Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Blueprint showing side, plan, and cross-section views of an aerodynamic vehicle body. | ||
| View original record | THIS PART TO BE TURNED & FITTED FILLET ON INSIDE ONLY CENTRE LINE OF TURNING DATUM PUT SLIGHT RADIUS TO TAKE SHARP EDGES OFF FILLET TO BE MADE ALONG THIS LINE & CUT OUT AFTER FAIRING FILLET NOTE NO… | ||
| scan0002 | The performance of a Dubonnet car during a test run at Brooklands Track, covering its layout, stability, and the effects of streamlining. | ||
| View original record | X 1380 To Sg. & Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Ds. Windage Reduction. We had a run in the Dubonnet car at Brooklands Track last week. General Layout. This car is illustrated in the "Motor" of March… | ||
| scan0003 | Report discussing the benefits of vehicle streamlining, referencing competitor designs, and proposing wind tunnel work. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.16/KW.6.4.36. Taking the results achieved by Dubonnet, it will be seen from the attached table that if Bentley windage could be reduced in the same manner, the result at 60 M.P.H. on… | ||
| scan0004 | Table comparing the horsepower required to drive Bentley and Dubonnet cars, and the improved acceleration from streamlining. | ||
| View original record | -3- Ha/Rm.16/KW.6.4.36. | Road Speed M.P.H. | H.P. Required to drive the car. | Improved Acceleration due to Streamlining. |… | ||
| scan0005 | Short memo regarding windage reduction and arranging a follow-up meeting in Derby. | ||
| View original record | Rm x 1380 Hs/Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor. E. [text crossed out] BY D. [text crossed out] Windage Reduction. Sg6/E17.4.36 Thanks for Hs/Rm.16/KW.6.4.36. The information given is very interesting. I agree… | ||
| scan0006 | Magazine page discussing new Morris and Wolseley models, and speed records set by an Adler-Trumpf car. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten Top] STREAMLINE FILE X-139 [Page Number Top Right] 891 [Headline] New Models Appear in Europe [Sub-headlines] Both Morris and Wolseley in England Announce New Types; Fiat to Produce Baby… | ||
| scan0007 | Automotive industry news page with articles on dealer laws, model pricing, production figures, and company updates. | ||
| View original record | Wisconsin to Discuss Dealer Licensing Law Notice has been given by the Wisconsin State Banking Committee of a public hearing to be held in Milwaukee on July 28 for the purpose of discussing proposed… | ||
| scan0008 | Press photograph and caption for the Adler-Trumpf car, which recently set six new international records. | ||
| View original record | X1350. The Adler-Trumpf car which recently made six new international records Automotive Industries European photo | ||
| scan0009 | Letter discussing a Bugatti's funnel arrangement and rear air exit, referencing an attached article from 'L'Actualité Automobile'. | ||
| View original record | X 1380 Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby...........Rm. Showrooms Sr/Dn3/MLG.27.7.36 Re-L'Actualité Automobile Dear "Rm", I am sending you herewith, a copy of l'Actualité Automobile N°181 from which you will note… | ||
| scan0010 | Letter from G.E.T. Eyston's secretary arranging a visit to the Bristol Aeroplane Co. wind tunnel. | ||
| View original record | G. E. T. EYSTON. WHITEHALL 8051. Willesden 1347. TELEGRAMS: FITMENTS, PICCY, LONDON. 83, PALL MALL, S.W.1. Please reply to:- 16, Hanover Road, N.W. 10. 25th August 1936. W.A. Rowbotham Esq., Messrs… | ||
| scan0011 | Letter discussing a visit to Bristol and coordinating wind tunnel testing for a new car model. | ||
| View original record | London 22.8.36 Dear Hs, I was down at Bristol this morning with latest model of car - They will have it in the wind tunnel Tuesday Aug 25th & Barnwell would be very pleased to see anyone from Derby,… | ||
| scan0012 | Letter discussing travel arrangements to meet in Bristol and providing contact details. | ||
| View original record | be there I would make a point of joining you, at Bristol - Perhaps you would let me know at my office as early as possible - it would be great to meet you down there - If I can help with transport let… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter to Capt. G.E.T. Eyston arranging a visit to Bristol with a wind tunnel expert. | ||
| View original record | X 1380 Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.7/KW. 25th August, 1936. Capt. G.E.T. Eyston, 16, Hanover Road, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Capt. Eyston, Sorry I missed you on the telephone to-day. Confirming the suggested… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter enclosing a print of Bristol wind tunnel findings and requesting suggestions for a new model's drag and stability. | ||
| View original record | X1380 16 Hanover Road London NW10. 2.9.36 Dear Mr. Hives. I enclose print which I thought you might like to see - It depicts the recent wind tunnel findings at Bristol, but before I make a new model… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter regarding a mechanic for a Kestrel motor and an update on a stripped car. | ||
| View original record | Many thanks for your letter re: mechanic to dismantle Kestrel motor. to prevent deterioration. Could you send a man at your convenience to 2a Kilburn Lane London N.W.10. or advise me at office time &… | ||
| scan0016 | Preprint paper on the economics of streamlining in heavy transportation presented to the Society of Automotive Engineers. | ||
| View original record | FILE UNDER "STREAMLINING" X1380 9 PREPRINT.--Paper to be presented at the Summer Meeting of the Society of Automotive Engineers at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., May 31 to June 5, 1936. All papers and… | ||
| scan0017 | Report analyzing power savings achieved through streamlining vehicles like trains, buses, and trucks. | ||
| View original record | 2. In this service the saving in fuel per month due to decreased air resistance is (2 x $177.80) - $40.50, or $355.60 - $40.50 = $315.10. This saving represents actual conditions with the conventional… | ||
| scan0018 | Comparison of horsepower required and power savings for streamlined vs. conventional highway and rail vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 3. H.P. REQUIRED FOR OVERCOMING AIR RESISTANCE TABLE 1 (Fig. 4) | TYPE OF EQUIPMENT | | | A | K | Miles per Hour | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | | | | | | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | |… | ||
| scan0019 | Comparison of horsepower required to overcome air resistance for streamlined versus conventional trains at various speeds. | ||
| View original record | 4. are stopped up to correspond with existing practice for streamlined trains. It is simpler to make the railroad comparisons at the same speeds for conventional and streamlined equipment than to go… | ||
| scan0020 | Page showing a table and formula for calculating horsepower required to overcome air resistance. | ||
| View original record | 5. The following table, Fig. 9, is offered as a convenience to engineers for figuring H.P. required to overcome air resistance. Variations from 100 sq. ft. of frontal area can easily be calculated and… | ||
| scan0021 | Page detailing the determination of air resistance coefficient 'C' and comparing performance data for rail cars, highway buses, and trucks. | ||
| View original record | 6. DETERMINATION OF "C" IN EQUATION HPH_a = H C ((KAV^3)/575) RAIL CAR K = .00059 A = 96.2 HIGHWAY BUS K = .0006 A = 64 HIGHWAY TRUCK K = .001 A = 86 | | RAIL CAR | | HIGHWAY BUS | | HIGHWAY TRUCK | |… | ||
| scan0022 | The effects of side winds on air resistance and the limitations of wind tunnel testing for vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 7. Neglect of the effect of side winds has caused an error in determin-ing air resistance coefficients for earth bound vehicles up to the present time. The effect of side winds on R in the equation K… | ||
| scan0023 | Wind tunnel testing methods, air resistance, and the aerodynamic benefits of streamlined vehicle forms. | ||
| View original record | 8. 2. Ground effect must be reproduced in the wind tunnel but the usual ground board gives results which are within 5% of actual road conditions. A moving belt, free from whip, travelling under the… | ||
| scan0024 | Illustrations of streamlined vehicle designs and a graph showing the effect of side wind. | ||
| View original record | Fig. 2. Streamlined Truck Fig. 3. Streamlined Bus Fig. 6. Streamlined Rail Car Fig. 7. Streamlined Freight Container Car R = COMPONENT OF THE AIR FORCE ALONG DIRECTION OF MOTION AIR FORCE MOTION α°… | ||
| scan0025 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine about Caracciola's land speed record runs in a streamlined Mercedes-Benz. | ||
| View original record | FILE UNDER WIND RESISTANCE OR STREAMLINING 1380 The Motor November 3, 1936. 228 M.P.H. on the (Above) Flat out on the Autobahn at Frankfurt which, with characteristic German enterprise, was closed for… | ||
| scan0026 | Magazine page reporting on the SS Bournemouth Trial, the Scottish Anniversary Trial, and other motoring news. | ||
| View original record | November 3, 1936. 693 The Motor A Stiff SS Bournemouth Trial Only two competitors come through with no loss of marks Race Drivers in Lighter Mood NO function can claim quite such a gathering of racing… | ||
| scan0027 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine about Rudolf Caracciola's record-breaking performance in a 12-cylinder Mercedes-Benz. | ||
| View original record | November 3, 1936. 695. The Motor ROAD! Caracciola's Marvellous Performance with the New 12-cylinder Mercedes-Benz: Records Established on a German Highway SPEEDS on the road such as have never before… | ||
| scan0028 | Article about an asbestos garage, a portable upholstery cleaner, and various tools for the garage. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 696 November 3, 1936. Housing the Car An easily erected asbestos garage with a steel frame and slide-aside or double doors THE Rubery Owen steel-framed motor houses are of a type which… | ||
| scan0029 | Bentley's performance issues due to high wind resistance and the need for more streamlined bodywork. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. c. Hs. c. Hy. c. Da. c. Sr. c. Ev. File 1330 Rm.6/AP.21.8.37 BENTLEY WIND RESISTANCE. During our recent tests in France, Sr. pointed out that the Bentley was not as fast as the Bugattis,… | ||
| scan0030 | Aerodynamic improvements by altering the radiator, referencing a contemporary Fiat race car. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm.6/AP.21.8.37 Unfortunately the crux of the situation is that little can be done to cut down wind resistance without altering the appearance of the radiator. Some day it has got to be altered,… | ||
