Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Letter from J. Thwaites to Mr. Blatchley regarding the loan of MIRA reports on aerodynamics and body-shape. | ||
| View original record | 102, Leamington Avenue, Morden, Surrey. 01-540 2497. 8.4.68. Dear Mr. Blatchley, Thank you very much for allowing me to keep the MIRA reports dealing with aerodynamics and body-shape for a further few… | ||
| Scan002 | The weight of SY cars, comparing standard and long wheelbase models. | ||
| View original record | To: GHK. c: Gry. FRM. McF. JPB. GB. McF/VL. 5.JC. 7.9.67. 4900. The Weight of SY Cars. You asked us how the long wheel base SY weight compared with that of a standard car. We have now weighted four… | ||
| Scan003 | Weight comparison sheet for four different SY car specifications. | ||
| View original record | SY CAR WEIGHT COMPARISON. STANDARD SY. SRH.2637 RH DRIVE. NO REFRIGERATION. TWO WING MIRRORS FITTED. SEAT BELTS FITTED TO ALL SEATS. KERB WEIGHT. = 4671 lbs. = 41 cwts. 2 qrs. 23 lbs. SRX.2947 LH… | ||
| Scan004 | Weight specification and calculation for a Standard SY Car, R.H. Drive. | ||
| View original record | Standard SY Car Weight. SRH.2637. R.H. Drive. Specification. No refrigeration. No Jack. 1 gall petrol. Wing mirrors fitted. Seat belts fitted. Front. LH 1267 } 2496 RH 1229 } } 4481 lbs. Rear. LH 1003… | ||
| Scan005 | Specification sheet detailing the standard car weight for a left-hand drive model. | ||
| View original record | Standard SY Car Weight. SRX.2947. L.H. Drive. Specification. Refrigeration fitted. No Jack. 1 gall petrol. Front. LH 1309 } 2556 RH 1247 } Rear. LH 1040 } 1979 RH 939 } 4535 lbs. = 40 cwt. 1 qts. 27… | ||
| Scan006 | Weight specification and calculations for an SY Long Wheel Base car. | ||
| View original record | SY Long Wheel Base Car Weight. SRH.2719. L.H. Drive. Specification. No refrigeration. No division. two fog lamps. Badge bar. two wing mirrors. Front. LH 1298 1272 } 2570 Rear. LH 1035 1037 } 2072 }… | ||
| Scan007 | Specification sheet detailing the weight distribution and kerb weight for a Long Wheel Base car. | ||
| View original record | SY Long Wheel Base Car Weight. SRX.2627 L.H. Drive. Specification. No Refrigeration. Division fitted. 3 galls petrol. Front. LH 1275 ) RH 1264 ) 2539 Rear. LH 1097 } RH 985 } 2082 4621 lbs. = 41 cwt.… | ||
| Scan008 | Proposing to mount windscreen washer nozzles directly onto the wiper arms to improve fluid delivery. | ||
| View original record | To: Gry c: LS McF Dor -> JPB GF SB DP WINDSCREEN WASHERS - SY2 One snag with all current windscreen washers is the difficulty of ensuring that the fluid strikes the correct part of the windscreen at… | ||
| Scan009 | Visit from Mr. Davis of the Italian coachbuilder O.S.I. | ||
| View original record | To:- Gry JPB << McF Hmp Tln. J.FK. 24th April, 1967 Visit of Mr. Davis of O.S.I. O.S.I. is part of the Olivetti organization and makes body panelling usually in sheet steel but occasionally in… | ||
| Scan010 | The production capabilities of O.S.I., detailing work for various car manufacturers and proposing they be asked to quote for future work. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Tln. 3.FK. 24th April, 1967 Production O.S.I. make all the bodies for the Anglia Torino mostly from imported pressings but with their own pressings for the Torino particular features. They also… | ||
| Scan011 | Suitability of a horn mounting switch for Switzerland and proposing a new design. | ||
| View original record | To: GF c: JS EC LS Fx Dor McF Gry SF SB AJP/AEH Tln GHK Gnr JPB / NH 17 June 1966 Horn Mounting Switch for Switzerland Your note ref: GF.DFC 16.6.66 Confirming conversation, my view is that the switch… | ||
| Scan012 | Late specification change to add a horn muting switch for chassis SBX.1209. | ||
| View original record | To: JS JPB c: LS Dor Gry SB Tln Cnr AJP/AEH. EC GHK. Fx McF SF GF.DFC 16.6.66 Late Change in Specification There has recently been a late change in specification to a car which requires the addition… | ||
| Scan013 | Requesting a body shell for a display model of a Silver Shadow. | ||
| View original record | To: JPB c: RAG - Conduit Street RS/JW/NT RS/JW. 13/CK. 31. 12. 65. Model of Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Further to a discussion between yourself and RS/JW/NT, I should be glad if you would produce a… | ||
| Scan014 | Adding styling strips to S.III models taken in part exchange to improve their appeal. | ||
| View original record | To: JS c: LS Gry -> JPB GF Kgt Dor SB/JA 17.1.66 S.III WING RIPPLING With reference to your JS.6/MS 12.1.66, any help by your Area Representatives in putting the idea over to Retailers would be… | ||
| Scan015 | Proposal to fit styling strips to SIII cars, briefing sales personnel, and encouraging retailers to fit them to second-hand cars. | ||
| View original record | SB C. LS Gry JPB GF Kgt Dor JS.6/MS. 12.1.66 SIII Wing Rippling Thank you for your note of the 10th instant concerning the above subject and as I mentioned to you at the factory yesterday, if we are… | ||
| Scan016 | Proposed styling strips for the S.III model and feedback from various retailers. | ||
| View original record | To: LS JS Gry JPB GF Kgt Dor SB.1/JOB. 10.1.66. S.III WING RIPPLING The proposed styling strips have now been fitted to 467-XMA for approval, and the car has been seen by the following Retailers:-… | ||
| Scan017 | Ceasing attempts to rectify wing rippling and a cost analysis for a new treatment. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - As there is now no dissentient voice, instructions will now be issued to the effect that all attempts to rectify wing rippling by existing methods must stop. Complaints will have to await the… | ||
| Scan018 | Wing rippling and corrosion prevention measures for styling strips. | ||
| View original record | To : Gry c : JPB Kgt. 1. PJW. 6.1.66. S.3 Wing Rippling. Memo: SB/JA 31.12.65. My comments are very much in line with those in JPB 1/NH of 5.1.66. One point which is perhaps worth mentioning is that… | ||
| Scan019 | Issue of 'SIII Wing Rippling' and the proposed fix of fitting styling strips. | ||
| View original record | To: JS - Conduit St. c: LS Gry GF -> JPB SB/JA 5.1.66 SIII Wing Rippling Thanks for your JS.10/MS 4.1.66. We have now got to the point where we have fitted styling strips to the Crewe demonstrator and… | ||
| Scan020 | Styling strip proposal in relation to SIII Wing Rippling. | ||
| View original record | SB C. LS Gry GF JPB JS.10/MS.4.1.66 SIII Wing Rippling Referring to note SB/JA.31.12.65 if you are confident that the styling strip you have in mind is acceptable, then I would not be against going… | ||
| Scan021 | S.3 Wing Rippling issue, potential liability costs, and proposing a styling strip as a solution. | ||
| View original record | To: LS c: Gry GF JPB JS - Conduit St. SB/JA 31.12.65 S.3 WING RIPPLING There are some 4,000 odd cars which are a liability. Invoking the one year Warranty does not work. Some cars have had two goes at… | ||
| Scan022 | Financial analysis comparing the probable liability costs of a styling strip against the potential profit from sales. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 4) The arithmetic is - (a) Probable total liability - Lowest £100,000 Highest £250,000 (b) Net cost of fitting styling strip in cases of complaint. Say 4000 in 1966. 8 p.w. £4,000 p.a. (c)… | ||
| Scan023 | Financial calculations and forecasts regarding car production numbers, complaints, and potential liabilities. | ||
| View original record | * Here are 4,000 cars. @ £125 = £500,000 We must do 800 cars @ £125 = £100,000 We might - 2,000 " @ £125 = £250,000. Complaints in 1966 will be 400 = £50,000 Styling strips will cost £10 p.c. = £4,000… | ||
| Scan024 | Rectification of ripples on S3 Front Wings and proposing a cost-saving solution. | ||
| View original record | -> To: JPB c: LS - For information Gry Hgs Kgt SB/JA 13.12.65 S3 Front Wings Not to be deterred by your JPB 1/NH 9.12.65 I am going ahead to produce a mock up for everybody's inspection. The SY… | ||
| Scan025 | Issues with S.3 front wings, including corrosion from spot welding and poor joint sealing. | ||
| View original record | To : SB c : Gry Hgs JPB BJW Kgt. 2. PJW. 13.12.65. S.3 Front Wings. Your memo: SB/JA. 6.12.65. It is disappointing that the wings of SHS 45 incorporating double spot welds and zinc dust primer are… | ||
| Scan026 | Rippling issue on S3 front wings due to spot weld construction and proposing a cosmetic solution. | ||
| View original record | To: Kgt c: Gry Hgs -> JPB SB/JA 6.12.65 S3 FRONT WINGS It has just been reported that Chassis No. SHS 45, which embodies the double spot welds and the zinc rich primer on both panels, is showing signs… | ||
| Scan027 | Typed memo sharing a complimentary quote from a senior member of the Esso organisation about a car seen at the Paris Show. | ||
| View original record | Dor c Gry JPB AHB 3/CAH 21 10 65 I thought the following quote from a senior member of the Esso organisation might be of interest to you: "Although you personally are not in the Car Division, you are… | ||
| Scan028 | Letter to Claudgen Limited confirming arrangements for the manufacture and supply of a car illumination panel. | ||
| View original record | c : JPB c : MWm - Conduit Street SF 1/ESJ ORD/RS/ST/SM.8921 9th July 1965 (Dictated 8th July 1965) Claudgen Limited, Pitman House, Parker Street, Kingsway, LONDON.W.C.2 For the attention of Mr R… | ||
| Scan029 | List of modifications to improve the standard of the SY Body. | ||
| View original record | FS GF Gry EC JPB Kgt GHK TLm/HPT ETT/CED ETT/DW Hap EC/Har EC/Crl Dd GHK/ION ETT/CED. 1.IR. 1.6.65 Modifications to improve standard of SY Body 1. Spot welds on the radiator flanges have been changed… | ||
| Scan030 | Reviewing the handling, ride, and transmission of a Cadillac. | ||
