism, highlighting contact points and clearance. | ||
| View original record | CONTACT: "A" G82828 "B" 'A' .020" G83267 SERVO FREIN P.III VOIR DESSIN G83295 PARIS 25.10.38 H.O. | ||
| scan0029 | Request for parts for General oil filters and suggesting a comparison with Fram filters. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. c. to D/BP. Rm/Cwdl.3/JH.26.10.38 Oil Filters B.94/KT and B.10.MR. /1245- Re your memos. Sr/VA.11/HP.19.10.38. and Sr/VA.2/HB. 19.10.38. requesting for pipes and brackets to house General… | ||
| scan0030 | Revised standard hydraulic damper settings for new Bentley chassis dispatched to France. | ||
| View original record | A.F.H. 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............... By. Copy to Rm. Lm. Hd. Levallois Sr/VAZ/ET.27.10.38. Re: CHASSIS N° B.6.MR - Sr.'s Paris Trials Car -------------------------------------------… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter discussing requests for Michelin tyres, General Motors' clay modelling techniques, and the production of filters. | ||
| View original record | 1245. W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rml/R.28.10.38. Dear Sr., We are impressed by the latest Michelin type of tyres. Will you please ask them to let us have 5 more of the rims to suit the tyres, and we will build… | ||
| scan0032 | The results of testing Michelin 425 x 40 tyres, detailing performance and future requirements. | ||
| View original record | W/F. To Sr. from Rm/FJH. c. By. c. Da/DB. MICHELIN TYRES. We have now completed our tests on the Michelin 425 x 40 tyres and attach two prints of a graph showing the results. As can be seen the… | ||
| scan0033 | Graph of rear tyre slip angles versus sideways acceleration for different tyres and pressures on chassis 3 B IV. | ||
| View original record | TYRE SLIP ANGLES CHASSIS 3 B IV 2 UP. 4 GALL PETROL WIRE STEERING REAR SLIP ANGLE - DEGREES SIDEWAYS ACCELERATION - G. INDIA 6.50 x 17 28 LBS / ☐" 18 LBS / ☐" MICHELIN 23 LBS / ☐" 26 LBS / ☐" MAX… | ||
| scan0034 | Request for two spare 'General' oil filter cartridges for the B.6.MR trials car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............. Rm. Levallois Sr/VA4/ET.29.10.38 Dear Rm., SWDL Please arrange CHASSIS B.6.MR - Trials car. Rm As you are aware, the above car has been fitted with a… | ||
| scan0035 | Servo modification on the Phantom III chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1245. W/P. To Sr.VA. from Rm/AFM. c. Hd. c. Rm/GWH. Rm/AFM.3/MH.31.10.38. SERVO - PHANTOM III CHASSIS. In reply to your VA.2/ET.25.10.38. The modification you propose to increase clear- on the servo… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter addressing a complaint of engine roughness, discussing body mounting, frame resonance, and potential chassis fouls. | ||
| View original record | 1245. W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm4/R.31.10.38. We have had a general talk round your complaint of engine roughness on your car. You will remember I asked you on the telephone whether you had mounted your… | ||
| scan0037 | The dispatch of two General Oil Filter Cartridges to the Paris Depot. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To D/EP. from HPS/WSC. C/HD. Hd/FC. Rm/Swdl. HPS/WSC.16/BA.1.11.38. filee Oil Fitters. We hand you herewith 2 - General Oil Filter Cartridges. Will you please arrange to forward same to Sr. Paris… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter providing feedback and comparison on a new 4 1/4 litre car following a trial run. | ||
| View original record | 1245 TRANSLATION ET.7.II.38. Paris, 2nd November 1938. W. SLEATOR Esq., Messrs. Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd. 12, Avenue George V, P A R I S VIII. Dear Mr. Sleator, Allow me to thank you for giving me… | ||
| scan0039 | Road test report giving impressions on a car's performance, including speed and acceleration, with comparisons to other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - The test I made was quite conclusive. Although it rained in the afternoon, it was a fine morning and I went to Sancerre via Fontainebleau, Montargis, Briare and Coshe. The road is particularly… | ||
| scan0040 | Responding to a query about metal pieces found in a Bentley rear silencer. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Kingsbury......... Rm/GWH. Copy to Rm. Levallois Sr/VA2/ET.2.II.38 Re: BENTLEY - REAR SILENCER. In answer to your RmGWH.4I/N.25.10.38, we can definitely state that the… | ||
| scan0041 | The manufacture of oil pipes for chassis B.10.MR for customer Mr. Emile Dubonnet. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] SWDL- 1245 Have we a scheme for the filter for customers Polee [struck through] Cars Pm [Signature over text] [Typed] To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Rm. Copy to D/BP. Derby… | ||
| scan0042 | General schematic diagram for a Bentley filter system, detailing components and part numbers. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY SCHEMA GENERAL FILTER 1 CONNECT. PIECE EB.1146. 1 NIPPLE E.76000. 1 NUT E.75980. Connection T. PIECE. 5/16 1/4 1 UNION E79034 1 CAP E86955 1 PLUG EB4099 E88936 Tpiece 2 O196 WASHERS 4 E83993… | ||
| scan0043 | Brief internal letter concerning an applicant named M.M. Lynch and the intention to speak with their father. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.........Rm. Showrooms Sr/DnI/MLG.2.II.IO.38 Dear "Rm", Re- M.M. LYNCH ---------- Many thanks for your RmI.R.28.10.38, together with particulars you have given me from which… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter regarding Michelin tyres, requesting more rims and tyres and noting remarks about noise. | ||
| View original record | GRY Have we sent them pictures of our wheel Rm To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Dear "Rm", Re: Michelin tyres 12.45 -2. HpH Thanks for your RmI.R.28.10.38, from which I am pleased to note that you have been… | ||
| scan0045 | Confirming a discussion with the Michelin firm for the supply of 5 rims and 5 tyres with a more silent tread. | ||
| View original record | 1245? FJH ORY AH To: "Rm", DERBY. PARIS Sr21/Dn3.11.38 Dear "Rm", Referring to your Rm/FJH.4/MH.29.10.38 I have just seen Mr Aubel of the MICHELIN firm, and explained the position to him. He hopes to… | ||
| scan0046 | Following up on a request for drawings from Michelin for bearings to be manufactured for their Rail cars. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm Spl/R.7.11.38. I have heard nothing further from the Michelin people either with regard to the Citroen or their Rail cars. As I understood it, we left it that they would send… | ||
| scan0047 | Request to obtain and despatch parts for fitting 'General' oil filters to two cars for the Paris depot. | ||
| View original record | 1245 also. 1139 To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.8/MH.8.11.38. "GENERAL" OIL FILTERS. We have had a request from Paris to fit the above filters on 2 cars (B.II). They have the actual filters and have… | ||
| scan0048 | Replying to a request for parts for the 'General' filter housing on two B.II cars. | ||
| View original record | 1245 also 139 W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.1/MH.8.11.38. In reply to your memo Sr/VA.4/LT.2.11.38 regarding our supplying you with certain parts for the housing of the "General" filter on two… | ||
| scan0049 | Exhaust leak investigation for chassis B.27.LE belonging to Mr. Embiricos. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.............. Copy to Rm. Rm/CMM Levallois Sr/VAB/ET.9.11.38 Re: CHASSIS B.27.LE - Mr. EMBIRICOS. (Mileage as per speedometer reading: 7761) The above car has been… | ||
| scan0050 | Steering stiffness on chassis B-10-MR, including customer feedback, test results, and requests for weaker springs and drawings. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. See me Rm Bentley Motors (1931) 1245 Sr/VAI/AD/9.11.38. Ltd. Derby To Rm Re: Chassis No B-10-MR - Mr E. Dubonnet Mr Dubonnet has informed us that he finds the steering on the above car reacts… | ||
| scan0051 | From the Showrooms to Derby regarding a delay in receiving information about Michelin, Citroen or Rail cars. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr/Dn24/MLG.9.II.38 Referring to your memo of the 7th instant, I regret to say that I have heard nothing so far from the Michelin people either with regard to the Citroen… | ||
| scan0052 | From Levallois to Derby regarding a request for parts for 'General' oil filters. | ||
| View original record | 1245 L'oiles To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.......... Rm/Swdl. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.10.II.38 Re: "GENERAL" OIL FILTERS. We thanK you for your Rm/Swdl.I/MH.8.II.38 and note that you are sending us the parts… | ||
| scan0053 | The supply and fitting of 'General' type oil filters for B.II cars. | ||
| View original record | 1245- W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/Swdl. c. D/BP. Rm/Swdl.13/MH.10.11.38. OIL FILTERS. We are in receipt of your order No.2538 for 6 sets of parts necessary to house 'General' type of oil filters fitted to… | ||
| scan0054 | The procurement of Michelin Pilote tyres and disc wheels. | ||
| View original record | 1245. W/P. To Sr. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.8/MH.10.11.38. RE MICHELIN PILOTE TYRES. We have heard from Rm/IMW. that Michelins are building up a set of disc wheels for 225 x 40 tyres to fit 8.B.V. If this… | ||
| scan0055 | Comparing the performance, weights, and market position of three different cars. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. London……………… S.W. Copy to H.S. By. Rm. George V Sr2/ET.11.11.38. I had occasion, last Saturday, to try out one against the other the three cars I suggested, i.e. B.107.GP… | ||
| scan0056 | Customer expectations and the sales challenges for improved models with subtle performance gains over their predecessors. | ||
| View original record | Sre/BT.11.11.38 - 2 - Can it not be said that a customer who pays four times the price for his car than he would pay for any other car is entitled not only to all the silkiness, road holding qualities… | ||
| scan0057 | Performance of the 'M' Series Bentley, including horsepower, rev limits, and overdrive, with comparisons to other cars. | ||
| View original record | W/P. Sr. from Rm. 1245 Rm3/R.11.11.38. With reference to Mr. Favier's letter, all we claim for the 'M' Series Bentley is that it is not inferior in performance to the pre 'M' Series car if fitted with… | ||
| scan0058 | Recurring steering column issue on Chassis 3.CM.83, belonging to Mrs. James Corrigan, caused by a failed cam bearing race. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... By: Copy to Rm. Re: CHASSIS 3.CM.83 - Mrs. James CORRIGAN. The above car was brought to us, on 18.5.38, by Mrs. Corrigan's driver, in order that we should attend to… | ||
| scan0059 | Correspondence to Bentley Motors Ltd regarding a change from special rims to complete wheels for Michelin 'pilote' tyres. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby...........Rm. Showrooms Sr/DnI5/MLG.I4.II.38 1245 " Re- Michelin pilote tyres " ----------------------- We thank you for your Rm/FJH.8/MH.IO.II.38 and note your remarks… | ||
| scan0060 | Fitting large capacity oil pumps to 3 1/2 litre Bentley chassis located in France. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Le Lee SWDL To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Copy to Rm. Hd. Levallois Sr/VA.4/ET.14.II.38 Re: FITTING LARGE CAPACITY OIL PUMPS TO 3 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS PERMANENTLY IN FRANCE… | ||
| scan0061 | Request for the latest drawing showing increased clearances for the Servo on a Phantom III Chassis. | ||
| View original record | 34T 1245. AFM To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Rm/AFM. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.14.II.38 Re: SERVO - PHANTOM III CHASSIS. We thank you for your Rm/AFM3/MH.3I.I0.38. We shall be glad if you can manage to… | ||
| scan0062 | Typed letter responding to remarks about the performance of chassis B-6-MR and plans to test the Paulain car. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby..........Rm. 1245 Showrooms Sr/Dn5/MLG.15.II.38 Re- Chassis B-6-MR ------------------ Thanks for your Rm3/R.II.II.38 and I quite appreciate all your remarks regarding the… | ||
| scan0063 | The sale of the Chateauroux Garage and the need to vacate the premises. | ||
| View original record | 1265 Waller - See me Rm hoted. To: "Rm", DERBY. PARIS Sr/Dn22/15.11.38 CHATEAUROUX GARAGE. -------------------- We have just had a visit from Mr Trone, owner of the above Garage, and he informs us… | ||
| scan0064 | Steering issue on a Bentley chassis for Mr. E. Dubonnet. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH2/R.16.11.38. Re: Chassis No.B.10.MR - Mr. E. Dubonnet. We are at a loss to understand why the steering of Mr. Dubonnet's Bentley should have more reactions than… | ||
| scan0065 | Chassis B.27.LE for Mr. Embiricos, discussing arrangement drawings and a change of material. | ||
| View original record | W/P. 1245 c. Rm. c. Rm/GWH. BY/Mtn.27/N.17.11.38. Re: Chassis B.27.LE. - Mr.Embiricos. ------------------- Referring to your memo Sr/VA8/ET.9.11.38, we have had a few similar cases on cars dealt with… | ||
| scan0066 | Complaint case regarding excessive oil consumption for chassis B.106.HK belonging to Baron Guy de Rothschild. | ||
| View original record | 1245-2/7 SWDL. See me P BENTLEY MOTORS Ltd. Derby.......... Rm. Copy to D/DD Levallois Sr/VAQ/ET.18.11.38. COMPLAINT CASE. ============== Re: CHASSIS B.106.HK - Baron Guy de ROTHSCHILD (Total mileage:… | ||
| scan0067 | Serious complaint, agreeing to fit new pistons and ordering a new cylinder block. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VA6/ET.18.11.38 - 2 - "A note has recently been added to this effect on the part list." As this complaint is serious, we would ask you to agree, in this case, to our fitting the latest type… | ||
| scan0068 | Urgent need to secure premises at Chateauroux Garage for a 15,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P - Sr. Rm/IMW.1/JH.18.11.38. Chateauroux Garage. Thank you for your memo. Sr/Dn.22/15.11.38. We are anxious to run another 15,000 miles test early next year and would therefore like you to… | ||
| scan0069 | Providing requested drawings for a Servo - P.III. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.8/MH.22.11.38. SERVO - P.III. In reply to Sr/VA.1/ET.14.11.38. Herewith the drawings requested, G.82828/9. Rm/AFM. | ||