| scan0031 | Test run of a Dubonnet car at Brooklands, detailing its general layout, handling, and the effects of streamlining. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To Sg. & Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Da. Hs/Rm.16/KW.6.4.36. Windage Reduction. We had a run in the Dubonnet car at Brooklands Track last week. General Layout. This car is illustrated in the… | ||
| scan0032 | Advantages of streamlining vehicles and proposing annual spending on wind tunnel work. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.16/K.6.4.37. Taking the results achieved by Dubonnet, it will be seen from the attached table that if Bentley windage could be reduced in the same manner, the result at 60 M.P.H. on improved… | ||
| scan0033 | Table comparing the required horsepower and improved acceleration due to streamlining for a Bentley versus a Dubonnet car. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/RM.16/KW.6.4.36. | H.P. required to drive the car. | Improved Acceleration due to Streamlining. | |---|---|---|---| | Road Speed M.P.H. | Bentley | Dubonnet | | | 40 | 20 | 12.5 | 7½% | | 60 |… | ||
| scan0034 | Requesting information on wind noises in Wraith cars for discussion with coach-builders. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD. from Rm. 1380 boo Rm4/R.14.10.37. WIND NOISES ON WRAITH CARS. We should like you to put down in the form of a memo all the information you have available on wind noises as this subject is going… | ||
| scan0035 | Investigation and discussion of wind noises in car bodies. | ||
| View original record | Hn. from Rm. c. Cx. 6042 1380 Rm2/R.18.10.37. WIND NOISES IN BODIES. Herewith a note re the information we have recently obtained on wind noises. Possibly the best way of dealing with the job is for… | ||
| scan0036 | Causes and tests conducted for body wind noise on the Wraith model. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Rm/FD. 15.10.37. BODY WINDNOISE. The quieter our chassis and engines become the more noticeable and objectionable have windnoises appeared. This is most apparent on the Wraith where we now… | ||
| scan0037 | Recommending that issues with door and sunshine roof sealing be addressed by the coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | -2- The question of a better sealing to the doors and sunshine roof, we think, should be taken up with the coachbuilders, as alterations and modifications to a finished car are very costly, besides… | ||
| scan0038 | Sources of wind noises in a Wraith III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev. c.c. BY, DA, Rm/FD. (crossed out) DA/EV.1/G.28.10.37. RE: WIND NOISES - WRAITH 111. We went out in the Grey, Close-Coupled Wraith, 25-G-V1 (Ev. and FD.) and agree that the wind noises… | ||
| scan0039 | Scheduling of a coachwork conference to investigate wind noises in car bodies. | ||
| View original record | Rm at W. 1380 Hn14/RH.28.10.37. ------------ Wind Noises In Bodies: Rm2/R.18.10.37. ------- We confirm having suggested to you that the investigation into this matter should take place when JLE and… | ||
| scan0040 | The sources of wind noise in a Wraith III vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev. c.c. BY, DA, Rm/FD. DA/EV.1/G.28.10.37. RE: WIND NOISES - WRAITH 111. We went out in the Grey, Close-Coupled Wraith, 25-G-V1 (Ev. and FD.) and agree that the wind noises are very much… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter regarding the arrangement of wind tunnel testing for cars. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1380 Lp.7/PH.281037. 28th October, 1937. R.K. Pierson, Esq., Messrs. Vickers (Aviation) Ltd., Weybridge Works, Byfleet Road, Weybridge, Surrey. Dear Rex, I understand that Everdon has arranged with… | ||
| scan0042 | Wind tunnel testing and drag coefficient correlation for a streamlined Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. c. Hy. W/P - Sr. Ev. Rm3/R.29.10.37. STREAMLINED CAR - BENTLEY. During the previous tests which we carried out on Bentley cars having bodies fitted with reduced wind resistance we evolved… | ||
| scan0043 | Reliability of wind tunnel test results for a streamlined Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | COPY To Sg. from Hs. c. to Wor. c. to C. c. to L. c. to Da. c. to Ev. c. to Bn. STREAMLINED BENTLEY CAR. We think the results obtained on the Streamlined Bentley justify the wind tunnel tests and show… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter arranging wind tunnel tests on model cars with Vickers (Aviation) Ltd. | ||
| View original record | C. Br. C. Rm. 1380 DA/EV.10/G. 1st. November 1937. Messrs. Vickers (Aviation) Ltd., Weybridge, Surrey. For the attention of Mr. Pierson. Dear Sirs, In accordance with your suggestion by telephone last… | ||
| scan0045 | Wind noises in car bodies, referencing past communications and suggesting a meeting. | ||
| View original record | 1380 W/S. Hn. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry2/R.1.11.37. WIND NOISES IN BODIES. With regard to your Hn14/RH.28.10.37., we do not think Mr. Ward is 'au fait' with all the memos which have been written on this… | ||
| scan0046 | Wind noises in car bodies and coordinating a visit with a coachbuilder. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Rm/Gry at W. Hn5/AH.2.11.37. Wind Noises In Bodies: Rm/Gry2/R.1.11.37. The copy of Da/Ev1/G28.10.37. was not attached to your memo. Will you be good enough to have it sent along to us. We believe… | ||
| scan0047 | Correcting a reference number from a previous communication regarding wind noises in bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Hn. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry6/R.3.11.37. Wind Noises in Bodies. Hn5/AH.2.11.37. Herewith copy of memo - Da/Ev1/G.28.10.37 - omitted from our previous memo. The other memo reference should of course… | ||
| scan0048 | Wind noises on the Wraith III chassis with the body makers. | ||
| View original record | b2? [crossed out] b2? [crossed out] 1380? DA/EV. c. Rm. BY.2/G.5.11.37. WRAITH III. CHASSIS 25-G-V1. WIND NOISES. Referring to Da/EV.1/G.28.10.37. it will be necessary to take up this matter with the… | ||
| scan0049 | The wind tunnel tests conducted on a Vanvooren Bentley scale model. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev. c. to Sg. Hs. By. Sr. Da. 1380 Wind Tunnel Tests on Vanvooren Bentley. --------------------------------- We tested the scale model of the Vanvooren streamline Bentley in Vickers Wind… | ||
| scan0050 | Rear seat and body width, and the theory behind an unorthodox aerodynamic form. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/Ev.17/N.10.11.37 Cont'd. ------------------- The rear seat cushion is the full width of 44.000 as is also the overall body width. We would like to learn something of the theory on which this… | ||
| scan0051 | Performance calculations for a B.23.AE Streamline Saloon (Park Ward), comparing lap speed data with wind tunnel results. | ||
| View original record | -3- Appendix. B.23.AE - Streamline Saloon (Park Ward). Car lapped Brooklands at 95 M.P.H. and did flying half mile at 100 M.P.H. and maximum road speed 105 M.P.H. Axle ratio 3.73 to 1. H.P. at road… | ||
| scan0052 | Performance and drag calculations for a Vanvooren Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 4. Vanvooren Bentley by SR. Tunnel Drag = 164 lbs at 100 M.P.H. Projected Area = 21.6 sq.ft. Tunnel K. = 164 / (21.6 x 100^2) = .000758 Real drag at 100 M.P.H. = .000758 / .88 = .000863 With 92.5 H.P.… | ||
| scan0053 | Specification sheet detailing wheel size, engine revs, and axle/overdrive ratios. | ||
| View original record | 5. With the standard 5.500" x 18" wheels and maximum engine revs 4300 R.P.M. an axle ratio of 2.85 to 1 is necessary, or a 3.73 to 1 axle ratio and an overdrive of 1.31 to 1. | ||
| scan0054 | Comparison of wind tunnel data for a Park Ward Streamline Bentley and a Vanvooren Bentley. | ||
| View original record | WIND TUNNEL DATA. CAR. Projected area in sq.ft. Wind Tunnel Drag in lb. at 70 ft. secs. Theoretical Drag full size in lbs. at 100 MPH Theoretical K. Actual K. from car Computed K. Lap Speed Flying ½… | ||
| scan0055 | Potential overdrive gearbox for a Vanvooren Bentley following wind tunnel tests, and concerns about a customer's expectations. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs.Br. Wind Tunnel Tests on Vanvooren Bentley. Sg13/E12.11.37 Referring to Da/Ev.17/N.10.11.37 and conversation the other day I am anxious to be clear what we are… | ||
| scan0056 | The proposal to build a custom aerodynamic 'Paulin Bentley' for Mr. Embericos. | ||
| View original record | For "Sg" copy to "Rm". "WHH", "HBY", "Da". 1380 PARIS re Wind Tunnel Tests on Vanvooren Bentley. ----------------- and as it would appear from this that the Company is looking for somebody who would… | ||
| scan0057 | The cancellation of a project on a Vanvooren Bentley due to an unavailable overdrive gearbox. | ||
| View original record | To Sr. from Sg. Copy to Rm.Hs. BY.De. re Wind Tunnel Tests on Vanvooren Bentley. 1380 Sg17/E17.11.37 I am in receipt of Sr21/Dn15.11.37. This matter has been further discussed. As mentioned in… | ||
| scan0058 | Private letter discussing a proposal to fit a streamlined body to a 4 1/4 litre Bentley for a client named Mr. Embiricos. | ||
| View original record | Private. To Rm. 1380? Levallois Sr3/ET.17.II.37 Dear Rm., I received your private note concerning the stream-lined Bentley and I am glad you are satisfied with the wind tunnel performance, or shall we… | ||
| scan0059 | Letter discussing design drawings for a stream-lined Bentley by Mr Paulin. | ||
| View original record | To: "Rm" DERBY. 35 1380 (handwritten) PARIS Sr21/Dn.18.11.37 Stream-Lined Bentley. ------------------- Dear Rm, I have just seen Mr Paulin, who has brought along the efforts of the front appearance of… | ||
| scan0060 | The effects of wind resistance on the acceleration of a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To Rm... from DA/Ev. c. to By. Da. Sr. DA/Ev.1/N.1.12.37. EFFECT OF WIND RESISTANCE ON ACCELERATION BENTLEY. ----------------- As you requested we have investigated the effects of wind resistance… | ||
| scan0061 | Performance comparison of a Standard B.2. Saloon and a Vanvooren model, focusing on acceleration data. | ||
| View original record | -2- Standard B.2. Saloon. MPH. SEC. 10 to 60 18.05 10 to 70 24.83 10 to 80 39.43 20 to 80 36.31 Vanvooren. MPH. SEC. 10 to 60 16.98 10 to 70 21.62 10 to 80 27.58 20 to 80 24.40 % improvement over… | ||