| View original record | To:- McF/VL C:- McF Gry FRM JPB Tln. 3.FK. 4th May, 1965 Cadillac -- 1st and 2nd May Handling and Ride The steering is good, with a wheel of the right size which can be comfortably positioned, and a… | ||
| Scan031 | The performance of air conditioning, engine, and electrical systems after a test. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Air Conditioning I think the "comfort control" is built for the standard American and needs a different behaviour for British taste. I set the control at 65°F automatic and, as a consequence I… | ||
| Scan032 | The return of an enclosed file concerning publicity from 1940-42. | ||
| View original record | PL271(r) INTERNAL MEMO PAD TO McF/Sdm FROM JPB DATE 21.12.64 As arranged on the 'phone will you please return to Wistaston Hall the enclosed File No. 1378 Publicity 1940-42 JPB. (Lent by JEV: to OED.… | ||
| Scan033 | From Ouida to JPB regarding the borrowing and return of publicity file number 1378. | ||
| View original record | To JPB Py 1/h 18 12 64 M C D FILE NO: 1378 'PUBLICITY' 1940 October to 1942 February Inclusive Confirming our telephone conversation of this morning, Ev obtained the above for me from your archives to… | ||
| Scan034 | Lack of access holes in the SY Boot Lid, making repairs difficult and advocating for their inclusion. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: Holes as necessary covered by bound carpet material. over large central area. I agree CPB. Typed: To:- Gry c:- TIN TIN/HRJ KI JB ✓ EC/Crl. 1/JW. 13th April, 1964. SY Boot Lid The inner… | ||
| Scan035 | Preliminary weights report for various car body sections and completed components. | ||
| View original record | To: McF Kgt Tln JPB GHK McF/DC McF/BRS McF/Ty McF/LI McF/Sdm. 1.JW. 9.6.64. 4900. BY.Preliminary Weights (46.B) The following sections have now been weighed in detail and the totals are as follows,… | ||
| Scan036 | The weight of a Gryllsway Gearbox assembly. | ||
| View original record | -2- Not weighed in detail. Gryllsway Gearbox including Torus Cover, Tori, Starter Ring and Bell Housing = 228 lb. Detail weights from completed sections can be supplied on request by McF/Sdm. McF/Sdm. | ||
| Scan037 | Bookcase for the President's Office. | ||
| View original record | INTERNAL MEMO PAD TO: SPT/WE FROM: JPB DATE: 5.11.64 Will you please provide bookcase for my office - Model BC 30 as in catalogue attached. PRESIDENT OFFICE FURNITURE. - Light or medium light oak… | ||
| Scan038 | Design of a torsionally stiff open car. | ||
| View original record | To:- Tln C:- Gry GHK FRM Tln/HPJ MoF MoF/LI JPB MoF/DC GB Tln/MHR Kgt A Torsionally Stiff Open Car It is difficult to make an open car adequately stiff in torsion and if ease of access and absence of… | ||
| Scan039 | Analysis of frame twisting under offset moments and loads, illustrated with diagrams. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Tln/CJC. 3.FL. 19.3.64 The offset moments We₁ and We₂ obviously cause the frame to twist more than it would do if e₁ = e₂ = 0. This can be illustrated by considering firstly, the deflection of… | ||
| Scan040 | Page of structural analysis showing force diagrams and equilibrium calculations for crossed cantilevers. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Tln/CJC. 3.FL. 19.3.64 Now the sign of either We couple is effectively reversed if the cantilevers supporting the loads W at the appropriate end are crossed FIGURE 3 This is equivalent to:-… | ||
| Scan041 | Analysis of transverse axis net couple and frame twist, including calculations and a diagram of a rear suspension layout. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - Tln/CJC. 3.FL. 19.3.65 About transverse axis, net couple = We₂ - We₁ ~ twisting frame in opposite direction to longitudinal axis couple. If a = b, the twist of the frame will be zero when (e₂ -… | ||
| Scan042 | Analysis of torque and shear forces on a vehicle frame under different load conditions, illustrated with diagrams. | ||
| View original record | - 5 - Tln/CJC. 3.FL. 19.3.64 No doubt other arrangements could be devised having more attractive suspension geometry, though with the low rear end weight of a FWD car, the properties of a 0.8 x track… | ||
| Scan043 | Technical memo discussing the stiffness, torque, and potential weaknesses of a proposed frame structure. | ||
| View original record | - 6 - The 25W torque subtracts from the twist caused by the torque about the longitudinal axis so the twist is that corresponding to a torque of 35W about the longitudinal axis. For this frame then,… | ||
| Scan044 | Discussions at an S.M.M.T. meeting regarding the primary vision area of windscreens. | ||
| View original record | To: Gry c: Tln McF & Kgt JPB Tln/HPJ. 1.JB. 25.5.1964. Primary Vision Area of Windscreens I attended a Ad-Hoc S.M.M.T. meeting to discuss the primary vision area for windscreens on land transport on… | ||
| Scan045 | Comparative tests on various fire extinguishers for 'S3' model vehicles. | ||
| View original record | To: GFY c: McF c: TBr. c: JPB c: Od. c: DP c: SF c: Dor/FAL c: Nvl/GW c: Fire Chief. McF/VL. 1.JW. 14.4.64. 1100. FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR 'S3' The fitting of a fire extinguisher in our cars has always… | ||
| Scan046 | Fire extinguisher tests with recommendations and fitting instructions. | ||
| View original record | -2- The Firemaster FM.20 failed owing to lack of pressure. Something like 20% of the powder was left in the container. The 1 pint pump type extinguisher put the fire out satisfactorily. The Pyrene… | ||
| Scan047 | Two photographs showing the interior dashboard with controls and an under-dash mechanism. | ||
| View original record | HOT COLD HOT | ||
| Scan048 | Stamped archival page from the Motor Car Division indicating a negative number. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED CREWE MOTOR CAR DIVISION Neg. No. CF 6044/5 | ||
| Scan049 | Feasibility of using stainless steel for Bentley and Rolls-Royce radiator shells and shutters. | ||
| View original record | To: FS/Rd cc: Gry MoF & Kgt FS FS/HLJ Hvy FS/JBB BC ETT JPB Nvl/Arm Tln FRM GHK 3.CM 3.2.64. SY Radiator Shells and Shutters In reply to your memo FS/Rd 6/AH 27.1.64., asking if we will consider the… | ||
| Scan050 | Substitution of stainless steel for chromium-plated brass in radiator shells and shutters. | ||
| View original record | To:- GHK c/c:- FS. MoP & Kgt. HWv. Qnr. EC. FS/HLJ. JPB. FS/JBB. Tln. ETT. FHM Nv1/Arm. FS/Rd. 6/AH. 27.1.64. S.Y. RADIATOR SHELLS & SHUTTERS. PL.10073 instructs a stainless steel radiator shell with… | ||
| Scan051 | Standing height and bonnet line of Silver Cloud H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward Saloon cars. | ||
| View original record | To:- CrW c:- LS For JS - Conduit Street SB JPO CW - Will. WSC - Will. EP - Lillie Hall Dd S/MW 22.11.63 Silver Cloud H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward Coachwork Further to JS 3/HS 15.11.63, which was passed… | ||
| Scan052 | Returning sketches and confirming settlement on the official radiator badge emblem. | ||
| View original record | To: Fnk from JPB c: FTH LS Following our telephone conversation, herewith returned to you for your records the sketches A to D referred to in your note Fnk/G1.88/ID.13.1.64. I understand that the… | ||
| Scan053 | Car radiator badge and the styling of the 'Rolls' and 'Royce' lettering. | ||
| View original record | Crewe to DERBY To: Fnk c: IS FTH JPB Re. Fnk/G1.88/ID. 13.1.64 Due to the continued absence of JPB I am today endeavouring to reply to your letter without having seen the artwork marked A, C and D, to… | ||
| Scan054 | Confirming attendance for an Overseas Cocktail Party at Claridges Hotel. | ||
| View original record | Crewe to SALES To: Cr from JPB JPB 1/NH 22 August 1963 Overseas Cocktail Party Thank you for your note re. the above. Willow and I will look forward to being at Claridges Hotel on the 22nd October,… | ||
| Scan055 | Invitation to an Overseas Cocktail Party at Claridge's Hotel. | ||
| View original record | JPB - Crewe. Cr.3/PG. 14.8.1963. OVERSEAS COCKTAIL PARTY. As far as I can remember, you were not present last year with Willow at the small overseas cocktail party. This year it takes place at… | ||
| Scan056 | Short memo confirming action taken to contact suggested firms for car seats. | ||
| View original record | To JPB - Crewe Py 2/h 10 7 63 CAR SEATS Many thanks for your JPB 1/NH 9 7 63. I have today written to both the firms you have suggested as being likely to supply the kind of seat required. Py | ||
| Scan057 | Architecture of instrument boards and proposing a new central control panel for future cars. | ||
| View original record | To: MeF Kgt from JPB c: Cry Tln/GHK FRH Tln/BLR Tln Tln/HPJ JPB 1/NH 24 May 1963 FUTURE CARS The basic architecture of our present and past styles of instrument board is no longer at all suited to the… | ||
| Scan058 | Hand-drawn concept sketch of a car's interior dashboard layout with feature annotations. | ||
| View original record | Collapsible 'Texas' duct. Fresh air bullseyes. Lid to form pic-nic tables. Enclosed parcels shelf. Warning lights as necessary. Speedometer. Other instruments. Temp/Vent Controls. Ash tray etc: JPB.… | ||
| Scan059 | Concept sketch of a car interior dashboard layout with handwritten annotations. | ||
| View original record | Lid to form pic-nic tables. Fresh air bullseyes. Collapsible Texas duct. Enclosed parcels shelf. Warning lights as necessary. Speedometer. Other instruments. Temp/Vent Controls. Ash tray etc:. MEMO:… | ||
| Scan060 | Styling changes to an instrument panel mock-up. | ||
| View original record | To: Tln c: Tln/RLR FRM Tln/HRJ MoF JPB DP MoF/LI SS/CC MoF/RO Kgt JPB/MB. 1.JB. 9.5.1963. Re: SG 4336 - Styling for Instrument Panel Please find attached print of this Styling scheme which… | ||
