Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Telegram from Gordon Crosby requesting a meeting with Robottem. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM No. OFFICE STAMP DERBY 3 MAR 39 1379 WL ges to pay s.____ d. RECEIVED AM 9 31 m Prefix. 17 Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. 0023 m From + + 17 RP… | ||
| scan0002 | Letter from 'La Vie Automobile' magazine to Mr. Robotham regarding a study. | ||
| View original record | LA VIE AUTOMOBILE Tél. DANTON 01-60 CHARFAROUX RÉD. EN CHEF 2. RUE BONAPARTE. PARIS-VIᵉ REVUE BIMENSUELLE DUNOD ÉDITEUR SOCIÉTÉ À RESPONSABILITÉ LIMITÉE AU CAPITAL DE 100 000 fr. REGISTRE DU COMMERCE… | ||
| scan0003 | French magazine article from 'La Vie Automobile' describing a test drive of the Bentley 'Stream-line' on German roads. | ||
| View original record | 25-2-39 LA VIE AUTOMOBILE 87 Sur les routes allemandes avec la BENTLEY "Stream-line" Notre ami Walter Sleator, directeur pour la France de Rolls-Royce et de Bentley, a bien voulu inviter La Vie… | ||
| scan0004 | French article discussing cold starting procedures, oil pressure dynamics at startup, and the function of a Solex progressive thermostarter. | ||
| View original record | 25-2-39 LA VIE AUTOMOBILE 89 "A Ulm — magnifique cité gothique, au clocher le plus haut du monde : 162 mètres — le soir, dans la salle de restaurant de l’hôtel, notre gaîté de fin d’étape et de fin de… | ||
| scan0005 | Article from 'La Vie Automobile' magazine discussing engine warm-up procedures and the function of thermostats. | ||
| View original record | 90 LA VIE AUTOMOBILE 25-2-39 Fig. 2. — Schéma de principe d'un thermostat monté dans la pipe de sortie d'eau d'un moteur. [Diagram labels: froid, chaud] Fig. 3. — M[...] [Signatures: G.GEDO, astro]… | ||
| scan0006 | Calculation of air resistance coefficient and performance data for the Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1379 1380 To By. c. to Ev. c. to Da. Rm/TAC.3/JH.6.3.39. PAULIN BENTLEY WINDAGE. The following calculation for the "real value" of the air resistance coefficient K and hence for the H.P. required to… | ||
| scan0007 | Calculations for vehicle horsepower, rolling resistance, windage, and potential lap speeds. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/TAS.3/JH.6.3.39. Roll. Resist. at 62 m.p.h. [2nd. gear speed equivalent to 110 m.p.h. in direct] = ........ 25 lbs/ton. Hub H.P. = 110 + (0.98 x 25) 110 / 375 = 117.2 H.P. Since the road wheel… | ||
| scan0008 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine detailing the high-speed performance and streamlined design of a special Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 170 SOME MEN DELIGHT OLYMPIC DU FORM. A bird's-eye view of the Bentley, showing the beautiful streamlining which reduces the windage by 30-40 per cent. INTERNATIONAL rivalry in respect of… | ||
| scan0009 | Pictorial article from 'The Motor' magazine showcasing high-speed road tests of a Lagonda saloon and a streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | March 7, 1939. 169 The Motor BRITISH CENTURIONS Two Fine Performances Pictorially Recorded 100 M.P.H. ON THE ROAD. This standard short chassis Lagonda saloon with three up and luggage recently covered… | ||
| scan0010 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine detailing a high-speed road test of a Lagonda V12 on the German autobahn. | ||
| View original record | March 7, 1939. 171 The Motor TO RAISE UPON THE COURSE some months and which had been entirely out of the manufacturers' hands during this period. Picking the car up in Brussels, the crew of Gordon… | ||
| scan0011 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine discussing car performance, wind resistance, and the benefits of streamlined bodywork. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 172 March 7, 1939. Topical Technics Theme and Variations in Design and Development Performance As most owners have their cars overhauled and tuned up in readiness for another year's motoring… | ||
| scan0012 | Letter from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing enclosed photographs of a streamlined Bentley and an autobahn viaduct. | ||
| View original record | 1379 The Autocar The Leading Motoring Journal PROPRIETORS: ILIFFE & SONS LTD. Telegrams: AUTOCARS SEDIST, LONDON AUTOPRESS BIRMINGHAM AUTOCAR COVENTRY ILIFFE MANCHESTER ILIFFE GLASGOW Telephones:… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter from Iliffe & Sons Ltd. to W. A. Robotham enclosing a copy of another letter and a print, requesting comments. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: WATERLOO 3333 (50 LINES). TELEGRAMS: AUTOCARS, SEDIST, LONDON. 1379 Iliffe & Sons Ltd. Dorset House, Stamford Street, London. S.E.1. 8th March, 1939 W. A. Robotham, Esq., Rolls-Royce… | ||
| scan0014 | Photograph of a streamlined two-door coupe, likely a publicity or press image. | ||
| View original record | 9S. "THE AUTOCAR", FEB. 1939 | ||
| scan0015 | Letter discussing a modern front for a Bentley and future streamlined car designs. | ||
