Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Extract discussing potential stock body types, specifically a Sports Saloon and Open Saloon, and their supply source. | ||
| View original record | Extracts X204 SG. FROM DA/EV. DA/EVL/M19.1.32. x5830. x4027. C. to WOR. HS. E. re BODIES. B. 2. This car would call for possibly 2 stock bodies: (1) Sports Saloon. (2) Open Saloon. The source of… | ||
| scan0002 | Measurements and a design fault of a 9HP Riley Monaco Saloon. | ||
| View original record | SG. FROM E. X204- E2/M14.3.32. C. to R. WOR. HS. 9HP. RILEY MONACO SALOON. X.4553 We tried and measured up the above saloon which you obtained for EV. to bring down this weekend, and it must be… | ||
| scan0003 | Suggesting no further action is needed on comparing the body dimensions of a 9 HP Riley Monaco Saloon with the Bensport experimental car. | ||
| View original record | W.([redacted]) c.c. [redacted],Hs, 9 h.p. Riley Monaco Saloon. [Handwritten]: X20H. [Stamp]: RECEIVED MAR 18 1932 Cx16/KW18.3.32. Sg has passed to me your memo E2/M14.3.32. We do not think that any… | ||
| scan0004 | Directive on using codenames for the Peregrine 2, Bensport, and J.3 models to maintain secrecy from coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | COPY. X 204. To Sg. From EV. EV2/18.4.32. X.5830. X.4027. X.4553. COPY TO C. BY. PN. HN. WOR. HS. CX. E. PEREGRINE 2 & BENSPORT COACHWORK. In order to buy coachwork for Peregrine 2 without giving away… | ||
| scan0005 | Fitting a model steering column to dummy chassis for experimental bodies to check front seat height. | ||
| View original record | X 293. HS. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M4.6.32. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. To enable us to make sure that the front seats of 2-J.3., Bentley "A", and Bentley 'B', are of the correct height we would like to fit a… | ||
| scan0006 | Letter to Park, Ward & Co. regarding specifications and pricing for Bentley 'B' Model (Bensport) bodies. | ||
| View original record | H.S ATTENTION OF MR. PARK. x 204.. PHONE. WEST WITTERING. 53. "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER., SUSSEX. XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX EVI/8.6.32. JUNE. 8TH. 1932. Messrs Park, Ward & Co. Ltd.,… | ||
| scan0007 | Specification of coachwork for a Park Ward four light sports saloon on a Bentley 'B' model chassis. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD FOUR LIGHT SPORTS SALOON. BENTLEY "B" MODEL. (BENSPORT). SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. Hs. CHASSIS. Bentley "B" Model. "E" Type Steering. Untarnishable finish. Chromium throughout. 18ins.… | ||
| scan0008 | Specifications for the construction of a Sports Saloon vehicle body. | ||
| View original record | (2) FLOORS. CONT. to be constructed in sheet steel ( or aluminium) and lined with thin wood if necessary to avoid drumming. None of the floor need be made detachable forward of the rear seat. The rear… | ||
| scan0009 | Specification of coachwork for a Park Ward? Sports Open Tourer on a Bentley 'B' Model chassis. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD? SPORTS OPEN TOURER. BENTLEY "B" MODEL. (BENSPORT). SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. CHASSIS. Bentley "B" Model. "F" Type Steering. Chromium finish throughout. Rims. 18ins. tyres 5.50ins. Full… | ||
| scan0010 | Coachbuilding specifications for a sports open car body, detailing components from floors to finishing. | ||
| View original record | (2) FLOORS. The whole of the front floor in front of the sliding seats to be supplied and fitted by Derby. The sunken rear floor to be constructed in sheet metal (steel or aluminium), and lined with… | ||
| scan0011 | Design schemes for Bensport Sports Saloon and Sports Open Tourer bodies ordered from Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | X204 BY. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M9.6.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. re. BENSPORT BODIES. We send herewith N. schemes 3478/9., shewing the design of the Sports Saloon, and the Sports Open Tourer, which we have… | ||
| scan0012 | Chassis modifications for the Bensport Saloon, with reference to drawing N. sch. 3487. | ||
| View original record | BY. FROM DA/EV. X204 DA/EV4/M9.6.32. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. BENSPORT SALOON. We send herewith N. sch. 3487. shewing a quarter scale layout of the Sports Saloon. This drawing also deals with the… | ||
| scan0013 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. concerning a delay in collecting a 4-door saloon Bentley 'A' body. | ||
| View original record | X204. Ha/Lid.2/MA. June 24th, 1932. Messrs. Park Ward.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re. 4 door saloon Bentley "A" body. We understood from Mr. Evernden that this body would be… | ||
| scan0014 | Enclosing photographs of a Bentley 'B' model chassis by Park Ward, with details on frame height and body sections. | ||
| View original record | SG. WOR. } X204. DA/EV1/M9.7.32. C. to HS. BY. E. BENTLEY 'B' We enclose herewith two of the writer's photographs of the model chassis, with bonnet and radiator, made by Park Ward. The first bodies… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming a conversation and requesting a quote for five different bodies for a Bentley Model 'A' chassis. | ||
| View original record | x 293. ATTENTION OF MR. PARK. "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING, NR. CHICHESTER, SUSSEX. XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX RV2/IO.8.32. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.IO. Dear Sirs, RE BODIES… | ||
| scan0016 | Letter regarding specifications, production, and weight of a Four Door Six Light Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | The final body is a Four Door Six Light Saloon, shewn on N.Sch.3461, and has a similar specification to the Four Light Saloon in every respect, in fact, save for the spacing of the doors and the extra… | ||
| scan0017 | Specification of coachwork for a four-door close-coupled sports saloon, Bentley Model 'A'. | ||
| View original record | SV.I/10.8.32. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. FOUR DOOR CLOSE COUPLED SPORTS SALOON. BENTLEY MODEL "A". CHASSIS. Bentley Model "A", Steering Type "E". Untarnishable finish throughout. 18ins. rims.… | ||
| scan0018 | Continuation of a vehicle specification sheet detailing floors, instrument board, tools, body accessories, weight, delivery and drawings. | ||
| View original record | FLOORS. CONT. supplied to enable the front floor covering to be completed in Derby. All loose board to be edged to make them gas-tight and to be held down by recessed hand screws. INSTRUMENT BOARD. To… | ||
| scan0019 | Progress and requirements for two Bensport bodies on the Bentley 'B' model. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. X 204 DA/EV1/M11.8.32. C. to - BY. BENSPORT - BENTLEY 'B' MODEL. We are going ahead again now with the two bodies for the Bensport, as they are well on the way, and we want to get rid… | ||
| scan0020 | Delay in ordering wheels for the Bensport - Bentley 'B' Model, awaiting a decision on the required size. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV. c. to EV. from Hs/Lid. X204 Hs/Lid.1/KT.13.8.32. BENSPORT - BENTLEY 'B' MODEL. DA/EV1/M11.8.32. No wheels have as yet been ordered for the Bensport; it is apparently not yet quite clear which… | ||
| scan0021 | Letter to Park Ward & Co Ltd. confirming agreements on the production of Bentley 'A' Model bodies. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF MR. PARK. LID x293. ORIGINAL CAMACHA WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. AUG. 15.th, 1932. SVI/15.8.32. Messrs Park Ward & Co Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. W.10. Dear Sirs, RE:… | ||
| scan0022 | Continuation of instructions regarding body modifications for a Four Door Saloon and Bentley 'B' model. | ||
| View original record | EVI/15.8.32. cont. Model which you have delivered, the Four Door Saloon, the battery is not accessable for filling. It was intended that the fixed vertical board forming the rear wall of the tool box… | ||
| scan0023 | Logistics for bodies, wheels, hubs, and tools for the Peregrine and Bensport models. | ||
| View original record | To DA/EV. from Hs/Lid. X204 Hs/Lid.3/KT.3.9.32. PEREGRINE & BENSPORT. X4027 Delivery of Bodies. We should be glad if you will let us know definitely when you require us to collect these bodies from… | ||
| scan0024 | Alternative tyre pumps and the specific tool requirements for the Bensport model. | ||
| View original record | -2- We might perhaps also use a different tyre pump; the Nesthill, although good, is rather bulky and expensive; we tried recently, as may be remembered, a hand pump known as the 'Kinsman' which was… | ||
| scan0025 | Body delivery, wheels, dummy hubs, and tools for the Peregrine and Bensport models. | ||
| View original record | X204. HS/LID. FROM DA/EV. DA/EV1/M7.9.32. X. 4027 X. 4553. PEREGRINE AND BENSPORT. We thank you for HS/LID3/KT3932. DELIVERY OF BODIES. We shall give you definite instructions as to the exact date… | ||
| scan0026 | Toolset for the Bensport model and delivery schedules for bodies and parts. | ||
| View original record | (2) TOOLS FOR BENSPORT. We agree that these will be the same as we are fitting up for Peregrine, minus the wheel spanner. We do not wish you to think that we are unduly harrassing you, but it must be… | ||
| scan0027 | Letter confirming agreements on experimental car bodies, specifically regarding tool storage, ventilation, and fittings. | ||
| View original record | COPY TO HS. HH. LID x293. "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 10. Sept. 1932. [STAMP: RECEIVED] Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. ATTENTION OF Mr. PARK. Dear Sirs, re. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. This is to… | ||
| scan0028 | Letter detailing modifications and preparations for the Bentley B model, covering tool storage, spare wheels, and bodywork for photographs. | ||
| View original record | (2) BENTLEY B. (1) For the same reason as on the A. model we now agree to leave out the idea of carrying tools in the scuttle. The road tools (mallet, jack, starting handle) will be fixed up under the… | ||
| scan0029 | The Lucas lamp accessories required to complete two Bensport bodies, to be supplied to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | HS. } FROM DA/EV. HN. } X 204 DA/EV1/M13.9.32. Copy to - Sg. BENSPORT ACCESSORIES. In order to complete the two bodies for Bensport which are almost finished, we need some accessories, and while… | ||
| scan0030 | Supply of Bensport accessories to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs. LID X20H. Asy5/BE.26.9.32. BENSPORT ACCESSORIES. ------------ With reference to DA/EV1/M.13.9.32, in response to EV's request we have arranged for the various accessories required for the… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding an incorrect tyre size sent and arranging a replacement. | ||
| View original record | 8293. Hs/Lid.4/KT. Sept. 28th.1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co, Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, With reference to the sample wheel, tyre, and wooden dummy hub, which we sent to… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the return of an incorrectly sent tyre. | ||
| View original record | X293. PARK. WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD . WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 V. M. PARK . C. W. WARD R. C. A. C.… | ||
| scan0033 | Painting and trimming instructions for a 3rd Bentley 'A' Body, a close-coupled saloon. | ||
| View original record | Copy to HS. Copy to HN. 8293. ORIGINAL XXXXXXX "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 5th. Oct. 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 473 High Rd. WILLES DEN. N. W. 10. FOR THE ATTENTION OF MR. PARK. Dear… | ||
| scan0034 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding discrepancies in the scuttle contour of supplied Bentley bodies. | ||
| View original record | X293. Hs/Lid.6/MA. October 6th, 1932. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Park. Dear Sirs, Further to our telephone conversation this… | ||
| scan0035 | Letter discussing feedback on a car body and arranging collection for Bentley parts. | ||
| View original record | -2- On the second body the rear doors open on to the wings, they (the wings) are a different shape from the first body which was OK in this respect. We are having to alter the wings to correct this.… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding difficulties mounting Bentley 'A' bodies, specifically the spare wheel carrier and rear wing fouling. | ||
| View original record | X293. Hs/Lid.4/MA. October 11th, 1932. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 10th. inst; and we are glad to note that you are now… | ||
| scan0037 | Letter confirming the delivery of various car parts, including wheels and covers for Bentley models, and the return of a body trustle. | ||
| View original record | -2- We note that you will advise us when the Sports saloon is ready for us to collect. We wish to confirm having delivered to you by lorry yesterday:- one 18 x 5.50" outer cover and inner tube which… | ||
| scan0038 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning alterations to car bodies, scuttles, and chassis fitment. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESENDEN LONDON N.W.10 TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN 2595-6-7 TELEGRAMS:… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the mounting of coachwork and delivery of parts for a Sports Saloon. | ||
| View original record | P. W. & Co. LTD. CONTD. NAT/MO. -2- 10th October, 1932 Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. In all other respects we are very pleased to hear that you have experienced no difficulty in mounting the coachwork,… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding a scale drawing for a Bentley 'A' body spare wheel carrier and other coachwork. | ||
| View original record | X293. CARS & BOATS MOTOR EXHIBITION OCT. 13-22 OLYMPIA OUR STAND No. 178 Avenues J-K C·W·WARD FALCONER /MO. PARK · WARD · & CO · LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS… | ||
| scan0041 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming finishing instructions for two experimental car bodies. | ||
| View original record | Copy to HS.✔ HH. LID ORIGINAL: X 293. XXXXXXX "CA'ACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 21. Oct. 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. Dear Sirs, re. EXPERIMENTAL BODIES. This is to confirm our remarks… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing rattles and other issues found on a Bentley 'A' Four Door Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | X293. C. to Hs. C. to Hs/Lid. C. to Hn. EV.1/KT. Oct. 28th 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd, 473 High Road, Willesden, London, NW.10. Dear Sirs, Re. Bentley 'A' First Body - Four Door Saloon. We took… | ||
| scan0043 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. detailing faults found on a car body. | ||
| View original record | Messrs Park Ward & Co. -2- (6) All the screws holding the escutcheons for the door handles had worked loose, and this appears again to suffer from inadequate depth of wood to screw into. (7) The foot… | ||
| scan0044 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd enclosing photographs of a Bentley 'B' Saloon. | ||
| 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 C.W. WARD… | ||
| scan0045 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding specifications and progress for bodies on experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF W. PARK ESQ. 8293. Hs XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER? SUSSEX. EV4/I.II.32. NOVEMBER Ist. 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 473, High Road, Willesden.… | ||