| Scan061 | A complaint regarding a refrigerated air outlet duct, discussing a mock-up and requesting a new scheme, with handwritten notes on other vehicle components. | ||
| View original record | S.3 To: Tln/GHK. c: JPB. c: Tln. c: Kgt. c: MoF/DC. MoF/Snt. 9/SV. 2.11.62. 1113. Refrigerated Air Outlet Duct LS has complained about the functioning of the refrigerated air outlet duct fitted under… | ||
| Scan062 | Authorising Mr. W. G. Allen to sign indirect material requisitions for the Styling Department. | ||
| View original record | To: Gmr/SMD JPB 1/NH 3.4.62 Indirect Material Requisitions Kindly note that I have authorised a member of my staff - Mr. W. G. Allen - to sign these requisitions for Styling Department requirements.… | ||
| Scan063 | Goods received note for a quarter-size plastic model on loan from The Austin Motor Co. | ||
| View original record | GOODS RECEIVED NOTE INSPECTION COPY ORANGE GR A 01777 INSPECTION STAMP HERE TYPIST PH A. SUPPLIER The Austin Motor Co., Ltd., Birmingham. CLASS Pass. No. 1 case. DATE 18.7.62 SIS No. / PIECE No.… | ||
| Scan064 | One-sixteenth scale arrangement drawing for 'JAVA', detailing dimensions, height, and overriders. | ||
| View original record | To: Cry from JPB c: PRM Tln MoF & Kgt Tln/HPJ Tln/GHK Tln/RD IS } for information Dor } SG 4321 - JAVA Herewith for reference purposes an up to date one-sixteenth scale arrangement drawing of JAVA.… | ||
| Scan065 | Design drawing for a suggested lapel badge for transport drivers. | ||
| View original record | ACTUAL SIZE LETTERING - STYLE AS ON LETTERHEADS - .025 THICK ROLLS-ROYCE LTD CHROME PLATE VITREOUS ENAMEL R-R 'TRANSPORT BLUE' ISSUE II - OUTSIDE PROFILE MODIFIED 13.4.62 AT FATTORINIS SUGGESTION.… | ||
| Scan066 | Design for a lapel badge to be worn by transport chauffeurs. | ||
| View original record | To: Dor/FAL from JPB c: Dor JPB 2/NH 9 3 62 Lapel Badge Herewith, as asked for, our suggestion for a lapel badge to be worn by transport chauffeurs. The objects are that it shall be large enough to be… | ||
| Scan067 | Requesting the transport of two half-scale clay car models. | ||
| View original record | To: Dof/FAL from JPB JPB 1/NH 15 1 62 Clay Models Will you please arrange to transport two of our 1/2 scale car models from my office here to HJM/PW in Willesden. Only one of the models has a cover… | ||
| Scan068 | Visit report concerning the manufacturing of front wing pressings by a supplier. | ||
| View original record | To: Rns c: GB JPB Tln/HPJ Handwritten: G824, T973 FS/Bsp/1/PG. 5th December, 1961. Report re visit to Aircraft Sheet Metal Ltd., Sheffield, 4.12.61. As we had already been warned by Rns, we saw no… | ||
| Scan069 | Comments and criticisms from the Earls Court Show of 1961. | ||
| View original record | To: DP. From: JPB/MB. c: JPB. JPB/MB. 2.JB. 7.11.61. Earls Court Show, 1961 Below are some comments and criticisms encountered on the Bentley Stand at the Earls Court Show this year. 1. The most… | ||
| Scan070 | With calculations and a sketch concerning driver visibility by lowering the radiator. | ||
| View original record | Visibility S-B By lowering rad 1/2" blind line is brought nearer by 3.6% " " " 1" " " " " - 7.13% Present range = 36' 5" 1/2" drop = " - 15.75" 1" " = " - 31.25" Nov. 1961 | ||
| Scan071 | Standardizing the colouring of ventilation and wireless grilles. | ||
| View original record | To:- FS/DI c:- JPB Dd 3/AW 2.11.61 Ventilation and Wireless Grilles Following our conversation I have looked at the various ventilation and wireless mesh type grilles. I think that the following… | ||
| Scan072 | Suggesting adding a plain chrome border to a name plaque to accommodate fixing screws. | ||
| View original record | To: Std from JPB c: Tln JEB 1/NH 17 1 61 Name Plaque I have not seen any correspondence about fixing screws in the corners, but as the song says - "Whatever will be will be" and that would seem to end… | ||
| Scan073 | Requesting a redesign of a name plaque to accommodate criticisms and add cheaper fixing holes. | ||
| View original record | To: Tln c: JPB NAME PLAQUE I would be most grateful if you could help me bring this extremely complicated design project to a conclusion, by having redrawn your drawing No. UE.9063 to meet Fnk's… | ||
| Scan074 | Addition of fixing holes for screws to a name plaque. | ||
| View original record | To: JPB c: Tln Sdt/JKB 16.1.61 You have seen the almost infuriating correspondence which has been going on about the name plaque. I agree with you that we might now have to give way gently and agree… | ||
| Scan075 | Confirming the spare wheel cover should be painted to match the car colour, not black. | ||
| View original record | To: FS/Rd from JPB c: FS Hvy RTT FS/Bsp F/BJW JPB 1/BH & 4 1 61 Spare Wheel Cover UB.3614 Referring to your memo FS/Rd 2/PC 3.1.61, last paragraph, I here confirm that it is my opinion that we should… | ||
| Scan076 | Fitting and painting procedure for the spare wheel cover UB.3614. | ||
| View original record | To: -FS/BJW C:-FS C:-FS/Bsp Hvy FS/Wgt/SNS ETT FS/BJW/AEB FS/Hws FS/BJW/IM JPB FS/RA 2/PO 3.1.61. Spare Wheel Cover UB.3614 Further to FS/BJW 6/JO 22.12.60, your suggestion had previously been… | ||
| Scan077 | Revised fitting and rectification process for the Spare Wheel Panel Cover UB. 3463. | ||
| View original record | COPY To:- FS/Bdl c:-FS/Bsp FS/Wgt/ENS FS/BJW/ARB FS/BJW/DM FS/BJW 6/JO 22.12.60. Spare Wheel Panel Cover UB. 3463. (UB. 3614 Assembly.) The fitting of the above part and rectification in 166… | ||
| Scan078 | Drawing of the trunk dimensions and capacity for the Bentley 'S' & Silver Cloud models. | ||
| View original record | TRUNK CAPACITY - 19 CU FT WITH REFRIGERATION - TRUNK CAPACITY - 14 CU FT 4'-6" 15 1/2" SEAT BACK 3 1/2" 15 1/2" 45" 65" MAXm 35" (WITH REFRIG) TRUNK LID (INSIDE) BENTLEY 'S' & SILVER CLOUD TRUNK… | ||
| Scan079 | The final agreement on a new name plaque design and cost for commercial vehicles, locomotives, and boats. | ||
| View original record | To: DRL/Wby BLM/Wrd c: JPB Tln Ms1 Sdt/CB Sdt/JKB 12.12.60 NAME PLAQUE We seem to have reached final agreement now about the proposed name plaque for use on Rolls-Royce engined commercial vehicles,… | ||
| Scan080 | Letter from the Chief of Body Styling providing feedback on a submitted 'Convertible' car design. | ||
| View original record | JPB 1/NH 13 December 1960 Mr. R. C. Sutton, 6 Lyndhirst Road, Scholes, Nr. Leeds. Dear Mr. Sutton, I have to thank you for your letter to this Company, dated November 20th, which has been passed to… | ||
| Scan081 | Letter from a student proposing a modern car design for a convertible model. | ||
| View original record | 6, Lyndhurst Rd. Scholes, Nr. Leeds. 20.11.60. Rolls Royce Ltd., Crewe, Cheshire. Dear Sir, I am just approaching my o'level exams and during my free time I experiment with various designs of modern… | ||
| Scan082 | Revised design and manufacturing procedure for a Commercial Vehicle name plaque. | ||
| View original record | To: Sdt from JPB JPB 1/NH 5 12 60 Name Plaque - SG Herewith revised design for the Commercial Vehicle plaque. I think that the method of procedure for getting this thing into being will be to obtain… | ||
| Scan083 | Emblem design for powered commercial vehicles. | ||
| View original record | POWERED BY ROLLS ROYCE FINISH: CHROME ON BLACK VITREOUS ENAMEL EMBLEM DESIGN FOR ROLLS ROYCE POWERED COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. JPB 30.11.60 SG. 4264 | ||
| Scan084 | Restyling of a name plaque and assessing demand from agents. | ||
| View original record | To: JPB Sdt/JKB 6.12.60 NAME PLAQUE Thank you for your note dated 5th December and for the work you have done on restyling the name plaque for commercial vehicles, locomotives and boats. I like it… | ||
| Scan085 | Design of a name plaque for commercial vehicles, debating various shapes and wording. | ||
| View original record | To: JPB c: LS Gnr Msl Tln Sdt/JKB 9th November, 1960 Name Plaque for Commercial Vehicles. With reference to your memo dated 7th November I think I told you on returning from the canteen one day… | ||
| Scan086 | Idea for a future catalogue using engineering drawings. | ||
| View original record | CREWE To JPB from MWm. MWm.24/KS. 15.11.60. LS told me that he has passed on to you an interesting idea for a future catalogue using engineering drawings. I should be grateful if you could let me have… | ||
| Scan087 | Questioning the introduction of a new 'flower pot shape' plaque for commercial vehicles. | ||
| View original record | To: Sdt from JPB c: IS Gmr Mel Tin Name Plaque for Commercial Vehicles Tin has passed to me for comment the sketch of the proposed plaque design. Apart from the lettering on the R-R emblem being… | ||
| Scan088 | Performance analysis memo comparing the aerodynamic drag coefficient of the 'Burma' car with other vehicles. | ||
| View original record | To: Hy. from Ev. Re: Burma Performance I have been studying the recent tests of Burma car 53.B which were made to establish the value of its aerodynamic drag co-efficient. The measurements showed the… | ||
| Scan089 | Performance analysis of a Vauxhall 'Cresta' based on an Autocar test, with a power curve graph and drag calculations. | ||
| View original record | VAUXHALL "CRESTA" PERFORMANCE. AUTOCAR TEST NETT POWER 76 HP. MAX AT 4400 RPM. AXLE RATIO 4.111 to 1. TYRE ROLLING RAD AT 87 MPH = 1.02 FT. MAX. AVERAGE SPEED RECORDED = 87.6 MPH. ENGINE SPEED = (87.6… | ||
| Scan090 | Letter from Wilmot Breeden following up on a proposed new smaller one-piece overrider design. | ||
| View original record | Wilmot Breeden Amington Road Birmingham 25 ● TELEPHONE : ACOCKS GREEN 3344. TELEGRAMS AND CABLES : BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM WL/MW. 19th July, 1960. G.H.King, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., Motor Car Division,… | ||