| scan0062 | Appendix evaluating the increased horsepower available for acceleration on the Vanvooren Bentley compared to a standard model. | ||
| View original record | -3- Appendix. To evaluate the increased horsepower available for acceleration on the Vanvooren Bentley over that of the standard Bentley Y, and to compute the equivalent in weight reduction. HP. due… | ||
| scan0063 | Acceleration calculations for Standard B.2. Saloon and Vanvooren Aerodynamique models. | ||
| View original record | -4- Standard B.2. Saloon. Acel. = (HP. x 550 x 32.2 x 60) / (V x 33 x 112 x 88) = 3.26 HP/V ft sec² Vanvooren Aerodynamique. Acel. = (HP x 550 x 32.2 x 60) / (V x 34 x 112 x 88) = 3.16 HP/V ft. sec² | ||
| scan0064 | Performance data tables comparing a standard 4 1/4 litre Bentley with a Vanvooren 'Aerodynamique' model with overdrive. | ||
| View original record | -5- Standard 4 1/4 litre Bentley - axle 4.1 to 1, wheels 5.50 x 18 - Weight 33 cwts. in top gear. MPH. HP.due to const. T.R. HP.due to wind-age. HP. due to total resist-ance. HP.of car at road wheels.… | ||
| scan0065 | Performance graph comparing horsepower, acceleration, and velocity for a Standard Car versus a 'Vanvooren' model. | ||
| View original record | FT. SEC.^2 H.P. ROAD WHEEL H.P. STANDARD CAR IN OVERDRIVE ACCEL. VANVOOREN ACCEL STD. CAR VEL. TIME STD. CAR VEL. TIME VANVOOREN Y-Axis: 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 0 Y-Axis 2: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4,… | ||
| scan0066 | Chart about the effect of wind resistance on the acceleration of a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Rm... from Da/Ev. c. to By. Da. Sr. Da/Ev.21/N.2.12.37. EFFECT OF WIND RESISTANCE ON ACCELERATION - BENTLEY. -------------------------- Further to memo Da/Ev.1/N.1.12.37, will you kindly attach the… | ||
| scan0067 | Private memo discussing the design and aerodynamic testing of a new streamline car, focusing on radiator height. | ||
| View original record | PRIVATE. 1380 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm7/R.2.12.37. STREAMLINE CAR. I understand that you are now going to be allowed to make this, as per your last memo to Sg., and we are supplying you with the correct… | ||
| scan0068 | Brief typed note about returning a model car and sending drawings. | ||
| View original record | W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm9/R.3.12.37. We have returned to you by "Air Mail" per the General Transport your model car which we hope will arrive in good condition. We have also sent the drawings addressed to… | ||
| scan0069 | Instructing the Mailing Department to despatch drawings to the Franco-Britannic Auto Co., Ltd. in Paris. | ||
| View original record | Mailing Dept. [Handwritten in pink crayon: 1380] Rm6/R.3.12.37. Will you please despatch to:- W. Sleator, Esq., Franco-Britannic Auto Co.,Ltd., 12, Avenue George V., PARIS. 8. the attached drawings.… | ||
| scan0070 | Request to dispatch a model car to W. Sleator at Franco-Britannic Auto Co., Ltd. in Paris. | ||
| View original record | G/Mt. from Rm. c. D/BP. Rm8/R.3.12.37. Will you please despatch to:- W. Sleator, Esq., Franco-Britannic Auto Co.,Ltd., 12, Avenue George V., PARIS. 8., by Air Mail per the General Transport, the model… | ||
| scan0071 | Communication acknowledging receipt of information and a chart on the effect of wind resistance on Bentley acceleration. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.........BA copy.........Rm 1380 Showrooms Sr/Dn3/MLG.6.12.37 EFFECT OF WIND RESISTANCE ON ACCELERATION BENTLEY We have received your DA/Ev.I/N.I.12.37 and Da/Ev.2I/N.2.12.37… | ||
| scan0072 | To Bentley Motors Ltd. confirming the receipt of a returned model car. | ||
| View original record | To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby......... to "D". 1380 Sr/Dn22/Vf.20.12.37 Re model car In reply to your D/BP/Y18/MH.17.12.37, we are pleased to advise you that we have now received the model car which… | ||
| scan0073 | Requesting modifications to a Wraith to reduce wind noise and for a list of these changes to be provided for future reference. | ||
| View original record | 1380. Rm/FD. from Rm. c. Rm/Wym. Rm3/R.18.1.38. WIND NOISES. Will you please arrange that, on the Wraith which is going to France, all modifications to reduce wind noise should be carried out. Having… | ||
| scan0074 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine about the principles and benefits of streamlining in motorcars. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 1380. 1142 JANUARY 25, 1938. STREAMLINE ANY statements or articles regarding streamlining and its possibilities must start with some sort of apology and with a definition of what is really… | ||
| scan0075 | The contents page for 'The Motor' journal, volume LXXII, number 1883. | ||
| View original record | VOL. LXXII. No. 1883. The Motor TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1938. Every Tuesday 4d. The National Motor Journal Proprietors TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED Managing Director ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD Managing Editor A. C.… | ||
| scan0076 | Article discussing the engineering and economic possibilities of lowered wind resistance in automobiles. | ||
| View original record | JANUARY 25, 1938. 1143 The Motor The Engineering and Economic Possibilities of Lowered Wind Resistance: the Influence of Road Conditions and a Discussion of Some Problems By Laurence Pomeroy, Junr. At… | ||
| scan0077 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine discussing the engineering principles, benefits, and challenges of streamlining car bodies. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 1144 January 25, 1938. STREAMLINE Contd. limited demand for the streamlined car and if, therefore, it is to be sold at an economic price it must have a foundation that is similar to that of… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter discussing the progress on a streamline car project, including the wooden working model, chassis, and axle considerations. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd., D E R B Y . . . . . . . . . . . .Rm. Streamline cars. Dear Rm, On Saturday I went to the coachbuilders who are working for us on this job, in collaboration with M. Paulin,… | ||
| scan0079 | Car modifications and streamlining, drawing a comparison with French steam train technology. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - b) Having removed the outer sheel of the radiator, complete with radiator shutters, would it be possible to send over a thermostat arrangement, which can be fitted between the radiator and the… | ||
| scan0080 | The performance of a streamlined train compared to a standard train on a route including Dijon and Marseilles. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Sr6/Crn.31.I.38. 4. Coming out of the Dijon tunnel, after what seemed to me like a long Turkish bath, after a dive into icy cold water, the speed of the train was 102 kms an hour. The track… | ||
| scan0081 | Responding to queries on Bentley bearings, steering, and a streamline car radiator. | ||
| View original record | W/P. Sr. from Rm. 1380 also 1030 Rm15/R.4.2.38. Thank you for your various notes. Replying to your queries:- (1) Bentley Bearings. We are taking up the attitude that the cars with A.C.2 bearings… | ||
| scan0082 | Page 2 of a memo with recommendations on chassis, tyres, axle, and engine head for a specific car. | ||
| View original record | Sr. from Rm. -2- Rm15/R.4.2.38. (d) As stability will be a vital feature on this car, I would recommend that you have a chassis with Marles steering and large tyres. If this worries you with wing… | ||
| scan0083 | Confirming the chassis number for an Embiricos Bentley to be fitted with a special streamlined French body. | ||
| View original record | To "Hs" Derby copy "Gry" 1245 or 1380? Showrooms Sr/DnI2/MLG.11.2.38 Re- Embiricos Bentley chassis to be fitted with a special streamlined French body Further to my Sr21/Dn.IO.2.38, please note that… | ||
| scan0084 | Letter discussing modifications for a streamlined body chassis, including performance parts and addressing instrument quality. | ||
| View original record | 1245.P 1380 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm3/R.21.2.38. Dear Sr., We have had a talk with Hs. about your chassis for the streamline body, and are going ahead with it right away. We are supplying the high… | ||
| scan0085 | Modifications to be carried out on a chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.1/AP.21.2.38 1245 B.27.LE. Herewith copy of a memo we have circulated re the modifications to be carried out on the above chassis. Rm/Gry. | ||
| scan0086 | List of modifications for a chassis going to Paris for a streamline body. | ||
| View original record | HPS. from Rm/Gry. c. Rm/AFM. c. Rm/Std. c. Rm/Swdl. c. By/RD. Rm/Gry.10/AP.19.2.38 B.27.LE. Hs. has agreed to the following mods. being carried out in the Expl. Dept for the chassis that is going to… | ||
| scan0087 | On wind resistance, the benefits of streamlining, and competitive market positioning against other car models. | ||
| View original record | 1380. Sg. from Hm. Hs. c. By. c. Da. c. W/P - Sr. c. Da/Ev. Hm5/R.2.2.38. WIND RESISTANCE. It is, unfortunately, the usual practice to couple the effect of reducing the windage of a car with the… | ||
| scan0088 | Importance of reducing windage and aerodynamic drag in future car designs. | ||
| View original record | -2- In other words, the very nature of the B.III specification and its position in the rationalised programme, indicates that even more than in the past this car is now intended to appeal to the… | ||
| scan0089 | Analysis of the performance benefits of the 'Paulin' Bentley compared to the standard model at various speeds. | ||
| View original record | -3- Let us now consider the benefits to be derived from the "Paulin" Bentley at speeds habitually used by the average Bentley owner, i.e., 70 M.P.H. and below:- (A) Firstly, let us assume that all the… | ||
| scan0090 | Summary of windage reduction knowledge and recommendations for streamlined body designs on Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | -4- Summary. We have exact knowledge of what windage reduction means and how it can be achieved. If we don't use this knowledge now we shall be forced into doing so sooner or later by our competitors.… | ||
| scan0091 | Illustrations of two Bugatti Type 57 cabriolet designs. | ||
| View original record | Fig. 3. — La Bugatti type 57, carrossée en cabriolet. Fig. 4. — Cabriolet Dubos sur Bugatti 57. | ||
| scan0092 | Page of illustrations featuring streamlined car body designs from Peugeot and Delage. | ||