| View original record | 1379. 8th March, 1939 W. M. Cowen, Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited, 14-15 Conduit Street, LONDON, W. 1. Dear Mr. Cowen, I am sending you herewith a print in which I think your people may be interested. It… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter from a Director expressing a personal interest in a modernised 1940 type Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 8th March, 1939 W. M. Cowen, Esq., Rolls-Royce Limited. have had with them on the subject, and naturally I should be interested to have their views. To be perfectly frank, a 1940 type Bentley with a… | ||
| scan0017 | Letter discussing car stability at high speeds, aerodynamic shape, and radiator design. | ||
| View original record | 1379. Rm3/R. 8th March, 1939. Geoffrey Smith, Esq., Messrs. Iliffe & Sons, Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, LONDON. S.E. Dear Mr. Geoffrey Smith, Many thanks for your letter of the 8th March,… | ||
| scan0018 | Cover note for a translated article from the magazine 'La Vie Automobile' by Géo Lefèvre. | ||
| View original record | 1379. To Rm. Derby W. London Levallois Sr5/ET.8.3.39 Re: Article in "La Vie Automobile" Please find attached translation of an article by Géo Lefèvre, which has appeared in the March issue of "La Vie… | ||
| scan0019 | Translated report on the trials of a 'Streamlined' Bentley on German speed roads. | ||
| View original record | TRANSLATION ET. 3.3.39. RM ON THE GERMAN SPEED ROADS WITH THE "STREAMLINED" BENTLEY ------------------ Mr. Walter Sleator, Manager for France of Rolls-Royce and Bentley and an old friend of ours,… | ||
| scan0020 | The rationale behind creating the 'Streamline' Bentley and the beginning of a test drive on the German Autobahn. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - a racing or record breaking car, but a sports saloon in which touring is done in perfect comfort and without fatigue. Why was this "Streamline" created by Bentley? The following explanation was… | ||
| scan0021 | The performance of a 'Streamline' car, detailing its journey, average speeds, and handling characteristics. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Works, G. Radcliffe. Let it be said here and now that Radcliffe's trip was a perfect rest cure, in which his most arduous task was to see that adequate supplies of petrol were put into the tanks… | ||
| scan0022 | Performance and fuel consumption test results for a 'Streamline' Bentley in Germany. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - And now, a few figures: Mannheim to Carlsruhe: 44 Kms., with two slow- downs to overtake lorries: 16' 29", i.e. an average of 160 Kms.600 per hour. Carlsruhe to Stuttgart: 15 Kms. with one… | ||
| scan0023 | The fuel and oil consumption during performance trials of a 'Streamline' Bentley at the Montlhéry track. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - Consumption: 12 L.162 for 100 Kms., at 130 k.p.h. It is an astounding feat! I must add, however, that in a previous test on an hour's running at Montlhéry, this same car had burnt 23 litres at a… | ||
| scan0024 | Conditions in Germany, covering industry, cost of living, and the experience of driving on the Autobahnen. | ||
| View original record | - 6 - We will not spread ourself on the subject of Germany. Let it merely be said that the Germans are working very hard. Lorries, tractors and trailers are everywhere in large numbers, and we see… | ||
| scan0025 | Travelogue detailing a car tour through Germany, commenting on the Autobahns and interactions with locals. | ||
| View original record | - 7 - Five thousand five hundred kilometres of such tracks have now been completed, and 1500 more are in course of construction .... at a cost of Frs.1.000.000 per kilometre. A very fine effort no… | ||
| scan0026 | Typed account of a journey in a Bentley being overtaken by a 'Streamline' car at 150 K.P.H. | ||
| View original record | - 8 - On the return journey, in the standard Bentley, we were running at about 150 k.p.h., with the "Streamline" follow- ing gently, when a short bark warned us that she was preparing to go ahead.… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter to Monsieur Geo. Lefevre of 'La Vie Automobile' regarding an article and a recent car journey. | ||
| View original record | 1349 Rm15/R. 9th March, 1939. Monsieur Geo. Lefevre, La Vie Automobile, 92, Rue Bonaparte, PARIS. VIe. Dear Mons. Lefevre, Thank you very much for your letter of the 4th March. I read your article in… | ||
| scan0028 | Request to place an order for 48 photographic enlargements for the Press with Dollond & Aitchison Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 13/7 1380 Roy. from Rm. c. G/JWH. Rm11/R.9.3.39. Will you please pass an order to Messrs. Dollond & Aitchison Ltd., for 48 enlargements in connection with photographs for the Press, as per attached… | ||
| scan0029 | Letter thanking John Dugdale for photographs of a car in motion and inviting him to Derby. | ||
| View original record | 1379. Rm4/R. 9th March, 1939. John Dugdale, Esq., Dorset House, Stamford Street, LONDON. S.E.1. Dear Dugdale, Many thanks for your letter of March 8th. I think the photographs taken from the car in… | ||
| scan0030 | Black and white photograph of a curving highway in a snowy, rural landscape. | ||
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| scan0031 | Black and white photograph showing the front three-quarter view of a vintage streamlined coupe. | ||
| View original record | CRL-9 | ||
| scan0032 | The source of a picture and information. | ||
| View original record | Picture taken from back of B6MR. Information from Alec Harvey-Bailey | ||