| scan0070 | Letter concerning the supply and fitting of general oil filters for specific vehicle chassis. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten note at top left]: Ciler [Handwritten note at top center in red]: Swdl - Presume you will deal with this [Handwritten note above red text]: 124= [Handwritten initials in red over 'Re:']:… | ||
| scan0071 | Potential remedies for excessive oil consumption on chassis B.106.HK. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Swdl. c. D/BP. 1245 abo 261 Rm/Swdl.3/MH.22.11.38. CHASSIS B.106.HK. We are in receipt of your memo Sr/VA.6/ET. 18.11.38 regarding excessive oil consumption on the above car.… | ||
| scan0072 | Correspondence regarding the shipment of four Michelin Pilot wheels with tyres and tubes. | ||
| View original record | Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Copy to Rm 1245- Sr/Goi/AD/23.11.38. To D/BP T.P.H. FTH Re: Our Crates Nos. 1710 1/2 We are sending you, through The General Transport C°, per Grande Vitesse, carriage forward,… | ||
| scan0073 | Correspondence regarding the delivery, testing, and balancing of specially made Michelin wheels. | ||
| View original record | F.J. HARDY. To: "Rm", DERBY. 1245 PARIS Sr21/Dm23.11.38 AH re Michelin Wheels. Referring to our previous correspondence I have now received a letter from the Michelin people in which they inform me… | ||
| scan0074 | The ordering of General oil filters and a proposal for their installation on customer cars. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To D/BP. from Rm/Swdl. c. Sr. W/P. Rm/Swdl.15/MH.24.11.38. GENERAL OIL FILTERS. In regard to the memo Sr/VA.2/HB.19.10.38, we have no spare filters or cartridges in stock, We have therefore… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter discussing the choice between white metal and aluminium main bearings for Chassis B.135.BL. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Sr. c. Rm. c. Hd. BY.2/G/1.12.38. CHASSIS B.135.BL. MR. BOEGNER. Sr/VA.8/HB.29.11.38. We wish to confirm our telegram of today, reading as follows :- "SLEATOR. CHASSIS B.135.BL. PREFER MAINTAIN… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter discussing a telegram and the decision to charge the owner of chassis B.135.BL for bearing repairs. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby Copy to Rm. " " Hd. Levallois, Sr/VA.7/HB.I.12.38 re: Chassis B.135.BL - Mr BOEGNER We are to-day in receipt of your telegramm reading: "CHASSIS B.135.BL PREFER… | ||
| scan0077 | From Levallois to Bentley Motors regarding a bearing job on Bentley engines for chassis B.135.BL. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby...............By. copy to Rm. " " Hd. Levallois, Sr/VA.4/HB.6.12.38 re: Chassis B.I35.BL - Mr BOEGNER . ----------------------------------- BY.2/G.1.12.38 We thank… | ||
| scan0078 | Cylinder bore wear and ovality measurements for a Bentley engine, chassis B.II8.CR. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Levallois, Sr/VA.I/HB.6.12.38 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. re: CYLINDER BORE WEAR ON BENTLEY ENGINES Chassis B.II8.CR - Mr STRAUSS Total mileage: 35657 miles Please find below… | ||
| scan0079 | Setback in the deal to purchase the Chateauroux premises. | ||
| View original record | Waller See me. Pmy hold 1245 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.........Rm. Showrooms Sr/DnI3/MLG.2I.II.38 Re- Chateauroux Premises ----------------------- Since receipt of your memo to hand this morning, the… | ||
| scan0080 | The lease and premises of the Chateauroux Garage. | ||
| View original record | 1208 1235 Waller word ! To: "Rm", DERBY. PARIS Sr22/Dn30.11.38 re Chateauroux Garage. We have sent Benham down to Chateauroux and he has obtained for us the right in any case to remain in the premises… | ||
| scan0081 | Telex message regarding the Chateauroux proposal and rental terms. | ||
| View original record | 1208 13.12.38. FRANCOBRIT LEVALLOIS-PERRET SLEATOR REGARDING CHATEAUROUX PROPOSAL SUGGESTION SEEMS EXCELLENT BUT IS IT NOT POSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN EXISTING RENTAL. W A Robotham ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0082 | Itinerary detailing personnel movements and handovers for the 8.B.V. BENTLEY car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 - W/P. Sr. from Rm/IMW. Rm/IMW6/R.13.12.38. 8.B.V. BENTLEY. The following arrangements have been outlined for this car following Grylls' and Dodd's run. Wednesday, Dec. 14th. Grylls and Dodd to… | ||
| scan0083 | Overheating fuse holders on Phantom III & Wraith chassis, recommending stronger contact clips. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.............By. copy to Rm. " " Hd. Levallois, Sr/VA.3/HB.13.12.38 re: FUSE HOLDERS. PHANTOM III & WRAITH ------------------------------------- We observed on chassis… | ||
| scan0084 | Investigation of sticking petrol gauges and the potential cause being gummy petrol. | ||
| View original record | 1245 also 1263 W/P - Sr/VA. Rm/JBD.9/JH.20.12.38. In reply to your memo. Sr/VA.1/HB.15.12.38. regarding the sticking petrol gauges we are at present carrying out tests on different bushes. It would be… | ||
| scan0085 | Cover letter forwarding correspondence concerning the Chateauroux Garage. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: 1245? WALLER withd File Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Sr/Go3/JAB/AD/27.12.38. To Sr Re: Chateauroux Garage I enclose herewith copy of letter received from Trone this morning and as,… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter concerning the handover dates and terms for the garage in Châteauroux. | ||
| View original record | Vincennes le 23.12.38. Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd. "Rolls-Royce" Levallois. Objet. Garage de Châteauroux. Messieurs, Courant Novembre, je vous ai informé, à vos bureaux de Levallois que j'étais dans… | ||
| scan0087 | Communication regarding a delay due to New Year's festivities and scheduling work on the Embiricos' car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby........Rm. Showrooms Sr/DnlB/MLG.3.I.39 On my return to Paris I fell into the French New Year's festivities which will explain why I have not communicated before with you.… | ||
| scan0088 | Typed memo to Bentley Motors Ltd. regarding a trial of the 8.B.V. car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. Showrooms Sr/Vf5/MLG.4.I.39 Thanks for your RmI2/R.2.I.38. I should certainly like to try the 8.B.V. and will do so as soon as possible. For the moment I… | ||
| scan0089 | Chassis 3.CM.73 detailing a broken near-side rear spring and subsequent axle damage following an accident. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten (red ink): MARTINDALE Please see me re these spring failures Handwritten (pencil): 1245 Tm To Rolls-Royce Ltd Derby............. Copy to Rm. Handwritten: Hd. Sr. is absent Levallois… | ||
| scan0090 | Letter concerning a burnt-out dynamo, detailing repairs and quoting a customer complaint. | ||
| View original record | Mr. I. WALLER, Experimental Department. 1245 Levallois VA.5/ET.11.1.39 Dear Ivan, With reference to the conversation I had with you on the telephone this morning concerning the dynamo of the above… | ||
| scan0091 | Letter regarding a dynamo fault caused by an incorrect fuse being fitted and the subsequent high cost of repair. | ||
| View original record | VA.5/ET.II.I.39 - 2 - For your information, we have sent the owner another dynamo and a new D.53745 triangular resistance. Gallas has examined the dynamo and considers the trouble to be due to a 30… | ||
| scan0092 | Ultimately unsuccessful dynamo repair for a chauffeur at Chateauroux. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/IMW. Rm/IMW.5/MH.13.1.39. Thank you for your letter VA/5.ET.11.1.39, confirming our telephone conversation on Wednesday morning last. Herewith full story of job done at… | ||
| scan0093 | Overdrive box, wheels, and tyres for the 'Embiricos' Car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 chp 1379 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.5/MH.20.1.39. EMBIRICOS' CAR. As you know we are sending you an overdrive box for this car. This requires smaller rear tyres. we have therefore, also sent… | ||
| scan0094 | Confirming the cancellation of a consignment for 'Pilote' wheels and tyres. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Sr/Go5/AD/23.1.39. [Handwritten] IMW holed Please arrange for Chateauroux to fit wheels & some more Tyres To Rm/Gry Re: "PILOTE TYRES" In reply to your memo… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter regarding the return of tyres for examination with an attached pro-forma invoice. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Sr/Go2/AD/23.1.39. Copy to Rm To D/RR Re: Our Package N° 1746 As requested by Chateauroux Depot, we are returning to you, through The General Transport C°, per Grande… | ||
| scan0096 | Typed memorandum outlining the programme for a Paulin Bentley, including road rehearsals and press demonstrations in Europe. | ||
| View original record | 1245 also 1379 SECRET. W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm6/R.24.1.39. Confirming our telephone conversation this morning, the following is the programme suggested for the Paulin Bentley:- Unless we hear that the… | ||
| scan0097 | Testing and procurement of special 'Pilote' and 'silent' tyres in France. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P - Cr/Go. c. to P.H.Rose - Chateauroux. Rm/IMW.16/JH.26.1.39. Pilote Tyres. Thank you for your Cr/Go.5/AD.23.1.39. we are glad you were able to stop the despatch of the wheels and are awaiting… | ||
| scan0098 | Catalogue of fruit trees and recommending a supplier. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm. Rm.3/MH.6.2.39. Herewith a catalogue of fruit trees as requested. There are many other suppliers, but we do quite a lot of business with Barrons, and if you mention that you… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter concerning the emergency appendicitis operation and health status of an individual named Paulin. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby Showrooms EWP14/MLG.17.2.39 Dear "Rm", "Sr" left early this morning with the Chateauroux Bentley. He asked me to let you know that yesterday he met Paulin up at Vanvooren, but… | ||
| scan0100 | The despatch of a 14.B.V. chassis to France and the necessary arrangements for transport and temporary importation. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P - Cr. Rm/FD.6/JH.21.2.39. We are despatching 14.B.V. chassis to France via Newhaven-Dieppe on Thursday night the 23rd. by passenger boat. We understand from Rm. that you will arrange… | ||
| scan0101 | Telegram-style message regarding the transportation of a chassis by passenger boat and arranging importation papers. | ||
| View original record | 1245 21.2.39. SLEATOR FRANCOBRIT PARIS 86. CHASSIS CROSSING BY PASSENGER BOAT THURSDAY NIGHT NEWHAVEN DIEPPE STOP EXPECTING YOU ARRANGE TEMPORARY IMPORTATION PAPERS. W. Robotham ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0102 | Correspondence regarding crankshaft repairs for Lord Somers' vehicle, chassis 3.BU.144. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Copy to G. London Rm. Derby H. London Hd. Derby Levallois Sr/VA2/ET.21.2.39 Re: CHASSIS 3.BU.144 - Lord SOMERS Since typing our report reference Sr/VAI/ET.21.2.39, we… | ||
| scan0103 | The condition of an engine with a knock, detailing a seized big-end bearing and crankshaft damage. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Swell. Pitt tok rings 1245 What do we suggest to prevent breakage. 3 1/2 Litre Bentley msg? Pm Typed: To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.......... By Copy to C. London Fm. Derby Ltd. Levallois… | ||
| scan0104 | Engine condition report detailing wear and damage to various components including bearings, tappets, and pistons. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VAI/ET.21.2.39 - 2 - a special big-end bearing having a smaller bore to suit the crank-pin. We have written to the driver and asked him to let us know how far the car was driven after he first… | ||
| scan0105 | Diagnosis of engine trouble attributing low oil pressure to breaking white metal from the No. 3 rod. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VAI/ET.21.2.39 - 3 - As far as we can tell, we do not think that the trouble has been due to a shortage of oil in the engine. We think that the probable cause has been the breaking away of the… | ||
| scan0106 | The condition of a crankshaft for chassis 3.BU.144, including measurements of main journals and crank pins. | ||
| View original record | 21.2.39 CHASSIS N° 3.BU.144 - Lord SOMERS (Mileage: 36.165 miles) REPORT UPON CONDITION OF CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNALS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Maximum diameter 2.747" 2.7465" 2.7465" 2.747" 2.7465" 2.747" 2.7475"… | ||
| scan0107 | Letter from Paris enclosing a press cutting from the 'Auto' magazine about the German motor industry. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls Royce Ltd. Derby ........ to Rm. 1245 P A R I S Sr/Dnl/Vf.22.2.39 Dear Rm., Enclosed you will find a cutting from the "Auto" which I think you receive in Derby. It deals with the motor… | ||
| scan0108 | French newspaper article from the Berlin Motor Show titled 'German cars... cars that don't deceive!'. | ||
| View original record | Page 2 AUTO LE SALON AUTOMOBILE DE BERLIN Voitures d'Allemagne... voitures qui ne “trompent” pas ! L'administration n'admet pas qu'un catalogue lasse état d'une consommation réalisée dans des… | ||
| scan0109 | Correspondence regarding a noise issue and crankshaft replacement for chassis 3.BU.144 owned by Lord Somers. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. London......... H. Copy to C. London By. Derby Rm. " Hd. " LEVALLOIS Sr/VAI/ET.23.2.39 Re: CHASSIS 3.BU.144 - Lord SOMERS We thank you for your N.10/RH.21.2.39. Concerning… | ||
| scan0110 | Crankshaft failure and repair options for Lord Somers' car, chassis 3.BU.144. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/Levallois c. to C. c. to Rm. c. to Hd. BY/SB1/MG.24.2.39 CHASSIS 3.BU.144 - LORD SOMERS We note the contents of your Sr/VAI/ET.21.2.39, and it would appear that the main point at issue is, not… | ||