| View original record | Fig. 20. — Peugeot 402, carrosserie Saint-Didier. Fig. 7. — Carrosserie Letourneur et Marchand sur Delage. Fig. 8. — La Delage, carrosserie Labourdette « Vutotal », dessinée par Andreau. | ||
| scan0093 | Illustrations of two Figoni-bodied Delahaye cars, a closed coupe and a roadster-sport. | ||
| View original record | Fig. 10. — Conduite intérieure Figoni sur Delahaye. Fig. 11. — Un Roadster-Sport Figoni sur Delahaye. | ||
| scan0094 | Brake modification specifications for the Embiricos car, detailing aluminium front drums and standard rear iron drums. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To HPS. from Rm/AFM. Rm/AFM.1/AP.23.2.38 B.27.LE. - Embiricos. With reference to Rm/Gry.10/AP.19.2.38 and amplifying this, the front drums should be aluminium (pair now in fitting shop) and the… | ||
| scan0095 | Enquiry about the 'Streamlined Bentley'. | ||
| View original record | 1380. Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. Showrooms Sr is absent DnI3/MLG.23.2.38 Streamlined Bentley 2 We are much obliged to you for your Rm3/ R.2I.2.38 contents of which we have noted and have… | ||
| scan0096 | Responding to remarks on chassis details, brake drums, noise insulation and instrument quality. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.............Rm. 1245- Showrooms (Sr is absent) EWP2/MLG.25.2.38 Dear "Rm", Your memo Rm3/R.2I.2.38 to "Sr" has been passed on to me in his absence. I note your remarks… | ||
| scan0097 | Letter from Rm to Sleator discussing radiator options and a performance-enhancing cut-out for the Embiricos' chassis. | ||
| View original record | 1380? W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm6/R.28.2.38. Dear Sleator, We are looking forward to seeing you next week-end. We want to help you all we can on Embiricos' chassis, and we now have it in our Department, and… | ||
| scan0098 | Photographs of a Bentley chassis and details of a high compression engine's performance. | ||
| View original record | W/P. Sr. from Rm. 1245 or 1380 Rm9/R.1.3.38. Herewith some photographs of the underneath of a Bentley chassis which Mr. Paulin asked for. If they are not satisfactory, perhaps you will let us know… | ||
| scan0099 | Returning a new 'L' series production radiator from chassis B.27.LE for credit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. from Rm/Std. c.c. G/Rb. c.c. G/Mt. 1380 Rm/Std.13/MH.2.3.38. We are sending you one complete new 'L' series production radiator off B.27.LE. chassis. As the Exp. Dept. is fitting a special… | ||
| scan0100 | Confirming no action on wind resistance until results are ascertained from a car with a special body in Paris. | ||
| View original record | S/W To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs.BY.Da. Sr.De/Ev. re Wind Resistance. Sg22/E2.3.38 1380 Referring to Rm5/A22.2.38 this is just to confirm that, as discussed yesterday, there is really no action to be… | ||
| scan0101 | The modifications required for fitting a radiator to chassis B.27.LE. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Std. c. By/Ald. 1380. Rm/Std.1/MH.21.3.38. RADIATOR FOR CHASSIS B.27.LE. We understand that the bonnet and radiator cowl for the above chassis will be such that a radiator with top… | ||
| scan0102 | Article from 'The Motor' magazine about Hitler's 'Strength-Through-Joy' car, also known as the K.D.F or People's Car. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 844 1380 June 7, 1938. HITLER'S "STRENGTH-THROUGH-JOY" CAR The clean-cut streamline body style is typical of the latest German practice. It has a rear engine. (Below) The drop-away bonnet… | ||
| scan0103 | Page from 'The Motor' magazine with articles on the German 'People's Car', the US auto industry, and caravanning in France. | ||
| View original record | June 7, 1938. 823 The Motor Foreign News Desk Germany WHEN Herr Hitler laid the cornerstone of the huge new factory at Fallersleben on May 26, where his dream of a " People's Car " was to be realised,… | ||
| scan0104 | Request to Bentley Motors Ltd. for an oil thermometer and fittings for tests on chassis B.27.LE - EMBIRICOS. | ||
| View original record | Reikes 1245 To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.......... Rm. Levallois Sr/EWP7/ET.9.6.38 Re: CHASSIS B.27.LE - EMBIRICOS. Could you please arrange to let us have an oil thermometer and all fittings… | ||
| scan0105 | Correcting an omission in a previous document regarding the maximum speeds of the Streamline Car. | ||
| View original record | W.A. ROBOTHAM, Esq., Park Leys, DUFFIELD, Derbyshire. Levallois Sr/ET.3/10.6.38. Re: STREAMLINE CAR. Further to Sr.IO/ET. 9.6.38, we very much regret that a mistake has occurred in this memo (5th line… | ||
| scan0106 | Road speeds, parts shipment, and bearing failures for three different vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.8/MH.13.6.38. RE MEMO STREAMLINE CAR (Sr/ET.3/10.6.38.) The road speed on the above car at the maximum engine r.p.m. of 4,500 comes out at Top gear - 115 m.p.h.… | ||
| scan0107 | Request to fabricate a main pressure oil pipe for the Embiricos car, to be sent to the Paris Depot. | ||
| View original record | 1245? γ To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.5/MH.13.6.38. B.27.LE (EMBIRICOS). Will you please make up an oil pipe for the above equipped with thermometer pocket to suit Negretti and Zambra thermometer that… | ||
| scan0108 | Providing an update on the completion and testing schedule for the streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To: "Rm", DERBY. PARIS Sr23/Dn15.6.38 Streamlined BENTLEY. ------------------------- I am pleased to inform you that we are now coming to the end of our efforts on the streamlined car, and… | ||
| scan0109 | Request for further information and testing to complete an analysis on the windage of various models compared with American practice. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Rm/Wym. from Rm. Rm/IMW. Rm2/R.16.6.38. In order to complete the analysis which we are making on the windage of our various models compared with corresponding American practice, we should like… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter from Franco-Britannic Autos to Carrosserie Pourtout detailing performance test results for a Bentley aerodynamic car. | ||
| View original record | 1380? SrR2/Dml6838 PARIS Monsieur Paulin, Carrosserie POURTOUT. 85, Avenue Paul Doumer, R U E I L. (S & O). P A R I S le 16.Juin 1 9 3 8 Bentley Streamlined Car Monsieur, Je reçois une lettre de nos… | ||
| scan0111 | Testing of the Paulin-Bentley and its aerodynamic performance in relation to the upcoming B.III chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. Rm10/R.20.6.38. PAULIN BENTLEY. Sr. tells me that he expects to have this car on test about the 28th or 29th of this month. We have just completed a series of tests on Brooklands which… | ||
| scan0112 | Returning the drawing for the radiator mounting of Embricos' car B.27.LE. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P To Sr. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.6/MH.4.7.38. We return you herewith the drawing of radiator mounting for Embricos' car B.27.LE. Rm/Std. | ||
| scan0113 | Letter discussing travel arrangements, performance testing, and tyre pressure settings for a streamlined car. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm2/R.5.7.38. Dear Sr., Thank you for a very enjoyable week-end. I am provisionally arranging to come over by British Airways Service which arrives Le Bourget @ 12.25. on Monday… | ||
| scan0114 | Letter addressing queries on the supply of a roll rod, oil, filters, bearings, and parts for Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | -2- We have carefully considered the roll rod, and we do not think it is worth sending this out unless we find we cannot make the car stable in any other way. It is then problematical if the front… | ||
| scan0115 | From 'Rm' to 'Hs' reviewing the performance and features of the Paulin Bentley after initial testing in Paris. | ||
| View original record | 1380 COPY. Royal Monceau Hotel, 35, 37, 39, Avenue Hoche, PARIS. July 14/1938. To Hs. from Rm. I am very pleased with the Paulin Bentley. It is the first really practical aerodynamic car that I have… | ||
| scan0116 | The performance testing of the Paulins Streamline Bentley car, comparing actual track results with wind tunnel predictions. | ||
| View original record | 1380 SECRET. Sg. From Rm. Dr. Ds. Ds/EV. Dr.Jar. Dr. - Sr. RmS/R.15.7.38. PAULINS STREAMLINE BENTLEY CAR. The speeds which we expected to get from this car after calculations from figures obtained in… | ||
| scan0117 | Performance and design comparison between a streamlined Paulin Bentley and a standard model. | ||
| View original record | -2- very nearly as the cube of velocity, it is apparent that as it takes 126 clutch horse-power to produce a speed of 90 m.p.h. on the standard car, 186 brake clutch horse-power would be required to… | ||
| scan0118 | Internal report evaluating a car's design, performance, and practicality compared to competitors. | ||
| View original record | -3- The complete undersheet would be a nuisance in customers' hands, and, fortunately, our tests show that this has very little effect on top speed. We heard nothing but praise for the appearance of… | ||
| scan0119 | Attracting potential Bentley purchasers with the Paulin body. | ||
| View original record | -4- RmS/H.18.7.38. We have in mind that, just as certain people are alleged to have tried the Bentley and subsequently bought a 25/30, so potential purchasers for a standard Bentley might be attracted… | ||
| scan0120 | Front view of a vehicle's bodywork under construction, showing the radiator and headlight mounts. | ||
| View original record | 66 | ||
| scan0122 | Photograph showing the front chassis and bodywork of a vehicle during assembly, with headlight pods and radiator visible. | ||
| View original record | ", | ||
| scan0123 | Photograph of the rear of a DeSoto convertible car. | ||
| View original record | JLG 710 DeSoto | ||
| scan0124 | Photograph of the front of a DeSoto convertible car. | ||
| View original record | DeSoto FLUID DRIVE JLG 710 | ||
| scan0125 | Photograph of the rear three-quarter view of an Oldsmobile car. | ||
| View original record | HYDRA-MATIC DRIVE, OLDSMOBILE, JRB 293 | ||
| scan0126 | Black and white photograph showing the front view of a Jowett Javelin saloon car. | ||
| View original record | JRB 293 | ||
| scan0127 | Advertisement from 'The Motor' magazine for the Alvis 4.3 Litre Saloon car, highlighting its acceleration. | ||
| View original record | STREAMLINE FILE 1380 July 19, 1938. The Motor 39 ALVIS YOU FEEL SO SAFE IN AN ALVIS THE AMAZING ACCELERATION OF THIS 100 m.p.h. SALOON CAR From the official "MOTOR" Road Test of the Special Short… | ||