| scan0033 | Photograph of the Autobahn showing road signs for the Stuttgart-Süd exit. | ||
| View original record | Stuttgart-Süd Karlsruhe 77km Heilbronn 41 km Stuttgart Tübingen | ||
| scan0034 | Photographic comparison sheet of various car models including Wraith, Bentley, Phantom III, and Packard. | ||
| View original record | RC 6101 WRAITH. RC 5642 BENTLEY III RC 3170 PHANTOM III RC 5007 WRAITH. RC 3600 BENTLEY II C114 CH PACKARD. | ||
| scan0035 | Photographic comparison of the front view of an Oldsmobile and a Ford V.8. | ||
| View original record | RC 5255 OLDSMOBILE. GNO 358 FORD V.8. | ||
| scan0037 | Two mechanics working on a car chassis on a factory assembly line. | ||
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| scan0038 | Summary of experiments to reduce oil temperature on a Paulin Bentley II model. | ||
| View original record | 1379, 1380, 1320 SECRET. To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/Ev. RM/TAT.9/JH.13.3.39. Paulin Bentley II. B.27.LE. Experiments carried out on Brooklands with a view to reducing oil temperature. ............ The… | ||
| scan0039 | Lap speeds with different tyre configurations and petrol consumption comparisons. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/TAS.9/JH.13.3.39. An air speed indicator uncallibrated and fitted inside and outside the scoop, for purposes of comparison only, gave a reading of approximately 80 m.p.h. in each position. It… | ||
| scan0040 | Test log sheet recording various temperatures under different vehicle running conditions. | ||
| View original record | Test No. | Running Conditions. | Tyres and max. lap speeds. | Water Temp: | Outside Air Temp: | Underbonnet Air Temp: | Maximum Oil Temp: 1 | Fanbelt removed. Thermostat in water system. Cold air… | ||
| scan0041 | Continuation page of a test report table detailing running conditions and temperature readings. | ||
| View original record | Cont'd. -2- Test No. Running Conditions. Tyres and max. lap speeds. Water temp: Outside Air Temp: Underbonnet Air temp: Maximum oil temp: 5 Scoop removed. Small vent in undershield at front of sump… | ||
| scan0042 | Windage tests at part throttle for the Paulin Bentley II (B.27.LE). | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To By. c. to Da/Ev. Rm/TAS.9/JH.14.3.39. Paulin Bentley II (B.27.LE). Windage at Part Throttle. Herewith is contained an apparently watertight confirmation of the statement put forward in… | ||
| scan0043 | Secret memo suggesting a publicity run for the Paulin car at Brooklands with driver Eyston. | ||
| View original record | 1379 SECRET. Sg. from Rm. Hs. Rm6/R.15.3.39. PAULIN CAR. Before the Paulin car returns to France, we suggest that Eyston does an officially timed run on it on Brooklands. The run could be of any… | ||
| scan0044 | Summary of the position on Bentley 'S' Special Parts being prepared for a long distance run. | ||
| View original record | 1379 + 1380 To HPS. c. to Rm/GR. Rm/NRC.16/JH.15.3.39. Bentley 'S' Special Parts. All the parts made or partly made for the long distance run, should be collected together and kept for future… | ||
| scan0045 | Continued note stating that Hartfords could not be fitted with the Paulin body. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/NRC.16/JH.15.3.39. Hartfords Cont'd. could not be fitted with the Paulin body. Rm/NRC. | ||
| scan0046 | Performance report for the New Streamline Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1379 16.3.39. THE NEW STREAMLINE BENTLEY. ------------------------- Reports have recently appeared in the Press concerning the performance of a 4 1/4-litre Bentley chassis having an engine with… | ||
| scan0047 | Performance review of the Streamline Bentley, comparing its comfort and high-speed capabilities on European roads to other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | -2- When considering speeds such as these, one usually conjures up a picture of a very small and uncomfortable open touring car with a noisy exhaust. The Streamline Bentley is as quiet and comfortable… | ||
| scan0048 | New breed of motor-car designed for changing road conditions. | ||
| View original record | -3- 16.3.39. is the fore-runner of a new breed of motor-car which is built to take advantage of the changing road conditions. | ||
| scan0049 | Page of correspondence from 'The Motor' magazine with letters discussing car design, performance, and features. | ||
| View original record | March 21, 1939. 281 The Motor Contd. CORRESPONDENCE Friendly Car Criticism The Economical Five-seater APROPOS the correspondence concerning an economical five-seater of 14 h.p. rating (The Motor,… | ||
| scan0050 | Correspondence page from a motoring magazine with reader letters on various topics including insurance, hotels, and road surfaces. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 282 March 21, 1939. Contd. CORRESPONDENCE Insurance Problems The “Full Comprehensive” Policy THE meaning of the words “full comprehensive,” as applied to motor insurance, is being steadily… | ||
| scan0051 | The rarity of cars with a guaranteed 100 M.P.H. top speed in full touring trim. | ||