| scan0046 | Dispatch note to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd, listing various Bentley parts being sent by lorry. | ||
| View original record | X293. C. to Da/Ev. Hs/Lid.9/KT. November 1st, 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd, 473, High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to you by lorry tomorrow (2nd. inst) :- (1) 4 -… | ||
| scan0047 | Letter to a coachbuilder regarding a dimensional discrepancy for Bentley 'B' bodies, with a plan to resolve it with a new template and drawing. | ||
| View original record | LID x293 ATTENTION OF W. PARK ESQ. "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX NOVEMBER 2ND. 1932. BV5/2.II.32. Messrs Park Ward & CO. Ltd., 473, High Road Willesden.… | ||
| scan0048 | Confirming the return of defective foot rests from two Bentley 'A' four-door saloons to the makers for correction. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. SECRET. X293 EV6/2.II32. BENTLEY "A". FOUR DOOR SALOONS. This is to confirm that you will send back to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd, the foot rests out of the two four door saloon bodies… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the safe arrival of parts for Bentley 'A' and Bentley 'B'. | ||
| 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 C.W.WARD… | ||
| scan0050 | Query regarding chassis modifications and their effect on existing Bensport body specifications. | ||
| View original record | X2048. DA/EV. From Hs/Lid. c. to By. Hs/Lid.5/MA.18.11.32. BENSPORT BODIES. In view of the modifications to chassis since the issue of N.sch.3487-3478-3479, (Bensport bodies) we should be glad if you… | ||
| scan0051 | Positioning and dimensions of side levers for a Bensport body. | ||
| View original record | To E. From Ev. /204. Copy to Hs. By. EV3/24.11.32. RE. BENSPORT WITH SIDE LEVERS. With reference to your telephone conversation with Da. this afternoon we are able to send to you herewith a tracing of… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about the collection and modification of two experimental Bentley bodies. | ||
| View original record | .8293. ORIGINAL. ATTENTION OF MR. W. PARK. HS (initials) EV3/25.II.32. "CAMACHA", WEST WITTERING, NR. CHICHESTER, SUSSEX. NOVEMBER. 25.TH. 1932. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden.… | ||
| scan0053 | Request for the urgent return of the only existing set of 5 Bensport wheels from Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | J 293. EV. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.6/MA.15.12.32. BENSPORT. We should be glad if you will ask Park Wards to return to us immediately the set of 5 Bensport wheels and one wheel retaining nut which they… | ||
| scan0054 | Arranging the collection of a car body and wheels for Bensport from Park Ward's. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. From Hs/Lid. Y293 Hs/Lid.3/MJ.16.12.32. We understand from Da/Ev. that the first body for Bensport will be ready for collection from Park Ward's on Tuesday next. Will you please give… | ||
| scan0055 | The logistics, modifications, and instrumentation for Bensport car bodies. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. X204. E/19.12.32. COPY TO SG. WOR. E. RE BENSPORT BODIES. x293 We are expecting the lorry to be here tomorrow morning to collect the saloon body for the first Bensport. All the… | ||
| scan0056 | Arranging the collection of a second Bentley 'B' body from coachbuilder Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | 8 293. Wor. From Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.7/MA.19.12.32. The second Bentley 'B' body is now ready for collecting from Park Wards. Our lorry is collecting the first body arriving back here on Thursday. Will you… | ||
| scan0057 | Arranging the collection of two Bentley 'B' bodies from Park Wards before Christmas. | ||
| View original record | 293 Mr. Evernden. (at Park Wards, From Hs/Lid. 473 High Road Willesden.) Hs/Lid. 8/MA.19.12.32. Re. BENTLEY 'B' BODIES. Our lorry will call at Park Wards to collect the first Bentley 'B' body at… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co. regarding an omission on the front wings for Bentley 'A' bodies. | ||
| View original record | 8293. 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,… | ||
| scan0059 | Logistics and progress of two Bensport car bodies, including modifications and instrument fitting. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. x293. E/19.12.32. COPY TO SG. WOR. E. RE BENSPORT BODIES. x4553. We are expecting the lorry to be here tomorrow morning to collect the saloon body for the first Bensport. All the… | ||
| scan0060 | Arrangements with coachbuilder Park Wards for the preliminary mounting of a Bentley 'B' body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. at W. BENTLEY "B." (underlined) 8293. (handwritten) Hn34/I/20-12-32. (underlined) S (handwritten in red on left margin) With reference to our telephone conversation with Mr. Lindsey this… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Co. Ltd. arranging the collection of a second Bentley 'B' body and the exchange of wings and tyres. | ||
| View original record | 8293. Expl. Dept. Hs/Lid.3/MA. 22nd., December 1932. Messrs. Park Ward Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re. Second Bentley 'B' Body. Our lorry will call to collect the… | ||
| scan0062 | List of Bentley 'A' body weights with accompanying explanatory notes. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. X 2024. DA/EV1/M24.12.32. C. to SG. WOR. BY. E. HN. BENTLEY 'A' BODY WEIGHTS. X.4027. X.4553. 1. Pere.2. 3595. Four light saloon. 7 c. 0 q. 20 lbs. 2. Pere.2. 3624. " 7. 2. 10. 3.… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding the collection of a spare wheel and tyre for Bentley 'B' and 'A' coachwork. | ||
| View original record | 8293. PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A T ROBERTS W M PARK C W WARD W C THORNE J A FALCONER C A C FALCONER (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT… | ||
| scan0064 | Damaged Bentley 'A' Body being sent to Park Ward Ltd. for rectification. | ||
| View original record | [Strikethrough] from Hs/EM. [Strikethrough] c. AJL. 8293. Hs/EM1/MS5.1.33. We are despatching to-day per our lorry to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10, for rectification:-… | ||
| scan0065 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd providing the calculated weight of a Bentley 'B' Tourer coachwork. | ||
| View original record | 8293. 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.W.… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co. Ltd regarding a speedometer head and cable for a Bentley 'B' Tourer. | ||
| View original record | 8293. PARK · WARD · & · CO · LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A·T·ROBERTS · W·M·PARK · C·W·WARD E·C·THORNE · J·A·FALCONER · C·A·C·FALCONER (SHOWROOMS -… | ||
| scan0067 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a speedometer drive for an open Bentley 'B' body. | ||
| View original record | 8293. Expl. Dept. Hs/Lid.1/MJ. 9th. January 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. Dear Sirs, Thank you for your letter (Ref: NAT/MO) of the 6th.inst. We were not aware that… | ||
| scan0068 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting the manufacture of five wheel discs for a Bentley 'B' Close Coupled Saloon. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF MR. W. PAX. HS. X293. EVS. Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473. High Road, Willesden. London. N.W. 10. "CAMACHA" WEST WITTERING. NR. CHICHESTER. SUSSEX. JANUARY 9TH. 1933. Dear Sirs, FOUR… | ||
| scan0069 | Production of a set of wheel discs for Bensport & Peregrine models. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. COPY TO HN. RE. DISCS FOR BENSPORT & PEREGRINE. X293 EV5/9.1.33. X.4027 X.4553 X.293 It has been agreed that we should have a set of discs for wheel such as those used on B.3. or… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the dispatch and modification of front scuttle panels. | ||
| View original record | X293. 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,… | ||
| scan0071 | Letter to coachbuilder Thrupp & Maberly regarding slow progress and wheelarch issues on a Sports Saloon Bentley 'B' body. | ||
| View original record | HS 8293. EVI/21.1.33. LID See me ATTENTION OF MR. REYNOLDS. Messrs Thrupp & Maberly Ltd. 108, Cricklewood Lane. N.W.2. Dear Sirs, RE SPORTS SALOON BENTLEY "B". This is to confirm the remarks made by… | ||
| scan0072 | Request from Messrs. Park Wards to add louvres to scuttle panels to match bonnet sides. | ||
| View original record | Wor. From Hs/Lid. γ293 Hs/Lid.3/MA.24.1.33. CAR BODYWORK. We have received six pairs of scuttle panels from Messrs.Park Wards with a request that we should louvre them to match up with our bonnet… | ||
| scan0073 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of a metal wheel arch for a Bentley 'A' body. | ||
| View original record | X293 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 W… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. detailing modifications and requirements for two new Bentley 'B' car bodies. | ||
| View original record | HS. X293 LID ATTENTION OF MR. W. PARK. EVI/7.2.33. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, RE BODIES FOR BENTLEY "B". As the result of trials on the first Bentley… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter discussing the specifications for a Drop Head Allweather Coupe body and requesting a quote for mounting. | ||
| View original record | BVI/7.2.33 cont. Bo DROP HEAD ALLWEATHER COUPE. This body has exactly the same interal capacity as the saloon and has therefore many of its parts in common. for this reason we suggest that you bring… | ||
| scan0076 | Specification of coachwork for a Park Ward Sports Saloon on a Bentley B.4. model chassis. | ||
| View original record | X293 HS LID PARK WARD SPORTS SALOON. MODEL BENTLEY B.4. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. CHASSIS. Bentley B.4. Model. Untarnishable finish in chromium. 18 ins. rims. 5.500ins tyres. Full details of the… | ||
| scan0077 | Specification document detailing instructions for a car body's accessories, weight, delivery, and associated drawings. | ||
| View original record | INSTRUMENT BOARD. The actual design of this board will be sent to you in a few days. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. See N.Sch.3486. TOOLS. The road tools to be carried under the bonnet. The other tools to be in a… | ||
| scan0078 | Specification of coachwork for a Park Ward Allweather Drop Head Coupe on a Bentley B.4 model. | ||
| View original record | X 293 H.S. PARK WARD ALLWEATHER DROP HEAD COUPE. MODEL BENTLEY B.4. LID SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. CHASSIS. Bentley "B.4". Untarnishable finish in chromium. 18ins. rims 5.500ins. tyres. Full details… | ||
| scan0079 | Specifications for vehicle coachwork, including accessories, weight limits, and supplied drawings. | ||
| View original record | INSTRUMENT BOARD. Design to follow in a few days. SCUTTLE ISOLATION. See N.Sch.3486. TOOLS. Road tools to be carried under the bonnet. The other tools to be in a drawer above the luggage container.… | ||
| scan0080 | Body modifications for the Bensport chassis. | ||
| View original record | TO BY. FROM EV. COPY TO SG. WCR. HS. F. 204 AVI/11.2.33. BODIES FOR BENSPORT. B.4. We send herewith N.Sch.3685 & N.Sch.3686, shewing the revised Four Door Sports Saloon for the Bensport to suit the… | ||
| scan0081 | Requesting a sample wheel, tyre and dummy hubs for a B. 4. Sports Saloon. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. X 293 DA/EV1/M17.2.33. Copy to BY. B. 4. SPORTS SALOON. LID We shall need a sample wheel and tyre for the B. 4. chassis, as will be used for the sports saloon, to be delivered to you… | ||
| scan0082 | List of criticisms and suggestions regarding the Bensport body following a road test. | ||
| View original record | X204 TO EV. copy to Hs. FROM RM.. Hotel de France, Chateauroux, France. 19.2.33. YU 513a BENSPORT BODY. As a result of a good run on Bensport, we have the following criticisms to make. 1 A penetrating… | ||
| scan0083 | Arranging the despatch of a Rudge Whitworth wheel to coachbuilders Park Ward Ltd. for the fabrication of custom discs and wheel covers. | ||
| View original record | X 293 To: D/R (struck through) from RHC/EM. c. Mr. E. (struck through) c. HsB/Lld. RHC/EM1/MS21.2.33. to-day:- We are sending into the Despatch Stores 1 - Rudge Whitworth Wheel fitted with 5.50 x 18"… | ||
| scan0084 | Correspondence regarding the despatch of a wheel and dummy hub for a B.4. Sports Saloon. | ||
| View original record | X293 DA/EV. from Hs/Lid. c. to BY. Hs/Lid.6/KT.21.2.33. B.4. SPORTS SALOON. We are despatching to Park Wards' works today, one Bensport Rudge Whitworth wheel complete with tyre and wheel nut, as asked… | ||
| scan0085 | Alterations to the Dummy Hub for 'Bensport' cars to accommodate changes in Rudge Whitworth wheel shells. | ||
| View original record | RHC. c - Hs/Lid. x204 LID BY/RD7/W.22.2.33. "Bensport". Dummy Hub : Section 7430. Owing to alterations in the Rudge Whitworth wheel shells, we have had to fit extra thick packings on existing cars and… | ||
| scan0086 | Response addressing eight bodywork criticisms from a test report on the B.4. model in France. | ||
| View original record | X204. TO SG. FROM EV. COPY TO HS. RE. BENSPORT B.4. EV4/3.3.33. X.4553. X.293. We thank you for your Sg5/E22.2.33. referring to the report on the test of the B.4. in France. We will deal with the body… | ||
| scan0087 | Sample set of four 'Ventacars' for saloon bodies manufactured by Benton & Stone Ltd. | ||
| View original record | Y293 Hs. ROY/MS22/P.2.3.33. [STAMP: RECEIVED] We send herewith a set of four sample "Ventacars" for saloon bodies, manufactured by Messrs. Benton & Stone Ltd., Birmingham, together with leaflet… | ||
| scan0088 | Response addressing body criticisms from a test report on the B.4. model in France. | ||
| View original record | X293 TO SG. FROM EV. COPY TO HS. RE. BENSPORT B.4. EV4/3.3.33. X. 4553. X. 293. We thank you for your Sg5/E22.2.33. referring to the report on the test of the B.4. in France. We will deal with the… | ||
| scan0089 | Production delays of a Sports Saloon body due to chassis redesigns and scheduling issues. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. COPY TO SG. WOR. E. BODIES. B.4. The last that we heard from you as to when you would be ready for another body for Bensport was to the effect that a chassis would be ready by the… | ||
| scan0090 | Delay in chassis readiness for body fitting and the preference for closed bodies for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | V293. DA/EV. from Hs/Lid. C. Sg. Wor. C. E. Hs/Lid. 2/KT. 7.3.33. BODIES B.4. EV7/3.3.33. We shall not have a chassis ready for body fitting by March 13th. We hope that one will be complete by the… | ||
| scan0091 | The positioning and effectiveness of the scuttle tail lamp on a Bensport 4 car. | ||
| View original record | EV. from Hs/Lid. c. to Sg. Hs/Lid.10/KT.7.3.33. Re. BENSPORT 4. EV4/3.3.33. With reference to item (2) of the above memo, the standard scuttle tail lamp was fitted to the Bensport car under discussion… | ||
| scan0092 | Providing a satisfaction note to Park Wards for the closure of their account. | ||
| View original record | R293 D/L. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.3/KT.9.3.33. Re. attached memo, we discussed this with Hn. yesterday and we could see no reason why, in view of the fact that Park Wards are anxious to close their… | ||
| scan0093 | The preparation of three chassis and corresponding bodies for Bensport, including body types and wheel modifications. | ||