| scan0128 | Advertisement for Delahaye cars celebrating a victory at Le Mans and listing models for sale. | ||
| View original record | 40 The Motor July 19, 1938. DELAHAYE Echoes of LE MANS 1st 2nd 4th 1st 2nd 4th Drawing by "The Motor." The Delahaye leading at White House during the opening laps of the race. COACHWORK BY CHAPRON OF… | ||
| scan0129 | Article from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing the design trend of streamlined rear-ends on modern cars, with illustrated examples. | ||
| View original record | 1380 STREAMLINE PICE The Autocar, July 15th, 1938 119 the outstanding feature of the more modern examples, and a surprising sense of balance has been attained by attention to small details. Nowadays,… | ||
| scan0130 | Article by Granville Bradshaw discussing the pros and cons of different independent front suspension systems. | ||
| View original record | July 15th, 1938. The Autocar. 117. TECHNICAL PROBLEMS DISCUSSED BY GRANVILLE BRADSHAW STEERING WITH INDEPENDENT SPRINGING—No. 2 LAST week we discussed the solid front axle and its effect upon the… | ||
| scan0131 | Article from 'The Autocar' magazine about the evolution of car tail design, with illustrations. | ||
| View original record | 118 The Autocar, July 15th, 1938 STUDIES in TAIL DESIGN A FEW years ago the back of the average car body was mostly an upright, rather square panel, which served as a useful place on which to hang the… | ||
| scan0132 | Promotional flyer detailing the speed records for the Gnome & Rhône CM2 motorcycle at the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome. | ||
| View original record | GNOME RHÔNE LA CM2 350 cmc SOUPAPES EN TÊTE LA MOTO DU SPORTIF Sté DES MOTEURS GNOME & RHÔNE SIÈGE SOCIAL : 34, Rue de Lisbonne - PARIS Mag. de Vente : 49, Avue de la Grande-Armée Succursales à LILLE,… | ||
| scan0133 | French language speed conversion chart for a 12.5 km road circuit, showing lap times against average speed. | ||
| View original record | BARÈME DES VITESSES SUR LE GRAND CIRCUIT ROUTIER (12 Km 500 au tour) Un tour en: Représente Un tour en: Représente Un tour en: Représente Un tour en: Représente min. sec. une moyenne de min. sec. une… | ||
| scan0134 | Paulin Streamline Bentley Car, its performance, modifications, and the possibility of a repeat build on an 'M' Series chassis. | ||
| View original record | 138D To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs.BY.Da. Mx.Da/Ev.Da/Jnr. Sr. re Paulin Streamline Bentley Car. Sg7/E20738 I am in receipt of Rm5/R15.7.38, the contents of which are very interesting. Reference to the… | ||
| scan0135 | Querying wind resistance test data and clarifying the naming history of a specific car. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. Sg7/E20738 - 2 - point I should like to know how much, bearing in mind the increase in wind resistance which will presumably be caused thereby and the narrow margin which apparently… | ||
| scan0136 | Letter from Paris discussing the performance of the 'Streamlined car' and a test drive of a new 6-cylinder Citroen. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To: "Rm". PARIS Sr21/Dn21.7.38 I have received your letter and memo this morning, and am pleased to see that "Sg" is showing interest in the Streamlined car, of which I am sending him… | ||
| scan0137 | To 'Rm' concerning engine and brake performance, and discussions with Marcel Michelin about tyres and wheels for Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To: "Rm". PARIS Nº 2. As regards the engine, it is totally free from periods of any sort, either forward or on the over-run. The Lockheed brakes are very efficient. This is certainly the car you… | ||
| scan0138 | Secret internal memo discussing arrangements for the 'Paulin' car, a trip to the continent, and a visit by Monsieur Paulin. | ||
| View original record | 1245' SECRET. W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm2/R.22.7.38. You will have received Sg's note - Sg7/E. 20.7.38. referring to the 'Paulin' car. Attached is a copy of my reply. I think it would be a good thing, if it… | ||
| scan0139 | With recommendations for the 'Paulin Bentley' concerning its name, axle ratio, hubs, brake drums, and exhaust system. | ||
| View original record | Spare SECRET. HPS/WSC 2/PA 25/5/38 RHC/DM 7/SA 27/5/38 Rml/R.22.7.38. Sg. From Hn. c. Ha. Hy. Ba. MX. Ps/Hv. De/Jnr. Sr. Re: Paulin Streamline Bentley. We recommend that this car is known in the… | ||
| scan0140 | Comparison of modifications including engine, radiator, tyres, and interior dimensions against a Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | -2- (4) High Compression Engine. This consists of a standard head with a small amount taken off the face and a thin gasket. It has already been fitted to several customers' cars, and causes little or… | ||
| scan0141 | Cover note enclosing a copy of a document regarding the Paulin Streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380² To: "Rm", DERBY. PARIS Sr/Dn22/22.7.38 re Paulin Streamlined Bentley. I am enclosing copy of my Sr/Dn22.7.38 to "Sg", for your information. Sr M. | ||
| scan0142 | Letter concerning the Paulin Streamline Bentley car, its design, coachbuilders, cost, and arrangements for inspection. | ||
| View original record | To: BENTLEY MOTORS (1931) Ld, "Sg" ............LONDON. PARIS Sr21/Dn22.7.38 re Paulin Streamline BENTLEY Car. --------- With reference to your Sg7/E20.7.38, it is a great pleasure for me to note that,… | ||
| scan0143 | Requesting side and front view photographs of a Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380 S/W. To Rm. from Sg. Sg32/D25.7.38. Re: Paulin Bentley. Sr. has sent me some photographs but he has not a side view or even a proper front view. He says you took some, so I am wondering if you… | ||
| scan0144 | Secret internal memo regarding the Paulin Streamlined Bentley and a meeting with Mr. Embiricos. | ||
| View original record | 1245 /1380? SECRET ----- Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. Showrooms Sr/Dn3/MLG.25.7.38 Re- Paulin Streamlined Bentley ------------------------------ Thanks for your Rm2/R.22.7.38 with copy of… | ||
| scan0145 | Status of fitting large capacity oil pumps to 3 1/2 litre Bentley chassis for various owners. | ||
| View original record | 1245 To BENTLEY Motors Ltd. Derby ................ Copy to Rm. " " Hd. Levallois Sr/VAl/GM.25.7.38 re: FITTING OF LARGE CAPACITY OIL PUMPS TO 3 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS.… | ||
| scan0146 | Fitting large oil pumps to 3 1/2 litre cars and related customer costs. | ||
| View original record | 2. Sr/EAL/CM.25.7.38 We should mention that the cost price of supplying and fitting a large oil pump is Fcs: 628.-- and the sale price is about Fcs: 1,000.-- . For your information there are about 8 3… | ||
| scan0147 | Translating a letter from customer Count Nicolas de Sangro praising the Paulin Streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Bentley Motors Ltd. London.........Sg. Copy to "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr/DnIO/MLG.25.5.38 Re- Paulin Streamlined Bentley --------------------------- I have just received a letter from our very… | ||
| scan0148 | 'Rm.' to 'Hs.' discussing an attached memo from 'Sr.' and anticipating unflattering remarks from Conduit Street. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To Hs. from Rm. Rm.3/MH.28.7.38. Poullin Bentley Sr/Dn 10/MLG 25.V-38 Attached copy of memo from Sr. is interesting. I expect we shall get some remarks which are the reverse of flattering from… | ||
| scan0149 | Photographs taken to compare the performance of a Paulin Bentley with a standard Vanvooren. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To Sg. from Rm. Rm.6/MH.28.7.38. PAULIN BENTLEY. Replying to Sg.32/D.25.7.38, the photographs I took of the Paulin Bentley on the track were done with a view to showing the difference in… | ||
| scan0150 | Letter confirming the dispatch of a pair of Marchal wing lamps. | ||
| View original record | 1240 28.7.38. Dear Rm, At the request of Sr., I am sending you herewith a pair of Marchal wing lamps. With kind regards, Yours sincerely, W Rose | ||
| scan0151 | Short typed note thanking Mr. Rose for 'Marchal' wing lamps. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Mr.Rose from Rm. Rm.11/MH.29.7.38. 1245 Dear Rose, Many thanks for the "Marchal" wing lamps. Yours sincerely, | ||
| scan0152 | Braking performance of the Embiricos car and evaluating 'Fram' and 'General' filters. | ||
| View original record | 1245 W/P. To Sr. from Rm. Many thanks for the note re speeds achieved by Monsieur Embiricos' car. Re your remarks about the brakes. I suggest that the car is used a bit more before a final opinion is… | ||
| scan0153 | Performance trial results from Montlhéry for a Paulin Bentley and a Standard Car. | ||
| View original record | 1380 also 1245 30.7.38. TRIALS ON MONTLHERY. SECS. K.P.H. M.P.H. Paulin Bentley. (1) Initial Run Fan on. C.O. open 58-3/5 150.0 97 58-2/5 157 97.5 (2) CO. Closed 59-3/5 153 95.0 59 155 96.4 (3) Repeat… | ||
| scan0154 | Calculations predicting the speed of a Paulin Bentley based on drag and rolling resistance results. | ||
| View original record | BASIC RESULTS - Cont'd. (3) Removing the undershield increases the speed to 2.3 M.P.H. (4) Fitting streamline body 110 M.P.H. (Assuming engine H.P.'s similar) PREDICTING SPEED OF PAULIN BENTLEY FROM… | ||
| scan0155 | Page of calculations for vehicle windage, total tractive resistance, horsepower and maximum speed. | ||
| View original record | WINDAGE. = Total T.R. - Rolling T.R. (1) = 172 - (30 x Wt. of Car) = 172 - 45 = 127 (2) = 150 - (30 x Wt. of Car) = 150 - 45 = 105 K = Windage T.R. / M.P.H.² (i) K = 127 / 75² = .0227 (2) K = 105 /… | ||
| scan0156 | Calculation of aerodynamic coefficient 'K' for a car based on its frontal area. | ||
| View original record | Frontal area of car 21.6 sq. ft. K = .024 / 21.6 = .00110 Calculated K = .00086 Actual K is 28% higher than wind tunnel K but 40% lower than previous streamline car. Rm. | ||
| scan0157 | Summarizing engine development points and investigations for the Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To Rm/Swdl. from Rm. Rm.5/WH.2.8.38. The following is a summary of some of the points raised in our conversation of yesterday's date. (1) Engine for the Paulin Bentley. You will arrange to get a… | ||
| scan0158 | File page with a clipping comparing short and long bonnet car designs, labelled 'Paulin Bentley File'. | ||
| View original record | B80. 5. 8.38 THIS AND THAT. Representative examples of the short and long bonnet car, the respective virtues of which are the subjects of this week's contents. 819 PAULIN BENTLEY FILE | ||