| View original record | 1379 100 M.P.H. MOTORING TO THE CUSTOMER. I have always been fascinated by the accounts of standard cars that could be bought with a guarantee of a top speed of 100 M.P.H. in full touring trim. If… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter to D. Taylor Esq. requesting assistance with publishing correspondence in 'The Motor' magazine. | ||
| View original record | 1379 Rm5/R. 22nd March, 1939. D. Taylor, Esq., Leigh Lodge, Leigh Road, KNUTSFORD. Dear Dick, Since you were so successful in getting the other two letters into "The Autocar", I wonder whether I could… | ||
| scan0053 | Confirming the decision to not undertake any further work on the Paulin Car. | ||
| View original record | 1379 To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs. re Paulin Car. Sg17/E22339 Referring to Rm6/R15.3.39 I did not reply immediately as I wanted to discuss the matter with Hs. We did this yesterday and decided that we… | ||
| scan0054 | Secret memo discussing Bentley publicity and a proposed article for Autocar magazine. | ||
| View original record | 1379 SECRET. S/W. Rm. Bentley Publicity. Cxll/KW23.3.39. You will remember that in Cx4/KW25.1.39 I wrote you on the subject of Article No.3, or a second article for the Autocar, and in your reply you… | ||
| scan0055 | Press report discussing publicity strategy for the Bentley V and enclosing a letter for 'Motor' magazine. | ||
| View original record | 1379 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm4/R.24.3.39. Press Report on Experimental Road Test. Since it is considered to be impolitic to let Montague Tombs ride in a Bentley V, there is nothing more we can do about… | ||
| scan0056 | Typed letter defending the practice of streamlining cars, referencing the 4 1/4-litre Bentley as a prime example. | ||
| View original record | 100 MILES AN HOUR MOTORING. Your correspondent "Vintagent" appears to consider it derogatory to streamline a car. May I suggest that if the 4 1/4-litre Bentley which he quotes as having done so well… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter from 'The Motor' magazine requesting a review of a proposed article before publication. | ||
| View original record | 1379. The Motor PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD. DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH. LONDON: 5-17 ROSEBERY AVENUE E.C.1 TELEPHONE TERMINUS 3636… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter to the Technical Editor of 'The Motor' magazine returning a checked copy with minor modifications. | ||
| View original record | 1379 Rm5/R. 4th April, 1939. L. Pomeroy, Esq., Technical Editor, "The Motor", 5/17, Rosebery Avenue, E.C. 1. Dear Pomeroy, Many thanks for your letter of the 1st April. I am returning your 'Copy' to… | ||
| scan0059 | Bentley publicity and the strategy of inserting letters into motoring magazine correspondence columns. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. Bentley Publicity. Cx5/KW4.4.39. You will no doubt have observed from to-day's "Motor", that we succeeded in getting inserted your suggested reply to a letter that had appeared in the "Motor"… | ||
| scan0060 | Bentley publicity and the submission of letters to 'The Motor' magazine. | ||
| View original record | 1379 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm9/R.5.4.39. BENTLEY PUBLICITY. With reference to Cx5/KW.4.4.39., we wrote a couple of letters to "The Motor", which two friends were sending in, and they should have received… | ||
| scan0061 | Commentary on the benefits of streamlining in Bentley cars, referencing a Mr. Hall's letter and an advertisement. | ||
| View original record | The remarks in 'Technical Topics', Mr. Hall's letter and the Bentley advertisement make interesting reading for those who appreciate progress. The Motor has consistently advocated rational… | ||
| scan0062 | 'Correspondence' page from 'The Motor' magazine featuring letters to the editor. | ||
| View original record | April 11, 1939. 403 The Motor Correspondence Letters intended for publication must be written on one side of the paper only and should be as short as possible. They may be signed with a nom de plume… | ||
| scan0063 | Correspondence page from a motoring journal discussing reader opinions on various topics. | ||
| View original record | THE Motor 404 April 11, 1939. CORRESPONDENCE Contd. The Interference with Television "Inconsiderate" USUALLY The Motor is so fair-minded and impartial that I am surprised at the attitude taken over… | ||
| scan0064 | 'Correspondence' page from a motoring magazine featuring readers' letters on various automotive topics. | ||
| View original record | File for him 1379. The Motor 442 April 18, 1939. Correspondence Letters intended for publication must be written on one side of the paper only and should be as short as possible. They may be signed… | ||
| scan0065 | Article discussing the outlook and prospects for 1½-litre motor racing in 1939. | ||
| View original record | April 18, 1939. 441 The Motor “dred” Prospects The Outlook for 1½-litre Racing This Year Promises Exceedingly Well If — ! By R. L. de B. Walkerley July 30 is the Coppa Ciano at Leghorn, which has a… | ||
| scan0066 | Cover note sending a summary of remarks about a Paulin Bentley that was exhibited in the showrooms. | ||
| View original record | 1379. S/W (Rm). Cx9/ES.20.4.39. As promised I send you herewith a summary of the remarks passed about the Paulin Bentley which was exhibited in our Showrooms for two days. When you have perused these,… | ||