| scan0111 | Customer feedback and modifications for chassis WXA.14 and WXA.16. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Levallois Sr/VA4/ET.24.2.39 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby...... Rm. Copy to ......... Re: CHASSIS WXA.14 - Mr. POBEREJSKY " WXA.16 - Mr. LANG With reference to the raised crown pistons which were… | ||
| scan0112 | Confirming the arrival and securing of a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rm. Park Leys, DUFFIELD. [text struck through: GEORGE V.] PARIS Sr/EWP.3/ET.25.2.39 Re: BENTLEY CHASSIS. ------------------- This chassis arrived last night, soon after 9 o'clock, and I saw it… | ||
| scan0113 | Correspondence regarding crankshaft replacement and decarbonisation for Lord Somers' chassis 3.BU.144. | ||
| View original record | 12H5 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby..........Dr. Copy to C. London Rm. Derby Hd. " H. London Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.27.2.39 Re: CHASSIS 3.BU.144 - Lord SOMERS. With reference to By/SBI/MG.24.2.39, we confirm… | ||
| scan0114 | Crankshaft reconditioning and special bearing requirements for Chassis 3.BU.144, owned by Lord SOMERS. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. London...................Hs copy to ici (London) H By. (Derby) " Rm. " " Hdym " Sr is absent Levallois, VA.3/HB.28.2.39 re: Chassis 3.BU.144 - Lord SOMERS… | ||
| scan0115 | Investigation report on a seized rear axle and defective oil seals on chassis 3.AZ.172. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby..........Hd. Copy to Hy. Derby S. London Tr/Mgn. Rm. Derby H. London D/RD Derby 1245 Sr. is absent Levallois VAr/WT.2.3.39 Re: CHASSIS 3.AZ.172 - Sir Norman J. WATSON Bart.… | ||
| scan0116 | Correspondence regarding a rear axle repair due to lack of oil and a request for replacement oil seals. | ||
| View original record | VAB/HT.2.5.39 - 2 - As the driver is at present in England, we do not know how many times, since the car was new, he has inspected the oil level of the rear axle, or had it inspected. As you are… | ||
| scan0117 | Correspondence regarding the dispatch of a radiator matrix for chassis B-27-LEX. | ||
| View original record | -> RM Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. Derby Copy to Experimental Department FJH 1245. Sr/Go10/AD/3.3.39. To D/BP Re: Chassis B-27-LEX We acknowledge receipt of your telegram of even date, and confirm our… | ||
| scan0118 | Performance targets for the Bentley 5 Corniche. | ||
| View original record | 1245. To: "HW" c: "Rm" PARIS Sr21/Dn.15.3.39 Bentley 5 Corniche. ----------------- ? file H50c. Thanks for your Da/Ev.14/N8.6.39, etc., re the above, and as requested, we have handed a copy of the… | ||
| scan0119 | Follow-up on an owner's complaint report regarding oil consumption for chassis B.97.HM. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............... By. Copy to Rm. Hd. GWH.(K) Sr. is absent Levallois VAI/ET.16.3.39 Re: OWNER'S COMPLAINT REPORT P.169 (Chassis B.97.HM - Mr. J. DUPONT) With reference… | ||
| scan0120 | Confirming that 10 thou end float in the Wraith first motion shaft bearing is within allowed limits but likely to cause clonks. | ||
| View original record | 1245 also 400b. W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Gry. c. Rm/IMW. Rm/Gry.3/MH.16.3.39. We have a note from IMW. asking whether 10 thou end float in the Wraith first motion shaft bearing is within the allowed limits… | ||
| scan0121 | Letter detailing conversations about competitor car performance and technology, including Lagonda, Citroen, and opinions on Bentley and Lockheed brakes. | ||
| View original record | To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr/Dn9/MLG.17.3.39 Dear "Rm", Yesterday I had lunch with Jean Pierre Wimille in Lyon and we had a long talk about things in general. He pointed out that when he was last in… | ||
| scan0122 | Car performance, detailing a journey to Lyons, high petrol consumption, and a comparison with competitor vehicles. | ||
| View original record | -2- returns from Switzerland I intend to take the passengers seat. That one should go to Lyons and back in the morning by starting off early, does not surprise me in the least with a car having a… | ||
| scan0123 | Inquiry requesting the names of manufacturers of fast torpedo launching boats. | ||
| View original record | 12465 To "Rm" Derby -------- Showrooms Sr/Dn2/MLG.18.3.39 Dear "Rm", A friend of mine has asked me for the names of manufacturers of fast torpedo Launching Boats. I believe you are au courant and if… | ||
| scan0124 | Identifying Vospers of Portsmouth as another builder of speed boats in England. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/S. Sr. from Rm. Rm1/R.20.3.39. Replying to your Sr/Dn2/MLG.18.3.39., the only other people in England that I know of who make speed boats are, Vospers of Portsmouth. Up to date they have been… | ||
| scan0125 | Short memo regarding an article about the Delage car in l'Auto magazine. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr/DnI6/MLG.21.3.39 Dear "Rm", I am sending you today, under separate cover, l'Auto in which you will see an article about the Delage car, which I think you will find of… | ||
| scan0126 | Request to mail overalls left at the Villa Trianon to a home address in Derby. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr/VA. 1245 Rm/GR.11/JH.1.4.39. Will you please mail my overalls to my home address, 50 Grange Road, Alvaston, Derby. These were left at the Villa Trianon. Yours sincerely, G.H.Ratcliffe. | ||
| scan0127 | Letter regarding missing suitcases for the B-27-LE Streamlined Bentley owned by Mr. Embiricos. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Bentley Motors Ltd. London...........Tr. copy to Rm, Derby Showrooms Sr/VfI3/MLG.4.4.39 Re-Chassis B-27-LE-Streamlined Bentley ----------------------------------- We are unable to trace the… | ||
| scan0128 | Confirming that no suitcases arrived in England with the Streamline car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm4/R.6.4.39. Sr/Vf13/MLG.4.4.39. Ratcliffe who brought over the Streamline car states that no suitcases came over to England with it. Rm. | ||
| scan0129 | Letter discussing a car inspection, despatch of indicators, and a query on rear brake drum housing. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Paris. 15/4/39. P.S. Mr. de la Brosse (our french chap) has asked me whether you could possibly place him a few photos that you took of that famous trip of Germany with the streamline. He has an… | ||
| scan0130 | Confirming the position of the rear brake drum is the same as the front and noting a car inspection date. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. EWP. from Rm. Rm3/R.17.4.39. With reference to your letter, the position of the rear brake drum relative to the wheel is exactly the same as that of the front brake drum to the wheel. We… | ||
| scan0131 | Missing suitcases from a Streamlined car upon its arrival in England. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.........Rm. Showrooms Sr/Dn3/MLG.17.4.39 On my return to Paris I have received your Rm4/R.6.4.39 and note that there were no suit cases on the Streamlined car when it… | ||
| scan0132 | Telegram from Paris requesting the urgent despatch of dummy front shock absorbers for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM No. 271 OFFICE STAMP: DERBY INFORMATION 19 APR. 39 Origin Information: 304 CL 1455 19 PARIS 12 To: ROBOTHAM ROYCAR DERBY = Message: = KINDLY URGENT DESPATCH DUMMY FRONT SHOCK… | ||
| scan0133 | Telegram communication to Francobrit Paris clarifying a request for shock absorbers and dampers. | ||
| View original record | 12H5 19/4/39 FRANCOBRIT PARIS 86. CANNOT UNDERSTAND REQUEST FOR DUMMY SHOCK ABSORBERS STOP PRESUME YOU MISTAKE ROLL ROD CONNECTIONS FOR SHOCK ABSORBER CONNECTIONS STOP DAMPERS INTEGRAL WITH TOP… | ||
| scan0134 | The performance and failure analysis of two Michelin Pilote special silent tyres. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. c. to Rm/Gry. 1245 + 400b. Rm/IMW.10/JH.19.4.39. We are sending to you at Levallois two Michelin Pilote special silent tyres run on 8.B.V. in France. The damaged one failed at maximum speed… | ||
| scan0135 | Requesting the despatch of two Michelin Pilote tyres to Mr. Cleator at Franco Britannic Autos Ltd. in Paris. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Hd/FC. c.c. to Yl. Rm/IMW.3/JH.19.4.39. Will you please arrange for the despatch of two Michelin Pilote tyres to - Mr. Cleator, Franco Britannic Autos Ltd., 25, Rue Gide, Levallois Perret,… | ||
| scan0136 | Request to despatch a radiator matrix unit for the Embiricos' Bentley chassis B.27.LE to Paris for tests. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Hq/FC. from Rm/FJH. c.c. D/BP. Rm/FJH.1/MH.20.4.39. Will you please despatch to Sr. at Paris the radiator matrix unit which we hand to you. This radiator is for Embiricos' Bentley chassis… | ||
| scan0137 | Radiator mounting methods and issues for chassis B.27.LE. | ||
| View original record | 1245 and 1380 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.7/MH.20.4.39. RADIATOR FOR CHASSIS B.27.LE. We are returning to you the Gallay radiator for chassis B.27.LE. If you find that this radiator does reduce… | ||
| scan0138 | Bentley V damping settings for different markets. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr. from Rm/AFM. 1245 + HH2 Rm/AFM.9/MH.20.4.39. BENTLEY V DAMPING. We have been told by Waller that you are concerned by the softness of B.V. ride. Knowing that your customers have a… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter discussing progress and issues with various Bentley projects, including the 'Corniche' and 'Embiricos' models. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rm. Derby Levallois Sr.2/ET.20.4.39 Dictated 19.4.39 Further to the telephone conversation I had with you this morning, I hereby confirm that the progress on the Paulin "Corniche" Bentley is… | ||
| scan0140 | Feedback on a Wraith's performance during a trip to France, with suggestions for the forthcoming Bentley and a query about windscreen wipers. | ||
| View original record | Sr2/ET.20.4.39 - 2 - is just one thing I want to ask you and that is what happens to a roller if a front tyre bursts or suddenly deflates at high speed. There is generally a period during which one… | ||
| scan0141 | Letter discussing the advisability of fitting a high-speed fan to chassis 3.AX.185 for Mr. Sparrow. | ||
| View original record | By R 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Copy to Rm. Derby Hd. D.BP. Levallois Sr/VA3/ET.21.4.39 Re: CHASSIS 3.AX.185 - Mr. SPARROW (Fitting a high speed fan) Sr. has asked me to write to you concerning… | ||
| scan0142 | Letter from the American Automobile Association's European Representative concerning a US tour with a Phantom III and a request for lubricant information. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. E.G. SPARROW European Representative AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION Washington D.C., U.S.A. 18 Avenue Emile Deschanel P A R I S April 18th, 1939. Mr. W. SLEATOR, Managing Director,… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter from Paris regarding customer complaints about Wraith chassis loading and ride control. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby......... to Rm. 1245 PARIS Sr/Dn5/Vf.21.4.39 BENTLEY V DAMPING. ? A.F.M. I thank you for your Rm/AFM.9/MH.20.4.39, and am very pleased at this news. Could you please give… | ||
| scan0144 | Recommendation to fit a high-speed fan to Chassis 3.AX.185 for Mr. Sparrow. | ||
| View original record | 1245 By. from Rm. c. W/P - Sr. Rm8/R.24.4.39. Chassis 3.AX.185 - Mr. Sparrow. With reference to Sr/VA3/ET.21.4.39., we recommend that Mr. Sparrow should have a high speed fan. Rm. | ||
| scan0145 | Shipment of parts for a car, noting issues with the hand brake and gear lever, and arranging a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm9/R.24.4.39. With reference to your queries re the Paulin, we have sent off the roll rod, likewise the radiator, etc. for Mons. Embiricos' car. We note your remarks re the… | ||
| scan0146 | The fitting of a high-speed fan to chassis 3.AX.185 before its export to America. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To: Hd. c. Sr Levallois c. Rm. c. D/BP. BY/SB.8/MG.25.4.39 CHASSIS. 3.AX.185. Mr. Sparrow With reference to Sr/VA3/MP.21.4.39, Rm considers that it will be advisable to fit a high speed Fan to… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter from Paris to Derby about Michelin's ongoing tyre experiments for a new 'fit all round' tyre with improved quietness and wet road-holding. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten, crossed out:] IMW 1245 To: "Rm", D E R B Y. PARIS Sr23/Dn25.4.39 re Michelin Tyres. Thanks for your Rm/IMW.10/JH.19.4.39, contents of which I have read with interest. I have handed on… | ||
| scan0148 | From Levallois to Derby regarding a customer's inquiry about obtaining rights for France. | ||
| View original record | .CRY. Have you any notion what this is To Rm. Derby 1245 Levallois Sr.8/ET. 25.4.39. Rm I herewith send you a notice which one of our very good customers, Mr. Abecassis, owner of Bentley and… | ||
| scan0149 | Notice outlining the features and advantages of a 'Sleeve-Shaft' gearbox and a 'Clutchless Progressive Automatic' system. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. N O T I C E ------- SLEEVE-SHAFT. ----------- The Gear Box "SLEEVE-SHAFT" is superior to all gear boxes and systems hitherto invented because: 1. The extreme simplicity of its design makes it… | ||
| scan0150 | Harder shock damper settings for the Wraith model, with potential application to all French cars. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.6/MH.27.4.39. WRAITH RIDE. In reply to Sr/Dn.5/Vf.21.4.39, in which you ask for some harder shock damper settings for Wraith, we would advise that… | ||
| scan0151 | Certification of charges against a Paris Invoice. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Miss Reece - Per. G/WFH/WHH.28/MG.27.4.39. Please fix o/n & return to G/WPA, We attach hereto Paris Invoice No.4191 and if the charges relative to your department are in order, will you please… | ||
| scan0152 | Responding to an inquiry about a sleeve shaft gearbox, referencing a 'molecular windmill' and requesting further information. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.3/MH.28.4.39. With regard to your memo Sr.8/ET.25.4.39 on the sleeve shaft gearbox, of course we grasped the idea as suggested in your last paragraph. We think it… | ||
| scan0153 | Telex message from Francobrit Paris regarding the postponement of a visit due to illness. | ||