| scan0159 | Collage of images illustrating the 'Streamlining' design trend in cars, trains, radios and domestic appliances. | ||
| View original record | 1385 July 29, 1938. The Motor STREAM LINING SETS THE STYLE Although stream-lining may add little to the speed of touring cars, fashion demands it. Railway trains, telephones, furniture and domestic… | ||
| scan0160 | Album page with five photographs showing various views of a streamlined teardrop-style coupe. | ||
| View original record | 1380. 5. 8. 38. Faint reversed text: BENTLEY License Plate (front): 2KC 1 License Plate (rear): 7096 RL2 | ||
| scan0161 | Test for a forward-facing air intake on the Paulin Streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To By/Ald. Rm/Swdl.4/JH.4.8.38. In connection with the Paulin Streamlined Bentley we wish to try a forward facing air intake to see, by use of a fan on the test, what advantage would be obtained… | ||
| scan0162 | Correspondence regarding accident damage and repair delays for a Paulin Streamlined Bentley in Paris. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Bentley Motors Ltd. London...............C. Copy to "Rm" Derby Showrooms (Sr is absent) Dn8/MLG.4.8.38 Re- Paulin Streamlined Bentley --------------------- Referring to your CII/C.29.7.38 we… | ||
| scan0163 | Sending snapshots of the Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To Sg. from Rm. Rm.2/MH.5.8.38. PAULIN BENTLEY. We send you herewith some snapshots of the Paulin Bentley. These in no way do justice to the appearance of the car, but may be of some use to you… | ||
| scan0164 | Holiday plans impacting the completion and testing schedule of the Paulin car. | ||
| View original record | W/P. To Sr/Dn. from Rm. #1245# 1380 Rm.13/MH.5.8.38. With reference to Dn8/MLG.4.8.38, this is very bad news because I am definitely going for my holiday for the first fortnight in September, and… | ||
| scan0165 | Sending a dimension drawing of a Vanvooren body and a photo of a streamlined Bentley, which has been in an accident. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To "Rm" Derby Sr is absent EWPI5/MLG.5.8.38 We are sending you under separate cover dimension drawing of the Show model Vanvooren body. We also enclose a side view of the streamlined Bentley that… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter to H.A. Adkins in New York enclosing pictures of the Streamline Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Rm.4/MH. 5th. August 1938. H.A.Adkins, Esq., 10, East 57th. Street, New York, U.S.A. Dear Adkins, Herewith some pictures of the Streamline Bentley car models which I promised you. I hope that you… | ||
| scan0167 | From Paris regarding a delay in the coachbuilding work for a Streamlined Bentley, providing a new delivery estimate. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To: "Rm", DERBY. "Sr" is absent PARIS Dn21/8.8.38 re Streamlined BENTLEY. -------------------- Further to your Rml3/MH5.8.38, we have now seen the Coachbuilders who made this body, and in view of… | ||
| scan0168 | Attaching a report received from Mr. Embiricos concerning his streamlined Bentley, chassis B-27-LE. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. Showrooms (Sr is absent) Dn4/MLG.8.8.38 Re- Chassis B-27-LE-Mr.Embiricos --------------------------------- With reference to your Rm4/MH.29.7.38 and your… | ||
| scan0169 | Customer report on the performance and faults of a Streamlined Bentley following an accident. | ||
| View original record | "N A F T I L O S" 4I RUE FRANCOIS IER P A R I S ---------Le 5th August 1938 Walter SLEATOR Esq. c/o Franco Britannic Autos Ltd I2 Avenue George V PARIS My dear Walter, Your probably heard that my… | ||
| scan0170 | Page two of a letter from a client detailing numerous faults with a car's bodywork and interior. | ||
| View original record | -2- Body - concerning the body there are innumerable details which will have to be put right. You will undoubtedly discover most of these and Punt knows all about it as I have spoken to him. There is… | ||
| scan0171 | Cover note for a print comparing the outline of the Paulin Bentley with that of the standard car. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. c. W/P - Sr. SECRET. 1380 Rm5/R.10.8.38. Herewith a print showing the outline of the Paulin Bentley compared with that of the standard car. We have outlined the standard car in red. Rm. | ||
| scan0172 | Design of a streamline body for a Bentley 4 seater. | ||
| View original record | DESIGN OF A STREAMLINE BODY FOR BENTLEY. 4 SEATER. B.H.P. BODY WEIGHT CROSS SECTION WHEEL BASE 86.614 OVERALL LENGTH 195.226 SCALE 1/10 PAULIN AREA 21.650 SQ. FT STD. BENTLEY - 23.400 SQ. FT OVERALL… | ||
| scan0173 | Letter requesting the return of the Paulin Bentley model for further wind tunnel tests. | ||
| View original record | 1380 W/P. Sr. from Rm. Rm2/R.13.8.38. Dear Sr., I trust that you have had a good holiday. I should be glad if you could let us have the model of the Paulin Bentley over here again as we must check up… | ||
| scan0174 | Secret report on full-scale tests comparing the wind resistance of American and British cars. | ||
| View original record | Sg. from Rm. Hs. o. to By. o. to Da. o. to Mx. o. Da/Sv. SECRET. 1380 Hm6/H.15.8.38. WIND RESISTANCE OF AMERICAN CARS. We have been making some full scale tests of the American Cars that we have and… | ||
| scan0175 | Car aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, and comparing the frontal designs of various cars including Bentley and American models. | ||
| View original record | -2- We do not think that it is logical to spend as much time and energy as we do in extracting H.P. from our engines, and then waste the power driving an uneconomic shape through the air. This applies… | ||
| scan0176 | Comparative table of performance data for various car models. | ||
| View original record | CAR. TOTAL WT. 2 PASS: ROAD WHEEL H.P. AT MAX. LAP SPEED. MAX. LAP SPEED. FRONTAL AREA OF CAR SQ/FEET. C FRONTAL AREA OR SPECIFIC WIND RESIST: ROAD WHEEL H.P. TO LAP @ 80 M.P.H. P.III Close Coupled… | ||
| scan0177 | Comparative table of wind resistance and performance data for various car models. | ||
| View original record | Wind Resistance, 1380 CAR. TOTAL WT. 2 PASS: ROAD WHEEL H.P. AT MAX. LAP SPEED. MAX. LAP SPEED. FRONTAL AREA OF CAR SQ/FEET. C FRONTAL AREA OR SPECIFIC WIND RESIST: ROAD WHEEL H.P. TO LAP @ 80 M.P.H.… | ||
| scan0178 | Comparative table of performance data for various car models. | ||
| View original record | 1380 CAR. | TOTAL WT. 2 PASS: | ROAD WHEEL HP. AT MAX.LAP SPEED. | MAX. LAP SPEED | WEIGHT ON FRONT WHEELS TONS. | FRONTAL AREA OF CAR SQ. FT. | C FRONTAL AREA OR SPECIFIC WIND RESISTANCE. | ROAD… | ||
| scan0179 | Photographic comparison of eight different car front-end designs. | ||
| View original record | Top Row (left to right): RC 6101 WRAITH RC 5642 BENTLEY IV RC 3170 PHANTOM III RC 5255 OLDSMOBILE Bottom Row (left to right): RC 5007 WRAITH RC 3500 BENTLEY IV C 114 CH PACKARD GNO 358 FORD V.8. | ||
| scan0180 | Comparison of the projected frontal areas of various car models. | ||
| View original record | PROJECTED FRONTAL AREAS OF CARS. Top right notes: PAULIN BENTLEY 24.500 SQ.FT. E.R.HALL (1st CAR) 15.680 SQ.FT. B.23.AE. SPORTS SAL. 19.050 SQ.FT. ALL R-R & BENTLEY CARS ARE DRAWN IN THE FULLY LADEN… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter regarding a persistent low-speed wobble on a customer's 4 1/4 Bentley and a crashed 'Streamlined' car. | ||
| View original record | 1245. To Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............... Rm. Levallois Sr6/ET.17.8.38. Dear Rm., I have just come back from a ten day cruise around the British Isles. There was nothing much to write home… | ||
| scan0182 | Acknowledging a previous communication regarding the Vanvooren Bentley-Paris Trials. | ||
| View original record | On see EV. EV 1380. Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby...........Rm. Showrooms Sr/VfIO/MLG.18.8.38 Re- Vanvooren Bentley-Paris Trials -------------------------------- We thank you for memo Da:Ev.6/N.12.8.38… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter discussing the causes of low speed wobbles in cars and mentioning an attached memo on wind resistance. | ||
| View original record | 1380 also 1945 W/S. Sr. from Rm. Rm2/R.19.8.38. Dear Sr., With reference to Sr6/ET.17.8.38., it is a fact which we are not able to explain that some cars are worse for low speed wobbles than others.… | ||
| scan0184 | Correspondence from Levallois regarding the despatch of a miniature model Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | 1380 LEVALLOIS. Sr/Go/TL.2/JAB.19.8.38. To. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby................Rm. c. to D/BP. MINATURE MODEL OF BENTLEY CAR. Following instructions of Sr/EWP. we have to-day despatched to… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter regarding a damaged Paulin Bentley body model, its required repair before testing, and an update on the Embiricos car. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top left]: Rm See EV. [Handwritten top middle]: 1880 [Handwritten top right]: EV [crossed out] Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. Showrooms Sr/EWP II/MLG.19.8.38 Dear "Rm", Many… | ||
| scan0186 | News clipping about a streamlined Mercedes Benz used for high-speed tyre tests. | ||
| View original record | STREAMLINE FILE 138 August 23, 1938. STREAMLINE : This special body, built under Jaray patents, is mounted on a 5.4-litre Mercedes Benz chassis and is used by the German Dunlop Rubber Company for… | ||
| scan0187 | The blueprints and parts required for a new Bentley air intake, designed to test supercharging on the Bentley 11 engine. | ||
| View original record | HFS. [Crossed out] c. Rm. [Crossed out] c. Rm/Gms [Crossed out] BY/Ald.14/G.7.9.38. 1380 [Handwritten] RE: BENTLEY AIR INTAKE. SECTION 5082. Please receive herewith two blueprints of each of the… | ||
| scan0188 | Confidential letter discussing the results of wind tunnel tests on a Streamline Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | c. By. Rm. Da. Ev/DB. 1350 14th. September 1938. Da/Ev.1/N. Messrs. Vicker's (Aviation) Ltd., Weybridge, Surrey. Confidential. Attention of R.K.Person,Esq. Dear Sir, Re: Wind Tunnel Tests on Bentley… | ||
| scan0189 | Comparison of aerodynamic drag data from wind tunnel tests on Derby and French Streamline Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | -2- A. Derby Streamline Bentley .88 B. French Streamline Bentley .500 It will be recalled that the French model was very steady in the tunnel, indicating a less turbulent flow. The following points… | ||
| scan0190 | Comparative wind tunnel test report on the aerodynamic drag of Rolls-Bentley and Van Vooren-Bentley bodies. | ||