| Scan091 | Letter from Wilmot Breeden concerning a proposed new smaller one-piece overrider. | ||
| View original record | Print borrowed by Gordon Linney. 29.8/60 Wilmot Breeden Amington Road Birmingham 25 ● TELEPHONE : ACOCKS GREEN 3344. TELEGRAMS AND CABLES : BUMPERS, BIRMINGHAM WL/PJ 1st July 1960 G.H. King Esq.,… | ||
| Scan092 | Bumper-to-bumper test results between an S.2 Series car and a 1960 Pontiac Bonneville to assess overrider performance. | ||
| View original record | To : Gxy c : LS FRM Dor JEB JS MoP/LI Dd VS Gnr McF/VL MoF Kgt. 5. RJW. 8.7.60. B.M.C. Overriders on S.2 Cars. McF/VL has carried out a bumper-to-bumper test with the 1960 Pontiac Bonneville from… | ||
| Scan093 | Confirming the decision on the handed arrangement of the fascia for the speaker and radio. | ||
| View original record | To VS c. McF Kgt VS/RD JPB c. Gry FBM.1/BEW.9.5.60. Speaker Balance Control This is to confirm the decision to make part of the facia handed so as to continue with the present arrangement of handing… | ||
| Scan094 | Confirming the arrangement of the Cascotex Cigar Lighter without an illuminated bezel for S.2 Saloons. | ||
| View original record | To Kgt. c. Gry VS McF VS/RD JPB McF/RC c. Dor FRM.4/BEW. 9.5.60. Improvements on S.2 Saloons - Illuminated Socket for Cigar Lighter This is to confirm that the arrangement of the Cascotex Cigar… | ||
| Scan095 | Letter from a law firm discussing a New York Times article and offering opinions on a potential new Bentley model for the U.S. market. | ||
| View original record | Acknowledged GILBERT AND SEGALL COUNSELORS AT LAW 405 PARK AVENUE [Handwritten top right:] Gry [crossed out] (Please pass on the cutting) [Circled:] JPB JS [Left column:] PHIL E. GILBERT, JR. HAROLD… | ||
| Scan096 | Supporting a request to modify the distinguishing mark for S.2 Saloons. | ||
| View original record | To: Gry. c. LS Gnr JS JPB ✓ VS Kgt FRM Dor.6/JOB. 28.3.60. Distinguishing Mark - S.2 Saloons. I would like to add my weight to the request made by Gnr for the distinguishing mark to be a modified… | ||
| Scan097 | Changes to Facia Board variations due to production difficulties. | ||
| View original record | To: VS/RD from VS/HP. c. JPB c. HP/EH c. FS/Bsp c. FS/Rd VS/HP. 1/PID. 30.5.60. CL.3448 - Facia Board Variations. Due to production difficulties in producing two Facia Boards with different size Glove… | ||
| Scan098 | Pleading for a new, simpler over-rider for S2 Saloons, citing production difficulties and costs with the current 'sea-lion' version. | ||
| View original record | To: Gry c: JPB LS Dor JS VS FRM Kgt Gnr 1/DA 22.3.60. Distinguishing Mark - S2 Saloons Further to the many memos which have been circulating on the above subject, may I put in a plea for a new… | ||
| Scan099 | Reasons for a distinguishing mark on S.2 Saloon cars. | ||
| View original record | Gry c: LS JPB Dor PRM JS Gnr VS Kgt SB/HLH T11 18 3 60 DISTINGUISHING MARK ON S.2 SALOONS With reference to the notes on this subject, my own experience in regard to the reasons for Owners wishing to… | ||
| Scan100 | Letter from J.P. Blatchley accepting an invitation to judge the Concours d'Elegance at the Sixth British Caravan Road Rally. | ||
| View original record | JFB 1/NH KAP/PKD/9 6th April 1960 K.A.Price, Esq., The Caravan Club, New Oxford House, Bloomsbury Way, London W C 1. Dear Mr. Price, Sixth British Caravan Road Rally 29 April/1st May, 1960 In reply to… | ||
| Scan101 | Invitation from The Caravan Club to act as a judge at the Sixth British Caravan Road Rally. | ||
| View original record | THE CARAVAN CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND Founded 1907 OFFICES: NEW OXFORD HOUSE, BLOOMSBURY WAY, LONDON, W.C.1. CHAncery 5569, 2791 PATRON: H.R.H. THE PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH, K.G.,… | ||
| Scan102 | The placement of a distinguishing mark on S.2 Saloons. | ||
| View original record | To: Cry c: JFB -> FRM LS Dor Gmr JS Kgt VS. 4.AR 16.3.60 Distinguishing Mark on S.2 Saloons Personally, I am averse to anything of this kind but I feel that those owners who are not will want to… | ||
| Scan103 | Distinguishing marks for S2 Saloons and the unsuitability of boot lid emblems. | ||
| View original record | To: Cry from JPB c: LS Dor JS VS FRM Ger Kgt Distinguishing Mark S2 Saloons Whilst appreciating the special value of recognition symbols placed at the rear as opposed to the side aspect of cars, I… | ||
| Scan104 | Preferred placement of a distinguishing medallion on S2 Saloon cars. | ||
| View original record | To: Gry C: LS Dor VS JPB FRM Cnr Kgt Distinguishing Mark on S2 Saloons Regarding the above, and the proposal put forward by JPB in his note JPB 1/EH 16/3/60, from a Sales point of view we really… | ||
| Scan105 | Scheme to provide a handle for operating outlet duct vanes on 'T' series cars. | ||
| View original record | To: Gxy. From: JPB/MB. JPB/MB. 5/JB. 25.3.60. c: VS FS/DI Tln McF & Kgt . FJH RS SS FS/Bsp VS/HP FS/WED HP/EH Hpd/Arm JPB <-- VS/GHK McF/LI 'T' series cars, except 127" w.b. & 145" w.b. RBS 2089 -… | ||
| Scan106 | Distribution list for prints and the original document, noted as page 2. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Prints to - FJH, SS, HP/EH, MoF/LI, FS/DI (2), Kgt, RS, VS/GHK. Original to - FS/DI. [Signature] JPE/MB | ||
| Scan107 | Proposals for a distinguishing mark, such as a medallion, for S2 Saloon models. | ||
| View original record | To: Cry from JPB c: LS PRM Dor VS JS Gmr SB Kgt Improvements to S2 Saloons Distinguishing Marks Ref: Rpd C43 27 2 60 (paragraph 2) The most suitable and perhaps the most attractive method of providing… | ||
| Scan108 | Design and placement of distinguishing mark medallions for the S2 series vehicle. | ||
| View original record | FULL SIZE. MEDALLIONS TO BE EXECUTED IN VITREOUS ENAMEL ON CHROME BACKGROUND IN SIMILAR STYLE TO THAT OF THE RR RADIATOR BADGE & TO BE POSITIONED ON CAR AS INDICATED IN SKETCH BELOW. JFe. 15.3.60.… | ||
| Scan109 | Design specification for distinguishing mark medallions for the S2 series, to be executed in vitreous enamel. | ||
| View original record | FULL SIZE S2 SII MEDALLIONS TO BE EXECUTED IN VITREOUS ENAMEL ON CHROME BACKGROUND IN SIMILAR STYLE TO THAT OF THE RR RADIATOR BADGE & TO BE POSITIONED ON CAR AS INDICATED IN SKETCH BELOW. Jpb.… | ||
| Scan110 | Confidential memo discussing the re-styling of a car model, codenamed Burma/Tibet. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL To: Gry from JPB c: VS FRH VS/HBJ HcF TIn Kgt LS (for information) BURMA/TIBET Ever since the completion in February last year of the full scale mock-up, it has been obvious that certain… | ||
| Scan111 | Styling alterations and their impact on a car mock-up and production drawings. | ||
| View original record | -2- the losses are small: the car length has increased by 3 inches and the sun visor usefulness diminishes by 2 inches due to a more sloping screen and reduced peak. As already stated, ahe… | ||
| Scan112 | Requesting transport arrangements to the airport for the Geneva Show. | ||
| View original record | Page - taken over for Ed. Crewe/Sales To: WSP from JPB c: VS JPB 1/NH 9.3.60 GENEVA SHOW I shall be very obliged if you will be kind enough to arrange transport for Mr. and Mrs. Stanbury, Mr. Koren… | ||
| Scan113 | Bumper height compliance for Burma and Tibet models under braking conditions. | ||
| View original record | To: Gry from JPB c: VS MoF VS/GHK MoF/DC VS/MER GB JPB 1/NH 14 3 60 SG 4243 Bumpers - Burma/Tibet In the course of alterations to the bumper bar shapes we have recently taken the opportunity to look… | ||
| Scan114 | Meeting notes discussing potential improvements for the S2 Saloon model. | ||
| View original record | LS JPB Dor VS JS VS/RD Gry Kgt SB Gnr FRM Hpd C43 27 2 60 IMPROVEMENTS ON S2 SALOONS The following notes set out items discussed and agreement reached at a meeting held in Crewe on 19th February 1960… | ||
| Scan115 | Meeting minutes detailing decisions on various car interior and exterior features. | ||
| View original record | -2- Action 7 Slash pockets in rear doors It was agreed no action required. 8 Parcel or map tray below cubby hole It was agreed no action required. A warning was given that the picnic tray in the front… | ||
| Scan116 | List of decisions and actions regarding vehicle components including lamps, straps, window lifts, switches, and mirrors. | ||
| View original record | -3- Action It was agreed that all electrical items were to be introduced on production at the same time to simplify re-organisation of wiring looms. 14 Map lamp It was agreed that the map lamp to… | ||
| Scan117 | Meeting minutes detailing actions and decisions on various vehicle components and modifications. | ||
| View original record | -4- Action Drawings are required for the modifications to the seat backs. The extra cost was estimated at 6/6d for the pair with an additional £130 for tooling. It was agreed to introduce this feature… | ||
| Scan118 | The operation of the main and reserve fuel tanks and proposed improvements. | ||
| View original record | -5- Action a) 4 3/4 gall had to be put into the main tank before the reserve tank begins to fill. b) Running out of main tank fuel on M1 would involve the customer and driver getting out of the car to… | ||
| Scan119 | Cost memo detailing potential improvements for S2 Saloons, including sliding shutters, bench seats, and a spare wheel cover. | ||
| View original record | To: Gry VS/GHK Hpd 29 1 60 LS JPB Dor FJH SB McF VS Wst Tln Kgt VS/MHR Hpd/Arm VS/RD Hpd/LD IMPROVEMENTS ON S2 SALOONS Further to your memo Gry/NH 2 1 1 60, I now have the necessary prime cost… | ||
| Scan120 | Comparing the prime costs of divided bench seats versus standard bench type front seats. | ||