| View original record | 1245 1.5.39. FRANCOBRIT PARIS 86. SLEATOR REGRET UNABLE COME PARIS TODAY OWING TO ILLNESS ARRANGING CROSS MONDAY NEXT WEEK. R.Hff/. [handwritten signature] ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0154 | Letter concerning a colleague's illness and making arrangements to test a 15-HP Citroen. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby Sr.Dn7/MLG.I.5.39 Dear "Rm", Thanks for your telegram received today but I am very sorry to hear that you are not well. I hope this is nothing serious and consequently that you will… | ||
| scan0155 | Solution for 'Brake Thumps' on the Bentley II, including the provision of dampers for a complaint case. | ||
| View original record | 12457 206 W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.5/MH.2.5.39. BENTLEY II - BRAKE THUMPS. In reply to Sr/VA.6/ET.28.4.39 we enclose the scheme GCD.1231. The detailing of same has been delayed owing to… | ||
| scan0156 | Correspondence regarding a complaint of high oil consumption for chassis B.I06.HK. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............ Rm. Copy to Rm/Swdl. Levallois Sr/VA.7/ET.4.5.39 Re: CHASSIS B.I06.HK - ex Baron Guy de ROTHSCHILD now the property of Duc d'ELCHINGEN (Mileage: 50.339… | ||
| scan0157 | Follow-up to a complaint report regarding a rattle in the gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.3/MH.6.5.39. COMPLAINT REPORT P.214. We notice from the above Report that you have a complaint made by one of your Testers of a rattle in the gearbox. We should… | ||
| scan0158 | Follow-up complaint report regarding a rattle on Chassis B.8.MR, identifying play in the actuating gear. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby...........Rm/Gry. Levallois, Sr/VA.9/HB.10.5.39 re: Complaint Report N° P.214 (Chassis B.8.MR) ----------------------- With reference to Rm/Gry.3/MH.6.5.39., the… | ||
| scan0159 | Works order for supplying three gasket joints for a cylinder head to Franco Britannic Autos Ltd in France. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY. 1245 WORKS ORDER No. 18000 Rm (signature) Date 11.5.39. BN 20662 CHASSIS No. B.27.LE. ORDER OR CONTRACT REF. 2981. 9.5.39. Customer: Franco Britannic Autos Ltd., 25, Rue Gide,… | ||
| scan0160 | Instructional memo regarding the despatch of a Sleator body and frame to Park Ward in Willesden, London. | ||
| View original record | 1245 11/5/39. FRANCOBRIT PARIS 86 SLEATOR BODY FRAME SHOULD BE DESPATCHED PARK WARD 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON. W.A. Robotham ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0161 | Request for a Motor Show Bentley blueprint for building demonstration and show cars for Vanvooren. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. Derby Copy to Rm. Handwritten Note: Ev will do this see 12/5/39 1245 Levallois Sr.7/ET.II.5.39 Would you be so kind as to send me urgently, by return and through the quickest channels, a blue… | ||
| scan0162 | Confirming via wire that the brake and gear shift mechanism extension is to be four inches, not five. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To DERBY Copy to Rm. Levallois Sr.8/ET. II.5.39. I have just wired you as follows: RE BRAKE AND GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM O.K. BUT FOUR INCHES ONLY meaning that it will be O.K. to extend towards the… | ||
| scan0163 | Telegram from FRANCOBRIT in Paris to ROYCAR in Derby regarding a Bentley body frame for Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay s. d. RECEIVED No. 1245 OFFICE STAMP: 0192 Prefix: 82 Time handed in: BM A Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words: DERBY To: 11 MAY 39 From: + 282 CL 1215… | ||
| scan0164 | Arranging the despatch of a Lucas windscreen wiper to Paris for a 14.O.V. chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1245 + 400c To D/BP. c. to Hd/FC. Rm/FD.5/JH.12.5.39. We are sending into the stores today one Lucas windscreen wiper complete. Will you please have this despatched today by the quickest route to Mr.… | ||
| scan0165 | Engine oil consumption after fitting 'L' section rings to pistons. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr/VA. from Rm. Rm4/R.12.5.39. With reference to Sr/VA.7/ET.4.5.39., did you fit 'L' section rings to this engine when you fitted the pistons to EB.3151? If you did not, we are not surprised… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter to Bentley Motors regarding piston and ring modifications to address an overoiling issue on chassis B.106.HK. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby ............ Rm. Levallois Sr/VA7/ET.15.5.39 Re: BENTLEY CHASSIS N° B.106.HK With reference to Rm4/R.12.5.39, we did not fit "L" section rings to this engine when we… | ||
| scan0167 | Short memo from Rm. to Sr. regarding travel arrangements to Paris. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm2/R.16.5.39. Dear Sr., Ev. and I expect to arrive in Paris on Monday afternoon by the 'plane leaving Croydon 4.45., and arriving Le Bourget 5.55. Rm. | ||
| scan0168 | Letter discussing a cancelled meeting, personal travel plans, and a factory visit concerning the 'Corniche' model. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm6/R.22.5.39. Dear Sr., This meeting of ours on the 'Corniche' seems to be fated. I was very sorry to let you down again, but you will appreciate that unfortunate domestic… | ||
| scan0169 | Telex message authorising payment to prevent a car being held up by customs. | ||
| View original record | 1245 27.5.39. FRANCOBRIT PARIS 86. SLEATOR GENERAL TRANSPORT AUTHORISED TO PAY ANY SUM NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT CONTINENTAL CAR IS NOT HELD UP BY CUSTOMS STOP DO YOU REQUIRE ANY OTHER MONEY W.A.… | ||
| scan0170 | Planned extended visit for 'Paulin' to the Derby works for a few weeks. | ||
| View original record | 2 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm2/R.31.5.39. VISIT TO THE WORKS. We anticipate that we may want Paulin to stay at Derby two or three weeks in order to go thoroughly into all thefuture work we want him to… | ||
| scan0171 | Successfully fitting a hydraulic brake damper to a Bentley II to resolve brake thumps and requesting more parts. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rm/AFM. Derby Copy to Bv " Hd. " DA. " Mx. " D/BP. " GWH. " Levallois Sr/VA9/ET.9.6.39. Please arrange Rm Re: BENTLEY II - BRAKE THUMPS. 206 With reference to Rm/AFM4/JH.23.1.39 and… | ||
| scan0172 | Modification to an Armstrong hydraulic damper to cure brake thump on Bentley vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P Sr/VA from BY/SB c. Rm c. Hd c. Ds c. Mx c. D/BP c. GWH (K) BY/SB7/MG.12.6.39 BRAKE THUMPS - BENTLEY ------------------------- Thanks for your Sr/VA9/BT.9.6.39, from which we note that the… | ||
| scan0173 | Telegram received by telephone from Francobrit requesting a set of raised crown pistons for Rowbotham. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1245 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 12-58 Date: 20/6/39 Mr. Roycar By: RS from: Lavallois-Perret 11-55 14wds Rowbotham Woreb # forty six need set mm raised crown… | ||
| scan0174 | Telegram advising the despatch of special pistons with instructions to raise the compression ratio. | ||
| View original record | 1245 20.6.39. SLEATOR, FRANCOBRIT 86. SPECIAL PISTONS DESPATCHED TODAY STOP RAISE COMPRESSION BY HALF RATIO. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0175 | The breakage of front bumper plates and the potential need for re-inforcing plates. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/Levallois Sr/VA from By/SB c. Rm. BY/SB6/MG.20.6.39 CHASSIS NO. B.94.KT - Mr. Bruno EMERY Sr/VA.10/ET.13.6.39. We are interested in this question of breakage of the front bumper plates, as we… | ||
| scan0176 | Telegram and order for raised crown pistons for a Wraith chassis, WRB.46. | ||
| View original record | 1245 SWDL- Are pistons you sent - OK for Wraith Rm To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby............. Rm. Copy to D/BP. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.20.6.39 Re: WRAITH CHASSIS WRB.46 - Mr. H. LA MONTAGNE We confirm having… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter to Mr. La Montagne regarding the supply and fitting of parts for his Wraith car, chassis WRB.46. | ||
| View original record | COPY Sr/Dn8/MLG. P A R I S H. LA MONTAGNE Esq., 58, Avenue Foch, P A R I S XVI. P A R I S, 12th June, 1 9 3 9. Dear Mr. La Montagne, CHASSIS WRB.46. Further to your letter of the 28th ultimo… | ||
| scan0178 | Letter discussing a 15,000-mile test for two experimental cars, including details on scheduling, weight, and engine performance. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm3/R.21.6.39. Dear Sr., Confirming our telephone conversation this morning, I do feel that it is very important that while I am in France at the beginning of July you should… | ||
| scan0179 | To Bentley Motors regarding the inability to return broken front bumper plates for chassis B.94.KT. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To BENTLEY MOTORS Ltd. Derby Copy to Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.23.6.39 Re: CHASSIS N° B.94.KT - Mr. Bruno EMERY With reference to By/SB6/MG/20.6.39, it will unfortunately not be possible for us to… | ||
| scan0180 | Telegram regarding the air mail despatch of twelve pistons to Paris. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm/W 26.6.39. SLEATOR, FRANCOBRIT, PARIS.86. TWELVE PISTONS DESPATCHED AIR MAIL DATA FOLLOWING. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0181 | Explaining a confusion over funds used for purchasing tickets and the subsequent cancellation of an invoice. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten at top: WAB FILE 1245 To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr/VfI7/MLG.26.6.39 Dear "Rm", Referring to your RmIO/R.22.6.39, there has been a confusion in this matter which can very easily be explained.… | ||
| scan0182 | Despatch instructions for two sets of experimental pistons, P.451 (Aerolite) and P.461 (Split skirt). | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. Rm/CTS.10/JH.26.6.39. In accordance with Rm's. instructions we are despatching for your attention, two sets of experimental pistons as follows :- 6 off P.451 (Aerolite). These pistons will… | ||
| scan0183 | Correspondence regarding a customer complaint of poor performance and an order for raised crown pistons for chassis WXA.14. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.......... Rm. Copy to D/BP. Levallois Sr/VA/ET.26.6.39 Re: CHASSIS WXA.14 - Mr. POBEREJSKY We confirm the conversation we had with you over the telephone this afternoon,… | ||
| scan0184 | Camshaft wear and the alteration from hydraulic to solid tappets for chassis 3.CP.144. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Copy to Derby Rm. Levallois Sr/VAS/ET.26.6.39 Re: CHASSIS 3.CP.144 - Mr. FRANCQUI (Owner's Complaint Report N°P.241) With reference to H.11/H.23.6.39, a copy of… | ||
| scan0185 | Camshaft wear measurements, replacement, and a request for guidance on replacement criteria. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VA5/ET.26.6.39 - 2 - We trust that the new camshaft, as at present fitted to this car will not upset the slow running, because it will be a fairly long job to remove it and fit an early type one,… | ||
| scan0186 | Material change from G5SC to Neoprene Fabric for petrol pump diaphragms. | ||
| View original record | 1245 & 1263. To Sr/VA. Rm/JBD.14/JH.27.6.39. PETROL PUMPS. In reply to your memo. 17.6.39. we are unable to trace any reason for the letters ET stamped on recent pumps. From your information we are… | ||
| scan0187 | The fitting of experimental raised crown pistons to Wraith chassis to increase compression. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Rm. Copy to Rm/CTS. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.28.6.39 Re: FITTING RAISED CROWN (EXPERIMENTAL) PISTONS TO WRAITH CHASSIS TO INCREASE THE COMPRESSION… | ||
| scan0188 | Acquiring a Michelin Pilote tyre for technical analysis to develop a similar tyre in England. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.10/MH.30.6.39. Since trying the Michelin Pilote tyre we obviously want to get tyres made in England which have similar characteristics. As you know we have been… | ||
| scan0189 | Follow-up on complaint report P.252 for chassis WRB.46, noting the owner is now satisfied with the engine's performance. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. London......... G. Copy to Rm. Derby By/MH. Mx/SB. Sr. is absent Levallois VAI/ET.5.7.39 CHASSIS N° WRB.46 - Mr. H. LA MONTAGNE Owner's Complaint Report N°P.252… | ||
| scan0190 | Customer letter expressing satisfaction with special parts fitted to a Wraith, improving acceleration. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 58, Avenue Foch, P A R I S XVI. July 4th 1939. FRANCO-BRITANNIC AUTOS Ltd. LEVALLOIS-PERRET, Seine. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of July 3rd, regarding the special parts you have fitted to… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter confirming a successful alteration following an owner's complaint report. | ||
| View original record | S/W 1245? 661 S/Levallois...VA. c. to Rm. BY/Mx. Mx/SB. ----- C3/C6.7.39 Owner's Complaint Report No. P.252. Re WRB-46...Mr. H. La Montagne. VA1/ET5.7.39 ----- We are very pleased to note from the… | ||
| scan0192 | Testing hydraulic versus solid type plungers with a new camshaft on chassis 3.CP.144. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby ......... Br/H.R. (crossed out) Copy to ...... Mar/SD. (crossed out) Rm. H. Swell Roles (Handwritten signatures) Sr. is absent Levallois VA4/ET.6.7.39 Re: CHASSIS N°… | ||
| scan0193 | To the Paris Depot regarding the production status of Experimental Raised Crown Pistons for the Wraith chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1245 + 1256, To Paris Depot. Rm/CTS.12/JH.6.7.39. re Experimental Raised Crown Pistons for Wraith chassis. In answer to your memo. VA.2/ET. dated 4.7.39. these pistons are now on production, and we… | ||
| scan0194 | The supply of improved pistons to the Paris Depot and the current stock situation. | ||
| View original record | 1245 & 1256 To RHC. Rm/CTS.11/JH.6.7.39. Pistons. At varying intervals during the past six months, we have supplied an odd set of pistons to the Paris Depot, to improve the performance of certain… | ||