| View original record | -> To Hs. from EV. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. at W. c. to E. at W. c. to Hn. LID x293 See me EV2/I/9-3-33. HS BENSPORT BODIES. We learn that about Easter three chassis for Bensport will come through close… | ||
| scan0094 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning revised delivery dates for Bentley bodies, modifications for a chassis, and the need for a new set of wheels. | ||
| View original record | EV3/I 9th March, 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, WILLESDEN, N. W. 10. ATTENTION MR. PARK. Dear Sirs:- BODIES - BENTLEY 'A'. We are now able to give you revised dates for the… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of three driving mirrors for various Bentley models. | ||
| 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·C·W·WARD… | ||
| scan0096 | Criticism of headlamp illumination on experimental Bentley 'B' cars and efforts to source improved P80 and P100 lamps. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs) Y293 Hn14/I/31-3-33. W BENTLEY 'B'. We understand there has been criticism of the illumination afforded by the headlights on some of the experimental Bentley 'B' cars. Consequently, for the… | ||
| scan0097 | Being ready to collect the next Bentley 'B' body. | ||
| View original record | X293 DA/EV. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.5/KT.1.4.33. BENTLEY 'B'. We shall be ready for the next Bentley 'B' body early next week (3rd. or 4th inst) and shall be glad to hear when the body will be ready for… | ||
| scan0098 | Telegram regarding a hold-up on a Lidsey Bentley body due to pending designs. | ||
| View original record | ROYCAR DERBY = LIDSEY BENTLEY BODY HELD UP AWAITING DESIGNS OF CENTRAL AND SIDE INSTRUMENT BOARD PATCHES = EVERNDEN + | ||
| scan0099 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding collection arrangements and instrument board specifications for Bentley 'B' bodies. | ||
| View original record | Copy to HN. Copy to HS. Copy to E. RECEIVED MAY 16 1933 x+792 LID XXXXXX "CAMACHA". WEST WITTERING. CHICHESTER. 4th. April 1933. FOR ATTENTION OF MR. PARK. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. 473 High Rd.… | ||
| scan0100 | Bentley bodies, chassis limitations, collaboration with coachbuilders, and the value of stock bodies. | ||
| View original record | SC. FROM DA/EV. 204, LID DA/EVL/M4.4.33. C. to WGR. HS. BI. F. BENTLEY BODIES. With reference to your suggestion that we should give you a list of dimensional and weight limitations for the coachwork… | ||
| scan0101 | Delivery schedule for a saloon car, the use of 10-EX type wings, P.100 headlamps, and instructions for lamp standard height. | ||
| View original record | HS. FROM DA/EV. LID X204. DA/EV2/M4.4.33. Copy to BY E. BENSPORT BODIES. You will see that we are trying hard to get you the saloon for Saturday next at noon, but will wire you on Friday at the latest… | ||
| scan0102 | Permission to collect a Bensport body from Park Wards using a lorry. | ||
| View original record | X293 Wor. from Hs/Lid. c. to Mx. Hs/Lid.15/KT.5.4.33. We understand from DA/EV. that, if we do not hear from him to the contrary, before midday tomorrow, the next Bensport body will be ready for us to… | ||
| scan0103 | Experimental P.100 and P.80 lamps for a Bentley 'B' model. | ||
| View original record | x93 W/S. Hn. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.16/KT.5.4.33. BENTLEY 'B'. Hn.14/I/31.3.33. We note that you are sending up to us an experimental pair of P.100 lamps, with dipping reflectors, when the next Bentley… | ||
| scan0104 | Fitting P.100 Headlamps and shorter wing brackets to the 'Bensport' second saloon car. | ||
| View original record | RHC c - Hs/Lid. LID x293. BY/RD2/W.7.4.33. "Bensport" - Second Car (Saloon) In accordance with DA//EV2/M.4.4.33, we understand this second chassis is to be fitted with P.100 Headlamps, and this… | ||
| scan0105 | Correspondence regarding a delay in supplying Lucas headlamps for a Bentley 'B' Park Ward Coupe and a list of parts being sent. | ||
| View original record | X293 LID Hn18/I/21-4-33. -> Hs. at W. c to Bch c to TV W BENTLEY 'B' - PARK WARD COUPE. We had hoped to provide you with a pair of Lucas P80 headlamps having dipping reflectors. But Lucas say they… | ||
| scan0106 | Requesting permission for a lorry to collect a completed experimental Bentley car body. | ||
| View original record | x293 Wor. from Hs/Lid. c. Mx. Hs/Lid.1/KT.22.4.33. EXPERIMENTAL CAR BODIES. The next Bentley body will be completed on Tuesday next. Will you kindly give permission for our lorry to collect this body.… | ||
| scan0107 | List of faults and required alterations discovered when mounting a second Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | X 293 To Da/Ev. from Hs/Lid. c. E. c. By. Hs/Lid.1/KT.24.4.33. BENTLEY BODIES. The following is a list of items which require alteration; all these faults came up when mounting the second Bentley… | ||
| scan0108 | List of required modifications and observed issues on a vehicle, page 2. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Lid.1/KT.24.4.33. (8) There is no scheme of wing stays suitable for the flared front wings. (9) There is no available space for the Bosch direction indicator time switch. We have not been able… | ||
| scan0109 | Letter from coachbuilder Park, Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of Drop-head Coupe coachwork for a Bentley 'B' chassis. | ||
| View original record | x293 PARK, WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE J.A. FALCONER, C.A. C. FALCONER OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0110 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward regarding the despatch of a Bentley 'B' Drop-Head Coupe body and parts. | ||
| View original record | X293. PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE J.A. FALCONER C.A. C. FALCONER OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT… | ||
| scan0111 | Checklist and dispatch note from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co., Ltd. for a Bentley 'B' Blue drop head Coupé body. | ||
| View original record | S.O. No. 3723 (Blue drop head Coupé) Date Out: April 27 1933 Received from PARK, WARD & CO., LTD., Coachbuilders, 473, HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN, LONDON, N.W.10. Make of Chassis H.P. No. Engine No.… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. arranging for a Bentley body to be mounted, faults to be corrected, and a missing switch to be supplied. | ||
| View original record | x 293 HB/L1d.5/KT. May 4th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co, Ltd, 473, High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Will you kindly arrange to send your men up to Derby on Monday morning next, to mount… | ||
| scan0113 | The weights of two Bentley body styles, an Open Touring Body and a Drop Head Coupé. | ||
| View original record | x293 Hs/Rn. Hs/Lid. ------- 4.5.33. x4553 -------- BENTLEY BODY WEIGHTS. (1) Open Touring Body. Cwt. Qr. Lbs. Body complete with floorboards, spare wheel cover, mats etc. 4 - 2 - 27 Running boards and… | ||
| scan0114 | Comparing gear lever and instrument board dimensions on two Bentley models to address an issue with changing gear. | ||
| View original record | x293 To De/Ev. from Hs/Rn. c. WOr. c. E. c. By. Hs/Rn.7/KT.5.5.33. X48563 It is impossible to change into 3rd. speed on the second Bentley car without either hitting one's hand against the instrument… | ||
| scan0115 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding adjustments to Bentley 'B' Drop-Head and Close Coupled Coupe bodies. | ||
| View original record | x293. PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS W. M. PARK C. W. WARD E. C. THORNE J. A. FALCONER. C. A. C. FALCONER. OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0116 | Outlining two points that a C.S.C. report will illustrate regarding stock body purchasing and the development of the Continental Saloon P.2. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. X293 This report of the last C.S.C I feel will illustrate what I said to you about ① How the stock bodies in quantities are bought ② How the Continental Saloon P.2. has been developed into a… | ||
| scan0117 | The despatch and return of Lucas headlamps for an experimental Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Hs. at W. c. to EV. LID X293 Hn11/I/11-5-33. HEADLAMPS FOR BENTLEY 'B.' Lucas despatched to you personally on the 29th ult. a pair of P80 headlamps, each fitted with a dipping reflector, the idea… | ||
| scan0118 | The despatch of a wheel and spare wheel covers for alteration. | ||
| View original record | To D/M. from RHC/EM. c. Hs/Lid. LID 1293 RHC/EM9/MS11.5.33. O/54307 We are sending into the Despatch Stores to-day:- 1 - 18" Road Wheel with 5.50" India Tyre & Nut. 4 - Metal Spare Wheel Covers. Will… | ||
| scan0119 | Arranging the despatch of two Bensport Rear Wings to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. for modification. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. from RHC/EM. x293 RHC/EM7/MS15.5.33. c. ~~O/Mt.~~ c. Hs/Lid. 0/54307 We are sending into the Despatch Stores to-day:- 2 - Bensport Rear Wings. Will you please arrange to have these despatched… | ||
| scan0120 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd requesting the urgent dispatch of two rear wings for a Bentley 'B' Tourer. | ||
| View original record | X293. PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE J.A. FALCONER C.A.C. FALCONER. (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0121 | Telegram requesting the urgent return of rear wings off a B Tourer. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. No. 132 Office Stamp: 15 MY 33 To. DH/370 Prefix: 46 Time handed in: 2.30 Office of Origin and Service Instructions: LONDON T Words: 12 TIME OF RECEIPT: 2/43 Handwritten note:… | ||
| scan0122 | The receipt, fitting, and exchange of various headlamp models for a Bentley 'B' drophead coupe. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Hn. from Hs/Lid. c. to EV. Hs/Lid.1/KT.16.5.33. HEADLAMPS FOR BENTLEY 'B'. Thank you for your Hn11/1/11.5.33. We have received the P80 headlamps, and these will be fitted to the drop head… | ||
| scan0123 | Fitting of headlamps and missing items for a Bentley 'B' Drop-head Coupe. | ||
| View original record | LS Hs/Lid. x4702 HEADLAMPS FOR BENTLEY 'B.' Hn3/I/17-5-33. LID Hs/Lidl/KTL6-5-33. We note you intend to fit P80 headlamps to the Drop-head Coupe and thank you for your promise of a report in due… | ||
| scan0124 | The return of a front seat cushion and a floor carpet for modification. | ||
| View original record | To D/DD. from RHC/EM. X4702 c. Hs/Lid. RHC/EM4/MS19.5.33. O/54307 We are sending into the Despatch Stores:- 1 - Front Seat Cushion. 1 - Floor Carpet. Will you please arrange to have these despatched… | ||
| scan0125 | Exchange of headlamps for a Bentley 'B' model. | ||
| View original record | X4702 W/S. To Hn. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.5/KT.22.5.33. HEADLAMPS FOR BENTLEY 'B'. Thank you for your Hn3/I/17.5.33. If you will send us a pair of RB.170 lamps with dipping reflectors we will return to… | ||
| scan0126 | Exchanging headlamps for a Bentley 'B' model, requesting the return of P100's upon receipt of RB.170 SED headlamps. | ||
| View original record | X4702. Hs/Lid. at W. Hn2/I/23-5-33. HEADLAMPS FOR BENTLEY 'B'. We have asked Lillie Hall to send you a pair of RB.170 SED. headlamps and shall be glad if, on receipt of same, you will be good enough… | ||
| scan0127 | Responding to twelve specific points regarding the construction of Bentley bodies. | ||
| View original record | TO HS/Lid. from EV. LIDx4702 EV4/25.5.33. COPY TO [REDACTED] RE BENTLEY BODIES. We thank you for you Hs/LidI/KT.24.4.33. which we have been delayed in replying to due to recent happenings at W.W. (1)… | ||
| scan0128 | Issues with wheel covers, discs, and wings, attributing faults to the coachbuilder's lack of prior access to the chassis. | ||
| View original record | (12). We believe that this car has a rear wheel cover which is held on by a circular strap. If it were properly fitted it should work independant of the tyre. We prefer it to the scheme used on the… | ||
| scan0129 | Body weight specifications and spring settings for the 3.5 Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | W/B (O). c. Hs. X204 BY.5/C. 24.5.33. 3½ LITRE BENTLEY. ---------- We understand from the Experimental Dept. that there is a doubt as to whether the bodies on future Bentley cars will be kept within… | ||
| scan0130 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd requesting them to send men to Derby to mount a Bentley 'B' body. | ||
| View original record | X4402. C. to EV. Hs/Lid.S/KT. May 25th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd, 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We shall be obliged if you will kindly arrange to send your men to Derby… | ||
| scan0131 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning insufficient steering wheel clearance on a Bentley 'A' Drop Head Coupe. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF MR. C. WARD. Rm X.470 LID EV2/25.5.33. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, RE BENTLEY "A". DROP HEAD COUPE. When your Mr. Ward was at our Works we… | ||
| scan0132 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning an urgent Bentley body mounting job and other parts. | ||
| View original record | XU707 Hs/Lid.4/KT. May 26th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of the 25th inst. in which we asked if you would be good… | ||
| scan0133 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding arrangements to mount an Open Touring Body on a Bentley 'B' chassis. | ||
| View original record | X4702 PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE J.A. FALCONER C.A.C. FALCONER. (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0134 | From E.V. to H.S. regarding an upcoming sales visit to Derby to decide on Bentley bodies for show and stock cars. | ||
| View original record | L R P X 204 TO HS. FROM EV. COPY TO RE BODIES FOR BENTLEY. I understand over the telephone that Sales may be coming to Derby during the coming week to see the Bentley cars which you have on the road… | ||
| scan0135 | Wheel discs for a green Bentley and the potential need to revert to Dunlop wheels. | ||
| View original record | *204. To Ev. from Hs/Lid. c. By. E. Hs/Lid.5/KT. 27.5.33. Re. BENTLEY BODIES. Thank you for your Ev4/25.5.33. in which you have replied to the various points we raised in connection with Bentley… | ||
| scan0136 | Despatch and replacement of Lucas P.100 headlamps. | ||
| View original record | To D/SP. from RHC/EM. X 4702. c. G/Mt. [crossed out] d. Hs/Lid. RHC/EM2/MA30.5.33. LID O/54307 At the request of "Hn", we are sending into the despatch stores:- 1 pair of Lucas P.100 Head Lamps… | ||
| scan0137 | Confirming the return of P.100 lamps upon receipt of RB.170 headlamps for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | XH402. W/S. To Hn. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.9/KT.30.5.33. HEADLAMPS FOR BENTLEY CARS. Hn2/I/23.5.33. Having received from Lillie Hall one pair of RB.170 headlamps, we are returning as requested the pair of… | ||
| scan0138 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward requesting a modification to a Bentley 'B' Drop Head Coupe's hood design for better appearance when down. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten Top: Rm X4702. Mr C. has instructed me to do this as I gather they may want to borrow the car from you. Do you think you could let them have the car for a few days later on? ES Typed:… | ||
| scan0139 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting the urgent creation of new front wings and running boards for a Bentley 'B' Saloon experiment. | ||
| View original record | ATTENTION OF MR. C. WARD. Rm X4702 EVI/3.6.33. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, RE WINGS FOR BENTLEY "B" SALOON. The Experimental Dept. at Derby want to fit a… | ||