| View original record | LS c: Dor Vt Gry FS JS Gnr SB Hpd/Arm JPB Hpd/LD CF Hpd C51 28 1 60 DIVIDED BENCH SEATS In reply to your memo LS/EN 7 18 12 59, I have now obtained comparative prime cost figures as follows : £… | ||
| Scan121 | Requesting transport to London Airport for two people attending the Turin Show. | ||
| View original record | Crewe/Sales To: Esd from JPB JPB 1/NH 30.10.59 Turin Show I have to be at London Airport by about 8.40 a.m. on Thursday next, 5th November, and I should be very glad if you could arrange transport for… | ||
| Scan122 | Letter confirming a hotel booking for three rooms in Torino, Italy. | ||
| View original record | COPY gPB VS. 9.AR 7th October, 1959 Hotel Roma - Rocca Cavour, Piazza Carlo Felice 60, Torino, Italy. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter of the 2nd October offering accomodation at your hotel. We… | ||
| Scan123 | Test report on a car's performance over a weekend, detailing engine behaviour, fuel consumption, and various issues. | ||
| View original record | General. To:- McF/VL C:- Hgt Wat VS JRB ============= 44 Ex - Weekend 12th and 13th December 205 miles 9.11 mpg The milage was covered about one-third slowly in fog, one-third making up time and… | ||
| Scan124 | Secret memo detailing the provisional production release schedule for the 'Burma' project. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To: VS cs: LS McF PBM Dor Kgt Gry McF/LI Gnr VS/GHK JPB VS/HPJ Tin VS/HP T2 HP/JES 1.JAO 24.11.59 Production Release of Burma The following provisional programme was suggested during today's… | ||
| Scan125 | Issues with S2 series instrument panel switch knobs and proposing the re-introduction of the S1 type knob as a solution. | ||
| View original record | To: VS/HP. c: Rms/Mr. c: VS/RD. c: PA. c: FJH/DW. c: SF/OCV. c: JPB. General. EXT. 10.FH. 24.11.59. Instrument Panel Switch Knobs S2 Cars. Confirming yesterday's discussion over the difficulties… | ||
| Scan126 | Aesthetic placement of the 'set' on windscreen wiper arms. | ||
| View original record | To: Kt c: JPB VS/RD VS RHD.2 27.8.59. Windscreen Wiper Arms I noticed on Burma mock-up that the "set" in the windscreen wiper arms is near the pivotting end. I think the arrangement would look nicer… | ||
| Scan127 | Tests on airflow with different front air intake grilles. | ||
| View original record | To : GB. c : VS/HPJ. c : FRM. c : AFM/W. c : JPB. c : AFM/VL. AFM/RS. 2/SW. 17.6.59. 1104. Air Intake Grille A test was done recently on 25.B to determine the increase in airflow obtainable by… | ||
| Scan128 | Requesting the transport of a fragile 5-foot long clay car model to Messrs. H. J. Mulliner in Chiswick. | ||
| View original record | To: JV/FAL c: JV/SPT JPB 1/MH 11.8.59 Clay Model Will you please arrange to transport one of our car models from this office to Messrs. H. J. Mulliner in Chiswick. The model measures approximately 5… | ||
| Scan129 | Acknowledging the receipt of competitor sales literature for U.S. cars and requesting more. | ||
| View original record | Crewe/New York To: Bru from JPB c: RW Sales Literature U.S. Cars Many thanks for the G.M., Ford and Chrysler catalogues received today. I find this kind of literature most useful these days and will… | ||
| Scan130 | Request for sales literature of 1959 American cars for the Chief Stylist, John Blatchley. | ||
| View original record | To: Bru - New York c: RY - New York c: JPB Mr. John Blatchley, our Chief Stylist, likes to keep sales literature of all American cars and he hasn't been able to obtain the 1959 range. Could you please… | ||
| Scan131 | Possibility of manufacturing car bumpers in-house using a 500 ton press. | ||
| View original record | To: JPB/VK - Park Ward c: PA/Bap Gry JPB APM/Kt Bumpers I have had a word with Bap about the possibility of making bumpers on our own Press here, and the prospects of this seem to be fairly hopeful.… | ||
| Scan132 | Material control copy of an order for body styling wax to Wilkins Campbell & Co. Limited. | ||
| View original record | ORDER TELEGRAMS: 'ROYCRU CREWE' ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED MOTOR CAR DIVISION CREWE MATERIAL CONTROL COPY TELEPHONE: CREWE 55155 IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE JH. M Wilkins Campbell & Co. Limited., Britannia… | ||
| Scan133 | Order of 1 cwt. of modelling wax for Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | To: Rna/Hwk From JPB V: JPB/VK (P.W.) JPB 1/NH 24.8.59 Modelling Wax Will you please order from Messrs. Wilkins Cambell and Co. a further 1 cwt. of modelling wax, exactly as supplied before, but on… | ||
| Scan134 | Quantity amendment on a Goods Received note for Wilkins, Campbell Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To: Hpd/EB Rns/PD.6/HB JPB Hpd/SAW/Miss Lowe Hpd/SAW/HT 6/GS 9.7.59 GR.M.03865 - Wilkins, Campbell Ltd. o/CS.6284OPD.6. Please amend the quantity on the above GR. to read 1c 0q 14 lbs nett instead of… | ||
| Scan135 | Confirming a conversation and requesting an order for modelling wax. | ||
| View original record | COPY. JPB/NH 7.5.59 Modelling Wax Confirming my conversation with Messrs Wilkins Campbell & Co Will you please send them an order for 1 cwt modelling wax to colour of sample supplied. My copy of Memo… | ||
| Scan136 | Letter from Hooper & Co. Coachbuilders regarding the use of heavy gauge frames for specific Bentley and Silver Cloud chassis. | ||
| View original record | c o p y HOOPER & CO. (COACHBUILDERS) LTD. Western Avenue, Acton London. W.3. OFR/RGM 23rd March 1959. F.C. Honeyman, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 14-15 Conduit Street, London. W.1. Dear Mr.… | ||
| Scan137 | Coachbuilder Hooper's request for a heavy gauge frame on all Silver Cloud and Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | Sales/Crewe - VS/GHK c.c. Gry VS/RD VS VS/MP GB CLm (Lillie Hall) APM/Kt Gnr APM/McF SF JPB Hn.3/BB 24.3.59 1959 Bentley, Silver Cloud and Continental With reference to your VS/GHK. 1/SJP. 29.10.58… | ||
| Scan138 | Disagreeing with a proposal to remove the finishing pipings from the door trim. | ||
| View original record | To: AFW/Kt FS/Crl from JFB c: FS Hvy FS/Bsp FS/Wgt JPB 1/HH 18.12.58 1610 Body Trim With reference to FS/Rd 1/SB 15.12.58, of which I received a copy, will you please note that I do not agree with the… | ||
| Scan139 | Confirming the discontinuation of standard red leather VM 3495 and its replacement with a brighter shade, VM 3086. | ||
| View original record | To: SP from JPB c: JS Gmr FE Standard Red Leather Herewith confirmation that it is now agreed that the present standard red leather VM 3495 is to be discontinued and will be replaced by the brighter… | ||
| Scan140 | Alterations to the top roll of the rear squab with Dunlop Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To:- FS/Bsp FS/Rd AFM/Kt FJH FJH/DW c:- Hvy JPB FS/Crl 7/VR 15.1.59. Mr. Brunning of Dunlop Co. Ltd visited us today at our request regarding the alteration to the top roll of the rear squab. AFM/Kt… | ||
| Scan141 | Laboratory testing for a new Brazilian Walnut veneer and Polyester lacquer, referencing past cracking issues. | ||
| View original record | To: Rms. c: Gry. FS. Gmr. JPB.✓ PS/Crl. PS/BJW. 19/EJS. 21.1.59. New Veneer and Woodfinishing. Further to our conversations concerning your proposed new Brazilian Walnut veneer, and Polyester 2495… | ||
| Scan142 | The unsuitability of a new Brazilian Walnut veneer due to cracking failures during testing. | ||
| View original record | To: Rns. c: Gry. FS. Gnr. JPB. FS/Crl. FS/BJW. 19/JO. 6.2.59. Proposed New Brazilian Walnut Veneer. Further to FS/BJW. 19/PJS. 21.1.59 and FS/Crl. 4/VR. 22.1.59 concerning the above. The samples of… | ||
| Scan143 | Outlining the initial planning and requirements for a Mobile Instruction School in the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | Hythe No.4/Crewe. To: ... ... Dmr. SB./P. 23.1.59. c: IG. JB. Hpd. Gry. Cmr. JPS. FHM. Mobile Instruction School for U.S.A. Now that we have decided to go ahead with this project, it is necessary to… | ||
| Scan144 | Logistics of making a unit operational in the U.S.A., including training and costs. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 4. We want to have the unit operational in U.S.A. by, at the latest, the end of June. We shall have to give some thought separately to the timing of any additional instruction on "F" Series… | ||
| Scan145 | Requesting an update on the progress of experiments for ashtrays on 'T' Series cars. | ||
| View original record | To: AFM/LI from JPB c: GB AFM/Kt Gry JES 1/NH 31.10.58 Ashtrays for 'T' Series Cars Re. your report AFM/LI 8/SW 20.10.58, Gry has asked me to "keep an eye" on developments. Will you therefore please… | ||
| Scan146 | Acceptable variations in leather shading due to differences in grain. | ||
| View original record | To. Clm/WF - Lillie Hall c. Clm - Lillie Hall ES - Park Ward JFB - for information Leather Shading We have now received from Park Ward the rear squab which had been rejected by you for off-shade when… | ||
| Scan147 | Letter requesting hotel reservations in Turin for the motor show. | ||
| View original record | JPB 1/MH xxxxx 55155 8th October 1958. The Manager, Palazzo Torino, Via Sacchi 8, TURIN. Dear Sir, Will you please make reservations for two single rooms (with bath if possible), for myself and Mr.… | ||
| Scan148 | Design discussions for a 0-4-0 Sentinel Diesel Locomotive following a visit to Shrewsbury. | ||
| View original record | To: JPB from JPB/VK c: JRR Wn Wn/Hbn LS (for information) JPB/VK 21.7.58 Visit to Shrewsbury, 16 July 1958 Re: 0-4-0 Sentinel Diesel Loco. People Seen: Wn and Wn/Hbn Discussed cab position and agreed… | ||
| Scan149 | Styling of a 0-4-0 diesel locomotive. | ||