| scan0195 | Complaint report regarding end play in the third motion shaft assembly for chassis B.6.MR. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.2/MH.10.7.39. COMPLAINT REPORT P.259 - CHASSIS B.6.MR. We note that 20 thou end play had developed in the third motion shaft assembly and wonder whether you can… | ||
| scan0196 | Oil consumption for chassis B.200.LS following an engine clean and piston ring replacement. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd London ........ G. Copy to Rm. Mx/SB. Hd. GWH. (K) Levallois Sr/VA9/FT.11.7.39 Re: OWNER'S COMPLAINT REPORT N°P.247 (Chassis B.200.LS - Mr. GAUDIN) Since carrying out the… | ||
| scan0197 | Typed note providing the address for G.A. Vandervell. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm8/R.19.7.39. The address of G.A. Vandervell is:- Western Avenue, Park Royal, LONDON. W.3. Rm. | ||
| scan0198 | Fitting experimental raised crown pistons to a Wraith chassis to increase the compression. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby........... Rm. Copy to Rm/CTS. file 1245 Levallois Sr/VA3/ET.20.7.39 Re: FITTING RAISED CROWN (Experimental) PISTONS TO WRAITH CHASSIS TO INCREASE THE COMPRESSION.… | ||
| scan0199 | Brief typed memo thanking 'Rm' Derby for providing Mr. Vandervell's address. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr/VfIO/MLG.21.7.39 Rm Many thanks for your Rm8/R.19.7.39 advising me of the address of Mr. Vandervell. "Sr" h; | ||
| scan0200 | Complaint report regarding wear on adjusting and clamping washers for chassis B.6.MR. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm/GRY. Levallois, Sr/VA.9/HB.24.7.39 re: COMPLAINT REPORT N° P.259 ------------------------ Chassis B.6.MR 1240 With reference to Rm/GRY.2/MH.10.7.39, the wear… | ||
| scan0201 | Potential fitting of a front roll-rod to the Continental Wraith Demonstration car. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY...........to Rm. 1245 P A R I S Sr3/Vf.28.7.39 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL Dear Rm., I have received the following memo from "Tr.": "We shall shortly be delivering Wraith… | ||
| scan0202 | Advising against fitting an anti-roll rod and softer road springs to a Trials car. | ||
| View original record | 12H5 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm3/R.1.8.39. I do not think it is worth having the anti-roll rod and softer road springs fitted to your Trials car. Rm. | ||
| scan0203 | Thank you note concerning the anti-roll rod and softer road springs for the Wraith trials car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr/Vf22/MLG.2.8.39 Many thanks for your Rm3/R.I.8.39 concerning anti-roll rod and softer road springs for our Wraith trials car. "Sr" | ||
| scan0204 | Letter discussing various schemes and proposals for improving car ventilation, specifically for the 'Corniche' model. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top left in red ink]: Rm Seen [Handwritten top centre in blue ink]: 1245 By. In answer to a special note I wrote pressing for improved ventilation Rm To Bentley Motors Ltd.… | ||
| scan0205 | Springing of a prototype car compared to streamlined models, with a personal handwritten note appended. | ||
| View original record | SrI/ET.8.8.39 - 2 - it is no good trying to solve our problems unless we are prepared to cut holes here and there and treat this body as a prototype, which it is. Before ending this memo, I should… | ||
| scan0206 | Confirming the fitting of experimental raised crown pistons to a Wraith chassis to increase compression. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby............Rm. copy to Rm/CTS. Levallois, Sr/VA.8/HB.9.8.39 re: FITTING RAISED CROWN (EXPERIMENTAL) PISTONS TO WRAITH CHASSIS TO INCREASE THE COMPRESSION.… | ||
| scan0207 | Covering memo regarding Chassis WRB-46 for Mr. La Montagne, attaching another memo for guidance. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby ---------------- Sr/DnI6/MLG.22.8.39 Re-Chassis WRB-46-Mr.La Montagne -------------------------------- For your guidance, I attach herewith copy of my memo Sr/Dn3/MLG.22.8.39 to… | ||
| scan0208 | Enclosing a photograph of chassis WRB-46-La Montagne with the owner's remarks for a bulletin. | ||
| View original record | Rolls-Royce Ltd. London.......Tr. COPY RM Showrooms Sr/Dn3/MLG.22.8.39 Re- Chassis WRB-46-La Montagne -------------------------- Enclosed please find photograph together with negative of the above car… | ||
| scan0209 | Telex message about contacting a potential client after an accident to discuss supplying a new car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rnfrons 25/8/39. FRANCOBRIT PARIS 86 SLEATOR A FRIEND SUGGESTS YOU CALL ON MARQUIS IMPERIALE HOTEL (The word IMPERIALE is struck through and retyped above) PRINCE DE GALLES PARIS TO DISCUSS… | ||
| scan0210 | Follow-up memo on a telegram regarding a sales opportunity with Marquis Imperiali following an accident. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.......Gry. Showrooms Sr/Dn8/MLG.26.8.39 Re-Marquis Imperiali ------------------ Many thanks for your telegram reading :- SLEATOR A FRIEND SUGGESTS YOU CALL ON MARQUIS… | ||
| scan0211 | Clarifying organizational roles and responsibilities concerning Mr. Paulin's duties. | ||
| View original record | To: [illegible stamp] PARIS Sr24/Dn29.8.39 re Mr Paulin. --------- I have just received translation of a letter from Mr Paulin dated 25th August, and can only express surprise at its contents. On one… | ||
| scan0212 | Letter to Bentley Motors regarding cylinder bore measurements for a customer's 4 1/4 Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1245- To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby........... Rm. Levallois Sr/VAI/ET.18.9.39 Re: Mr. A. DUCKHAM'S 4 1/4 LITRE BENTLEY Please find attached copy of a letter dated the 16th August 1939 (reference… | ||
| scan0213 | Correspondence from Alexander Duckham & Co Ltd regarding cylinder bore measurements and oil performance on a 4 1/4 Bentley. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y Alexander DUCKHAM & C° Ltd. Holyport Road, Fulham, L O N D O N S.W. 6. LEPW/GMB. 16th August 1939. Messrs. Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd. 25, Rue Gide, LEVALLOIS-PERRET (Seine), France. Dear… | ||
| scan0214 | Bore measurement report for a 4¼-Litre Bentley CXB.277 engine at 27021 miles. | ||
| View original record | 4¼-Bentley CXB. 277 Bore measurement at 27021 miles. As no carbon was removed or disturbed, the usual method of measuring above the lip for the zero could not be employed. Zero was taken at the bottom… | ||
| scan0215 | Reasonable cylinder bore wear for a 4 1/4 litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm. Rm.5/MH.26.9.39. With reference to your note re Mr. Duckham's 4¼-litre Bentley, it is almost impossible to give an opinion as to whether the cylinder bore wear of the car… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter regarding getting a car and samples over to Folkestone. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby Levallois Sr/Dn5/MLG.31.IO.39 Dear "Rm", In reply to your Rm.8/MH.I7.IO.39, I will see what I can do about getting one of those cars over to Folkestone together with the samples you… | ||
| scan0217 | Requesting certification and account details for Paris Invoice No. 4618. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm G/WFH/VHH.1/MG.15.11.39. We attach hereto Paris Invoice No.4618 and if the items relative to your Department are in order, will you please certify and also state to which account they are… | ||
| scan0218 | Returning Paris Invoice No. 4572 for certification of charges amounting to 2652.25 francs. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm. G/WFH/WH.4/BB.23.11.39 We return herewith Paris Invoice No. 4572, trusting you are now in a position to certify the charges amounting to 2652.25 frcs. G/WFH [Signature] Invoice rtd.… | ||
| scan0219 | Sending a complete set of drawings for the B.V. bonnet and addressing a shortage list for B.12.AW. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P - Sr/VA. Rm/FD.6/JH.23.11.39. We are today sending to Levallois a complete set of drawings for the B.V. bonnet, we trust you will be able to find all the information therein. With regard to… | ||
| scan0220 | In reference to a model that has not yet been received. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To G/WFH/WH. from Rm. Rm.1/MH.24.11.39. With reference to your memo G/WFH/WH.4/BB.23.11.39, we have not yet received the model. Rm. | ||
| scan0221 | The despatch of spare parts for a Bentley chassis, with a note on an undelivered ferodo strip. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P - Sr/VA. Rm/FD.6/JH.5.12.39. re B.12.AW. No doubt you will have received the Bentley spare parts for this chassis by now but I enclose your memo. with remarks opposite each item. All the… | ||
| scan0222 | Garage rental agreements and vehicle body repairs in Chateauroux, France, during wartime. | ||
| View original record | 1245 SR file 8.12.39 To "Sr" DERBY. CHATEAUROUX GARAGE After several visits and lengthy conversations with the owner of the new garage, Madame Lauvergnat finally consented to put the rent down to 1/3… | ||
| scan0223 | Returning Paris Invoice No. 4572 regarding the cost of a reduced model car, requesting certification for accounting purposes. | ||
| View original record | 124S Rm G/WFH/WH.16/BT.13.12.39. We return herewith Paris Invoice No.4572 together with memo received from Paris with regard to the Cost of reduced Model of Car. We shall be pleased if you will… | ||
| scan0224 | The despatch of a model to Derby before payment can be passed. | ||
| View original record | 1245. To G/WFH. from Rm. Rm.3/MH.14.12.39. With reference to G/WFH/WH.16/BT.13.12.39, we have not seen this model and we do not propose to pass for payment until this has been sent to Derby. There is… | ||
| scan0225 | The function and fitting of metal strips to prevent body sideways shake on a Bentley V chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1245. W/P. To Sr/VA. from Rm/FD. Re Bentley V Chassis No.B.12.AW. The metal strips mentioned in your letter are for holding the rear of the body sideways shake. These strips have been supplied with… | ||
| scan0226 | Confirmation of a telegram regarding the successful demobilization of Mr. Paulin, allowing him to resume his duties. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Copy to Rm. 1245 Levallois Sr/Dn2/ET.20.12.39 Re: Mr. PAULIN I confirm having sent you, yesterday, a telegram worded as follows: GLAD TO INFORM YOU THAT MY INTERVENTION HAS… | ||
| scan0227 | Notice regarding the closure of the Works for the Christmas holidays. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rolls-Royce Ltd. London........Tr. copy to "Rm" Derby Levallois Sr/DnI/MLG.20.12.39 Re- Christmas Holidays ------------------ Please note that our Works will be closed for the Christmas holidays… | ||
| scan0228 | Copy of a telegram regarding the successful demobilisation of Mr. Paulin. | ||
| View original record | 1245 COPY OF TELEGRAM RECEIVED FROM Sr. LEVALLOIS PERRET, SEINE. BAILEY, ROLLS-ROYCE, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. "Glad to inform you that my intervention has been successful. Paulin demobilised today… | ||
| scan0229 | Confirmation of a telegram sent regarding the successful demobilisation of Mr. Paulin. | ||
| View original record | Rm Who is this intended for? To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby............ By. Copy to Rm 1245 Re: Mr. PAULIN. I confirm having sent you, yesterday, a telegram worded as follows: GLAD TO INFORM YOU THAT MY… | ||
| scan0230 | Letter about completing a Corniche body and continuing development on an 8-cylinder experimental car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm. Rm.10/MH.22.12.39. Dear Sr., I was glad to see from your note to By. that Paulin is now released from his Military duties. I don't know what the possibilities of manufacture… | ||
| scan0231 | Announcing workshop closure for the New Year's holiday. | ||
| View original record | To "Tr" London copy to "Rm" Derby 1245- Levallois Sr/Dn5/MLG.29.12.39 Re- New Year Holidays --------------------- Please note that our Workshops will be closed on Monday next 1st January 1940 for the… | ||
| scan0232 | Settlement of rent and usage agreements for the Chateauroux Garage in France. | ||
| View original record | Hs ? C to D.} Herewith a Copy of a note we have received from Sr. Our tools stores & the repaired Corniche body will be stored in this Garage. To "Rm" Derby 1245 Levallois Sr4/MLG.29.12.39 Rm Re-… | ||
| scan0233 | Letter concerning a program of work for Mr. Paulin upon his return from the Army. | ||
| View original record | Dm To "BY" Derby 1245 Levallois Sr/Dn3/MLG.29.12.39 Dear "BY", I received your BY.//HR.20.12.39 for which I thank you. Paulin is back from the Army and looking very fit; in fact I have never seen him… | ||
| scan0234 | Employee's war time salary and mobilization status. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: 1245-] To "He" Derby [Struck through] Levallois Sr/Dn2/MLG.29.12.39 War Time Salaries ----------------- In reply to your Hs/Gry.7/T.2I.I2.39, please note that "By" is fully conversant… | ||
| scan0235 | Letter from Levallois to Derby discussing Corniche body manufacturing, an 8-cylinder project, and other wartime business. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby Levallois Sr/Dn3/MLG.2.I.40 Dear "Rm", Thanks for your RmIO/MH.22.12.39 . First of all, I wish you the compliments of the Season! With regard to the possibilities of manufacture we… | ||
| scan0236 | Page 2 of a typed letter discussing a hunting trip and making personal requests. | ||
| View original record | -2- responsible for 50 % of the bag with 8 guns in the field . I thought of you on the 23rd December tackling my old friends the geese and do hope you had a jolly time and were successful. There are… | ||
| scan0237 | Failures in petrol pumps fitted with Neoprene Fabric diaphragms and requesting a remedy. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Derby (Handwritten signature: Pum/Rtoy) 1245 Levallois, Sr/VA.7/HM.3.1.40 re: PETROL PUMPS. ----------- With reference to Rm/JBD.14/JH.27.6.39, we have recently run into a bit of trouble on… | ||
| scan0238 | List of design work required from M. Georges Paulin, including models for wind tunnel tests and car body designs. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rm. from Ev. c. Ev. Ev.1/BA.6.1.40. Re: M.Georges Paulin. We were told over the telephone this morning that M.Paulin is now available to do some work for us and By would like us to tell him… | ||