| scan0140 | Alternative wings and options for reducing the weight of running boards for car model 2.B.IV. | ||
| View original record | TO HS/Rm. FROM EV. X4702. EV5/7.6.33. COPY WGT. C'ttee. RE ALTERNATIVE WINGS FOR 2.B.IV. We thank you for your Hs/Rm5/KT.2.6.33. re the above and note your remarks. We have ordered a set of wings for… | ||
| scan0141 | The manufacturing challenges, materials, and alternative designs for car step boards. | ||
| View original record | EV5/7.6.33. cont. With respect to the manufacture of these step boards by ourselves it has occurred to us that we cannot make them as pressings complete as they are about 6ft-6ins. long, which we… | ||
| scan0142 | Confirming a telephone conversation regarding specifications for an Open Bentley and wind tunnel experiments. | ||
| View original record | Cm. from F.W. LID X204, 7/6/33. This is to confirm our telephone conversation this afternoon. ① Open Bentley, to have wheel red, to match the leather, & a fine red line around the spare wheel cover.… | ||
| scan0143 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the delivery of Wheel Covers and Carpet to Derby. | ||
| View original record | x4702 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.… | ||
| scan0144 | The despatch of unusable wheel discs that arrived with a Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/Lid. x4702 Hs/Lid.5/KT.12.6.33. WHEEL DISCS. We are despatching to Park Wards the set of wheel discs which arrived with the green saloon Bentley body and which we found we could not… | ||
| scan0145 | Follow-up letter regarding the overdue delivery of a sample Bentley wheelarch and discussions on making lighter car components. | ||
| View original record | w/c. E.V. from Wor. Copy to Sy-Br. By-Br. Hs. X204 Wor6/T13.6.33. Re Wheelarches - Bentley. In your EV2/8.5.33 you stated that you had sent us a sample wheelarch from Messrs Park Ward & Company, so… | ||
| scan0146 | Weight breakdown of components for a Bentley Black Sports Saloon (Park Wards) body. | ||
| View original record | X204. BENTLEY BODY WEIGHTS. (A) BLACK SPORTS SALOON (PARK WARDS) 1.B.III. CAR. (1) Two Front wings, no stays, but with all fixing bolts and flexible brackets for connecting to running boards - 1 qr.… | ||
| scan0147 | Weight summary for a Blue Drop Head Coupe (Park Ward) 3.B.IV. car, including a breakdown of individual component weights. | ||
| View original record | -2- (B) BLUE DROP HEAD COUPE (PARK WARD). 3.B.IV. CAR. This body was weighed before being fitted and the weights do not include packints, fixing bolts etc. (1) Body, complete with floorboards, spare… | ||
| scan0148 | Weight specification sheet for an Open Sports Touring Body and various chassis models. | ||
| View original record | -3- (C) OPEN SPORTS TOURING BODY (PARK WARD) 4.B.IV. CAR. (1) Body complete with floorboards, spare wheel cover, mats, windscreen wiper, all seats, dummy hub and R.W. wheel nut, instrument board, no… | ||
| scan0149 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a delivery date for new wings for a Bentley 'B' saloon body. | ||
| View original record | XJ702 Hs/Rm.18/KT. June 13th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden. London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, With reference to Mr.Evernden's letter of the 3rd. inst. concerning new wings for… | ||
| scan0150 | The return of tools and parts to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. used for fitting Bentley Bodies. | ||
| View original record | To D/ER. from RHC/EM. X4702 RHC/EM2/MS13.6.33. c.c. G.M. c. Hs' Lid. o/54301 We are sending into the Despatch Stores to-day:- 1 - Box of Tools. 3 - Twisting Bars. 1 - Painter's Box. 2 - Body Air… | ||
| scan0151 | Arranging the despatch of five 'Ace' Wheel Discs and a spanner, which are being returned as unsuitable for chassis 2.B.IV. | ||
| View original record | To D/HP from RHC/EM. X4702 RHC/EM1/MS13.6.33. c. G/M c. Hs/Ltd. O/54307 to-day:- We are sending into the Despatch Stores 5 - "Ace" Wheel Discs, and 1 Spanner to suit. Will you please arrange to have… | ||
| scan0152 | Unavailability of a Bentley 'B' Drop Head Coupe for work on its head. | ||
| View original record | x4702 To EV. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.12/KT.14.6.33. DROP HEAD COUPE. BENTLEY 'B'. With reference to EV2/3.6.33. regarding the head of the two-door Bentley, we are afraid we shall not be able to spare this… | ||
| scan0153 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the new wings for a Bentley 'B' will be ready for dispatch and arranging for a Mounter to visit Derby. | ||
| View original record | X4702 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE J.A. FALCONER C.A.C. FALCONER (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT… | ||
| scan0154 | New wings and running boards for the 2nd Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | X4702 To Ev. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/KT.16.6.33. NEW WINGS FOR THE 2ND. BENTLEY CAR. Attached is a copy of a letter we have received from Park Wards. We have told them that we shall be ready for fitting… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of new wings and running boards. | ||
| View original record | X4702 Hs/Rm.5/KT. June 16th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter ref. NAT/MD of the 16th June. We shall be ready for… | ||
| scan0156 | Development, lightening, and aerodynamic testing of Bentley car bodies with coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | X2 TO WOR. FROM EV. EV3/16.6.33. COPY TO C.C.W. H.s. RE COACHWORK. BENTLEY. We thank you for your WONG/T13.6.33. The Bentley wheelarch sample we have reason to believe was sent to you by rail on April… | ||
| scan0157 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd arranging the fitting of new wings and running boards. | ||
| View original record | x 4702. PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS W. M. PARK C. W. WARD W. C. THORNE J. A. FALCONER C. A. C. FALCONER (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0158 | Letter of apology regarding a misplaced Bentley wheelarch, explaining the error and the corrective actions taken. | ||
| View original record | RV. from Wor. Copy to C.L.E., Hs. LID x204 WorS/T20.6.33. Re Coachwork - Bentley. Thank you for your note EVS/16.6.33. I must apologise for stating that you had not sent the Bentley Wheelarch. I have… | ||
| scan0159 | Drawing of a test body being built by Park Ward and scheduling a follow-up discussion. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To...from Ev. Copy to-C. Hs. EP. r 204. Ev.4/WT23.6.33. Bentley. We are sending you herewith a drawing of the test body which Messrs. Park Ward have started work on. There are several points… | ||
| scan0160 | Telegram confirming parts have been dispatched by train. | ||
| View original record | LIDSAY ROYCAR x0702 Time of Receipt: 12 28 From: wow Origin line: 60 + 160 11.50 LONDON T 11 No: nto 118 Office Stamp: DE* 23 JU 33 Time: 12-40 P.M. To: RY 1820 Message Body: LIDSAY ROYCAR DERBY =… | ||
| scan0161 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding a shortage of light green rubber for running boards. | ||
| View original record | X5/02. 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… | ||
| scan0162 | Telegram regarding tyre cover bands being sent by train and advising of a follow-up letter about necessary alterations. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. Telegrams for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts telegrams by telephone. This form, and if possible the envelope,… | ||
| scan0163 | Cover note indicating a copy of a letter addressed to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. is enclosed. | ||
| View original record | Wor.) C. ) Hs. ) from EV. EP. ) ---------- X4702. EV.1/HP.28.6.33. ---------- We send you herewith copy of a letter we have addressed to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. EV. | ||
| scan0164 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. with comments on the drawing for a proposed Bentley test body. | ||
| View original record | EV.2/HP. 27th June 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd. 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Test Body for Bentley. ---------------------- We have received your drawing No.5668 for the… | ||
| scan0165 | Letter detailing the supply of front floorboards and arrangements for fixing the vehicle body. | ||
| View original record | MV.2/HP. 27th June 1933. (7) The front floorboards will be supplied by Rolls-Royce Limited. (8) The fixing down of the body will be considered by ourselves, and the fixings made at Derby. All that is… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding missing original bands for Bentley 'B' Wheel Covers. | ||
| View original record | X6702 PARK, WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS. W. M. PARK. C. W. WARD W. C. THORNE. J. A. FALCONER. C. A. C. FALCONER. (SHOWROOMS… | ||
| scan0167 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting the fitting of a Bentley 'B' body onto a new chassis. | ||
| View original record | XJ707 Hs/Lid.8/KT. July 4th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We have recently removed the black four light saloon Bentley 'B' body from its… | ||
| scan0168 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming arrangements to send staff to mount a Bentley 'B' Saloon body. | ||
| 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·C·W·WARD… | ||
| scan0169 | Letter from coachbuilder Samuel Holbrook Ltd proposing their services for the new Rolls-Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | SAMUEL HOLBROOK LTD DIRECTORS ALFRED.G.JEFFS.J.P (CHAIRMAN) A.W.JEFFS SAMUEL HOLBROOK MANAGING DIRECTOR HIGH CLASS COACHBUILDERS PARK LANE WOLVERHAMPTON TELEGRAMS 'COACHWORK' TELEPHONE FALLINGS-PARK… | ||
| scan0170 | Letter to Messrs Samuel Holbrook Ltd. regarding claims for coachwork. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm.4/KT. July 12th 1933. Messrs Samuel Holbrook Ltd., Park Lane, Wolverhampton. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of July 6th. ref. SH/DB. We are sorry that we do not have anything to do with… | ||
| scan0171 | Letter from coachbuilder Samuel Holbrook Ltd regarding special coach-work. | ||
| View original record | 14702 SAMUEL HOLBROOK LTD DIRECTORS ALFRED.C.JEFFS.J.P (CHAIRMAN) A.W.JEFFS SAMUEL HOLBROOK MANAGING DIRECTOR HIGH CLASS COACHBUILDERS PARK LANE WOLVERHAMPTON TELEGRAMS 'COACHWORK' TELEPHONE… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the return of damaged parts from a green Bentley body for repair. | ||
| View original record | X4702 Hs/Lid.2/KT. July 13th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you, per your man Bailey, the windscreen, instrument board, and… | ||
| scan0173 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a new wing required for a green Bentley Saloon. | ||
| View original record | XH702 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.… | ||
| scan0174 | Despatch note for a nearside front mudguard from chassis 2.B.IV sent for repair. | ||
| View original record | To D/DP. from Hs/EM. x4703 c. Hs/Ltd. Hs/EM4/MS15.7.33. O/54307 Stores to-day:- We are sending into the Despatch 1 - Nearside Front Mudguard ex chassis 2.B.IV. Will you please arrange to have this… | ||
| scan0175 | Request to book out a windscreen, instrument board, and front window fillet taken for repair by Park Ward Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To: [REDACTED] from Hs/EM. c.c. [REDACTED] c. Hs/Lid. Y-702 Hs/EM3/MS14.7.33. Chassis 2. B. IV. - 0/54307. Will you please arrange to book out:- 1 - Windscreen with damaged glass. 1 - Instrument… | ||
| scan0176 | Telegram requesting a near-side front wing from a green Bentley to be sent as a pattern. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS B. or C Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT 4.42PM From CONFIRMATION Telegrams for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter arranging for coachbuilders Rippon Bros. and Mulliner's to inspect a Green Bentley Saloon Body. | ||
| View original record | Hs. Copy to Wor. X20D. Ev2/IH.24.7.33. re BENTLEY BODIES. ----------------- As Messrs. Rippon Bros. of Huddersfield have not had an opportunity of seeing the Green Bentley Saloon Body, which is now in… | ||
| scan0178 | The coachwork fixing of the front seats on the 3 ½ litre Bentley, suggesting an improvement to stop them coming loose. | ||
| View original record | To EV. from E. c. Seddon Hs. Cx. X204 E.3/HP.25.7.33. 3½ litre Bentley - Coachwork fixing of the front seats. With reference to the front seats coming loose on the Bentley bodies, we have other… | ||
| scan0179 | Mounting of a green Bentley body, requesting Messrs Ripon Bros. to visit. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. x200. Hs/Rm. S/KT. 25. 7. 33. BENTLEY BODIES. With reference to EV2/IH24. 7. 33. We shall very shortly be mounting the green Bentley body, therefore if Messrs Ripon Bros.… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding annual holiday closure and the mounting of a Green Saloon Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | K4702 Experimental Dept. Hs/Lid.3/KT. August 11th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd, 473 High Road, Willesden, London. NW.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sirs, Our works are closing down this… | ||
| scan0181 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. confirming wing width specifications for a Bentley Car. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs. x6762 Ev2/IH22833. 22nd August, 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re Bentley. --------- We wish to confirm that we should like the overall… | ||
| scan0182 | Letter to Park Ward & Co regarding painting arrangements for a Green Saloon Bentley and a blue Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x4707 Experimental Dept. Hs/Lid.2/KT. August 31st 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co, Ld., 473, High Road, Willesden, London. NW.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, With reference to finishing off… | ||
| scan0183 | Dispatch of sample headlamps and a horn for a 3½ Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Rm) .W X 4702. Hn15/I/31-8-33. 3½ LITRE BENTLEY. With reference to our telephone conversation of this morning, please note we have located the sample pair of Lucas new pattern headlamps at Park… | ||
| scan0184 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of special headlamps and an electric horn. | ||
| View original record | x4707 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS. W. M. PARK. C. W. WARD. W. C. THORNE. J. A. FALCONER. C. A. C. FALCONER. TELEPHONE:… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward confirming a painter will be sent to finish a Green Bentley Saloon, Body No. 3723. | ||
| View original record | X4702 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS. W. M. PARK. C. W. WARD W. C. THORNE. J. A. FALCONER. C. A. C. FALCONER. (SHOWROOMS -… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward regarding the shipment of lamps and a horn for a 3.5-litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X47021 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… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of head lamps and an electric horn. | ||
| View original record | X 4702. Experimental Dept. Hs/Lid.2/KT. Sept. 4th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London, NW.10. Dear Sirs, With reference to your letter NAT/MO. of the 2nd. inst., we… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding concealing petrol fillers on the first Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESEN LONDON N·W·10 DIRECTORS: A·T·ROBERTS W·M·PARK C·W·WARD… | ||