| scan0067 | Brief memo of thanks regarding comments on the 'Paulin Bentley'. | ||
| View original record | 1379. W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm8/R.21.4.39. NOTES ON 'PAULIN BENTLEY'. Many thanks for Cx9/ES.20.4.39. These comments are very interesting. Rm. | ||
| scan0068 | Internal correspondence regarding customer feedback on the Paulin Bentley and its potential future exhibition. | ||
| View original record | 1379 PARIS Sr21/Dn22.4.39 Dear "Rm", On reading over the C.S.C. Report of Wednesday; 19th April 1939, I note in Paragraph 10, Page 4 re "Paulin Bentley" the following: C mentioned that the Embiricos… | ||
| scan0069 | Clarifying a query regarding the Paulin car, the C.S.C. Meeting, and the car produced for Mons. Embiricos. | ||
| View original record | 1379 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm7/R.24.4.39. With reference to your query regarding the Paulin car, as I read the Minutes of the C.S.C. Meeting, they are not referring to the car that you are producing at… | ||
| scan0070 | Correspondence page from 'The Motor' magazine discussing various motoring topics. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 492 [Handwritten] File for Rm 1379 April 25, 1939. Contd. CORRESPONDENCE On Matters Sporting The British Motor Racing Fund I HOPE the following will clean up the points raised by Mr. A. J.… | ||
| scan0071 | Correspondence page from a motoring magazine discussing road safety, vehicle design, and driving habits. | ||
| View original record | April 25, 1939. 491 The Motor Correspondence Letters intended for publication must be written on one side of the paper only and should be as short as possible. They may be signed with a nom de plume… | ||
| scan0072 | Suggesting the submission of a letter and photograph to 'The Motor' magazine. | ||
| View original record | 1379. W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm9/R.26.4.39. We suggest that you get the attached letter inserted in the 'Motor' under Sleator's name, in reply to last week's correspondent. We can let them have a copy of… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter to the editor of 'The Motor' magazine detailing the superior acceleration of a streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1379 25.4.39. Dear Sir, We note that your correspondent, Mr. W.G.S. Wike, asks what the acceleration of the streamlined Bentley is like. We enclose a photograph taken on Montlhéry track of a standard… | ||
| scan0074 | Cover memo regarding an attached letter from the Reale Automobile Circolo d'Italia. | ||
| View original record | 1379 S/W. Rm. Cx8/KW4.5.39. The attached will interest you. Please return when noted. Att: Letter from Reale Automobile Circolo d'Italia dated 29.4.39 Cx. Kwb | ||
| scan0075 | Noting a letter received from the Reale Automobile Circolo D'Italia. | ||
| View original record | 1379 W/S. Cx. from Rm. Rm4/R.5.5.39. REALE AUTOMOBILE CIRCOLO D'ITALIA. The attached letter has been noted with interest. Rm. | ||
| scan0076 | Correspondence page from a 1939 motoring magazine with various reader letters. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 568 May 9, 1939. File for Run 1379 CORRESPONDENCE An American's remodelled Austin (see letter below). A Tour with an Object AS one who has had the advantage of making the tour described by… | ||
| scan0077 | Page from a motoring magazine featuring readers' letters discussing topics such as vehicle taxation, the national budget, and the driving test. | ||
| View original record | May 9, 1939. 567 The Motor We Lose a Reader I HAVE been a regular reader of The Motor for more than 11 years and I have never read anything printed in it that gave me such a shock as your comments on… | ||
| scan0078 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine discussing car design, performance, aerodynamics, and market segmentation. | ||
| View original record | Arbuthnot/Rm 1379 April 4, 1939. 337 The Motor Topical Technics Theme and Variations in Design and Development VINTAGE.—A comparison between the performances of old and new type cars is given on this… | ||
| scan0079 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine describing the history and points of interest along the Exeter and Land's End Road. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 338 April 4, 1939. Historic Highways – Nº5. The Exeter and Land's End Road By John Aldbury Another series of Ancient Highways brought up to date. PART II. THE first instalment of this modern… | ||
| scan0080 | Page of letters to the editor from a motoring magazine discussing various automotive topics. | ||
| View original record | File for P/M 1349. April 4, 1939. 369 The Motor Contd. Air Conditioning and Heating I WAS very interested in your article on air conditioning in motorcars (The Motor, March 28). I have had an A.C.… | ||
| scan0081 | Secret internal memorandum regarding a project. | ||
| View original record | 1349 SECRET. W/S. Bly. from Rm. Rm11/R.27.6.39. Here is a copy (in confidence) of a memo I have sent to Sg. and Hs. I hope you will give the project all the support you can if it is put up to you. Rm. | ||
| scan0082 | Bentley publicity strategy following performance testing of a 4-door Paulin saloon at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. c. By. Rm10/R.27.6.39. BENTLEY PUBLICITY. We have now had the 4-door Paulin Bentley, which you saw, on the Track at Brooklands, and obtained a lap speed of 109 m.p.h. This… | ||