| View original record | To: JRR (Shrewsbury) c: Wn/Htn JPB/VK Rm (for information) JPB 1/NH 15.7.58 Diesel Loco Styling Thank you for your note, JRR 5/MC 14.7.58, with sketch DL.635 of 0-4-0 locomotive. I have passed this… | ||
| Scan150 | Economics of cutting leather hides for car interior sets, including savings and supplier requirements. | ||
| View original record | To:- FS ✓ JPB / Gnr / FS/WH / FS/Rd [Handwritten top left]: JPB Thank you [Handwritten top right, circled in red]: GRY for information only. FS/Cr1 5/VB 11.12.57. HIDES PER CAR SET. Further to my memo… | ||
| Scan151 | Selection of hides from stock and the resulting scrap. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - I am continuing with this selection of hides as far as possible with our present stock. If however, hides continue to come in haphazard sizes we shall be making more scrap than is necessary.… | ||
| Scan152 | Arranging for transport from London Airport to Earls Court. | ||
| View original record | Crewe to Sales To: Esd from JPB JPB 2 NH 3.10.57 As on previous occasions, I find that I shall be returning from Paris on the same day that I want to be at Earls Court, and to save time, therefore, I… | ||
| Scan153 | Order of modelling clay for the Styling Department. | ||
| View original record | To: Les/PD 6/HP c: JPB/Aln JPB 1/NH 12.9.57 Will you please order for the Styling Department 1 cwt. of Modelling Clay as before, from the Cosmic Crayon Co. of Bedford. JPB | ||
| Scan154 | Confirming hotel reservations for the Paris Salon. | ||
| View original record | Crewe to PARIS To: Sr/SJ from JPB JPB 1 NH 16.9.57 re Paris Salon Thank you for your note Sr/SJ1/12.9.57. Our reservations are at the Hotel Continental, Rue de Castiglione. JPB | ||
| Scan155 | Typed letter concerning arrangements and entry permits for the Paris Salon. | ||
| View original record | JPB CREWE re Paris Salon -------------- PARIS Sr/SJI/12.9.57 Many thanks for your JPB 2 NH 9.9.57 from which I note that you have made the necessary arrangements for your reservation, from October… | ||
| Scan156 | Hotel reservations for the Paris Salon. | ||
| View original record | To Sr/SS. Paris Salon. Thank you for your note Sr/881/12.9.57. Our reservations are at the Hotel Continental, Rue de Castiglione. FRS. | ||
| Scan157 | Colour scheme and production of 'Matchbox Series' Silver Cloud models. | ||
| View original record | CREWE To JPB from RW. RW.8/KS. 19.9.57. Enclosed are two of the Silver Cloud models in the "Matchbox Series". I understand that while they have done a limited run they still have the major run to do… | ||
| Scan158 | Design criticisms of a 'Matchbox Series' car model. | ||
| View original record | To: RW c: JPB JPB/Aln 3 NH 23.9.57 1610 "Matchbox Series" Car Model Mr. Blatchley is away this week and has asked me to reply to your memo RW 8/KS 19.9.57. We both agree with you that the samples do… | ||
| Scan159 | Design drawing for a divided bench type car seat. | ||
| View original record | SQUABS TO FORM STRAIGHT LINE WHEN TOGETHER. + 2". + 2". DIVIDED BENCH TYPE SEAT. REF: SC.7902 BRISTOL MOTOR. JPPB 19.9.57. | ||
| Scan160 | Drawing of a rear car seat with plain trim and dimensional notes. | ||
| View original record | +2" +2" 1 PLAIN TRIM. ORDER REF: No. SC.7902 JAB 11.10.67 | ||
| Scan161 | Drawing of a pleated trim rear bench seat with dimensional annotations. | ||
| View original record | +2" 2 PLEATED TRIM ORDER REF. No. SC.7902. J G 11.10.57. | ||
| Scan162 | Customer's request for special front seats with straight squabs and square corners. | ||
| View original record | To: JB/WH from JPB c: FS/Crl JPB/1 NH 19.9.57 Bristol Motors SC. 7902 Herewith sketch of special front seats as discussed. My interpretation of the customer's request for the seat backs to be… | ||
| Scan163 | Design drawing for a divided bench type seat with dimensions. | ||
| View original record | SQUABS TO FORM STRAIGHT LINE WHEN TOGETHER + 2" + 2" DIVIDED BENCH TYPE SEAT REF. SC.7902 BRISTOL MOTORS. JpB 19.9.57. | ||
| Scan164 | Internal memorandum discussing the value and standardisation of Turlon rugs. | ||
| View original record | To: CrV VS AFM PJH JS Les JS/WH SB JEB 1 IH 3.10.57 1610 Turlon Rugs The rug described in Experimental Report AFM/FM 1/DW 24.9.57 may be good value for money, but in general appearance and fit it is… | ||
| Scan165 | Experimental department report on offering Turlon rugs as an optional extra for Bentley S. & Silver Cloud cars. | ||
| View original record | RR 306 WX EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT (CHASSIS AND BODY SECTION) REFERENCE :- AFM/BM. 1/SW. 24.9.57. Subject of Report :- Turlon rugs to offer as an optional extra for the rear compartment of… | ||
| Scan166 | Proposal of offering 'Turlon Rugs' as an optional extra for car rear compartments. | ||
| View original record | AFM/FM. 1/SW. 24.9.57. Turlon Rugs Introduction Over a period of 12 months, 53 mohair rugs have been supplied (as an optional extra) to customers for the rear compartments of their cars, and it is… | ||
| Scan167 | The cost and value proposition for the Turlon rug, proposing it as an optional extra. | ||
| View original record | -2- The Turlon rug will cost approximately £4 - 14 - 6 each if ordered in twos of any shade, or £6 - 15 - 0 each if only one per colour are ordered. In quantities of 100 per shade the price would be… | ||
| Scan168 | Photograph of the rear passenger compartment interior, viewed from the open rear door. | ||
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| Scan170 | Customer complaints about the deteriorating quality of leather hides on 'S' Series cars. | ||
| View original record | Crewe/Hythe Road To: Mdx From: FS c: JS Le Der Gry SF JPB PS/BJT FS.GM 21 2nd September, 1957 89T Having read memo. ref. JS. 13/KEM 22.8.57, we also are very concerned about the complaints that are… | ||
| Scan171 | Deterioration of grey and blue leather hides and a visit to the supplier, Connolly. | ||
| View original record | Hythe Road/Crewe FS. from Mdx. c. JS. c. LS. c. Dor. c. GFY. c. SF. c. JPB. c. FS/RJW. c. Gnr. Deterioration of Grey and Blue Hides. Thank you for your memo' reference FS.GM.21 2.9.57 regarding the… | ||
| Scan172 | Requesting travel arrangements to the Paris Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | To: PNC/Pen from JPB c: PNC/GW JPB 1 NH 9/9.57 Will you please make the necessary arrangements for my visit to the Paris Motor Show. I would like to fly from Manchester to Paris on the morning of… | ||
| Scan173 | Providing feedback on a new design for the adjacent speaker and radio arrangement. | ||
| View original record | To: AFM/Kt from JPB cc: Gxy FJH VS PS AFM VM/RD JS JPB | RH 18.3.57 1110 Experimental Report Ch.2339 Adjacent Speaker and Radio I have had a look at D.116 AR, which I understand has all the proposed… | ||
| Scan174 | Instructing a change to the shade of the 'Brick Red' fine line paint. | ||
| View original record | To: FS/BJW from JPB c: SF JS JS/WH } for information. JPS & HH 13.3.57 1610 Fine lines or Stripes I have for a long time been conscious of the need for improvement in the colour of our so-called Brick… | ||
| Scan175 | Proposal by Lines Bros. Ltd. to create an electric scale model of a Bentley Continental Drophead Coupe. | ||
| View original record | CREWE To LS from RW. cc: Gxy. cc: JPB. cc: CW - Park Ward. Lines Bros. Ltd., the people who make all the Tri-ang toys, are doing a series of electric scale model toy cars and have approached us to ask… | ||
| Scan176 | Drainage scheme for a 'Sunshine Roof' using a concealed rubber hose. | ||
| View original record | To: FJH/MHR from JPB c: VS VS/HPJ Sunshine Roof I see from VS/HPJ 1/MAJ 12.2.57 that Park Ward have in hand a scheme for draining the rear end of the roof by means of a concealed rubber hose.… | ||
| Scan177 | Secret memo detailing the results of luggage capacity tests for the mock-up boot of model ZX.252A. | ||
| View original record | Secret To : VS. c : Gry. c : APM. c : JPB. c : VS/GBK. APM/Kt. S/SW. 15.2.57. 2500 (K) Tibet Boot to ZX.252A The mock-up of the boot with the petrol tank and full size spare wheel and tyre below the… | ||
| Scan178 | Page 2 of a report discussing boot layout, spare wheel accommodation, and luggage arrangements. | ||
| View original record | -2- This is more than we have been able to accommodate with previous versions of the boot when a full size spare wheel and tyre have been catered for. We allowed space for the boot lid hinges and… | ||
| Scan179 | Functional and styling requirements for a sliding roof, focusing on drainage and noise reduction. | ||
| View original record | To: JPB c: VS VS/HPJ FJH/MHR.7.SEW. 13.2.57. Sliding Roof From a functional point of view the draining arrangements of a sliding roof must :- a) drain when they are clean b) be easy to clean c) be… | ||
| Scan180 | Page concluding that the original drain scheme is superior to the proposed Park Ward modification. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - to clean. The rear drains are easy to clean and are quiet; so there is no functional argument for changing to a drain tube which would get clogged up with pine needles. The answer to you memo is… | ||
| Scan181 | Letter to The Triplex Safety Glass Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to windscreen and backlight corner bend radii. | ||
| View original record | c:- VS. JPB. AFM. AFM/Kt. File 2500 (h) VS/HPJ. 1/MAJ. HG/MVB. 14th February, 1957. The Triplex Safety Glass Co. Ltd., Triplex Works, King's Norton, BIRMINGHAM. For the attention of Mr. H. Gough Dear… | ||
| Scan182 | Letter from Triplex Safety Glass Co. regarding design comments on windscreen and backlight drawings. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y c:- VS. JPB. AFM. AFM/Kt. File 2500 (h) THE TRIPLEX SAFETY GLASS CO. Triplex Works, King's Norton, BIRMINGHAM. Your ref: VS/HPJ. 1/MAJ. Our ref: HG/MVB. 13th February, 1957. Messrs.… | ||