| View original record | Copy. Report No.X.283. 4 ft. W.T. M.X.69. ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CAR. 5.11.37. M.S. 1/8 and 1/10. Comparative Drags of Rolls-Bentley Body B.23.AE. and Van Vooren Body. The Rolls-Bentley body was identical… | ||
| scan0191 | Requesting an alteration to a figure in a table about the wind resistance of American cars. | ||
| View original record | 1380 JS. from Rm/R. Rm/R9/19.9.38. WIND RESISTANCE OF AMERICAN CARS. Rm6/R.15.8.38. Attached to the above memo was table giving figures for various cars, Rm. would be glad if you would kindly alter… | ||
| scan0192 | Letter to R.K. Pierson of Vickers (Aviation) Ltd. discussing wind tunnel tests on model cars and their limitations. | ||
| View original record | c. By. c. Rm. 1380 22nd. September 1938. Da/Ev.9/N. R.K.Pierson,Esq., Messrs.Vickers(Aviation) Ltd., Weybridge Surrey. Dear Mr.Pierson, Thank you very much for your letter of the 20th.inst. reference… | ||
| scan0193 | Findings from aerodynamic research, focusing on wind tunnel testing and calculated aerodynamic forms. | ||
| View original record | To Rm.. from Da/Ev. c.c. Ev. c.c. Da c.c. Da/Db. c.c. Rm/IMW. 1380 GBH Da/Ev.8/N.22.9.38. Re: Aerodynamic Researches. We would like to put on record what we have learnt from our investigation of the… | ||
| scan0194 | Methods for calculating rolling resistance and wind resistance for car performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/Ev.8/N.22.9.38 Cont'd. (3) Rolling Resistance & Wind Resistance. To calculate the actual value of 'K' from car performance, it is necessary to obtain accurately the following:- (a) The… | ||
| scan0195 | Comparing car rolling resistance (K-value) with competitors and outlining future wind tunnel testing plans. | ||
| View original record | -3- Da/Ev.8/N.22.9.38 Cont'd. (c) -Continued. It is essential that we should unearth the truth about rolling resistance both on the track and on the dynamometer if we are to be able to compare the K.… | ||
| scan0196 | Comparative table of aerodynamic resistance data for various competitor cars. | ||
| View original record | AERODYNAMIC RESISTANCE. OTHER CARS CAR :- CAPACITY IN C.C.M.S H.P. AT LAP SPEEDS LAP SPEEDS MPH FRONTAL AREA SQ.FT. WGT TONS ACTUAL "K" ACTUAL Cx K TUNNEL FLAT PLATE K TUNNEL REFLEX REMARKS. PACKARD 6… | ||
| scan0197 | Comparative chart of aerodynamic resistance data for various Rolls-Royce and Bentley car models. | ||
| View original record | AERODYNAMIC RESISTANCE. ROLLS-ROYCE & BENTLEY CARS. CAR:- CHASSIS NUMBER H.P. AT LAP SPEED. LAP SPEEDS M.P.H. FRONTAL AREA SQ. FT. WGT. TONS ACTUAL K ACTUAL Cx 'K' TUNNEL FLAT PLATE 'K' TUNNEL REFLEXN… | ||
| scan0198 | Impracticality and limited market potential of the Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg; Copy to EY.Rm. re Paulin Bentley. Sg10/E26938 This arrived this morning and we have had a look at it. Punt is bringing it straight up to Derby as I understand you want to do some work… | ||
| scan0199 | Correspondence regarding the confirmation of insurance for the Embiricos Streamline Car, Chassis No. B.27.LE. | ||
| View original record | S/W [REDACTED] FILE Tr/Ro6/H.27.9.38. 1380 Re: Chassis No. B.27.LE. Mr. A.M.Embiricos Streamline Car At the request of Mr. E.W. Punt, we telephoned yesterday to Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd. requesting… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter from André M. Embiricos confirming insurance details for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | André M. Embiricos c/o "NAFTILOS,, S. A. R. L. AU CAPITAL DE FRS 50.000 TÉLÉPHONE : BALZAC 59-95 ADR. TÉLÉGR. : NAFTIL-PARIS CODES : BENTLEY, BOE. SCOTTS 10E R. C. SEINE 268.878 B [STAMP: NEW BOE… | ||
| scan0201 | Arrangements for keeping the Paulin Streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm 1880 C5/C27.9.38 Re Paulin Streamlined Bentley. -------------------- I hear from Paris this morning that it will be quite all right for you to keep this car for the rest of the week. If you… | ||
| scan0202 | Telegram from Paris requesting a car be made available for Mr Robotham due to the political situation. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM Charges to pay 1380, RECEIVED PM I 07 Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. 38 No. OFFICE STAMP: DERBY T.S.O. 28 SEP 38 TELEPHONE SECTION From:… | ||
| scan0203 | Telegram received by telephone confirming insurance for a Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | M.D. 1380 ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 1-55 Date 27-9-38 To Roycar RECEIVED DB from Paris 12.00 27th 14Wds Paulin Bentley insured Sousscription assurances Europeennes… | ||
| scan0204 | Letter regarding a change of plans for the disposal of the Embiricos Bentley (Chassis B-23-LE) due to the political situation. | ||
| View original record | +245 1380 Showrooms Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby..........Rm. Sr/Dn7/MLG.28.9.38 Re- Chassis B-23-LE-Paulin Streamlined Bentley ------------------------------------------ Dear "Rm", [Handwritten in… | ||
| scan0205 | Typed communication about the transport arrangements for the Embiricos car. | ||
| View original record | 138 R.M. 28.9.38. XXXXXX FRANCOBRIT LEVALLOIS-PERRET. SLEATOR EMBIRICOS CAR WILL CROSS FIRST AVAILABLE PASSAGE WILL WIRE TIME OF LANDING LATER. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0206 | Typed message arranging for Mr Paulin's Bentley to be met at Boulogne-Maritime. | ||
| View original record | 138D 29/9/38. SLEATOR, FRANCOBRIT LEVALLOIS-PERRET. PAULIN BENTLEY CROSSING TODAY 9.30 a.m. BOTT PLEASE MEET AT BOULOGNE- MARITIME 11.30 a.m. ROYCAR. [Illegible signature] | ||
| scan0207 | Telegram from Sleator to Robotham concerning the Embiricos streamline car. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1380 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. [STAMP: M.D. SEP] [STAMP: Priority] [STAMP: Kewds] Time Received 10.50 Date 29/9/38 To Roycar By SS from Paris 10.20 Robotham you can keep… | ||
| scan0208 | Advising not to send the Paulin Bentley back to Derby. | ||
| View original record | B80. .SLEATOR, FRANCOBRIT, PARIS 86. Rm 29.9.38. NOT WORTH SENDING PAULIN BENTLEY BACK TO DERBY AT PRESENT ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0209 | Telegram authorizing the retention of the Embiricos Streamline car for an additional eight to ten days. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM No. C2 1380 OFFICE STAMP: DERBY 29 SEP 38 CONFIRMATION Charges to pay s. d. RECEIVED Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service Instructions. Words. AM 10:38 44 From:… | ||
| scan0210 | Telegram received by telephone regarding the return of a Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. M.D. 1380. Stamp: RECEIVED SEP 29 1938. Time Received: H . 26. Date: 29/9/38. To: Roycar. By: ss. from: Paris am. 13 wds. Message: Robotham wire… | ||
| scan0211 | Telegram from Paris regarding insurance for a Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM No. 259 1380 OFFICE STAMP: DERBY 27 SEP 38 INFORMATION Handwritten over stamp: DY2626 Charges to pay RECEIVED PM 1.47 m 96 Prefix. Time handed in. Office of Origin and Service… | ||
| scan0212 | Performance and lessons learned from the Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380. also 1245 Sg. from Rm. c. By. Rm6/R.29.9.38. PAULIN BENTLEY. With reference to Sg10/E.26.9.38., paragraph 6, we gather from Punt that he intended to say that it was impractical to use the… | ||
| scan0213 | Dispatch of the 'Embiricos' car, recommendations for heat reduction, and various opinions on the vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 1380 also 1245 - /P. Sr. from Rm. Rm8/R.29.9.38. I am sorry that we had already sent off Embircos' car by the time we received your wire saying we could keep it. This is very unfortunate as we had… | ||
| scan0214 | Telegram message concerning Paulin Bentley's return to Derby and instructing to wire Robotham. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY = ROBOTHAM WIRE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WISH PAULIN BENTLEY RETURNED DERBY = SLEATOR + | ||
| scan0215 | Confirming the decision not to return Chassis B-27-LE Embiricos to Derby. | ||
| View original record | 1245 1380 Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby...........Rm. Showrooms Sr/Dn4/MLG.30.9.38 Dear "Rm", Re- Chassis B-27-LE Embiricos ----------------- In confirmation of the different telegrams we exchanged, I… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding an account for the export of a Bentley motor car on behalf of Mr. A. Embiricos. | ||
| View original record | The Royal Automobile Club. Pall Mall, London, S.W. 1. Telephone: 2667. Telegrams: AUTOMOBILE, FOLKESTONE. Address all communications to R.A.C. PORT OFFICE, Folkestone Harbour. Quoting the following… | ||
| scan0217 | Performance, sales potential, and necessary modifications for the Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Hs.BY re Paulin Bentley. Sg16/E31038 Many thanks for Rm6/R29.9.38. I note that I misunderstood what Punt intended to convey about the run up from Folkestone to London. I… | ||
| scan0218 | Formulae for air and rolling resistance, comparing metric and English units. | ||
| View original record | To Da.. from Da/DB. c. By. Rm. Rm/IMW. Ev. Da/DB.16/N.1.10.38. Air & Rolling Resistance. -------------------- Attached to this memo are prints of formulae extracted from an article by J. Andreau in… | ||
| scan0219 | Page detailing the methodology for calculating air drag from dynamometer horsepower figures and test results. | ||
| View original record | -2- It would be inadvisable, however, to judge from one isolated case. In calculating these values of K it has been assumed that dynamometer horse power figures given for the various speeds have been… | ||
| scan0220 | Extract detailing French and English formulas for calculating vehicle air resistance and rolling resistance. | ||
| View original record | I. PERFORMANCE. [EXTRACTED FROM 'L'AERODYNAMIQUE APPLIQUÉE À L'AUTOMOBILE' BY J. ANDREAU. 'LAVIE AUTOMOBILE' 10.9.38] AIR RESISTANCE FRENCH FORMULA IS:- Rx = Cx S V²/16 WHERE Rx = AIR RESISTANCE, KG.… | ||
| scan0221 | Comparison of English and French formulas for calculating vehicle rolling resistance and dynamics. | ||
| View original record | 2 CONVERTING FOR THE DIFFERENT UNITS THE CORRESPONDING ENGLISH FORMULA BECOMES:- RT = (1 / P^.64) * [ 245.6 + (V^3.7 / (397 * P^1.44)) ] WHERE RT = ROLLING RESISTANCE, LBS/TON P = TYRE INFLATION… | ||
| scan0222 | Instructions detailing the pre-conditions required before conducting a vehicle test. | ||