| scan0083 | From Sg to Rm regarding Bentley Publicity and a proposed meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1349 To Rm. from Sg. re Bentley Publicity Sg13/E29639 Copy to HS.BY. Thanks for Rm10/R27.6.39. The results certainly sound excellent. On the question of further publicity, I think the best way will be… | ||
| scan0084 | Secret internal memo discussing publicity for the 4-door 'Corniche' car's lap speeds at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 1399 Rm/Gy SECRET. By. from Rm. Rm16/R.30.6.39. 4-door 'Corniche'. I suggest that it would be impolitic to emphasise the large increase in speed which we have obtained from tyres on the 'Corniche'… | ||
| scan0085 | The policy on Bentley publicity, emphasizing no promotion before accomplishment. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten signature, top left: Rm] [Handwritten number, top center: 1349.] To BY. from Sg. re Bentley Publicity Sg2/E5739 Copy to HS [Text is struck through] Referring to Rm10/R27.6.39 and our… | ||
| scan0086 | Publicity arrangement with Castrol oil for a Bentley demonstration at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | S/W. EV C. to Rm. 1379. Bentley Publicity. Cx16/KW.7.7.39. Reference RmIO/R27.6.39, I believe I am right in saying that Rm at present is in Paris, and I am therefore writing you on this question as no… | ||
| scan0087 | Choice of oil for a Bentley publicity run, considering Captain Eyston's existing association with Wakefields oils. | ||
| View original record | W/a (C) [crossed out] 1349 BY.1/G.10.7.39. c. Rm. BENTLEY PUBLICITY - RE: OILS. Referring to Cx.16/RW.7.7.39. we intended to use Castrol oil for the run, the moreso as Capt. Eyston is identified with… | ||
| scan0088 | Work instructions for modifying a B.27.LE chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1379 To HPS/RH. Rm/GR.9/JH.12.7.39. B.27.LE. Chassis. Remove all hydraulic dampers and governor box and hand to W.Bell for fitting to large 1½" dia. bellows and increasing pressure of pump. Remove… | ||
| scan0089 | Telegram requesting full insurance cover for the Embiricos streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY = F RM PLEASE FULLY COVER EMBIRICOS STEAMLINED BENTLEY AS HE IS TRANSFERRING INSURANCE TO ANOTHER CAR = SLEATOR + RM EMBIRICOS SLEATOR + | ||
| scan0090 | Secret memo detailing urgent modifications to a Paulin Bentley belonging to Embiricos for a publicity run. | ||
| View original record | 1349 SECRET. HPS. from Rm. c. Rm/FD. Rm1/R.12.7.39. PAULIN BENTLEY BELONGING TO EMBIRICOS - B-27-LE. Some publicity work is to be attempted almost immediately on this car. In order to prepare the… | ||
| scan0091 | Insurance arrangements for the Streamlined Bentley B-27-LE owned by Mr. Embiricos. | ||
| View original record | 1379 Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. Showrooms Sr/Dn5/MLG.12.7.39 Re- Streamlined Bentley B-27-LE-Mr.Embiricos ----------------------------------------- Although I feel pretty sure that you… | ||
| scan0092 | The design and cost of wheel discs for the Corniche model. | ||
| View original record | 1379 Y 4070 To Les. from Rm/Gry. c. By/NS. Rm/Gry.2/MH.13.7.39. WHEEL DISCS - CORNICHE. It was decided by By. and Rm. yesterday that Corniche wheels should start with the Staybrite spring-in centre… | ||
| scan0093 | Secret memo regarding publicity plans for the Paulin B.II car's run at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 1349. SECRET. Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. c. Ey. PUBLICITY - PAULIN B.II. The Paulin car belonging to Embiricos arrived at the Works on Tuesday night. The necessary modifications are in hand to prepare it for… | ||
| scan0094 | Telegram regarding the payment of duty for an Embiricos Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY ANGLETERRE = GRYLLS PAY DUTY EMBIRICOS BENTLEY BODY NEW FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND FRANCS PRESENT VALUE COMPLETE CAR APPROXIMATELY THIRTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS STERLING GET BLEANEY TO CONFIRM THIS… | ||
| scan0095 | The lap speed of the Bentley II with a Paulin Body, known as the 'Embiricos Bentley', at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 1379. Es. [crossed out] Pe. [crossed out] Rm/Gry. [crossed out] Met. [crossed out] BY.7/G.18.7.39. LAP SPEED. BENTLEY II. PAULIN BODY. EMBIRICOS. Rm. has 'phoned me to the effect that in spite of a… | ||
| scan0096 | The customs duty and sale of a Streamlined B.27.LE car belonging to Mons. Embricos. | ||
| View original record | 1379. Rm. Absent. BP. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry4/R.18.7.39. With reference to our conversation with BP/Yl. re Streamlined B.27.LE belonging to Mons. Embricos, this car is in England on a French Triptique… | ||
| scan0097 | Performance record from a 1-hour test, detailing distance, speed, and best lap time. | ||
| View original record | 1 Hour 114 miles 1123 yards = 114.64 mph or 184.49 KPH LAP NO. Best Lap 115.02 1379 | ||
| scan0098 | Log sheet detailing lap times for a 1-hour high-speed run in a G.E.T. Eyston Bentley Saloon. | ||