| Scan183 | Letter from Triplex Safety Glass detailing manufacturing tolerances for wrap-around windscreens and backlights. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - inverse curvature across the sharply bent region. Tolerances The tolerances we should expect to work to on wrap-round windscreens and backlights of the type shown on your drawings, but within… | ||
| Scan184 | Disagreeing with a colleague's view on vibration modes by using a xylophone analogy. | ||
| View original record | To: Gxy. from Ev. c. VS AFM JPB Re: Letter from OY. dated 26.1.57 I do not agree with OY, who contends that because the amplitude of the vibration of the sprung mass of a car is small the mode of… | ||
| Scan185 | Letter from Maurice Olley discussing various automotive topics including personnel, patents, and vehicle dynamics. | ||
| View original record | COPY of letter from Maurice Olley, dated 26 Jan.57. C. Gzy. VS APM JPB Dear Ev, Thank you very much for the two copies of Life of Royce. Re-reading these they are really excellent. There is a new book… | ||
| Scan186 | Boot capacity tests for the 'Tibet' model, focusing on luggage and spare wheel stowage. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To: Gay. AFM. VS. JPB. VS/GHK. c : Dor (for information) c : SS/CC. AFM/Kt. 7/JR. 5.2.57. 2500.K. TIBET BOOT Further tests have been carried out to determine the capacity of the three versions… | ||
| Scan187 | Luggage accommodation arrangements and capacity in the boot. | ||
| View original record | -2- An advantage of this method is that removal of the wheel involves unloading half the luggage instead of all of it. A disadvantage is that it makes the boot appear smaller than it really is. The… | ||
| Scan188 | Visit to P.S.C. to investigate presswork problems, high tooling costs, and prototype body construction. | ||
| View original record | To : AFM. c : GB. c : VS. c : AFM/Kt. c : VS/HPJ. AFM/Kt/FM. G/SW. 8.2.57. 1600 Visit to P.S.C. Object To learn as much as possible about presswork and its associated problems Reasons (1) Due to lack… | ||
| Scan189 | Manufacturing difficulties with car body panels and proposed modifications for spot welding. | ||
| View original record | Sources of Trouble Certain shapes are constant sources of trouble. One example is the Siam roof panel with its built in drip mould and the razor edge line which runs across the roof at the rear. The… | ||
| Scan190 | Welding, sealing, material waste, and glazing techniques for vehicle bodies. | ||
| View original record | -3- Three thicknesses of metal can be welded, but should be avoided whenever possible. The guns are usually set to do two thicknesses, and where there are three thicknesses this means resetting the… | ||
| Scan191 | Diagrams illustrating various types of spot welded joints and a typical shock wave example. | ||
| View original record | SPOT WELDED JOINTS & SHOCK WAVE SPOT WELDING GUN SPOT WELDING GUNS TYPICAL EASY ACCESS SPOT WELDED JOINTS SPOT WELDING GUNS TYPICAL DIFFICULT ACCESS SPOT WELDED JOINTS TYPICAL EXAMPLE SHOCK WAVE J… | ||
| Scan192 | Fitting sunshine roof drain shrouds to car bodies. | ||
| View original record | To: FS/Cr1/E.Lowe c: JPB VS/HPJ FJH/MHR.4.SEW. 9.11.56. RBS.1912 Sunshine Roof Drain Shrouds Will you please arrange for future sunshine roof bodies coming through in the white to have shrouds fitted… | ||
| Scan193 | Requesting the fabrication of a pair of wedge-shaped footrests with specified dimensions. | ||
| View original record | To: FS/Crl from JPB c: Gry AFM/Kt JPB.1 NH. 8.6.56 Foot Rests Will you please make up one pair of wedge shaped foot rests as discussed, for the rear seats of a standard car. The right dimensions would… | ||
| Scan194 | Requesting travel and currency arrangements for the Paris Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | To: FNC/Pen c: JPB JPB/Aln 1 NH 17.9.56 PARIS MOTOR SHOW Will you kindly make the necessary travel and currency arrangements for me. I wish to travel by rail and sea, the same as last October, when a… | ||
| Scan195 | Colour scheme specification for vehicle 31.B. | ||
| View original record | To : SS. c : APM. c : APM/VL. c : APM/W. c : SS/VB. c : SS/CO. c : JPB. APM/Kt. 6/MR. 10.8.56. 2750. Colour Scheme for 31.B The colour scheme will be as follows:- Paintwork Shell Silver Grey on top… | ||
| Scan196 | Estimating the factory cost increase for introducing a split-type bench seat and folding armrest in the Bentley and Silver Cloud Saloon. | ||
| View original record | To:- Csy c:- DWG c:- JPB From:- PNC/ID. 8/BB. 13. 8. 56 With reference to memo Gry/NH.7 11. 6. 56, we estimate the introduction of a Split type Bench Seat and Folding Flap in the Rear Centre Armrest… | ||
| Scan197 | Decision on using softer chrome retanned leather in show cars. | ||
| View original record | To: JS. Conduit Street. c : SF. JPB. Les. 4/GR. 22.8.56 Chrome retanned leather. It is considered that you should decide whether you want this softer finish leather in our Show cars. Apparently… | ||
| Scan198 | Letter to Connolly Bros. concerning a sample of Chrome retanned leather and its suitability for the Motor Show. | ||
| View original record | copies to JS. JPB. SF. Les.3/CR. 22nd August, 1956. F.I.Connolly Esq., Connolly Bros.(Curriers) Limited, Chalton Street, Euston Road, London. N.W.1. Dear Mr.Connolly, We have had a brief discussion at… | ||
| Scan199 | Holiday dates and a temporary address. | ||
| View original record | To: LS/EN from JPB c: Gry JPB 1 NH 5.7.56 The dates I will be away on holiday are as follows:- From Saturday 28th July to Monday 13th August. My address during that period will be - The Lake Hotel,… | ||
| Scan200 | Request for a half gross of brass dome head drawing pins for the Styling Department. | ||
| View original record | To: Les/JTW/HB c: JPB JPB/Aln 1 NH 29.6.56 1610 Will you kindly obtain the following item for Styling Department use:- ½ gross Drawing Pins - as sample herewith. Maker: Halden Diameter: ⅜" brass dome… | ||
| Scan201 | Difficulties in obtaining special shades of mohair rugs and listing acceptable standard alternatives. | ||
| View original record | To: Les/JTW/HB. c: JFB. SF/Str. 2/ESJ. 29.3.56. MOHAIR RUGS. Owing to the difficulty experienced recently in obtaining Rugs from Turners in special shades to match our various carpets, we have… | ||
| Scan202 | Manufacturing troubles related to Cellon Blue paint. | ||
| View original record | To: Dor From JPB c: FS/BJW JPB.1.AH. 11.5.56 1610. Cellon Blue I have discussed with FS/BJW the troubles relating to Cellon Blue and I am satisfied from what he tells me that it is not the colour that… | ||
| Scan203 | Bodywork alignment issues on Silver Cloud Chassis No: LSXA-17. | ||
| View original record | To: SB - Hythe Road. c. ETT c. FS/Grl. c. Dor c. JPB. Dd.JJS. 4.4.56. Silver Cloud Chassis No: LSXA-17 Re SB.2/AP 3.4.56. After reading your memo the writer looked over the bonded cars with JPB. We… | ||
| Scan204 | The production of one Swiss Radiator Mascot RBS.1870. | ||
| View original record | To : SS. c : AFM. c : JPB. -298 AFM/Kt. 2/MR. 13.4.56. 2750. Swiss Radiator Mascot RBS.1870 Will you please make up one mascot to RBS.1870 and inform us when it is available. Order Number 43/B.… | ||
| Scan205 | The removal of the Flying Lady mascot for cars exported to Switzerland. | ||
| View original record | To:- Hdy/MP. from Hdy/GHK. c. Gry. Hdy. SP. JFB. Hdy/GHK.2/MBL. 10.4.56. File No. 1804. Silver Wraith and Silver Cloud Cars for Switzerland. A new Swiss regulation makes mascots illegal after June 1st… | ||
| Scan206 | Colour scheme suggestion for chassis BSX.476 for a customer, Mr. Francis. | ||
| View original record | To: SF/Str from JPB JPB.1.NH. 20.4.56. 2000. Chassis Ref: No.BSX.476 Mr. Francis Replying to your memo SF/Str 8/ESJ.11.4.56, herewith our suggestion for a colour scheme which would seem to comply most… | ||
| Scan207 | New radiator mascot design for Bentley cars destined for Switzerland. | ||
| View original record | To: APH/Kt from JPB. c: Hdy/CEK APH Gry SP JPB.1.NH. 10.4.56. 1610. Radiator Mascot for Switzerland Herewith sketch MS.1870 of a suitably styled fixture for use on Bentley cars destined for… | ||
| Scan208 | Letter from British Motor Car Distributors, Ltd. sending photos of the General Motors 'Motorama'. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH MOTOR CAR DISTRIBUTORS, LTD. 1800 Van Ness Avenue • San Francisco • California PRESIDENT KJELL H. OVALE GENERAL MANAGER ANDREW M. REGALIA PHONE PR 6-5120 CABLE ADDRESS BRITCAR April 18, 1956… | ||
| Scan209 | Letter from J.P. Blatchley to W. Roger Cra'ster discussing photos, a Nash Ambassador, and a news report. | ||
| View original record | JPB.1.NH. WRC/gf 26 April 1956. Mr. W. Roger Cra'ster, Rolls-Royce Representative, British Motor Car Distributors Ltd., 1800 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Dear Roger, Thank you… | ||
| Scan210 | Letter from a San Francisco distributor to John P. Blatchley in Crewe, enclosing literature on the Nash Ambassador. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH MOTOR CAR DISTRIBUTORS, LTD. 1800 Van Ness Avenue • San Francisco • California PRESIDENT KJELL H. QVALE GENERAL MANAGER ANDREW M. REGALIA PHONE PR 6-5120 CABLE ADDRESS BRITCAR May 9, 1956 Mr.… | ||
| Scan211 | Goods Received Note for a delivery of Modeling Clay from The Cosmic Crayon Co. | ||
| View original record | WITH GOODS OR M.C. GOODS RECEIVED NOTE GR N 04629 SUPPLIER The Cosmic Crayon Co. Bedford. ADVICE NOTE CARRIER: Goods PACKING: 1 Carton. 12½ lbs DATE: 18.11.53. CLASS: WORKS O/No.: C.62432/FD.6. TYPIST… | ||
| Scan212 | Assigning Development Code Number 19 to the Nash Car. | ||