| scan0189 | Confirmation if the attached work can be carried out on a 3 1/2-Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X209. H. from Wor. Hs. By. Sft. Roy. D/BP. Worl/R.15.9.33. 3 1/2-LITRE BENTLEY. Will By. please say if the work mentioned in the attached can be carried out. Wor. | ||
| scan0190 | Wiring and wheel finishes for 3 1/2 Litre Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | COPY WOR. at W. Hn/I/14-9-33 3 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY. Vanden Plas. have confirmed to us the despatch to you yesterday of Open cars Nos. B.1.AE and B.11.AE in trucks Nos. 5194 and 35131. They tell us that… | ||
| scan0191 | Request to confirm the working dates for Park Ward's men on the experimental Bentley (Green Saloon). | ||
| View original record | W Hs. at W. x5702 Hn25/I/18-9-33. EXPERIMENTAL BENTLEY (GREEN SALOON). We have received an invoice from Park Ward's for men's time working on the above between August 9th and 11th: August 21st and… | ||
| scan0192 | Body repair and chassis replacement for a Green Saloon Bentley following an accident. | ||
| View original record | X4702 W/S. To Hn. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.2/KT.19.9.33. GREEN SALOON BENTLEY. Hn25/I/18.9.33. Park Wards men were working on this car on the dates mentioned. The work done was removing the body from the… | ||
| scan0193 | Rejection and uncertain ownership of a Lucas horn with a stone guard front. | ||
| View original record | Hs. at W. LID. X470 Hn14/I/20-9-33. I have received from Park Wards a Lucas horn with a chromium-plated wire mesh front, or stone guard, This horn was temporarily fitted by Park Wards to one of the… | ||
| scan0194 | Request to arrange for the return of a specially prepared horn from Lucas for the attention of Mr. West. | ||
| View original record | X6702 W/S: To Hn. from Hs/Lid. Hs/Lid.6/KT.21.9.33. Hn14/I/20-9-33. The horn in question is one of a pair specially prepared for us by Lucas'; we have the second one here. Will you kindly arrange to… | ||
| scan0195 | Confirming that a Lucas horn has been sent to Wst. | ||
| View original record | Xerox LID Hs/Lid. at W. Hn23/I/22-9-33. Hs/Lid6/KT2.9.33. We have sent the Lucas horn to Wst. per Bag to-day. Hn. | ||
| scan0196 | Telegram requesting a Bentley front brake top pull-off spring. | ||
| View original record | B or C POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS. No. 154 Charges to pay s. d. TIME OF RECEIPT 3.31 M From Telegrams for INLAND addresses may be handed to the messenger who delivers this form. The Post Office accepts… | ||
| scan0197 | Telephone message regarding two Bentley test bodies. | ||
| View original record | To EP. From Hs. c. to Mx. 8702 Hs.7/MJ.25.10.33. We have received a telephone message from Ev. He says that the two Bentley test bodies are ready and when you send for them will you please return the… | ||
| scan0198 | Relaying a telephone message from Messrs. Park Ward regarding a visit to see a bonnet jig for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | Y 4702 To Sft. From Hs. Hs.6/MJ.25.10.33. We have had a message on the telephone from Ev. who says that Messrs. Park Ward would like to know when you are going down there to see the bonnet jig for… | ||
| scan0199 | Request to Park Ward & Co. for paint to repaint the bonnet of an Experimental Blue Drop Head Coupe Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | Experimental Dept. Hs/Lid.14/KT. November 1st 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sir, Will you please send us sufficient… | ||
| scan0200 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the despatch of blue cellulose paint for an experimental Bentley. | ||
| View original record | PARK, WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS, W. M. PARK, C. W. WARD W. C. THORNE, J. A. FALCONER, C. A. C. FALCONER (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0201 | Proposal for manufacturing Bentley floorboards from hand-made, corrugated aluminium sheet metal pressings. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten in red] LID x204 To RHC. from E. c. WAH. HS. By. Sft. Mx. MP. [The text "By. Sft. Mx. MP." is crossed out] Bentley Floorboards. -------------------- We have proposed that the Bentley… | ||
| scan0202 | Adequacy of a Bentley's cycle-type wing stay design compared to a Lagonda's, with a sketch of the assembly. | ||
| View original record | x204 LID To H........from Ev. Copy to Hs. Ev4/IH.12.10.33. re: CYCLE TYPE WING STAYS - BENTLEY. -------------------- I have been examining the Lagonda, which has cycle type front wings. There appeared… | ||
| scan0203 | Experiments to reduce booming noise in Bentley saloons by isolating the floorboards. | ||
| View original record | V204 To B. from Hs/RM. C.c. Sg. Hsr. C.c. Sy. EP. C.c. Isc. IBIC. Hs/RM.E/KT.15.11.35. x C 685 BENTLEY FLOORBOARDS. Referring to A.7/HP.13.11.35. We have recently been carrying out some experiments on… | ||
| scan0204 | Modifications to Bentley aluminium floorboards to improve stiffness. | ||
| View original record | To BY. from E/JNR. E/JNR.4/HP.20.11.33. c. Hs. RMC. Bentley Aluminium Floorboards. We send you herewith drawing: LeC.3707 showing some modifications to the boards. This has come about owing to our… | ||
| scan0205 | Minor points and suggestions for pressed metal floorboards for a Bentley vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To P & Hs. from HIC. C. Wer. BY. x204. HIC.6/BE24.11.33. Pressed Metal Floorboards for Bentley The following are a few minor points in connection with the metal floorboards fitted to 4-B-IV in… | ||
| scan0206 | Letter from a coachbuilder apologising for sending incorrect photographs and enclosing the correct one. | ||
| View original record | K20F PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS, W. M. PARK, C. W. WARD, W. C. THORNE, J. A. FALCONER, C. A. C. FALCONER OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS -… | ||
| scan0207 | Wet weather driving performance, mud splatter, and wind tunnel test data for a streamlined car. | ||
| View original record | Rm to Ev. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.14/KT.27.11.33. We have been driving the streamlined car in wet weather, and whilst mud does not get thrown up on to the windscreen or on the windows of the car, it… | ||
| scan0208 | Request for a cost estimate to improve an open Bentley experimental car for winter driving. | ||
| View original record | From Hs/Rm. x20p. Hs/Rm.6/KT.29.11.33. We want to improve our open Bentley expl. car. At the present moment it is intolerable to drive in wintry weather. We should like to know what it would cost to… | ||
| scan0209 | Request for a cost estimate to modify an open Bentley experimental car for better winter driving. | ||
| View original record | X204. To Ev. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/KT.29.11.33. We want to improve our open Bentley expl. car. At the present moment it is intolerable to drive in wintry weather. We should like to know what it would… | ||
| scan0210 | Costs and options for modifying the body of an Open Experimental Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x20P To Hs/RM........from Ev. Ev2/IH.21233. re:- Open Experimental Bentley. We have discussed modifications of this Open body with Messrs. Park Ward & Co., To move the screen two inches nearer the… | ||
| scan0211 | Confirming modifications to the windscreen and hood of a Bentley Open Car. | ||
| View original record | Dun x20 P To Hs/Rm. from EV. EV.1/HP.5.12.33. Bentley Open Car. ------------------- This is to confirm that we will modify the screen of the open car in the following way: We will fit a new fixed… | ||
| scan0212 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward enclosing a tracing of the Streamline Bentley Saloon showing improved luggage accommodation. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS, W. M. PARK, C. W. WARD, W. C. THORNE, J. A. FALCONER, C. A. C. FALCONER. (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0213 | Drawing of a Close Coupled Saloon mounted on a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | CLOSE COUPLED SALOON MOUNTED ON 3 1/2 LITRE BENTLEY CHASSIS Park Ward Coachwork 47, SCRUBBS LANE N.W.10 INSIDE HEADROOM FROM WELL 47" INSIDE WIDTH AT REAR 46 1/2" OVERALL LENGTH OF BODY WIDTH OF MAIN… | ||
| scan0214 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding coachwork modifications for a Streamline Bentley B.23-AE. | ||
| View original record | COPY TO:- Hs. E. Hn. K4702 EV.2/HP. 8th December 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, re Streamline Bentley B.23-AE. We wish to confirm our telephone… | ||
| scan0215 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding new front wings for an experimental Bentley Saloon. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs. E. (crossed out) Hn. (crossed out) x4702 EV.3/HP. 8th December 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, re Bentley Saloon/1-B-3. We want a new… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter authorizing the collection of a Bentley Streamlined Car, Chassis No. B.23.E, from Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | X6702 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.5/KT. December 9th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd, 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Will you please allow the bearer of this letter to collect the… | ||
| scan0217 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding a sketch for a modified streamlined Bentley with improved luggage capacity. | ||
| View original record | X4702 Experimental Dept. Hs/Rm.9/KT. December 9th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd, 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for your letter of Dec. 8th together with the… | ||
| scan0218 | Letter from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co. Ltd regarding a streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x470 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.… | ||
| scan0219 | Arranging the delivery, mounting, and painting of front wings for I.B.3. | ||
| View original record | X4702 EVI/14.12.33. TO HS. FROM EV. COPY TO Hs/Dodd FRONT WINGS. I.B.3. By a s pecial arrangement with the wing makers, Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., are hopeful of being able to send the front wings… | ||
| scan0220 | Proposed modifications to a Bentley Four Door Saloon to increase rear passenger leg-room. | ||
| View original record | TO: E. FROM: EV. COPY TO: SS. HS. V204 EV3/9.1.34. RE. BENTLEY. You will recollect that we are setting out a revised Four Door Saloon on Bentley for the next new Expl. Car in which there is to be more… | ||
| scan0221 | Floor cracking issues on Bentley stock bodies and the proposed reinforcements. | ||
| View original record | X204 W/S. To Ox. from EV. EV.2/HP.12.1.34. c. Sg. Wor. Hs. H. Mn. re Bentley Stock Bodies. On all of the experimental cars we have had trouble with the well in the floor cracking where it joins the… | ||
| scan0222 | Options for a fire-damaged Green Saloon Bentley, suggesting a new body as an opportunity for improvements. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. x204 EV2/I6.I.34. RE GREEN SALOON. BENTLEY. 3.B.4. London inform me that should you wish not to rebuild the body which was partly destroyed by fire but to build a new one the Insurance… | ||
| scan0223 | Request to lend a temporary body for Mr. E.R. Hall's Bentley B.35.AE chassis due to a delay with his special body order from Offords. | ||
| View original record | S/W. B A G. x20p Hn1/I/17-1-34. BENTLEY B. 35. AE. E. R. HALL. We have been asked whether we can lend Mr. Hall a temporary body to mount on his chassis which is now at Lillie Hall. Mr. Hall ordered a… | ||
| scan0224 | The unavailability of an open body for a Bentley B.35. AE. car for E.R. Hall. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Hn. From Hs. Hs.4/MJ.18.1.34. BENTLEY B.35. AE. E.R.HALL. Replying to Hn.1/L/17.1.34. We have no open body available for Bentley car at the moment. The position is that we recently burnt out… | ||
| scan0225 | The results of a load test on an Experimental Bentley Coupé's door and chassis frame. | ||
| View original record | X204 To 4r. from EV. EV.3/HP.19.1.34. c. Sg. Wer. Bn. Ex. Hs. JLL. re Bentley Coupe'. We have tested the Experimental Bentley Coupe' 4-B-4 by loading it with 5 people to see if the door would drop at… | ||
| scan0226 | Repair of a burnt-out Green Bentley Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | To Hs.......from Ev. X204 Evl/IH.22.1.34. re:- Bentley 3.B.4. This is to remind you that you agreed to circulate a note suggesting that we have a new and improved body for the chassis of the Green… | ||
| scan0227 | Modifications to the shock dampers and battery crossmember for a Bentley saloon. | ||
| View original record | TO T. FROM EV. COPY TO CG. WCM. HS. BT. DR. X553 X204 EV7/22.1.34. RE SHOCK DAMPERS & BATTERY CROSSMEMBER. BENTLEY. With reference to our Ev3/9.1.34. in which we made suggestions for moving the rear… | ||
| scan0228 | Design and fitting of front floorboards for a Bentley, specifically concerning wells for the passenger's feet. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/FD. c. to E. c. to Cx. c. to Bn. c. to Bly. X204 Hs/FD.16/KW.25.1.34. Re. Front Floor - Bentley. Ev.5/HP.19.1.34. With reference to your memo. re the above, it is too late to… | ||
| scan0229 | Front floor of a Bentley, suggesting a passenger-side footwell for a test car. | ||
| View original record | To H. from EV. DOD Dev.5/HP.19.1.34. c. Hs. Cx. Bn. BLY. re Front Floor. - Bentley. Attached is a memo received from Bly. through Cx. We agree that the height of the sloping footboard taken up the… | ||
| scan0230 | Criticism of insufficient foot room on the passenger side and potential solutions. | ||
| View original record | Cx. (copy to Bn). Bly.4/HEM.15.1.34. We are getting criticisms concerning the amount of foot room to the nearside of the driver's seat - by this I mean the amount of space between the floor and the… | ||
| scan0231 | Instruction to fit a set of metal, rubber-covered floorboards with a well for the passenger's feet. | ||
| View original record | To RHC/HPS. X204 Hs/FD.15/KW.25.1.34. 2-B-4 Metal Floorboards. Will you please instruct a set of metal floorboards, rubber covered, with a well for the passengers' feet, to match up with the well on… | ||
| scan0232 | Enquiry into potential cracking in Bentley stock bodies. | ||
| View original record | X204 To Hs........from Ev. Copy to Sg. Wor. Cx. E. Hn. P.L.E Ev2/IH.26.1.34. re:- BENTLEY STOCK BODIES- Ev.2/HP.12.1.34. ------------- We have learned as the result of an enquiry instigated by Hn.… | ||
| scan0233 | Proposal to rebuild a fire-damaged 3½ Litre Bentley with a new saloon body for experimental testing and development. | ||
| View original record | 204 To Eg. From HS. C. to Wor. C. to L. C. to By. C. to En. C. to Ev. 3½ LITRE BENTLEY. We are proposing to pass on to Mr. R.B.IV., the Green Saloon. This car was recently damaged by fire. The body… | ||
| scan0234 | List of engine and chassis modifications for a 10,000 miles Bentley test. | ||
| View original record | 10,000 Miles Test Bentley. Engine. - (1) Light alloy rods. (2) Cast iron head 1.5 inlet valves 7.35 c/s. (3) Lighter flywheel. (4) Pistons to give increased power. (5) Textolite timing gears. (6)… | ||
| scan0235 | Design and modification of the front floor and footwells for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X204 W/S. To Mr. from E. c.c. Mr. Her. Mr. Cox-Bly. EV. HRO. E.4/HP.27.1.34. re Front Floor. - Bentley. Referring to our conversation concerning the above, and two memos Bly.4/HEM.15.1.34 and… | ||
| scan0236 | The acquisition timeline for the new 3 1/2-Litre Bentley Saloon Body. | ||
| View original record | To Hs.....from Ev. copy to E. Ev3/IH.29.1.34. 3 1/2-Litre Bentley. --------------------- Will you please let us know when you expect to require the new Bentley Saloon Body, as this will no doubt… | ||
| scan0237 | Chassis frame distortion and door dropping issues on a Bentley Coupé. | ||