| View original record | 1 Hour High Speed Run July.. 18th 1939 SHEET 1 G.E.T. Eyston Bentley Saloon TABLE DATA: Column Headers: No., LAP, H., M., S., NET LAP TIME M., NET LAP TIME S., [Unnamed Column] Row 1: 1, , , 1, 27… | ||
| scan0099 | Log sheet detailing lap times and speeds for a 1-hour high-speed run. | ||
| View original record | 1 Hour High Speed Run July 18th 1939. SHEET 2 B/f G. E. T. Eyston. B/f Bentley Sabou. [Column Headers] No., LAP (H., M., S.), NET LAP TIME (M., S.) [Table Data] No. | LAP H. | LAP M. | LAP S. | NET… | ||
| scan0100 | Flying lap test data for a 4 1/2 litre Bentley Saloon with a passenger. | ||
| View original record | G. E. G. Eyston. Flying Lap test with passenger. SHEET. 4 1/2 litre Bentley Saloon. Strong wind, slight rain. First Lap: LAP: 1m 28 2/5s | NET LAP TIME: 1m 28 2/5s | Speed: 112.68 | Note: Best Lap 10… | ||
| scan0101 | Newspaper clipping from the Derby Evening Telegraph about Captain George Eyston's speed record. | ||
| View original record | 1349. FROM "DERBY EVENING TELEGRAPH" 18.7.39. 114 m.p.h. BY CAPTAIN EYSTON. —The highest speed ever attained by a standard closed car at Brooklands was achieved early to-day by Captain George Eyston.… | ||
| scan0102 | The Embiricos car's performance run at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 1349. Sg. from Rm. Hs. c. Ey. c. Sr. Rm4/R.18.7.39. EMBIRICOS RUN ON BROOKLANDS. Some preliminary tests were run on this car on Monday night. Early on Tuesday morning the hour's run under official… | ||
| scan0103 | The 'Embiricos' car run at Brooklands, detailing tyre changes and performance. | ||
| View original record | 1379 By. from Rm. c. Rm/Gry. Rm5/R.18.7.39. EMBIRICOS RUN ON BROOKLANDS. On the preliminary run on this car we tried out the 6.50 x 16 tyres. It was at once evident that the car was under-geared, the… | ||
| scan0104 | Letter to J. Dugdale of 'The Autocar' detailing a standing quarter-mile acceleration test. | ||
| View original record | 1379. Rm6/R. 19th July, 1939. J. Dugdale, Esq., "The Autocar", Dorset House, Stamford Street, LONDON. S.E.1. Dear Dugdale, We took a standing quarter mile acceleration after you had gone yesterday,… | ||
| scan0105 | Congratulations and recompense for Captain Eyston regarding a Bentley performance. | ||
| View original record | 1349 To Rm. from Sg. re Bentley Sg10/E19739 Copy to Hs. Congratulations on the result of your efforts. It certainly was a very excellent performance. I have written a line to Captain Eyston to… | ||
| scan0106 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding an International Circulation Permit and temporary number plates. | ||
| View original record | 1349? The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W.1. Please address all Communications to THE SECRETARY Quoting the following Reference T HJB/KN When Telephoning Please Quote Extension No. 227… | ||
| scan0107 | Congratulating Captain Eyston on the performance of the Streamlined Bentley (B-27-LE). | ||
| View original record | 1349. To: "Rm", DERBY. Showrooms Sr/Dnl5/MLG.19.7.29 I was delighted to receive notification from "Sg" of the fine performance put up by the Streamlined Bentley (B-27-LE) and attach copy of my reply… | ||
| scan0108 | Congratulatory letter regarding a speed record set by a Streamlined Bentley at Brooklands, surpassing a Bugatti. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors Ltd. London..........Sg. copy to "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr/Dn16/MLG.19.7.39 I was very pleased to receive this morning the notification you kindly sent me of the speed attained by Captain… | ||
| scan0109 | Lap speeds for the Embiricos run at Brooklands race track. | ||
| View original record | 1349. W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm20/R.20.7.39. Embiricos Run on Brooklands. A few more details of the hour's run on Brooklands:- Slowest lap 113.71 Fastest " 115.02 10 miles, officially observed laps, as… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter from 'The Autocar' magazine to Mr. Robotham regarding acceleration figures and lap tables. | ||
| View original record | 1349. The Autocar The Leading Motoring Journal PROPRIETORS: ILIFFE & SONS LTD. Telegrams: AUTOCARS, SEDIST, LONDON. AUTOPRESS, BIRMINGHAM. AUTOCAR, COVENTRY. ILIFFE, MANCHESTER. ILIFFE, GLASGOW.… | ||
| scan0111 | Secret memo regarding the performance and sale of the Embiricos car. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 1379. W/S. Bly. from Rm. Rm10/R.20.7.39. I believe you are selling the Embiricos car for Sleator. You will appreciate that Brooklands is about two miles an hour slower than Montlehery, and the… | ||
| scan0112 | List of daily newspapers which published an account of Captain Eyston's Brooklands Run on 18.07.1939. | ||
| View original record | 1379. HS. c. to RM. ✓ c. to Ey. Bkl.1/SC.20.7.39. Re. Capt. Eyston's Brooklands Run made on Tuesday, 18.7.39. So far as the Dailies are concerned, an account of this run has appeared in:- [Handwritten… | ||
| scan0113 | Listing the newspapers which reported on George Eyston's run at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 1379 -HS- c. to RM By Sg. Bkl.1/SC.21.7.39 With further reference to my Memo giving you the list of Papers which reported George Eyston's run at Brooklands, it has been further reported in the… | ||
| scan0114 | Calibration table comparing dial RPM readings, actual drive speeds, corrected dial readings and instrument error. | ||