| View original record | To:- JPB From:- PNC/ID/8 26. 3. 56. R.R. Development - Nash Car Will you please use Development Code Number 19 for the Nash Car. This code number should be used in conjunction with the relative works… | ||
| Scan213 | Internal request to order modelling clay for the Styling Department. | ||
| View original record | To: Les/JTW/HB from JPB. JPB.1.NH. 28.3.56. Will you please order for the Styling Department 1 cwt. of Modelling Clay, as before. (Cosmic Crayon Co. Bedford). JPB. | ||
| Scan214 | Requesting the manufacture and fitting of an exterior sun visor for a refrigerated prototype car. | ||
| View original record | To:- AFM/W. from Hdy/HPJ. Hdy/HPJ. 1/MAJ. 15.3.56. c:- Hdy. JPB. AFM. AFM/Kt. SS/VB. SS/CC. File 2500 (h) Exterior Sun Visor Further to our memo. Hdy/HPJ. 2/MAJ. 14.2.56., please find herewith… | ||
| Scan215 | Agreeing to an alteration on the Silver Cloud radiator shutters to save on cost. | ||
| View original record | To:- Les. from FJH/MHR. c. Hdy/SHK. JPB. Hdy/HP. FJH/MHR.1/MBL. 12.3.56. File No. 1804.S. Silver Cloud Radiator Shutters. ref: Les/JTW/HL. 17/JB. 9.3.56 and Marstons letter ER/RB. 8.3.56. We are quite… | ||
| Scan216 | Letter to D. Charlwood of Joseph Lucas (Electrical) Ltd. acknowledging receipt of a book of standards. | ||
| View original record | D. Charlwood, Esq., Joseph Lucas (Electrical) Ltd., Great King Street, Birmingham 19. JPB.1.NH. 12th March 1956. Dear Mr. Charlwood, Thank you for your letter of 9th March, together with the new book… | ||
| Scan217 | Proposed modification to the L.38 Continental Siam steering assembly to improve clearance with the window winder. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To:- Hdy/HP. From Hdy/Tln/NWC. Hdy/Tln/NWC.1/MBL. 12.3.56. File No. 4401. c. Hdy. AFM/GB. Hdy/Tln. JPB. Hdy/GHK. HE/EH. L.38 Continental Siam. UR.3075 & UR.3084 - Transfer Gear Casings - R. &… | ||
| Scan218 | Silver Cloud Radiator Shutters, attaching a copy of a letter received from Messrs. Marston Excelsior Limited. | ||
| View original record | To:- FJH/MHR. c:- Hdy/GHK. c:- JPB. c:- Les. Les/JTW/HL. 17/JB. 9.3.56. Further to your Memo FJH/MHR to MRL, dated the 1.3.56, with regard to Silver Cloud Radiator Shutters, we attach hereto copy of… | ||
| Scan219 | Letter from Marston Excelsior Ltd. regarding the production, specification, and cost of Silver Cloud Vane Assemblies. | ||
| View original record | COPY MARSTON EXCELSIOR LIMITED. 8th March 1956. Our Ref. ER/RB. Your Ref. Les/JTW/HL. 2/DA. Messrs Rolls-Royce Limited., CREWE. For the attention of Mr.H.Lowe. Dear Sirs, Silver Cloud Vane Assembly -… | ||
| Scan221 | Special two-tone paint scheme requested by a customer for a Bentley 'S' type Saloon. | ||
| View original record | To: JPB. SF/Str. 8/ESJ. 11.4.56. Re: Chassis Order Reference BSX.476. Mr. Francis Francis. The above gentleman who resides in the British West Indies. has ordered a Bentley 'S' type Saloon. He… | ||
| Scan222 | Letter requesting a reservation for two single bedrooms at the Charing Cross Hotel. | ||
| View original record | Copy: AFM. JPB.1.NH. 21st February 1956. The Manager, Charing Cross Hotel, Strand, London. Dear Sir, Will you please reserve for Mr. A. F. Martindale and myself two single bedrooms with private baths… | ||
| Scan223 | Modification and testing of a split rear bumper fairing. | ||
| View original record | To: Hdy/HPJ. c: AFM. c: JPB. APM/Kt. 12/MR. 15.2.56. 1604. Split Rear Bumper Fairing As you know the rear bumper fairing on B.116.AN has been split as requested by P.S.C. The gap in the centre is 3/8"… | ||
| Scan224 | Letter to a US representative regarding new four-door hardtop cars with no centre pillars. | ||
| View original record | JPB.1.NH. W. Roger Cra'ster, Esq. Rolls-Royce Representative, British Motor Car Distributors Ltd., 1800 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California. Dear Roger, Many thanks for the catalogues received… | ||
| Scan225 | Defining the correct settings for door and window winder handles. | ||
| View original record | To: FS/Cr1 c: Gvy JPB D4 APM/Kt Hdy/HPJ Hdy/HP FS/HFV FJH/MHR.1/SEW. Setting of Window Winder Handles. At the present time there is a general tendency to fit window winder handles pointing… | ||
| Scan226 | Varying dimensions of number plates across different U.S. states. | ||
| View original record | Crewe - Sales To: Hn from JPB JPB.1.NH. 9.3.56. 1109. U.S.A. NUMBER PLATES Replying to your memo of 8.3.56, the most recent information I have with reference to plate sizes dates back to 1952, but so… | ||
| Scan227 | Letter from a US distributor regarding American car design trends and enclosed catalogues. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH MOTOR CAR DISTRIBUTORS, LTD. 1800 Van Ness Avenue · San Francisco · California PRESIDENT KJELL H. QVALE GENERAL MANAGER ANDREW M. REGALIA PHONE PR 6-5120 CABLE ADDRESS BRITCAR Handwritten… | ||
| Scan228 | New, more durable rubber ignition key tag, referencing sketch SG.4152. | ||
| View original record | To: Les from JPB. c: Gry Hay/RD JPB.1.NH. 2.2.56. 1610. Ignition Key Tag. Herewith sketch SG.4152 to illustrate a rubber tag of improved appearance. The overall size of the new piece is approximately… | ||
| Scan229 | Design drawing for a rubber tag for an ignition key, showing dimensions and monogram options. | ||
| View original record | SG 4152 7/8" 2 1/2 1/4 R .25 5/32 DIA HOLE 1/8 R 15/16 R B LETTER RAISED 9/32 1"R 29/32 1 1/32 R 1 1/8 R 3/16 3/16 R 9/32 3/8 ACTUAL SIZE NOTE FOR DETAILS OF MONOGRAMS SEE: UR 1100 BENTLEY B UR 1101… | ||
| Scan230 | Wind noise issues with a Sunshine Roof on model B.90.BA. | ||
| View original record | Dd. c. GW. c. JPB. c. Dor. } for information. JS. } Gry. } Re: Sunshine Roof on B.90.BA The creaks and rattles have now been cured, but there remains appreciably more wind noise than on a fixed-head… | ||
| Scan231 | Letter to Hooper & Co., Ltd. clarifying details on bonnet hinges, fastener assemblies, mouldings and bumpers for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | c. Gry. Hdy. JPB. File No. 2600.S. Secret. Hdy/CHK.2/MBL. 27th January 1956. Messrs. Hooper & Co., Ltd., Western Ave., Acton, London W.3. For the attention of Mr. Rivers. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your… | ||
| Scan232 | The inspection of a Siam Continental with a mock-up steering column and L Engine. | ||
| View original record | To: Hdy/GHK, Hdy/Tln, JPB c: Cry. c: AFM. c: Hdy. c: AF./VL. c: SS/C. Cotton AF./Kt. 8/MR. 25.1.56. Siam Continental with Mock-Up Steering Column to suit L Engine The Park Ward Hard Top Coupé body is… | ||
| Scan233 | Requesting the build of a front end mock-up for wind tunnel testing. | ||
| View original record | To : SS/CC. c : AFM. c : AFM/DG. c : JPB. AFM/DG/SL. 6/JR. 24.1.56. 2750. 11.B Will you please arrange to build a 'mock-up' on 11.B, of the front end represented by the sketch and plasticene model,… | ||
| Scan234 | Scheme for the revised rear end of a Siam Wraith 133' WB Park Ward Touring Limousine. | ||
| View original record | To:- Hdy. from JPB/Aln. JPB/Aln.1/MBl. 24.1.56. c.c. Cxy. JPB. AFM. CW. CW./P. Ward. RR. AFM/GB. AFM/Kt. Hdy/CHK. Hdy/RD. Hdy/HRJ. Hdy/HP. PS/RJ. File No. 2500.M. SIAM WRAITH 133" WB. RBS. 1843 -… | ||
| Scan235 | Changes to the boot lid, reverse lamps, and number plate panel for Standard Saloon models. | ||
| View original record | -2- JPB/Aln.1/MB1. 24.1.56. The boot lid is equipped with a press-button handle and a unit containing the reverse lamps and number plate illumination - Siam Standard Saloon parts. We show a new type… | ||
| Scan236 | Letter to coachbuilder Hooper & Co. regarding chassis information and design updates for a 12' 1' wheelbase car. | ||
| View original record | o. Gry. Hdy. JFB. Hn. AFM/Kt. Hdy/GHK.1/WBl. File No. 2600.S. SECRET 19th January 1956. Messrs. Hooper & Co., Ltd., Western Avenue, Acton, London W.3. For the attention of Mr. Rivers. Dear Sirs, 12'… | ||
| Scan237 | Letter accompanying a set of drawings related to body design. | ||
| View original record | -2- We trust that the information contained in these drawings will enable you to proceed with your body design but do not hesitate to contact us regarding any points about which you are not clear.… | ||
| Scan238 | Test drive report and initial impressions of the Jensen 541. | ||
| View original record | To: LS Hdy. Dor JFR AFM AFM/VL... from Gry. Jensen 541. I came up from London in this car on Friday night and it certainly has some very good points. I would far rather have this car than the Mercedes… | ||
| Scan239 | Handbrake position and clearance issues on Mulliner Continental models. | ||
| View original record | AFM. c. Gry. JS. May. JPB. Hn. AFM/McF. Re: Handbrake Clearance on Mulliner Continentals. We have checked the position of the handbrake on two Mulliner Continentals, and found them to be identical to… | ||
| Scan240 | Effect of a proposed new Bentley rear axle design on the vehicle's coachwork. | ||
| View original record | To:- JPB. from Hdy/Tln. c. Hdy. Hdy/GHK. Hdy/Tln. 1/MB1. 4.1.56. File No. 4705.S. The Effect of the Rear Axle Shape on Coachwork. It is suggested that a new Bentley rear axle to cope with our higher… | ||
| Scan241 | Modifications required for the freewheeling boot lid handle button on Bentley 'S' and Silver Cloud models. | ||
| View original record | To:- AFM/Kt. from Hdy/HPJ. c:- Hdy. AFM. JPB. Hdy/HPJ. 3/MAJ. 3.1.56. File 2500 (h) Bentley 'S' and Silver Cloud Freewheeling Boot Lid Handle Button Further to our memo. Hdy/HPJ. 4/MAJ. 22.12.55., we… | ||
| Scan242 | Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding proposals and manufacturing difficulties for a new push button knob. | ||
| View original record | Copy To: Hdy/RD JPB ... from ETT. S. SMITH & SONS (RADIOMOBILE) LIMITED. LONDON, N.W.2. Your Ref: ETT. 2/MD. Our Ref: RDM/EN1. 3rd January, 1956. E. T. Treywin, Esq., Rolls-Royce Ltd., Motor Car… | ||