| View original record | X204 To ................. From EV. copy to SG. H-P. DC. Ca. HS. WvR Evl/YN.29.1.34. re:- BENTLEY CHASSIS. Further to our EVG/HP.19.1.34., re the dropping of the doors of the Coupé B.7.AE, we attach… | ||
| scan0238 | Chassis frame distortion tests, measuring deflection under load for various models. | ||
| View original record | COPY. TO Ev. from Hs/Gry. c. to E. Hs/Gry.9/KB.25.I.34. Chassis Frame Distortion. We have carried out the tests suggested in Ev.I/HP.19.I.34. A straight edge was clamped to the rear body brackets and… | ||
| scan0239 | Urgent requirement for a 3½ Litre Bentley body and recommending Park Wards as the coachbuilder. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. From Hs. c. to E. 8204 Hs.2/MJ.30.1.34. 3½ LITRE BENTLEY. Replying to Ev3/IH.29.1.34. We always have one date for bodies which we ask you to get for us and that is we require them at the… | ||
| scan0240 | New experimental saloon body for a 3.5-Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Hs x204 To Hs. from Sg. re 3½-Litre Bentley. Sg11/E31.1.34 Copy to Wor.E. BY.Dr.Ev. I am in receipt of Hs.10/MJ.26.1.34. I imagine from your memo. that the body is going to be repaired and that the… | ||
| scan0241 | Procurement of a car body for a 10,000-mile Bentley test from various coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | To Sg.........from Ev. copy to Hs. Ev X204 Ev4/IH.1.2.34. re:- 10,000 Miles Test Bentley ------------- We are informed by Hs. that you will require this body at the earliest possible moment and no… | ||
| scan0242 | Letter detailing chassis modifications for an Experimental Bentley four-door saloon to be built by Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | x204 COPY for Hs. Evl/IH.5234. 5th February, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 475, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re:- Experimental Four-door Saloon S.B.4 -------------------- We send… | ||
| scan0243 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. detailing increased interior dimensions for a new saloon body. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. 5/2/34. cross member and lamp brackets. We are enclosing herewith also a Specification of the body which is to be completed in six weeks,if possible, not more than… | ||
| scan0244 | Chassis and body modifications for an experimental 10,000 Miles Bentley S.B.4. | ||
| View original record | TO [strikethrough] Copy to [strikethrough] Hs. [strikethrough] EV2/IH.5.2.34. re:- 10,000 Miles Bentley S.B.4. --------------------- We send herewith Evs.117 and 118, showing the design of the body… | ||
| scan0245 | Specification of Coachwork for a Park Ward Four Door Saloon on a Bentley 3 1/2 Litre chassis. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD FOUR DOOR SALOON. BENTLEY 3 1/2 LITRE. SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK. CHASSIS. Standard Bentley 3 1/2 litre chassis except for the following:- (1) Dropped front crossmember. (2) Lamp standards… | ||
| scan0246 | List of specifications for the vehicle's body, trimming, woodwork, accessories, and delivery schedule. | ||
| View original record | The scuttle rail must be cut up between the screen wiper boxes to give the maximum freedom of view to the instruments and it must be possible to put the column in the max. upward position of… | ||
| scan0247 | Repair of a burnt-out Bentley body, comparing the cost against a new contracted body. | ||
| View original record | X204 S/W....D/L c. to Hs. C11/C14.2.34 With regard to the burnt out Bentley, the body of this was sent to the Coachbuilders. It is in a very bad condition indeed; for instance, the panels are so… | ||
| scan0248 | Cost-effectiveness of repairing a burnt-out car body versus purchasing a new one for £250. | ||
| View original record | Confidentials TO HS. FROM EV! x204 EVI/14.2.34. KT RE. 2.B.4. We thank you for your Hs/Kt.2./13.2.34. re the above car. As we have seen none of the correspondence concerning the burnt out body we have… | ||
| scan0249 | Formal estimate from Park Wards for the repair of a burned Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | X204 W -> S/W. (D/L) c. to Hs. Hn28/I/15-2-34. BURNED BENTLEY BODY. With reference to C11/C14.2.34, we now attach a formal estimate from Park Wards for the repair of this body. We have asked Park… | ||
| scan0250 | Requesting confirmation to change a vehicle's body colour to all black for licence alteration. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from HS/FD. X2044 Hs/FD.11/KW.21.2.34. 2-B-4. Will you please confirm that the colour of the body is to be changed to all Black, so that we can arrange to have the licence altered accordingly.… | ||
| scan0251 | Subject of wind noises in cars and potential improvements. | ||
| View original record | HS X204 TO EV. from Sg. Copy to WOP. U.S.C. Br. E. We. Jm. Mc. re Wind Noises in Cars. I have read with great interest your EV1/IH.20.2.34 relative to the above. It is certainly a very interesting… | ||
| scan0252 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. requesting modifications to an experimental Bentley 5.B.4 saloon to remedy excessive wind noise from the sunshine roof. | ||
| View original record | X204 COPY Hs. Hs. Ev1/IH.22234. 22nd February, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 475, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re:- Experimental Saloon - Bentley 5.B.4.… | ||
| scan0253 | Instructions for modifications to a sunshine roof, drains, and door pillars to reduce noise and improve structure. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., (3) The Sunshine roof itself should be made stiffer and have more steel cross lattice pieces, so that whilst the roof member is elastic, it will maintain its… | ||
| scan0254 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. about modifying direction indicators to reduce air noise. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. DIRECTION INDICATOR. Yet another source of noise is the air passing the gap around the direction indicators and we would like these edges to be radiused off in a… | ||
| scan0255 | Modifications to the floorboards of an experimental Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x204 GWH To Hs.......from Ev. copy to Hy. R. Ev4/IH.19.3.34. re:- 5.B.4. - Experimental Bentley. --------- We understand that you will be fitting to this car the metal front floor boards to Le.C.3781,… | ||
| scan0256 | Providing supplier addresses for vulcanising rubber and Limpet Asbestos for an experimental Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X 204 To Ev. Hs/GWH.16/KW.23.3.34. Re. 5-B-IV. - Experimental Bentley. With reference to your memo. EV/LH.19.3.34, the address of the Firm for vulcanising the rubber on the metal floorboard is :- St.… | ||
| scan0257 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the floor boards for the Bentley Experimental Saloon. | ||
| View original record | x204 COPY for Hs. Evl/IH.28354. 28th March, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re:- 5.G.4 - Bentley Experimental Saloon. ----------------- We are… | ||
| scan0258 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding the dispatch of parts. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. 28/5/34. parts be despatched to Slough first and then to Leeds as soon as possible. The writer will call and see the parts prior to despatch as soon as you have… | ||
| scan0259 | Construction and rattling issues of Bentley bodies, with recommendations for improvement. | ||
| View original record | X204 W/S. To C. from EV. c. Gen. Wks. M. Hs. Bx. Hm. re Bentley Bodies. With reference to your memo C.A/C.23.4.34 concerning the construction of the Bentley bodies, I have not replied at once because… | ||
| scan0260 | Proposal to update the design of the wheel arch, bottom side, and pillar fixings, pending instructions for Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EV.1/HP.25.4.34. As soon as we hear from you whether you are instructing Messrs. Park Ward to adopt this construction we propose to bring our design of wheel arch and bottom side, together with… | ||
| scan0261 | Request from coachbuilder Park Wards to inspect experimental car bodies for adjustments and improvements. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs....from C. C13/C24.4.34 Park Wards write us that they would be very glad if we would afford them the opportunity at some convenient time of inspecting the bodies they have built for us for… | ||
| scan0262 | From Hs. to C. regarding Mr. Ward of Park Ward's visit to examine experimental bodies. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs. Hs.7/MJ.25.4.34. Replying to C.13/C.24.4.34. We had Mr. Ward of Park Ward here yesterday and he examined all our experimental bodies. Ev. was also with him and we went over all the… | ||
| scan0263 | Note regarding Mr. Ward's examination of experimental Bentley coachwork bodies. | ||
| View original record | X204 S/W Hs....from C. Bentley Coachwork ------ C11/C26.4.34. I am pleased to note Mr.Ward was able to examine all your experimental bodies and go over the various points with you. C. | ||
| scan0264 | Modifications to new batches of Bentley bodies, including sheet metal parts and the use of front body brackets. | ||
| View original record | EY.....from C. c. to Sg. Wor. E. -> Hs. Cx. Hn. X204 CS/C27.4.34 BENTLEY COACHWORK. EV1/HP25.4.34 We have very carefully considered the contents of your memo. and note that you consider the new… | ||
| scan0265 | Letter from coachbuilder Park, Ward & Co. Ltd. to Bentley Motors regarding modifications to standardised coachwork. | ||
| View original record | COPY Park, Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. 25th April 1934. Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. 16, Conduit Street, W.1. Dear Sirs, Standardised Coachwork Since we wrote you on the… | ||
| scan0266 | Developing an all-steel body, proposing the use of the Bentley chassis and to study the Cadillac. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs. c.c. to WDR. c.c. to LBS. c.c. to C. c.c. to CX. c.c. to E. c.c. to EV. X 204 Hs.2/KW. 2.5.34. ALL STEEL BODIES. We agree with Ev. that as the Bentley chassis is the most up-to-date it… | ||
| scan0267 | Special features of body 5-B-4, focusing on materials and construction for sound reduction. | ||
| View original record | x204 To Hs.......from Ev. Copy to Sg. Wor. By. E. Ev3/IH.3.5.34. re:- 5-B-4. --------- We have got the following special features on this body:- (1) Steel bottomsides, wheel arches and rear footwells.… | ||
| scan0268 | Excessive weight of Park Ward Bentley Saloon running boards and suggesting a reduction. | ||
| View original record | Rm x204 To Hs/Rm..........from Ev. Copy to Hn. J.L.E. EP. re:- Park Ward - Bentley Saloon Running Boards. -------------- Messrs. Park Ward & Co. tell us that the weight of a single running board… | ||
| scan0269 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding modifications for the 5-B-4 Experimental Saloon Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X204 (handwritten) COPY Hs. EvB/IH.18534. 18th May, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re:- 5-B-4 - Experimental Saloon - Bentley.… | ||
| scan0270 | Discovery and proposed standardized fitting of an extra front body bracket for Bentley bodies. | ||
| View original record | X204 Rm TO:E.R.W....FROM EV. copy to L.W.H-W., Mr. Hives Hs. re:- BENTLEY - ---- Front Body Brackets. We discovered that when Derby mounted the Experimental Bentley Bodies, they fitted an extra body… | ||
| scan0271 | The fitment of front body brackets on Bentley and Rolls-Royce chassis. | ||
| View original record | x204 To EV. from E/Lid. c. LHB. By. Hs. Hn. E/Lid.3/HP.19.5.34. Bentley - Front Body Brackets. With reference to EV.1/IH.18.5.34, we should like to point out that Park Ward's fitted the first… | ||
| scan0272 | Road test report on a Bentley saloon car's body noises and chassis torsional deflection. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten]: X204 Rm Copy to [REDACTED] RE:- WILLS COUPE - BENTLEY B-7-AR. -------------------- I used this car on Tuesday in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, particularly taking roads which I knew had good… | ||
| scan0273 | Car body construction, discussing torsional rigidity, sub-frames, and issues with various chassis types. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - continued:- side members and a stiff cross close to the dash. This is the best solution, but it is not available. (2) To build the body on a torsionally rigid metal sub-frame and so mount this… | ||
| scan0274 | Faults and issues found on a Bentley Close-coupled Coupé by Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | APPENDIX. CHASSIS - 2-7-AS - BENTLEY. Mileage up-to-date, 27,198 miles. Close-coupled Coupé by Park Ward & Co. (1) Nearside door dropped about 3/16 ins - knocked here. (2) The attachment of the head… | ||
| scan0275 | Standardization of Bentley front body brackets. | ||
| View original record | TO E/Lidg..........FROM EV. Copy to L.W.S. Hy. Hs. Hm. Rm x204 EW4/TH.24.5.34. BENTLEY FRONT BODY BRACKETS. -------------------------- Re your E/Lid3/HP.19.5.34. We are pleased that you think it will… | ||
| scan0276 | Query about mismatched wings on a burned Bentley body and a request to send the originals to Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs) DOOD BURNED BENTLEY BODY. Park Wards say they find the back wings are not those originally supplied with the body and that they do not match the front wings. Apparently the back wings have… | ||
| scan0277 | Original and replacement wings for a burned Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | X204 W/S - Hn. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.11/KW.28.5.34. Burned Bentley Body. Re your memo: Hn34/1/25.5.34. We are under the impression that the present rear wings on 2-B-IV are the original ones. The original… | ||
| scan0278 | Visits to coachbuilders regarding the construction of coupé bodies on Bentley sporting cars. | ||
| View original record | To: [redacted] Copy to Mr. [redacted] Mr. [redacted] Re. re:- Coupé Bodies on Bentley. As suggested in our AV1/IM.23.3.34., we have visited the Works of Messrs. Vanden Plas, Gurney Nutting and… | ||
| scan0279 | Coachbuilding techniques for coupé bodies, with a focus on doors, locks, and pillars, concluding with six recommendations. | ||
| View original record | -2- contd: EVB/TH.29.5.34. very similar attitude towards the problem to that of Messrs. Vanden Plas. They recommended the use of "silent-bloc" locks and buffers to the doors and the institution of… | ||
| scan0280 | Using rubber, felt, or cork to prevent squeaking due to chassis distortion. | ||
| View original record | -2- contd: RVB/IH.29.5.34. We knew that rubber has the habit of squeaking. Rubber is a vague term and we suggest making investigations as to the best type of rubber to use for this purpose through the… | ||
| scan0281 | Investigation into cracked front wings and other issues on a Bentley B-65-AE. | ||
| View original record | x204 To [illegible] FROM EV. Copy to LHS. Ox. Hs/Rm. [illegible] HVl/IH.6.7.34. re:- BENTLEY B-65-AE - R. Summers, Esq. -------------------- As requested by C, I met Mr. Summers with his car at… | ||
| scan0282 | List of faults on a customer's vehicle, including issues with the chassis, paintwork, water leaks and bodywork. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - contd. EVL/IH.6.7.34. the radiator needed to be removed. This is a peculiar case and we think our chassis people should investigate what has happened, as the loosening of these cross member… | ||
| scan0283 | List of vehicle bodywork and component faults and suggested remedies. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - contd. Ev1/IH.6.7.34. door, due to the violent load exerted by the check stop. This is now catered for by adding elasticity to the stop and by using bolts for the hinge instead of screws. This… | ||