| scan0239 | Designs for an instrument board and monocoque body with M. Paulin. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Instrument Board. We asked that M.Paulin should take the instruments of the Corniche of which he had full particulars and samples in Paris, and suggest to us a design for an instrument board on… | ||
| scan0240 | Cover note forwarding a copy of a note regarding a person named Paulin. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To By. Rm.10/JH.9.1.40. Herewith copy of a note regarding Paulin. I believe you were asking for this. Rm. | ||
| scan0241 | Note discussing pre-war projects, new body weights, and the front-end design of a new 4-cylinder car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P - Sr. Rm.2/JH.9.1.40. Many thanks for your note. I enclose a copy of a note from Ev. which covers the pre War work we asked Paulin to do. The 8 cyl. Corniche is really the No.1. Will Paulin… | ||
| scan0242 | Requesting a faulty petrol pump for investigation due to issues with Neoprene diaphragms. | ||
| View original record | 1245 1263 To Sr/VA. c. Rm/Rigby. Rm/FJH.1/BA.11.1.40. Petrol Pumps. As our petrol pump expert Rm/JBD. is now serving with the Forces we are unable to give immediate answers to your queries in… | ||
| scan0243 | Letter confirming a document has been received, translated, and passed to Mr. Georges Paulin for comment. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Rm. Levallois SrI/ET.II.I.40. Mr. Georges PAULIN I am in receipt of your Rm2/JH.9.I.40, which I have handed to Paulin after translation and, as soon as he has… | ||
| scan0244 | Forwarding files and discussing design work requirements with M. Georges Paulin. | ||
| View original record | To BT. from Ev. copy to Rm. Sr. RE M. GEORGES PAULIN. Miss Green rang up this morning and asked me to send to you the following memos:- Da/Ev9/N.28.6.39. and Ev7/17.8.39. addressed to M. Paulin. The… | ||
| scan0245 | Series of questions seeking information on the performance and characteristics of the Cotal gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 1245 see file 1153 W/P - Sr. Rm.3/JH.19.1.40. We are interested in the Cotal box. We are particularly anxious to get accurate information as to the behaviour of this box in the hands of the public.… | ||
| scan0246 | Confirming an order for Amiot's boost gauges was handed in at Derby. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Hucknall........Dor.Msy. Copy to Rm. Levallois Sr.7/ET.23.I.40 Re: AMIOT's ----------------- I am in receipt of your Dor/Msy.2/MNH.20.12.39, with reference to which please… | ||
| scan0247 | Supply logistics for Amiot & Dewoitine header tank filler cap joint washers. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Hucknall.........Der/ERP. Rm LEVALLOIS Sr.9/ET.23.I.40 AMIOT & DEWOITINE HEADER TANK FILLER CAP JOINT WASHERS --------------------------------- Further to your… | ||
| scan0248 | Request for red fibre joint washers to replace Klingerite ones on Amiot & Dewoitine header tanks. | ||
| View original record | To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Sft. Copy to Dor/ERP. Rm. Levallois Sr.8/ET.23.I.40 AMIOT & DEWOITINE HEADER TANK FILLER CAP JOINT WASHERS ---------------------------------- Dor/ERP informs me that… | ||
| scan0249 | Cover letter forwarding documentation on an invention from Mr. J.M. Danthon. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Sr" JAB5/MLG.24.I.40 I enclose herewith, letter dated 23rd instant and an interesting documentation on invention from Mr. J.M. Danthon, 56 Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau, Paris, who had an… | ||
| scan0250 | Letter from inventor J. M. Danthon regarding a patented optical and acoustic signaling device for vehicles. | ||
| View original record | APPAREIL DE SIGNALISATION OPTIQUE ET ACOUSTIQUE BREVETÉ POUR AUTOMOBILES ET CHEMINS DE FER J. M. DANTHON INVENTEUR 56, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, PARIS-1er PARIS, le 23 Janvier 1940. Monsieur W. S L E… | ||
| scan0251 | Proposal for a patented optical and acoustic signalling device for automobiles, tanks, and boats. | ||
| View original record | APPAREIL DE SIGNALISATION OPTIQUE ET ACOUSTIQUE BREVETÉ POUR AUTOMOBILES ET CHEMINS DE FER J. M. DANTHON INVENTEUR 56, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, PARIS-1er PARIS, le POUR AUTOMOBILES - CHARS D'ASSAUT.… | ||
| scan0252 | Proposal for an optical and acoustic signalling device adapted for use in airplanes. | ||
| View original record | APPAREIL DE SIGNALISATION OPTIQUE ET ACOUSTIQUE BREVETÉ POUR AUTOMOBILES ET CHEMINS DE FER J. M. DANTHON INVENTEUR 56, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, PARIS-1er Page: -2- PARIS. le POUR AVIONS Permettre au… | ||
| scan0253 | Paris Invoice No. 4674 for the travel expenses of Messrs Allen & Punt on behalf of Franco-Britannic Autos. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm. G/WFH/WH.3/BB.25.1.40. We attach hereto Paris Invoice No. 4674 in respect of Messrs Allen & Punt's expenses in travelling to London. We note that in your memo Rm2/MH. 24.10.39 that they are… | ||
| scan0254 | How to handle expenses for Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd. staff now working on aero projects. | ||
| View original record | 10245 To G/WFH. from Rm. Rm.12/MH.25.1.40. I think that you should take up with Sr. the next time he is over (he should be over in about a fort- night) the question as to how the expenses incurred… | ||
| scan0255 | Confirming the fitting of raised crown pistons to a Wraith chassis to increase compression. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Derby c. to Rm/CTS. Levallois Sr/VA3/MLG.30.I.40 Re- Fitting raised crown pistons to Wraith chassis to increase the compression (Rm/CTS.IO/JH.24.6.38) We have fitted a set of the above… | ||
| scan0256 | Follow-up memo regarding an outstanding Paris invoice from November 1939. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm. G/WFH/HT.32/BB.31.1.40 On the 2nd November, 1939 we sent you Paris Invoice No. 4534 together with memo from Paris, asking you to certify the charges mentioned thereon. You do not appear to… | ||
| scan0257 | Confirming an urgent request for the dispatch of quill drives to Messrs Dewoitine following previous failed delivery attempts. | ||
| View original record | HAVE THESE BEEN SENT OFF 1245. To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Rm/Hardy Levallois Sr/DnIO/ET.5.2.40 Re: QUILL DRIVE FOR MESSRS DEWOITINE. With reference to the telephone conversation I had today… | ||
| scan0258 | Release of information to contractors and a technical analysis of a Messerschmidt exhaust manifold. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Sr. c. Rm. E.4/HP.5.2.40. Dear Sr, Replying to your memo Sr.9/ET.29.1.40, Lp is the official responsible for saying what information can be given to aircraft contractors, and this is never… | ||
| scan0259 | Letter requesting the necessary papers to arrange the despatch of the Corniche car body (chassis 14-B.V) from France to Derby. | ||
| View original record | Dieppe - Newhaven 1245 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby Sr/JAB1/AD/6.2.40. Copy to Sr To Rm/IMW Re: Chassis 14-B.V - Corniche Sr has instructed me to attend to the despatch to Derby of the body of the above… | ||
| scan0260 | Chasing the certification of Paris Invoice No. 4534. | ||
| View original record | Rm. G/WFH/HT.4/MM.8.2.40 Further to our memo G/WFH/BT.32/BB.31.1.40 regarding Paris Invoice No. 4534 which we sent you for certification, kindly note we are still awaiting the return of same. As we… | ||
| scan0261 | Cover memo attaching a communication from the Paris representative about mail. | ||
| View original record | 1245 D/Mr.Roo(Mailing Dept.) c.Rm c.Sft c.HB c.Sft/Cal c.Mr.Massey-Grosse TB/RDO.6/JO. 8.2.40. For your information, we attach hereto copy of a memo we have received from our Mr.Sleator, our… | ||
| scan0262 | Investigation with the French Censor and establishing new secure channels for mailing sensitive reports. | ||
| View original record | COPY To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby............Sft. Copy to TB/RDO Sft/Cal Levallois Sr.8/ET. 26.1.40. MAILING OF TECHNICAL REPORTS ------------------------- I have just been involved in an investigation… | ||
| scan0263 | Returning a Paris invoice for travel expenses and requesting disposal instructions for the charges. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm. G/WFH/HT.3/MM.8.2.40 We return herewith Paris invoice No.4674 in connection with expenses incurred by WHA and EWP travelling from Paris to London. We would refer you to your memo.… | ||
| scan0264 | Letter to Mr. Hardy-Derby confirming the dispatch of parts related to Quill Drives. | ||
| View original record | Rm / FH. 1245 To Mr. Hardy-Derby Levallois Sr/Dn7/MLG.8.2.40 Re-Quill Drives I am much obliged to you for your telegram reading : PARTS REQUESTED DESPATCHED YESTERDAY and thank you for the promptness… | ||
| scan0265 | Letter regarding faulty petrol pumps, defective Neoprene diaphragm units, and a specific customer incident. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm/FJH" Derby Levallois Sr/VA9/MLG.9.2.40 Re- Petrol Pumps With reference to Sr/VAI/MLG.30.I.40, "Sr" has informed me that during his last visit to the Works, you showed him a letter from the… | ||
| scan0266 | The debiting of expenses for WHA and EWP to the Franco Britannic account. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To G/WFH/HT. from Rm. Rm.1/MH.10.2.40. With reference to your memo G/WFH/HT.3/MM.8.2.40, clearly the expenses of WHA. and EWP. should be debited to the Franco Britannic account in the same way as… | ||
| scan0267 | Customs issue with a Corniche (14.B.V.) that was incorrectly processed, and the proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm. Rm.5/MH.12.2.40. 14.B.V. - CORNICHE. I have asked Pope to send you all the papers in connection with this car. The situation is that by some curious mistake, though the car… | ||
| scan0268 | Letter arranging the urgent delivery of fibre washers and confidential correspondence via an intermediary. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm.6/MH. 12th. February, 1940. - Blythe, Esq., Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, LONDON, S.W.1. Dear Blythe, I am sending you some fibre washers which Mr. Sleator very badly requires for his… | ||
| scan0269 | The receipt and immediate delivery of Quill Drives to Messrs. Dewoitine. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm"/FJH" Derby Levallois Sr/DnI7/MLG.13.2.40 Re - Quill Drives for Dewoitine I am pleased to inform you that I have today received these as per your WG/F.69188 and Rm/FJHI/MH.6.2.40 and wish… | ||
| scan0270 | Wear on a sumph diaphragm and the effects of fuel with Benzole content. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr/VA. 1245 Rm/MHR.1/ML.13.2.40. Levallois. In view of the nature of the wear on your sumph diaphragm, which has the red fibre washer fitted, we would advise you to insert an extra .020"… | ||
| scan0271 | Despatch of 6 Avon Speed Special tyres to Levallois, Paris for chassis B.12.AW. | ||
| View original record | Ha/FC. Copies to:- D/BP. Rm/FJH. 1245 JAH Rm/FD.9/ML.14.2.40. We are sending into the Stores today 6 Avon Speed Special covers and tubes. Will you please have these despatched to Levallois, Paris,… | ||
| scan0272 | Letter confirming the dispatch of washers to Mr. Sleator and offering further assistance. | ||
| View original record | 1245' February 14th, 1940. Dear Robotham, Thank you for your letter of the 12th. I have sent on the washers to Mr. Sleator, and am only too pleased to be able to help you in forwarding his… | ||
| scan0273 | Troubleshooting report on engine issues for Chassis B-I-CW, specifically petrol mixing with oil and fouling spark plugs. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Hd" Works c. to "Rm". Levallois Sr/VA4/MLG.14.2.40 Re- Chassis B-I-CW-Count de Fels ------------------------------- We have run into trouble on the above car inasmuch as petrol is finding its… | ||
| scan0274 | To arrange a visit to Derby and to follow up on the translation of a seaplane landing gear description. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. Rm.5/ML.17.2.40. Visit to Derby. We shall be glad if you can give us some indication as to when you propose to make your next visit to Derby. We have a number of matters we want to… | ||
| scan0275 | Attaching a copy of Paris Invoice No.4534 and requesting certification of charges. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm G/WFH/HT.10/MG.19.2.40. We attach hereto a copy of Paris Invoice No.4534. If the charges in connection with Photos, and Duty and Customs formalities on various tools, are in order, will you… | ||
| scan0276 | Dispatch and billing of 6 Avon Speed Tyre Covers for trials in France. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To G/Rb. Rm.7/ML.21.2.40. With reference to the 6 Avon Speed Tyre Covers which are being despatched to Messrs Franco-British Automobiles Ltd., 25, rue Gide, Levallois-Perret. Seine. Will you… | ||
| scan0277 | Confirmation of despatch of 6 Avon Speed Special tyres and tubes for the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | W/P Va. 1245 Rm.8/ML.21.2.40. We have despatched to you 6 Avon Speed Special tyres and tubes for fitting to Chassis B.12.AW. Paris Trials Car. We trust these will arrive safely, Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0278 | Petrol pump issues, discussing fuel composition and diaphragm unit concentricity. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Rm" Works & to Rm/MHR. (struck through) Levallois Sr/VA2/MLG.21.2.40 Re- Petrol Pumps ------------------- With reference to Rm/MHR.I/ML.13.2.40, Sr/VA9/MLG. 9.2.40 and Sr/VAI/MLG.30.I.40, we… | ||
| scan0279 | Previous payment of 1,500 francs for photographic activities for the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To G/WFH. Rm.9/ML.22.2.40. With reference to your Memo. G/WFH/HT.10/MG.19.2.40. I seem to remember previously paying 1,500 frs. to M. R.Lyon for his photographic activities on behalf of the… | ||
| scan0280 | Future visit to Derby and a translation of the seaplane landing gear specification. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Levallois Sr/Dn7/MLG.26.2.40 To "Rm" Derby .Re-Visit to Derby-Rm5.ML.17.2.40 Dear "Rm", I have just received your memo on my return from a visit to the squadrons with Lp. but owing to the amount… | ||