| View original record | 3. BEFORE MAKING THIS TEST, THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE ATTAINED ITS WORKING TEMPERATURE; THE ROAD MUST BE LEVEL AND THERE MUST BE NO WIND. SINCE THIS IS AN APPROXIMATE FORMULA ONLY, THE SPEED DIFFERENCE… | ||
| scan0223 | Graph of rolling resistance against speed for various tyre pressures. | ||
| View original record | ROLLING RESISTANCE LBS/TON SPEED M.P.H. 250 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 24 LBS/IN² 26 LBS/IN² 28 LBS/IN² 30 LBS/IN² 32 LBS/IN² 34 LBS/IN² 36 LBS/IN² | ||
| scan0224 | Letter from a coachbuilder discussing design considerations and drawbacks of a French Streamline Body. | ||
| View original record | 1380 PARK, WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS W. M. PARK C.… | ||
| scan0225 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting figures and drawings concerning the effect of increased frontal area on speed. | ||
| View original record | P. W. & Co. LTD. CONTD. -2- W.A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd. 3. 10. 1938. in a position to ascertain approximately the number of bodies that could be sold with the characteristics as… | ||
| scan0226 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. discussing the aerodynamic effects of modifying a streamline car's height and body. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Rm8/R. 4th. October 1938. C.W.Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Many thanks for your letter of October 3rd. We cannot say with… | ||
| scan0227 | Letter to W.A. Robotham discussing a detailed file on a streamlined car from a Mr Paulin. | ||
| View original record | 124S 1380 To W.A. ROBOTHAM Esq., Park Leys, DUFFIELD, Derbyshire. Levallois Sr.2/ET.5.10.38. Dear Rm., I should be interested to know when you are likely to come to Paris next. I have just had a long… | ||
| scan0228 | Investigation report into the causes of and solutions for overheating in the Paulin Streamline car's interior. | ||
| View original record | 1380 ab20 1245 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… | ||
| scan0229 | List of recommended modifications regarding vehicle insulation, ventilation, and a note on a thermostat replacement. | ||
| 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… | ||
| scan0230 | Test drive report on a Paulin Bentley, detailing its performance, handling issues, and body observations. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To. Rm. G. SP. CHATEAUROUX. 2/ 19.10.38. PAULIN BENTLEY. As requested I tried this car on Monday before leaving Paris. I was most impressed by the ease with which 95 m.p.h. could be reached and… | ||
| scan0231 | Telegram regarding Embiricos refusing an engine repair estimate, claiming no fault of the drivers. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. 1380. M.D. OCT 1938 TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 3H5 Date 25-10-38 To Sleator Exp. Dept. Royce By SS from Levallois-Perret Hk.50 25 Wds. RECEIVED Embiricos flatly… | ||
| scan0232 | Letter to designer Georges Paulin outlining design decisions for the Air Flow Bentley. | ||
| View original record | c. Hm. Da. Sr. Ev. 1380 28th October 1938. BY.14/N. F. DODD Monsieur Georges Paulin, 129, Avenue Albert 1st, Rueil Malmaison, France. Dear Mr.Paulin, Re: Air Flow Bentley. Given below are the… | ||
| scan0233 | Design specifications for the Bentley 5 and 5D models, covering the front-end, coachwork options, and aerodynamic performance targets. | ||
| View original record | -2- Bentley 5. with Normal Standard Saloon Body. The Front. Same in general as that of the air flow car, but if it is necessary, it can be higher. Coachwork. Similar to that on our design PD.206… | ||
| scan0234 | Letter discussing the creation of scale models for wind tunnel testing and the secrecy of Bentley designs. | ||
| View original record | -3- At some time later on, the designs having been finished, we shall make Messrs.Park Ward & Co. a full scale model of the front, and also a model one tenth scale in order to make compression wind… | ||
| scan0235 | Summary of designs for the Bentley 5 and Bentley 50 models. | ||
| View original record | SUMMARY OF DESIGNS - BENTLEY 5 & BENTLEY 50. Bentley 5 Only. (1) G.CD.962 - Arrangement of Chassis. The B.50 is exactly similar except for the addition of 6" in the middle of the chassis frame. (2)… | ||
| scan0236 | Refusal to build a duplicate 'Paulin Streamline Bentley' body due to safety concerns. | ||
| View original record | 1380 S/W Rm...from C. C8/C1.11.38 Re Paulin Streamline Bentley. This car, as you probably know, belongs to Mr.Embericos. He has a friend named Lowenstein, who has asked Paris if they will supply him… | ||
| scan0237 | Private letter regarding ensuring privacy and the character of a Mr. Paulin. | ||
| View original record | 1380 PRIVATE Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby...........Rm. Showrooms Sr/Dn13/MLG.2.II.38 Re- B.III Thanks for your RmII/R.29.IO.38 and copy of your letter of 25th Oct. to Mr. Paulin. I have noted your… | ||
| scan0238 | Technical aspects, including visibility and braking, of the Paulin Streamline Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1380. SECRET. W/S. c. from Rm. Rm5/R.3.11.38. PAULIN STREAMLINE BENTLEY. C8/C.1.11.38. Rm/R 29.9.38 Attached is a copy of a memo I wrote to Sg. as a result of Sg10/E.26.9.38. We do not think the… | ||
| scan0239 | Request for photographs of a Vanvooren Bentley interior to reproduce the design for an experimental car by Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | 1380 To W/P (Sr).. from Da/Ev. C. By. Da. Rm. Da/Ev.33/N.7.11.38. Re: Vanvooren - Paris Trial Bentley. As you are aware we liked very much the interior finish of your latest trials Bentley, on which… | ||
| scan0240 | Request for scale drawings and hinge particulars for a Vanvooren Pillarless Saloon body to fit a Bentley III chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 1380 W/P "Sr" from Da/Ev. c. By. Da. Rm. Rm/FD. Da/Ev.5/N.7.11.38. Re: Vanvooren Pillarless Saloon. We were impressed by the ease of access of the latest Pillarless Saloon Body when we tried… | ||
| scan0241 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd to Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. acknowledging receipt of particulars for the Paulin Bentley. | ||
| View original record | PARK, WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON · N · W · 10 DIRECTORS · A·T·ROBERTS · W·M·PARK ·… | ||
| scan0242 | Customer-requested alterations to a Paulin Streamline Bentley chassis concerning visibility and braking. | ||
| View original record | 1380 S/W Rm. C6/C10.11.38 Re Paulin Streamline Bentley. Rm5/R3.11.38 ----- Thanks for the information contained in your memo. concerning this car, more particularly in regard to the visibility and… | ||
| scan0243 | French letter to Georges Paulin requesting progress updates on car design studies. | ||
| View original record | o. BY. c. Ba. c. Rm. 1380 le 28 Novembre 1938. Da/Ev.9/G. Monsieur Georges Paulin, 129 Avenue Albert 1st, Rueil Malmaison, France. Cher M. Paulin, M. Bailey m'a dit que vous esperez de nous faire… | ||
| scan0244 | Explaining different formulas used for calculating car wind resistance coefficients. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/Ev. c. to Rm/IMW. WINDAGE. Attached is a list of cars with their wind resistances coefficients 'K' calculated, for the sake of comparison on different bases. A. Rolling… | ||
| scan0245 | Comparison of rolling resistance formulas and dynamometer test results for determining horsepower. | ||
| View original record | -2- Although this formula would never be used with such data, it was used to see how the results compared with those obtained by dyno. and first principle methods. D. Rolling Resistance derived from… | ||
| scan0246 | Comparative table of performance data for various motor cars. | ||
| View original record | CAR. | TOTAL WT. 2 PASS'G'S. | WT. ON FRONT WH'LS. | MAX LAP SPEED. | ROAD WHEEL H.P. AT MAX. LAP SPEED. | H.P. TO DRIVE DYNO. DRUMS AT MAX. LAP SP'D. | FRONTAL AREA OF CAR. | CAR TYRE PRESSURES. |… | ||
| scan0247 | Windage tests conducted on a Bentley II car using deceleration methods. | ||
| View original record | -3- BENTLEY II (6.B.IV) WINDAGE BY DECELERATION METHODS. The following results and deductions are the outcome of deceleration tests carried out on the Bentley II, 6.B.IV. Flat, straight concrete road,… | ||
| scan0248 | Table of results showing rolling resistance at various speed drops. | ||
| View original record | -4- The following results were obtained - For the speed drop MPH. Rolling Resist. RT lbs/ton. K. 85 - 80. 34.25 .0019+ 80 - 75 31.75 .00169 75 - 70 29.75 .00164 70 - 65 28.0 .00163 65 - 60 26.5 .00165… | ||
| scan0249 | Typed memorandum concluding that the Andreau formula for rolling resistance is valid up to 80 M.P.H. | ||
| View original record | -5- Rm/TAS.14/JH.1.12.38. It has already been shown that the value of K obtained from the Andreau formula is identical with that obtained from first principles on the dyno. The table of values of K… | ||
| scan0250 | Forwarding a specimen of 'La Carrosserie' featuring a Paulin patented body. | ||
| View original record | 1380. Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. Showrooms Sr/Dn6/MLG.I.12.38 Further to my yesterday's memo RI/Dn.30.II.38 I am forwarding to you specimen of "La Carrosserie" in which you will see the… | ||
| scan0251 | Letter from Monsieur Paulin to Mr. Bailey discussing various car body and frontal appearance designs. | ||
| View original record | 1380 Translation. Rueil Malmaison, 12th. December 1938. Monsieur Paulin to Mr.Bailey, Chief Engineer, Chassis Dept. Rolls-Royce Limited, Derby. Re: BY.15/N. Dear Mr.Bailey, In reply to your letter of… | ||
| scan0252 | Page two of a letter from G. Paulin to Mr. Bailey concerning a delay with a model front. | ||
| View original record | -2- and of which I await your criticisms and suggestions. I have to excuse myself for an accident which will delay for several days the sending to you of the model front which I told you about in my… | ||
| scan0253 | Performance estimations calculating the effect of increased horsepower, or reduced frontal area and weight, on maximum speed. | ||
| View original record | also HOD. To Rm. COPY FOR FILES. Rm/TAS.22/JH.22.12.38. Given a max. lap speed of 88 m.p.h. with 128 clutch B.H.P. it is estimated that 160 clutch B.H.P. would give an increase of 7½% i.e. to 94¾… | ||
| scan0254 | Proposals for achieving 120 mph in a Paulin Bentley and for a 24-hour publicity run at Montlhery. | ||
| View original record | Check 1245 GR 6. Ratcliffe Sg from Rm 1/12/38 I think that selecting the right stretch of Autobahn the Paulin B. with the Le Mans engine would come v. close to 120 mph Sg from Rna 1/12/38 Secret… | ||