| scan0284 | Issues and complaints with bodywork and fittings, including seats, ventilator lids, and locks. | ||
| View original record | - 4 - contd. EV1/IH.6.7.34. boot and the body itself. Rattles are, therefore, complained of. We do not like the Park Ward stop as now fitted, because it consists of a piece of hard fibre. We think… | ||
| scan0285 | The delayed arrival of a chassis for which a body is waiting. | ||
| View original record | Rm x204 To Hs......from Ev. Ev5/IH.6.7.34. re:- 5-B-4. Could you kindly give us any idea when we are likely to receive the above chassis, as the body has been held up now for some weeks pending its… | ||
| scan0286 | Confirming a conversation about developing coachwork for Bentley cars, comparing rigid, flexible, and 'Silent Travel' body systems. | ||
| View original record | To Hs........from Ev. Copy to Sg. Wor. C. Cx. Hn. E. EvS/IH.23.7.34. re:- 5-B-4. --------- This is to confirm our conversation on Friday concerning coachwork for Bentley cars. Up to the present we… | ||
| scan0287 | List of special features on a car body with a suggestion for its use on an experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - contd. Ev8/IH.23.7.34. chassis. If we sell this body we shall lose the opportunity of testing a lot of special features which we have had introduced, which include:- (1) Improved Sunshine Roof.… | ||
| scan0288 | Issues with Bentley bonnet catches and comparing them to the design on a Lagonda Rapier. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: Kroft Rm] To E...........from EV. Copy to Hs. Ev1/IH.24.7.34. re:- Bentley Catches - Bentley. ----------- As previously reported in connection with Mr. Summers' Bentley, the forward… | ||
| scan0289 | Fitting of bodies to various Bentley chassis and planning for future models. | ||
| View original record | To SG. c. to WOX. c. to U. c. to Cx. c. to Hm. c. to E. c. to EV. > 204 Hs/Hm.10/KM.26.7.34. Bentley Chassis & Coachwork. Referring to EV.8/IH.23.7.34. We understand that you have confirmed that the… | ||
| scan0290 | Bentley Chassis & Coachwork, specifically the arrangement for a 10,000-mile engine test on a 5-B-IV chassis. | ||
| View original record | x 204? S/W. To Hs/Rm. from Sg. copy to Wer. C. Cx. Hn. E. Ev. Sg7/D27.7.34. Re: Bentley Chassis & Coachwork. Referring to Hs/Rm.10/KW.26.7.34, the contents of the first paragraph are in order. With… | ||
| scan0291 | Instructions regarding the construction and fixing of sunshine roof shields for Bentley and Rolls-Royce cars. | ||
| View original record | .HS <204 To [redacted] From [redacted] Copy to H.H.E. (for G.S.C.) Sq. Ldr. Hs. Un. Mr. T.S.H. CR. (Derby) EVD/IH.8.8.34. SUNSHINE ROOF SHIELDS. Bentley and Rolls-Royce Cars. In view of the repeated… | ||
| scan0292 | Diagram illustrating the front fixing method for a sunshine roof shield using a steel strip. | ||
| View original record | STEEL STRIP 2 BA. ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT No. 10 AUG 1934 DERBY SUNSHINE ROOF SHIELD FRONT FIXING JHC 8.8.34 EYS128 | ||
| scan0293 | The bodywork condition and proposed repairs for Bentley car B.102-A.H. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To H. from Ev. Copy to Mr. " " EP. " " Hd. " " Hs/Rm. " " SM. Re: BENTLEY CAR B.102-A.H. WILLIAM DOWNS, Esq., BRADFORD. We met the owner of the above car at Messrs. Park Ward's Works this… | ||
| scan0294 | List of bodywork faults and repairs, concluding with a query about liability for the costs. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - S/W. EV.1/LAM.11.9.34. head. we are fitting baffles. On the present batch of bodies these vents are at the side and the water is extracted by the passage of air along the side of the car. (6)… | ||
| scan0295 | The arrangement and testing of a sample set of Park Ward front wings on a Bentley to investigate front-end dither. | ||
| View original record | x204 WYMAN S/T. To C. from EV. Copy to OX. " " Hn. " " Hs. EV.4/LAM 11.9.34. Rm Noted [Signature] Hyman 14-9-34 Re: BENTLEY FRONT WINGS. We have arranged for the sample set of Park Ward front wings… | ||
| scan0296 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the fitting of experimental Bentley front wings and steps to a chassis for testing. | ||
| View original record | 4204 Copy to:- Cr. Cx. Hs/Rm. Rm Hn. Noted WHRAN [Signature] 14-9-34 EV.1/HP. 12th September 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, re Bentley Front Wing… | ||
| scan0297 | Disposal of an old sports touring body, wings, and running boards for a chassis. | ||
| View original record | 7204 W/S - Hn. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.9/KW.19.9.34. 4-B-IV. This chassis is shortly leaving for Park Wards to have a new body fitted for Mr. Lappin's use. We have the old sports touring body, wings and… | ||
| scan0298 | Request for permission to use a Leyland Lorry for transport and to send an old touring body for disposal. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. c. to Mx. X 204 Hs/FD.11/KW. 22.9.34. Will you please give your permission for the use of the Leyland Lorry which is taking a repair body to London on Monday next. We wish to send to Lillie… | ||
| scan0299 | Proposing new standardized features for the next batch of Bentley Saloon bodies by Park Ward & Company. | ||
| View original record | X204 To Hn........FROM EV. c. to Hs. Evl/IH.2.10.34. re:- Next batch of Bentley Standardised Saloon Bodies, by Park Ward & Company. ----------- We believe that the following features have been… | ||
| scan0300 | List of proposed design changes for body components, such as wheel arches, doors, mud guards, and seats. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - contd:- Evl/IH.2.10.34. unit, we suggest that you will wish to hold up the construction of this item as long as possible. We anticipate having some results in at any moment now and it looks as… | ||
| scan0301 | Suggestions for the screen wiper and carpet selection. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - contd:- Bv1/IH.2.10.34. (8) SCREEN WIPER. We suggest that we should attempt to use the Klaxon Dual Screen Wiper, having the angle of wipe increased to 135º? (9) CARPET. When choosing a carpet we… | ||
| scan0302 | Request to despatch a spare wheel bolt and distance piece for a 4-B-IV chassis that was omitted on delivery. | ||
| View original record | To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. x 284 Hs/FD.19/KW.3.10.34. Will you please despatch 1 spare wheel bolt and distance piece to Messrs. Park Wards for 4-B-IV chassis. This was omitted when the chassis was… | ||
| scan0303 | Confirming the despatch of an open touring body, complete with parts, to Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | x To Hn. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.21/KW.3.10.34. 4-B-IV. Will you please note, we have despatched to Lillie Hall to-day the open touring body off the above chassis. This is complete with wings, running… | ||
| scan0304 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. concerning the dispatch of a spare wheel bolt and plate for chassis 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/PD.2 O/KW. 3rd October, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Chassis 4-B-IV. We are despatching the spare wheel bolt and plate for the… | ||
| scan0305 | Fitting and supply of various parts for an Experimental Bentley Saloon. | ||
| View original record | +204 To Ev. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.8/KW.4.10.34. Re Experimental Bentley Saloon 5-B-IV. In reply to your memo. Ev.9/IH.3.10.34. (1) We are sending the cast aluminium shields for the lamp standards. These… | ||
| scan0306 | The process for standardizing coachwork, proposing a review system via a 'Standardisation Sheet' for all proposed changes. | ||
| View original record | X 204 To I.H.S. ............ from EV. c. to SG. WOR. E. Hs. EV6/IH.4.10.34. re:- COACHWORK. We are extremely anxious that as far as the technical side of coachwork is concerned every change that we… | ||
| scan0307 | Decisions on specific car fittings including wipers, body treatment, cushions, wing mud lips and mirrors. | ||
| View original record | c. to Ip. -> c. to Hs. at W. B-4-B-1V. x204 HnS/I/5-10-34. Dictated 4-10-34. With reference to Evl/IH.3.10.34, I have had a word with Cx. and it has been decided as follows:- 1. We will do our best to… | ||
| scan0308 | Arranging a visit to Park Wards to inspect work due to complaints about Bentleys at a show. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/Rm. x204 Hs/Rm.10/KW.13.10.34. If it is possible I should like to see the work you are doing at Park Wards on Tuesday. I have rather a full day at the Show with various people who are… | ||
| scan0309 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a Front Apron and Horns for vehicle 5-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | x204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.19/KW. 17th October, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, 5-B-IV. We are sending you to-night per passenger train, the Front… | ||
| scan0310 | Disposal and sale of three experimental and second-hand car bodies. | ||
| View original record | 4204 W/S - Hn. from Hs/FD. c. to Ev. Hs/FD.12/KW.17.10.34. Re Experimental Bodies. The Bentley A body which was taken to Park Wards by mistake has been returned to Derby. We now have at Derby two… | ||
| scan0311 | Letter to coachbuilders Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the delivery of an experimental Bentley Saloon. | ||
| View original record | 4204 Copy to: Hs. Gr. Hn. B. Ev5/GG 25th October 1934. Messrs.Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Expl. Bentley Saloon.5.B.4. We are very anxious to have delivery of… | ||
| scan0312 | New mounting system for Bentley front wings to prevent cracking. | ||
| View original record | X204 To S.R.Paris............From Ev. C. to Mr. Hs. Hw. JLE. LA. Rm Ev3/GC. 27.10.34. Re: Bentley Front Wings. We thank you for your SR/EWP.31/MLG.24.10.34. re Chassis B.49 BL and your… | ||
| scan0313 | Letter to E.R. Hall regarding a Four Light Saloon body for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | C. to Mm. & Rm. Ev4/GC. E.R.Hall Esq., 53. Berkeley Court, N.W.1. 29th October 1934. Dear Sir, Re : Closed Body for Bentley. We regret that we have been so long in letting you know whether the Saloon… | ||
| scan0314 | Expressing concerns about the negative impact of streamline body designs on weight and stability. | ||
| View original record | 204 To Sg. and Wor. from E. E.11/HP.29.10.34. c. LHS. Hs. Hn. CLE. LA. EV. re Streamline Bodies. In connection with the so called streamline bodies mentioned in report EV.3/GC.26.10.34, it is very… | ||
| scan0315 | The 1,100-mile road test of the experimental coachwork car GZU. 24, detailing performance issues and proposed modifications. | ||
| View original record | 4204 EV TO SG. FROM EV. COPY TO LRS. FOR THE C.S.C. WOR. E. HW. HS. EV2/29.9.34. RE COACHWORK EXPERIMENTAL CAR. GZU. 24. We took deliv ry of the above car on September 17th. and have now covered a… | ||
| scan0316 | Test report on streamline-bodied cars, evaluating weight distribution, handling, and performance at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | L204 Rm To S.R...........From EV. C. to Sg. Wer. T.HS. Hs. BN. JLE. DM. Vin. Ev3/GC. 26.10.34. Re: Streamline Bodies. The following so called streamline cars were tested by BN, JLE, LA and Ev at… | ||
| scan0317 | Test report on an overweight and dangerously unstable Bentley motorcar with poor steering. | ||
| View original record | -2- We must do something to prevent Bentley Cars being built above the guarantee weight. Park Ward P.2 - 86 SK. From the weight sheet it will be seen that this car is 4 1/2 cwts. heavier than the… | ||
| scan0318 | Weight analysis and comparison of Park Ward Streamline P.2 and Barker Trials Continental P.2 vehicles. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD STREAMLINE P.2 - 86 SK. Front Axle..................21 cwt. 1 qr. 21 lbs. Rear Axle...................30 " 2 " 7 " With 8 gals. of petrol. Add 1 cwt. 1 qr. 10 lbs for full tank to rear axle.… | ||
| scan0319 | Weight analysis report for a Thrupp & Maberley Streamline model. | ||
| View original record | THRUPP & MABERLEY STREAMLINE - B.30.BN. Front Axle............14 cwt. 3 qrs. 7 lbs Rear Axle.............18 " 3 " 21 " 6 galls. of petrol. Tank Full. Front Axle............14 cwt. 3 qrs. 7 lbs. Rear… | ||
| scan0320 | Weight analysis and comparison for a Park Ward Streamline Bentley and a Park Ward Standard Saloon. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD STREAMLINE BENTLEY - B.82 BN. Front Axle..................14 cwt. 1 qr. 14 lbs. Rear Axle...................20 " 0 " 0 " With six gallons of petrol. With full tank of 18 gallons. Front… | ||
| scan0321 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning an experimental Bentley Saloon's readiness for testing. | ||
| View original record | x204 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS. W. M. PARK. C. W. WARD W. C. THORNE. J. A. FALCONER. C. A. C. FALCONER (SHOWROOMS -… | ||
| scan0322 | Design and approval of streamline bodies, specifically the maximum permissible tail length. | ||
| View original record | HS Rm 4204 To E. from Sg. Copy to WCR.LHS. Ss.Hs.ILS.LA.EV. re Streamline Bodies. Referring to E.11/HP.29.10.34 and Ev.3/GC.26.10.34 as soon as I saw the latter I asked LHS to investigate the matter… | ||
| scan0323 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding a dispatched tool kit and switch key. | ||
| View original record | 7204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/PD.8/KW. 2nd November, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to-day a kit of tools for 5-B-IV. You will find that… | ||
| scan0324 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. regarding a wheel spanner for a tool kit. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.17/KW. 2nd November, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Further to our letter of even date, reference Hs/FD.8/KW., in which we… | ||
| scan0325 | The revised frontal appearance for a Bentley, including a dropped front cross-member and wings for the Experimental Saloon 5-B-4. | ||
| View original record | X204 Rm TO SG........FROM EV. c. to G. Ex. W. Hs. Hm. Ev10/AH.3.10.34. re:- Revised front appearance - BENTLEY. The new frontal appearance having the dropped front cross-member and wings brought over… | ||
| scan0326 | Tail design, weight distribution, and spare wheel placement for streamline bodies. | ||
| View original record | +204 W/S. To Sg. from E. c. Wor. LHS. Hs. ER. JHE. LA. EV. re Streamline Bodies. Referring to your memo Sg.9/E.30.10.34, EV. will be in Derby tomorrow, and we shall be able to look into this question… | ||
| scan0327 | Front seat accommodation and body options for a customer's new Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | + 204 To Ev. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.11/KW.6.11.34. Front Seat Accommodation. My father-in-law has just ordered a Bentley chassis. He has not yet decided which body he is going to have, though it will… | ||
| scan0328 | Comparison of chassis and body weights for various 3 1/2 Litre Bentley car models. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rn. 4204 Hs/Bwg.5/KW. 8.11.34. 3 1/2 Litre Bentley - Chassis & Body Weights. Below we give weights of Bentley cars and their respective body weights, as used in this Dept. Figures taken from the… | ||
| scan0329 | Policy of spreading work among different coachbuilders like Park Wards and Barkers to maintain quality standards. | ||
| View original record | ET....from C. c. to Sg. Lor. EHS. ->Es. CK. x 204 C1/06.11.34 Re COACHWORK. I have seen Ev2/GC27.10.34 although for some reason no copy was sent to me. I am very surprised at the attitude you have… | ||