| scan0281 | Requesting the return of Paris invoice No.4534. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm G/WFH/HT.3/ER.27.2.40 We have received your memo Rm9/ML.22.2.40 in connection with the amount paid to Mr.R.Lyon, but note that you have not returned the Paris invoice No.4534 which we sent to… | ||
| scan0282 | Letter proposing to obtain and test a Cotal electromagnetic gearbox for British customers. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: .1245 copy in file 1153. To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Rm. Levallois Sr.I/ET.27.2.40 Dear Rm., I enclose herewith report which I have had Paulin look up on the Cotal electro magnetic… | ||
| scan0283 | The Cotal electromagnetic gearbox, its performance, and usage by French car manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | G.P. à Sr.20.2.40 ----------------- BOITE DE VITESSE ELECTRO-MAGNETIQUE-COTAL --------------------------------------- I° Pour les moteurs entre 4 et 5 litres de cylindrée, la boite Cotal type 35… | ||
| scan0284 | The performance and power absorption of Cotal gearboxes, with reference to Peugeot cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- VII° très difficiles à obtenir c'est l'absorbtion de puissance de ces boites de vitesse, on ne semble pas s'en être inquiété outre mesure. Toutefois, sur les voitures Peugeot qui ont participées… | ||
| scan0285 | Translation of a report on the performance and specifications of the Cotal electro-magnetic gearbox. | ||
| View original record | TRANSLATION. G.PT to Sr. 20.2.40. COTAL ELECTRO-MAGNETIC GEARBOX. (1) For engines of between 4 and 5 litres cylinder capacity, the 35 metre kilog. the Cotal type gearbox weighs 56 kilgs. (2) The… | ||
| scan0286 | The pricing, performance, and user feedback of the Cotal gearbox, with comparisons to Peugeot. | ||
| View original record | (6) The price of a Cotal gearbox for 4,5 cylinder capacity engines before the outbreak of war, was, series price 5,200 frs. plus 150 frs. for the agent. There is no precise information as to the… | ||
| scan0287 | Required Cotal gearbox size for a 5.5 litre engine and plans for destructive testing a 3 litre version. | ||
| View original record | 1245 + 1153 W/P Sr. COTAL BOX. What we are interested in is the recommended size of gearbox to deal with a 5½ litre engine, because anything we produce must cover the range from 5½ litres downward.… | ||
| scan0288 | Information on the Cotal gearbox and a request for recommendations for the 5 1/2 litre engine. | ||
| View original record | Ev. c. Jnr. 1245 Rm.15/ML.4.3.40. file 1153 Here is some information from Sr. on the Cotal gearbox. I have asked him for their recommendations to cope with the 5 1/2 litre engine. Rm. | ||
| scan0289 | The order of an 'Automobile Engineer' Year Book for use in France. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To Les. from Rm/FJH. c.c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH.4/MH.8.3.40. Will you please order from Messrs. Iliffe & Sons one copy of the latest issue of the "Automobile Engineer" Year Book. This is required for… | ||
| scan0290 | Post office telegram requesting tyre pressures for a Bentley Five chassis. | ||
| View original record | ROLLSROYCE NIGHTINGALE ROAD DERBY = ROROTHAM PLEASE TELEGRAPH PRESSURES AVONSPEED TYRES BENTLEY FIVE CHASSIS = SLEATOR + | ||
| scan0291 | Correspondence regarding the return of an unused railway ticket half from Derby to London. | ||
| View original record | 1265 To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.......... Rm. Levallois Sr/Dn.7/ET.12.3.40 Re: RETURN HALF OF TICKET DERBY TO LONDON I am sending you herewith the unused return half of a railway ticket from Derby to… | ||
| scan0292 | Tyre pressures for the Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr. from Rm. 1245 Rm.4/MH.13.3.40. With reference to your query re tyre pressures on the Bentley V. The standard pressures for English conditions are 25 lbs. per sq.in. on the front and 28… | ||
| scan0293 | Fix for propeller shaft vibration issues when the vehicle is loaded. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr. from Rm. 1245 + 437 Rm.4/MH.14.3.40. PROPELLOR SHAFT PERIODS. You may find that your B.V. will have a propellor shaft period when loaded up with 4 people. If it is free from this trouble… | ||
| scan0294 | Letter responding to a memo about a continental spare part and tool kit, with suggestions for additional items. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top center] 1245 noted, thank you AL 1245 [Typed top left] To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby......... Rm. [Handwritten top right] Levallois Sr.4/ET.15.3.40 [Handwritten below recipient] A.A.… | ||
| scan0295 | Correspondence thanking for the recommended tyre pressures for a Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | To: "Rm", D E R B Y. 1245 LEVALLOIS Sr21/Dn20.3.40 re Bentley V. ------------ Many thanks for your Rm.4/MH.13.3.40 giving me the tyre pressures recommended for this type of car, and I am informing… | ||
| scan0296 | Telex message giving instructions for invoicing repairs to a Corniche body. | ||
| View original record | 1245 20.3.40 SLEATOR. ROLLS ROYCE. AVENUE GEORGES V. PARIS. PLEASE SEND INVOICE FOR REPAIRS TO CORNICHE BODY DONE IN FRANCE ADDRESSED TO ME AT DERBY. COPY SHOULD ALSO ACCOMPANY BODY WHEN SHIPPED.… | ||
| scan0297 | Telegram regarding an invoice and shipping papers for a Corniche body. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM. OFFICE STAMP 0309. DERBY. Handwritten No: 1245. To: ROLLSROYCE NIGHTINGALE ROAD DERBY. Message: ROBOTHAM RE YOUR TELEGRAM INVOICE POSED AWAITING CORNICHE PAPERS FOR SHIPMENT OF… | ||
| scan0298 | Instructions for adjusting B.V. Servos. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P - Sr. Rm/MHR.1/JH.30.3.40. Instructions for Adjusting B.V. Servos. Disconnect front end of rear half of prop. shaft, and slacken off both adjusting nuts on end of servo shaft. Robating the… | ||
| scan0299 | Service guide for troubleshooting and repairing Bentley V front dampers. | ||
| View original record | 1245 & 1293 W/P - Sr. Rm/Clm.9/JH.1.4.40. SERVICING OF BENTLEY V. FRONT DAMPERS. Attached are two prints showing the arrangement of the main damping valve and the replenishing valve in the piston.… | ||
| scan0300 | Steering fault causing a 'craking noise' due to the failure of the GW-1807 outer race. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. 1245 Please shew me this when it arrives To "Rm" Works Levallois Sr/VA5/MLG.1.4.40 Re-Chassis WHC-3-Mr.Percy Rose MILEAGE. 3,500 MILES. The above owner recently took his car to our Nice Depot… | ||
| scan0301 | Notes be written to a customer regarding trouble with front shock absorbers on a new B.V. model. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm/C1m. Rm.9/ML.1.4.40. Sr. is having trouble with his front shock absorbers going out of action on his new B.V. Will you please write him a few notes telling him how to deal with this trouble.… | ||
| scan0302 | Road test report on a new Bentley model B.12.AW after 2000 kms of driving. | ||
| View original record | All testers To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby........... Rm. Levallois Sr.2/ET.2.4.1940 Dear Rm., It seems almost like peace time again to find my-self dictating a report on a motor car and I can assure… | ||
| scan0303 | Test report detailing issues with a car's stability, brakes, gearbox, and steering. | ||
| View original record | Sr2/ET.2.4.40 - 2 - car seems to be much steadier in front and I believe will not crash as easily as it did on my first run, for on this occasion the car crashed badly front and rear. Somehow one can… | ||
| scan0304 | Pencil sketch of a front axle and chassis member with cutaway sections indicated. | ||
| View original record | B 5 cut away cut away. | ||
| scan0305 | Various vehicle issues including noisy tyres, rattles, clearances, and a discussion on fuel octane and valve types. | ||
| View original record | Sr2/ET.2.4.40 - 3 - The tyres, whilst being good for road'holding, are very noisy over pavé and particularly so over small pavé. There are all sorts of rattles coming from different controls in the… | ||
| scan0306 | Letter requesting technical information about a car's brakes, shock absorbers, and valve settings. | ||
| View original record | Sr2/ET.2.4.40 - 4 - Please let us have as much information as you can on brakes, front shock absorbers, valve settings etc.., as Vic is flapping at the wings and reminds me of an autogyro trying to… | ||
| scan0307 | Covering note addressed to Childs regarding an attached report on Champion Plugs. | ||
| View original record | 1245. To Rm. CHILDS Re: CHAMPION PLUGS ----------------- Please find attached a hastily made copy of a report which was shown to me the other day, and which I thought might be of interest to you. sh.… | ||
| scan0308 | Letter from Champion Sparking Plug Co. regarding a complaint about plug difficulties in Rolls Bentley engines. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Copy for S.R. Handwritten: ET/h B5 CHAMPION SPARKING PLUG CO.Ltd. FELTHAM, MIDDLESEX 15th March 1940 MANAGING DIRECTOR RAL/EP. Mr.A.NAUDIN PARIS OFFICE Dear Naudin, We recently had a… | ||
| scan0309 | Investigation into spark plug fouling issues on a Rolls Bentley, and subsequent testing of different spark plugs and a Delco ignition system. | ||
| View original record | Letter fr SR. c.Managing Director Secretary E.P. REPORT NO. 7138/39/40/41 4.3.40 ROLLS ROYCE DERBY Research Engineer : Mr. Robotham Chief Asst. Mr. Childs (Auto) Mr. West (Aero) Called above at their… | ||
| scan0310 | Query regarding the effect of electrode oxidisation on engine performance after gap checking. | ||
| View original record | Gaps were carefully checked, replaced without any adjustment and again missing was eliminated. The question Rolls required to be answered is, the insertion of feelers in gap removed any dirt or other… | ||
| scan0311 | Letter regarding the urgent dispatch of a clutch centre for a Bentley car used by the R.A.F. in France. | ||
| View original record | 1265 RD.1/ML. 2.4.40. - Blythe,Esq., Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London.S.W.1. Dear Blythe, I am sending you a clutch centre which Dr. requires for the Bentley car which he is using to service… | ||
| scan0312 | Confirming the dispatch of a standard 10' Borg & Beck clutch for a B.V. Chassis due to a fault with the existing one. | ||
| View original record | 1245 HPS. c. HPS/RH. Rm/FJH/CK.5.4.40. Sr's. B.V. Chassis. This is to confirm that we have asked you to book out and send to Sr, a standard 10" Borg & Beck Clutch for use on his B.V. chassis. His… | ||
| scan0313 | Letter to W.A. Robotham acknowledging his correspondence about a clutch for S.R. | ||
| View original record | 1245 April 6th, 1940. Dear Robotham, Thank you for your letter of the 2nd. about the clutch for S.R. I will certainly see he has this at the earliest possible moment. Do let me know if you are coming… | ||
| scan0314 | Telegram requesting an urgent clutch thrust bearing for a B. Twelve chassis. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM. Origin: 18S C 0035. LEVALLOISPERRETSEINE 8 TH 1040 30. Recipient: ROLLS ROYCE NIGHTINGALE ROAD DERBY. Message: = ROBOTHAM CHASSIS B. TWELVE AW URGENT PLEASE SEND CLUTCH THRUST… | ||
| scan0315 | Authorizing the temporary removal of a clutch thrust from one chassis for another. | ||
| View original record | 1265- 9.4.40. SLEATOR. ROLLS ROYCE. AVENUE GEORGES CINQ PARIS. REMOVE CLUTCH THRUST FROM ANOTHER CHASSIS TEMPORARILY. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0316 | Arranging the dispatch of a clutch, lining, and rivets to Mr. Sleator at the Royal Automobile Club. | ||
| View original record | To D/BT. from HFS/CP. c.c. W/S. c.c. C/ins. c. Rm/PJH. 1245 HPS/CP.1/SW.10.4.40. O/18000. AH We hand you herewith :- 1-GB.4421 10" Borg & Beck Clutch Complete 1-GB.4586 Servo Friction Lining. 8 -… | ||
| scan0317 | Sketch for a thermometer bottle adaptor on a Paris Trials Car chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/S.- Sr/VA. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.14/JH.11.4.40. re Chassis B.12.AW. - Paris Trials Car. Herewith sketch showing a thermometer bottle adaptor as fitted to a 135 oil pipe, the oil pipe from the pump… | ||
| scan0318 | Response to a customer's complaints about various motor car issues. | ||
| View original record | Sr. from Rm. 1245 file Rm.7/ML.11.4.40. It is very pleasant to receive once again your notes on motor cars. Just briefly reviewing your complaints: GROAN ON THE FRONT. In spite of the fact that you… | ||
| scan0319 | Request for particulars of an 8 HP SIMCA FIAT induction system. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. Rm.7/ML.11.4.40. 8 h.p. SIMCA FIAT. Please send me particulars of Farraux's induction system. i.e. The way the manifold is divided up inside. The carburettor picture is a very good one… | ||
| scan0320 | Chassis clearance and front hydraulic damper issues for the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes at top: Ak E.J.H. } Please note & let me have your comments To Sr. F.Doelal } 12.40 Rm FILE Typed Document: Levallois Sr/VA3/ET.12.4.40 Re: CHASSIS WIZ.AW - PARIS TRIALS CAR… | ||
| scan0321 | The diagnosis and repair of issues with dampers, clutch mechanism, and oil flow. | ||
| View original record | to the valve mechanism, could be rotated by hand and could therefore, at times, obstruct the corresponding oil passage (4 small holes) in the valve itself (the n/s damper was found to be O.K. in this… | ||
| scan0322 | Adjustments to the front brake mechanism, rattling controls, and petrol leaks. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VA3/ET.12.4.40 - 3 - BRAKES. As the front brake mechanism did not return quick enough to "zero" position, we reduced by about 2/3rds the loading on the Armstrong hydraulic damper, we now think that… | ||
| scan0323 | Sketch of the valve mechanism for front hydraulic dampers on Chassis B-12 AW. | ||
| View original record | FRONT HYDRAULIC DAMPERS. CHASSIS B-12 AW. F.B.A. LTD. 'A' METAL CAP. (LOOSE). 'B' BRONZE GUIDE. NO CLEARANCE AT THIS POINT. VALVE MECHANISM. F.B.A.LTD. 12.4.40 FRANCE. | ||
| scan0324 | List of queries and requests for information regarding the Bentley V Chassis B.12.AW. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. we have sent off information on most of these points. Please reply to those not dealt with To SF Levallois Sr/VA4/ET.12.4.40 From Rm 1245 Re: BENTLEY V CHASSIS - B.12.AW We should like to be in… | ||