| View original record | 1349. 21/4/39. | Dial Reading R.P.M. | Actual Drive Speed. R.P.M. | Correct Dial Reading. R.P.M. | Instrument Error. | |---|---|---|---| | 2,000 | 494 | 1,976 | + 1.22% | | 2,500 | 620 | 2,480 | | |… | ||
| scan0115 | The performance of the Embiricos car at Brooklands and the resulting publicity. | ||
| View original record | To "Rm" Derby 1349. Showrooms Sr/VfIO/MLG.22.7.39 Embiricos Runs on Brooklands Thanks for your Rm4/R.I8.7.39 and Rm20/R.20.7.39 giving us details of the Embiricos Run on Brooklands. These figures are… | ||
| scan0116 | Short typed memo regarding an operator's arrival in Derby and car usage. | ||
| View original record | 1349. RM. BklS/SC.22.7.39. Thanks for your message. Our operator will be up in Derby by the train arriving about one o'clock. Perhaps you would be good enough to have him met. He will not want the car… | ||
| scan0117 | Movement of M. Embiricos' car to the Bentley Showrooms and potentially Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | 1379. W/S. Bly. from Rm. c. Rm/GR. Rm4/R.25.7.39. We are sending M. Embiricos' car to Conduit Street to-morrow. It should arrive at the Bentley Show-rooms about noon. If you want it to go on to Lillie… | ||
| scan0118 | Internal communication from Rm to W/S confirming a meeting time and travel arrangements. | ||
| View original record | 1379. PER BAG. W/S. Bly. from Rm. Rm1/R.26.7.39. It would be better if you came here to- morrow, Thursday, rather than Friday. We shall, therefore, expect you to-morrow, and will meet the 11.3. train… | ||
| scan0119 | Hand-drawn graph plotting performance characteristics for different drive ratios. | ||
| View original record | PAULIN FILE 1379. PAULIN - B 27 LE. 6½ x 19 OVER DRIVE 6½ x 16 OVER DRIVE 6½ x 19 DIRECT Y-AXIS (TOP TO BOTTOM): 120, 110, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 X-AXIS (LEFT TO RIGHT): 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 | ||
| scan0120 | Requesting information be provided to the R.A.C. concerning the Embiricos' Car. | ||
| View original record | 1349? W/S. Bly. from Rm. Rm1/R.1.8.39. Embiricos' Car. Will you please let the R.A.C. have the information they require. Rm. | ||
| scan0121 | Cover letter regarding Bentley Chassis No. B.27.LE (Embiricos), attaching a copy of a letter sent to the R.A.C. | ||
| View original record | 1349. S/W. Tr/Mgn2/WL.2.8.39. Re: Bentley Chassis No. B.27.LE. EMBIRICOS. With reference to R.M. 1.8.39, we are pleased to attach a copy of our letter of to-day's date to the R.A.C, which is… | ||
| scan0122 | Letter to The Royal Automobile Club concerning an International Circulation Permit and car registration for Mr. A. Embiricos. | ||
| View original record | COPY FOR W. Tr/Mgnl/WL. 2nd August,1939. The Royal Automobile Club, Touring Department, Pall Mall, S.W.1. Dear Sirs, Re: 2.RL.9(F) - Mr. A. Embiricos. Your letter ref. T.HJB/KN dated the 27th ult.,… | ||
| scan0123 | Tyre pressures for the B-27-LE streamline car, a customer, Corniche car delivery, and a test drive of a Grey Bentley. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Bly. from Rm. B-27-LE - STREAMLINE CAR. The tyre pressures which ought to be used on this car depend entirely upon the conditions under which it is driven. If the owner intends to indulge in… | ||
| scan0124 | Tyre pressures for a customer's car, a run to Kings Lynn, and competitor Lagonda models. | ||
| View original record | 1349 1380 S/W. Rm. Bly8/SM. 4.8.39. Thank you for your memo. I am passing the information on to the Owner, Mr. H. S. F. Hay and suggesting he should run the car with tyre pressure at 35 lbs. per… | ||
| scan0125 | Strategy to use an individual named 'AA' at car stunts for promotional purposes at locations like Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 1349. S/W Rm...from C. C4/C11.8.39 I understand that AA. has discussed with you the matter of any stunts you may be attempting at Brooklands or other places in England. He suggests that he should be… | ||
| scan0126 | Communication regarding wheels, a speedometer, and feedback from the car's owner, Mr. Hay. | ||
| View original record | 1349 S/W. Rm/Gry. Bly4/SM. 30.8.39. Re: B.27.LE. Thank you for your Rm/Gry.1/MH.28.8.39. We note the position regarding the wheels etc. and are also glad to hear you are obtaining another speedometer… | ||
| scan0127 | Query from the new owner of the Embiricos streamline car regarding wheels, speedometer accuracy, and oil. | ||
| View original record | 1349. S/W. (Rm) Bly6/SM. 24.8.39. Re: B.27.LE. Streamline car ex Embricos, Now property of Mr. H. S. F. Hay. This Owner who is very pleased with his purchase is very anxious to know if the 19" wheels… | ||
| scan0128 | Letter accompanying photographs of the Streamlined Bentley B-27-LE. | ||
| View original record | 1349 To Mr. Hardy Rm's Office Derby Levallois Sr/DnI2/MLG.14.3.40 Re- Photographs of the Streamlined Bentley B-27-LE With reference to the conversation we had about the above car, I am enclosing… | ||
| scan0129 | Speedometer accuracy, sourcing spare wheels, and engine lubrication. | ||
| View original record | 1379. W/S. To Bly. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.1/MH.28.8.39. 27.LE. Replying to your memo Bly6/SM.24.8.39, as far as we can remember the speedometer on this car was correct with 6.50 x 17 rear tyres, but we… | ||