| scan0325 | Vehicle performance issues including brakes, gearbox noise, and transmission rattle, and considering lever modifications. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VA4/ET.12.4.40 - 2 - Please explain to Rm. your opinion about the brakes and also the noise coming from the gear box, when in the overdrive. VA. P.S. Light whine on overdrive (forward drive)… | ||
| scan0326 | Invitation to W. Sleator Esq. to stay and discuss business matters. | ||
| View original record | 1265 Rm.2/ML. 18.4.40. W.Sleator,Esq., Park Lane Hotel, London.W. Dear Sr, Many thanks for your telegram. I suggest that you come and stay with me on Tuesday even though you go to Duffield Bank House… | ||
| scan0327 | To Franco Brittanic Auto regarding modifications to a brake system. | ||
| View original record | 1265 Rm/JAH 17.4.40. Allen, Franco Brittanic Auto, 25, Rue Gide, Levallois-Perret.Paris. RE BRAKE SYSTEM STOP INCREASE SIDEWAYS CLEARANCE OF ALL LEVERS IN JAWS TO FIVE THOUSANDTHS STOP INCREASE… | ||
| scan0328 | Page 2 of a document concerning measurements in thousandths on a diameter. | ||
| View original record | -2- THOUSANDTHS ON DIAMETER. Rm/Hardy. ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0329 | Letter from Levallois to Derby confirming a telegram sent earlier that morning requesting the urgent return of a file. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To: "Rm", DERBY. LEVALLOIS, Sr/Dn21/20.4.40 Dear "Rm", This is just to confirm the telegram I sent you this morning, reading: "Please return immediately air mail "file ammunition lent urgent",… | ||
| scan0330 | Telegram to Francobrit in France concerning a missing file. | ||
| View original record | 1245- FRANCOBRIT. LEVALLOIS PERRET. FRANCE. SLEATOR BELIEVE YOU WILL FIND FILE AMONGST YOUR PAPERS CANNOT TRACE HAVING RETAINED IT HERE STOP IF STILL MISSING RING ME NINE TONIGHT OR TOMORROW.… | ||
| scan0331 | Gearbox noise issues and component swapping on chassis B.12.AW, the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | FJH please reply - attach to other memo 126 S To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............... Rm. Levallois Sr/VA3/ET.23.4.40 Re: CHASSIS B.12.AW - PARIS TRIALS CAR. We confirm having telephoned to you… | ||
| scan0332 | Gearbox noise issues, requesting drawings, blueprints, and springs for a new type of gearbox. | ||
| View original record | Sr/VA3/ET.23.4.40 - 2 - The side shaft of this box also has a fair amount of end play, but we are inclined to think that the cones are the principal cause of the noise. B.IO.AW. The gearbox of this… | ||
| scan0333 | Covering memo regarding a delayed report on the Paris Trials Car, chassis B.12.AW. | ||
| View original record | FJH 1265 R.H. Levallois Sr/VA7/ET.23.4.40 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby........... Rm. Re: CHASSIS B.12.AW - PARIS TRIALS CAR. --------------------------------------- While Sr. was recently in Derby, I… | ||
| scan0334 | The Paris Trials car, chassis B.12.AW, detailing gearbox noise, servo issues, and parts required for repairs. | ||
| View original record | Levallois VA.7/ET.15.4.40. To Sr. Re: CHASSIS B.12.AW - PARIS TRIALS CAR Upon testing the above car yesterday morning with the front floorboards removed, we observed that the noise from the gearbox in… | ||
| scan0335 | Telegram concerning an ammunition file left at Park Leys. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM No. 0217 OFFICE STAMP DERBY 24APR40 Charges to pay RECEIVED From + 236 CCC 1250 NEUILLY SUR SEINE 14 To ROBOTHAM ROLLSROYCE NIGHTINGALE ROAD DERBY = AMMUNITION FILE LEFT WITH YOU… | ||
| scan0336 | Request from Paris for gearbox drawings, specifications for side shaft end play, and various thrust washers. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Rm/FJH. from Rm. Rm.5/ML.25.4.40. Allen was on the 'phone from Paris and asked for the following information to be sent as soon as possible. 1. Arrangement drawing for the gearbox with the… | ||
| scan0337 | Fitting raised crown pistons to a Wraith chassis to increase compression. | ||
| View original record | File 1245 To "Rm" Derby c. to Rm/CTS. Levallois Sr/VA2/MLG.26.4.40 Re- Fitting raised crown psitons to Wraith Chassis to increase the Compression (Rm/CTS.IO/JH.26.6.39) We have fitted a set of raised… | ||
| scan0338 | Short typed message regarding the inability to locate an ammunition file. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: 1245- Typed: 26.4.40. Typed: SLEATOR. ROLLS ROYCE. 12 AVENUE GEORGE FIFTH. Typed: PARIS. Typed: EXCEEDINGLY SORRY NO TRACE OF AMMUNITION FILE IN DERBY OR DUFFIELD. Handwritten: Phoned… | ||
| scan0339 | Confirmation of parts despatch for the Paris Trials Car B.12.AW. | ||
| View original record | 1245 HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. HPS/RH. Rm/FJH.1/JS.26.4.40. PARIS TRIALS CAR - B.12.AW. This is to confirm that we have asked you to despatch to "Mr. Sleater, c/o Capt. Hlythe, Royal Automobile Club, Pall… | ||
| scan0340 | Requesting the dispatch of Bentley Gearbox parts, including thrust washers and carb needles, to the Royal Automobile Club. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To D/SP. from HPS/CP. c. Hayter. c. G/Rb. c. Rm/FJK. HPS/CP.2/SW.26.4.40. Bentley Gearbox Etc: We hand you herewith :- 6 - GB.4903 Thrust Washers. 6 - GB.4905 " " 6 - GB.4907 " " 2 - S.U. Carb… | ||
| scan0341 | Response to a questionnaire regarding the B.12.AW chassis, covering dampers, gearbox, and brakes. | ||
| View original record | 1245 Sr. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.3/JS.26.4.40. Re B.V. Chassis B.12.AW. We give herewith answers to your questionnaire Sr/VA.4/ET.12.4.40: 1. We have already sent you a drawing of the front shock damper… | ||
| scan0342 | List of vehicle setup specifications, adjustments, and modifications. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 5. The tappet clearances, when set cold, should be 0.008. However, we recommend that they should be set at 0.010 when hot. 6. The instruction book is not yet available. 7. With the engine… | ||
| scan0343 | Technical memorandum discussing various mechanical issues and solutions related to the gear lever, suspension, and engine components. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Rm/FJH.3/JS.26.4.40. 14. If the gear lever is inclined to stick when being moved across the gate this may be cured by putting chamfers on the lower end of the pendulum lever as shown on the… | ||
| scan0344 | Requesting the dispatch of various gearbox and servo parts for the Paris Trials Car B.12.AW. | ||
| View original record | 1245 HPS. from Rm/FJH. c. HPS/RH. Rm/FJH.2/JS.29.4.40. PARIS TRIALS CAR - B.12.AW. Will you please despatch to Sr. addressed to: Mr. Sleator, c/o Capt. Blythe, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall,… | ||
| scan0345 | Letter concerning a misplaced file containing information and diagrams of ORLICAN ammunition for the M.E.109 aircraft. | ||
| View original record | 1218 To: "Rm", D E R B Y. LEVALLOIS Sr26/Dn29.4.40 Dear "Rm", Many thanks for your wire reading: "Exceedingly sorry no trace of ammunition file in Derby or Duffield", I am sorry that all this trouble… | ||
| scan0346 | Telegram from Robotham to Sleator in Paris enquiring about an experimental Corniche body and travel permits. | ||
| View original record | 400c 1245 30.4.40. SLEATOR. 12 AVENUE GEORGE FIFTH. PARIS. WHAT IS POSITION OF EXPERIMENTAL CORNICHE BODY STOP AM STARTING MY LEAVE MONDAY IN ENGLAND AS HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM BLYTHE RE PERMITS… | ||
| scan0347 | Letter concerning a travel permit to France and vacation plans. | ||
| View original record | To: "Rm", 1246. LEVALLOIS Sr22/Dnl.5.40 Dear "Rm", With regard to the remarks contained in your telegram re your permit for France, I cannot make any comment on this, as I do not know exactly what you… | ||
| scan0348 | Requesting to add a roll of Bloomsbury Tape to a despatch list for Bentley Gearbox parts. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from HPS/CP. c. G/WD. c. Rm/FJH. 1245 HPS/CP.9/SW.3.5.40. Bentley Gearbox. Further to our memo HPS/CP.6/SW.3.5.40, in which we asked you to despatch to Mr. Sleator:- 4 - GB.4875 Springs 4 -… | ||
| scan0349 | Dispatch of parts for a Bentley Gearbox, including delivery and accounting instructions. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To D/BY. from HPS/CP. o. Ha/FC. (Ha is struck through) o. G/Rb. c. Rm/FJH. HPS/CP.6/SW.3.5.40. Bentley Gearbox. F/A (handwritten note) We hand you herewith :- 4 - GB. 4875 Springs. 4 - GB. 4842… | ||
| scan0350 | Urgent follow-up on gearboxes and a request for parts for the B-I2-AW trials car chassis. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. Paris 1208. See me Rm To "Rm" Works Levallois Sr/VAII/MLG.6.5.40 Re-Chassis B-I2-AW - Paris Trials Car We shall be glad if you will kindly let us have a reply to our Sr/VA3/ET.23.4.40 as soon… | ||
| scan0351 | Query regarding the nitriding of Bentley 4.2 litre crankshafts and the first use of Hykro steel. | ||
| View original record | 12/5 To "Rm" Derby Levallois Sr/VA9/MLG.6.5.40 Re- Nitriding of Bentley 4.2 litre crankshafts after regrinding of main journals With reference to Rm.9/R.6.12.37, we shall be glad if you will kindly… | ||
| scan0352 | Follow-up letter enquiring about the receipt of an original drawing for a monobloc body. | ||
| View original record | To: "Ev", DERBY, c: "Ra". P. LEVALLOIS, Sr23/Dn2.5.40 Mr Paulin sent you about 10 days ago, the original drawing of the monobloc body, and he is naturally very anxious to know if you have received… | ||
| scan0353 | Modifications and issues with a B-I2-AW Paris Trials Car chassis, including radiator packing and rear shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | F.J.H. Please reply. File clm 12.45 Pms -> Levallois Sr/VA2/MLG.8.5.40 To "Rm" Works Re- B.V. Chassis B-I2-AW-Paris Trials Car We thank you very much for the full information contained in your… | ||
| scan0354 | Letter regarding the completion of a Corniche car by Kellners, discussing import licenses, shipping, and logistics. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. London Copy to Mr. Hs. Rm. TED. Levallois SrI/ET.9.5.40 Re: COMPLETION OF CORNICHE CAR BY KELLNERS I have carefully read over the contents of your memos C4/CE.5.40 and… | ||
| scan0355 | Dispatch of various parts for the Chassis B.12.AW Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | To Sr. from Rm/FJH. File. Rm/FJH.9/JMc.14.5.40. Re Chassis B.12.AW. Paris Trials Car. We have received you St/VA.11/MLG.6.5.40. Our answer to your memo ref. Rm/FSH.3/JS. was sent to you on 26.4.40.… | ||
| scan0356 | Search for a new plunger. | ||
| View original record | Rm/MHR. from Rm. Rm.17/ML.14.5.40. With reference to the attached correspondence, will you please try and find a new plunger for Sr. Rm. Please return correspondence when you have noted it. | ||
| scan0357 | Inquiry regarding the introduction of Hykro steel for Bentley crankshafts and the corresponding chassis number. | ||
| View original record | By. from Rm. Rm.3/ML.14.5.40. Can you please tell me whether Hykro steel was ever introduced on production on Bentley crankshafts? If so, on what chassis number the first shaft made of this steel was… | ||
| scan0358 | Requesting to find a new plunger based on attached correspondence. | ||
| View original record | Paris. 1245 Rm/MHR. from Rm. Rm.17/ML.14.5.40. With reference to the attached correspondence, will you please try and find a new plunger for Sr. [Signature: Rm] Please return correspondence when you… | ||
| scan0359 | Hand-drawn sketch with dimensions for a plunger for rear brake shoes. | ||
| View original record | B-12-AW. PLUNGER FOR REAR BRAKE SHOES. 2 3/16" 9/16" Part deformed opened out at this end Part required F.B.A. LTD. Rue Gide Levallois Perret Seine France | ||
| scan0360 | Letter regarding engine pinking, brake modifications, and a part request for the Paris Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............. Rm. Levallois VAI/ET.30.4.40 Re: B.12.AW - PARIS TRIALS CAR Sr. informed me that he had mentioned to you that the engine of this car pinks very badly when run… | ||
| scan0361 | Engine compression ratios, piston options, and carburettor lubrication. | ||
| View original record | Sr. from Rm. Rm.15/ML.14.5.40. B.12.AW. With reference to VA.1/ET.30.4.40. your car is fitted with raised crown pistons. The compression ratio should only be 6½ to 1, which is relatively speaking, low… | ||
| scan0362 | The despatch of file 'Blythe' for forwarding to Francobritish Automobiles in Paris. | ||
| View original record | Paris. 1748. 15.5.40. FRANCOBRITISH AUTOMOBILES SLEATOR. 12 AVENUE GEORGE FIFTH. PARIS. FILE LOCATED STOP DESPATCHED TO BLYTHE FOR FORWARDING. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0363 | Letter to Captain Blythe regarding the transmission of a secret file to France. | ||
| View original record | Rm.5/ML. 1228 15.5.40. Capt. Blythe, Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, London S.W.1. Dear Captain Blythe, I am sending you per registered post a file which Sr. left with me on his last visit, and… | ||
| scan0364 | Short typed correspondence from Levallois, with a personal handwritten note about the war. | ||
| View original record | [Typed Text] To Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby.......... Rm. Levallois Dear Rm. This is to acknowledge receipt of your wire worded FILE LOCATED STOP DESPATCHED TO BLYTHE FOR FORWARDING which, as you well… | ||
| scan0365 | Acknowledging receipt of a copy of a document regarding two sheets of brass. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To "Dor/RCn" Hucknall c. to G/Mt. c. to D/BF c. to Rm/Sr. Levallois Sr is absent Dn6/MLG.24.5.40 Hucknall o/929 This is to acknowledge receipt of copy of your Dor/RCn.4/BSF.14.5.40 from which we… | ||
| scan0366 | French factory air raid procedures, a personnel issue, and a contract query. | ||
| View original record | Sr. from Rm. 12.45 Rm.9/ML.6.6.40. I hope that you are sound in wind and limb. I gather the French aircraft factories had rather an exacting time from aerial bombardment and expect that you have been… | ||
| scan0367 | Letter to Mr. Sleator confirming the receipt of a telegram concerning a Bentley chassis payment for American customs. | ||
| View original record | for file 1245 Rm.4/ML. W.Sleator,Esq., 48, Eresby House, Rutland Gate, LONDON.S.W.7. 27.12.40. Dear Mr. Sleator, At Rm's request I am giving you below a copy of a telegram which was received by us for… | ||