| scan0330 | Increasing weight and structural faults of the standardised Park Ward Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | Ev. -2- C1/06.11.34 I am not so certain that now the standardised Park Ward R-R Saloon is the ideal body, inasmuch as when it was first issued it weighed 8 1/2 cwt, and now weighs 11 cwt. I have asked… | ||
| scan0331 | Temporary modifications to front wings and step boards, and noting issues with Bentley bodies from Barkers. | ||
| View original record | Ev. -3- C1/C6.11.34 One would have expected that the need for additional support to the front wings and step boards would have been foreseen when the body frame was strengthened. Park Wards are… | ||
| scan0332 | Facts and history surrounding the exhibition of streamline bodies at Olympia. | ||
| View original record | EV...from C. c. to Sg. WOT. LHS. ->Hs. E. Cr X204 C2/C6.11.34 STREAMLINE BODIES. Your memo. Ev3/GC26.10.34. has been handed to me (again I notice no copy was sent to me), and I have looked into the… | ||
| scan0333 | Coachbuilding for Bentley cars, focusing on streamline designs and issues with show cars. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ev. C2/06.11.34 Show to the Paris Coachbuilders because they were building/bodies for Bentleys for the first time. You, however, were unable to go as, for one reason, you were busily engaged upon… | ||
| scan0334 | Letter addressing a dispute over the design approval process and responsibility for defects on a Phantom II car body. | ||
| View original record | Ev. -3- C?/06.11.34 therefore, rather surprising that you should compare these three bodies with the two at Olympia. Re 86-SK...Phantom II. You say: "We think it is a great pity that when the design… | ||
| scan0335 | Alterations to the weight distribution of a 40/50 HP car for performance improvement. | ||
| View original record | EV. -4- C2/C6.11.34 yourself, namely that some weight should be moved from the tail of this big 40/50 h.p. to the front and some weight eliminated altogether, have already had the effect of making a… | ||
| scan0336 | Weight particulars and distribution of streamline car bodies. | ||
| View original record | X204 To ..........From Ev. C. to Sg. Wor. HWS. Hs. Dr. HWV Ldr Ev2/GC7.11.34. Re: STREAMLINE BODIES. We are bringing with us tomorrow, a drawing of the Park Ward streamline car which in outline, is… | ||
| scan0337 | Streamline car bodies by Park Ward shown at Olympia, detailing design concerns and a test drive deeming one vehicle dangerous. | ||
| View original record | 4204 To C-R from EV. c.c. Gr. Wor. IMS. Hs. R. Cx. re Streamline Bodies - C.2/C.6.11.34 and EV.3/GC.26.10.34. Streamline Bodies at Olympia. We had seen no drawing of what any coachbuilder would… | ||
| scan0338 | Development of Streamline Bodies for Stock by Park Ward, noting initial designs, criticisms, and modifications. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EV.2/HP.8.11.34. Streamline Bodies for Stock - Park Ward. The first we heard of these was through Hn.5/I/ 24.8.34 accompanied by a drawing which was identical with that of the Bentley Park Ward… | ||
| scan0339 | Policy and quality of standardized coachwork from various suppliers like Barkers and Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | x204 To-S, from EV. EV.1/HP.8.11.34. c. Sgs, Wor, LHB. Hs. E. Sx. re Standardised Coachwork - Re Z.1/C.6.11.34 and EV.2/GC.27.10.34. We regret that in our EV.2/GC.27.10.34, we may appear to discuss… | ||
| scan0340 | Coachwork design changes for the Park Ward Saloon, omitted features on Bentley saloons, and issues with front wing cracking. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - knowledge they gained and leakages of information occurred (e.g. F.2. announcement). The standardised Park Ward Saloon has gone up in weight as mentioned chiefly because the coachwork… | ||
| scan0341 | Letter from a consulting engineer to Mr. Robotham, relaying a cabled request from 'Olley' for coachwork details and pictures. | ||
| View original record | W.W. CONSTANTINE. CONSULTING ENGINEER. 111, GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. ENG. TEL: VICTORIA 3537-3538. 7th. November. 1934. W. A. Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd., Derby. Dear Mr. Robotham,… | ||
| scan0342 | Letter to W. A. Robotham requesting help to obtain interior pictures, with an offer of payment. | ||
| View original record | -2- W. A. Robotham, Esq. cont., 7th. November. 1934. We are handling the request contained in Olley's final sentence direct with Park Ward, but if you could help us in any way in connection with the… | ||
| scan0343 | Cover note regarding a letter from General Motors' representative, Mr. Constantine, about coachwork queries. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. Hs/Rm.22/KW.12.11.34. With reference to the attached letter from Mr. Constantine. Constantine is General Motors' representative in England. We of course owe General Motors a good deal for… | ||
| scan0344 | Letter to Mr. W.W. Constantine regarding a query on coachwork and reciprocal assistance related to General Motors. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/Rm.6/KW. 12th November, 1934. W.W. Constantine, Esq., 111, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W.1. Dear Mr. Constantine, Thank you for your letter of the 7th. I have often felt that in view of… | ||
| scan0345 | Collecting photographs of interiors for Mr. Constantine. | ||
| View original record | Rm. at W. Rm x204 MR. CONSTANTINE. Hn15/I/13-11-34. Hs/Rm.22/KW. 12.11.34. I will certainly endeavour to collect together some photographs of interiors which may interest Mr. Constantine and will send… | ||
| scan0346 | Listing various parts and assemblies being sent to the despatch stores. | ||
| View original record | x204 To D/BP. from RHC/EM. c. G/Ht. c. Hs/Fm. c. Ev. RHC/EM.1/EP.20.11.34. In accordance with reference Ev6/GB.2.11.34. we are sending into the despatch stores to-day the following :- 1. 1-E.81323… | ||
| scan0347 | Letter from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the return of wings and paint for an experimental body. | ||
| View original record | L2047? 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,… | ||
| scan0348 | Instructing a car to be returned to Park Wards to fix rattles before a 10,000-mile run in France. | ||
| View original record | x204 To Hs/Rm: Hs/FD.2/KW.13.12.34. 5-B-IV. This car should be returned to Park Wards to cure door and window, and sunshine roof rattles, before leaving for France to run 10,000 miles. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0349 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the collection of Bentley wings and step boards. | ||
| View original record | C.Hs/Rm. x204 No doubt you will arrange for one of our lorries to collect these. EV.2/HP. 19th December 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON N.W.10. Dear Sirs, re Bentley… | ||
| scan0350 | Transferring a set of aluminium Bentley front wings and running boards to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | To Jm. from EV. x204 EV.1/HP.19.12.34. c. Hs/Rm. Cw/W.A.B. [text Cw/W.A.B. is struck through] re Bentley Wings and Running Boards. We have now been able to discuss the question of the set of aluminium… | ||
| scan0351 | Requesting a replacement brake lamp glass and a ventilator window for specific vehicles. | ||
| View original record | x204 To Hn. from Hs/FD. HS/FD.3/KW.11.1.35. Will you please obtain for us 1 red brake-stop lamp glass of the screw in type, for 5-B-IV. The old one has unscrewed itself and been lost. Also, on our… | ||
| scan0352 | Confirming receipt of a replacement Red Tail Lamp Glass from Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | x204 To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/FD.12/KW.14.1.35. We have received 1 Red Tail Lamp Glass from Messrs. Park Ward by post this morning. This was ordered by the writer through Hn. of Sales Dept., to replace… | ||
| scan0353 | Analysis of the weight increases in the standard Bentley Saloon. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. <204 Hs/Rm.18/KW.16.1.35. BENTLEY WEIGHTS. We have analysed the standard Bentley Saloon as being sold to-day compared with the original Bentley sold to the… | ||
| scan0354 | Comparison of Bentley coachwork and accessories weights between March and November 1934. | ||
| View original record | 16.1.35. Increase in Bentley Coachwork and Accessories weight since March 1935. March 1934. Chassis No. Body c. q. lbs. Chassis c. q. lbs. Coachwork Accessories c. q. lbs. Total c. q. lbs. B-117-AE. 7… | ||
| scan0355 | List of alterations affecting the Bentley Chassis weight, detailing part increases and decreases. | ||
| View original record | Alterations in Bentley Chassis weight since B.I. originally went to France. Parts included, those actually standardised only. Increase lbs. Ozs. Decrease lbs. Ozs. Controllable dampers 6 0 Radiator &… | ||
| scan0356 | Weight analysis of proposed standardized Bentley Chassis parts for 1935. | ||
| View original record | 16.1.35. Bentley Chassis Parts likely to be standardised during 1935. Increases lbs. ozs. Front rubber engine mounting 11 10 14" Brake Drums 18 10 Large Oil Pump 12 1/2 ø Improved Water Excluders 2 0… | ||
| scan0357 | Arrangements for car testing at Weybridge, issues with engine mounting on a 20/25 model, and a report on noisy windscreen wipers. | ||
| View original record | X204 To JLE. Hs/Rm.24/KW.21.1.35. I have got to be at Thomson & Taylors, Weybridge, on Wednesday morning, and should like to try any cars that are available in the afternoon. I suppose Summers' car is… | ||
| scan0358 | Two suggested treatments for Bentley coachwork, specifically comparing a steel versus a wooden crossmember. | ||
| View original record | 4204 To BY. from EV. c. Hs/Rm. RHC. (crossed out) hm.(Print). LA.(Print). EV.1/HP.6.2.35. re Bentley Coachwork. We send you herewith a print of LeC.4314, on which we show two suggested treatments for… | ||
| scan0359 | Specifying maximum body lengths for coachbuilders on Bentley and Phantom II chassis prints. | ||
| View original record | x204 W/S. To Mm. from E. c. Sg. Wor. Hs. Ey. -Ox. EV- Limitation of Body Lengths. Referring to the above question, we propose to specify on the coachbuilders chassis prints maximum lengths as in the… | ||
| scan0360 | Specifications for the maximum body length on a 25-HP Chassis Print. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - E.2/HP.11.2.35. 25-HP. Chassis Print. Maximum length of body not to exceed 41 inches for a tapered streamline tail and not to exceed 36 inches for a square boot whether the spare wheel is… | ||
| scan0361 | Decision against a hard and fast rule for body lengths, favouring case-by-case consideration and updating chassis prints for coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | S/W. E. C. to Sg. Wor. Hs. By. Cr. W. La. Limitation of Body Lengths. Your Ref.E.2/HP.11.2.35. The C.S.S.C. at their Meeting yesterday considered the contents of your memo and examined the print… | ||
| scan0362 | List of body noises and defects found on a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. 404 Hs/GWH.11/KW.2.3.35. Body Noises - 5-B-IV. (1) O.S. front door ventilator rattles. (2) Fillet bottom edge windscreen loose. (3) O.S. Windscreen wiper blade broken. (4) N.S. Windscreen… | ||
| scan0363 | Breakdown of the weights of noise insulation materials fitted to a standard Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. c. to Hs/FD. x204 Hs/Wym.10/KW.29.3.35. Body Weights. The following list represents the approx. weight added to a standard Bentley car with the noise insulation scheme fitted. The figures… | ||
| scan0364 | Request to replace the streamlined body on an experimental Bentley with a standard saloon body for testing. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to E. 204 Hs.2/MJ.30.3.35. Experimental work on the Bentley car is being prejudiced by the fact that we have no car with a Standard saloon body. We propose to remove the… | ||
| scan0365 | Experimental Weymann body on a Bentley chassis and attaching a related report. | ||
| View original record | Rm (204 To Sg. and Wor. from E. E.7/HP.5.4.35. c.c. C.LHS. HS. JHE. Ior. re Weymann Body by H.S.Mulliner on Bentley Chassis. I attach herewith EV's report on the Fabric Weymann Body which is being… | ||
| scan0366 | Visit to H.S. Mulliner to inspect a Weymann fabric body being built on a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Eg., & Wor. From EV. Copy to C., LHD. E. Hs. (JLL. and LA.) Weymann Body by H.S.Mulliner on Bentley Chassis. As requested we visited Messrs.H.S.Mulliner of Chiswick to see the fabric Weymann Body… | ||
| scan0367 | Semi-panelled car body construction using fabric, aluminium and steel. | ||
| View original record | -2- We understand that Mr. Minchin is having this body covered in fabric for lightness and silence. Messrs.Mulliners have doubts about the success of making it a semi-panelled Weymann, using all… | ||
| scan0368 | Blueprint of a Weymann body by H.J. Mulliner for a Bentley chassis, showing body mountings and pillar attachments. | ||
| View original record | WEYMANN BODY ON BENTLEY BY H.J. MULLINER. SILENT TRAVEL BUSHES. Fig 1. BODY MOUNTING AT 'A' & 'B' Fig 2. PILLAR ATTACHMENT TO BOTTOMSIDE. Fig 3. ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM APR 4 1935 DERBY. 44/35 | ||
| scan0369 | Steel construction, weight, and suitability of a 'Paris Trials Car'. | ||
| View original record | To EV. from Hs/Rn. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Sr. V204 Hs/Rn.1/KW.6.4.35. Paris Trials Car. We saw this car in process of being built when we were in Paris for the Salon. We were particularly… | ||
| scan0370 | Weight discrepancies for chassis B-1-CW compared to standard 'C' series Saloon models. | ||
| View original record | To Sr. from Hs/Rm. x204 Hs/Rm.2/KW.6.4.35. Chassis B-1-CW. Many thanks for your memo. on B-1-CW. I have gone over the figures very carefully, and though in the first place it appeared that your body… | ||
| scan0371 | Use of a Duralumin U section instead of wood packing on a chassis for Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | x204 To RHC. Hs/Rm.9/KW.15.4.35. Chassis for Park Wards. Mr. Ward particularly asked me whether we could arrange to fit a strip of Duralumin U section 2" deep on top of the body brackets, the strip to… | ||
| scan0372 | Request to return one wooden trestle to Messrs. Park Ward via a Leyland Lorry. | ||
| View original record | G/Mt. c. to D/BP. X 204 Hs/FD.17/KW.15.4.35. Will you please return 1 wooden Trestle to Messrs. Park Ward per the Leyland Lorry to-day. This is their property being returned. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0373 | Development and inspection of an all-steel body for Bentley vehicles at Park Ward's. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL +204 To Sg. and Wor. from E. E.1/HP.15.5.35. c. c. Hs. JLE. E/EV. [Signature: R... F. Dodd] Bentley All Steel Bodywork. Yesterday I went down to Park Ward's, taking EV. with me, to… | ||
| scan0374 | List of suggestions for improving car body construction and rigidity, including the use of steel and spot welding. | ||
| View original record | - sheet 2 - E.1/HP.15.5.35. Ward is making at our suggestions are as follows:- (1) A light gauge steel pan instead of aluminium for the sunshine roof strongly attached along the sides for diagonally… | ||
| scan0375 | Outlining the plan to build two modified chassis, fitting one with an all-steel body and supporting Park Ward's development. | ||
| View original record | (3) E.1/HP.15.5.35. when the instructions are ready we should like to make at least two chassis of the modified type and fit one of them with an all steel body. We appreciate that the present effort… | ||
| scan0376 | Requesting definite finishing instructions for an 'Experimental' Standard Saloon being built by Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | HS/RM at W. Hn.7/MK.22.5.35. (Dict. 21.5.35). "Experimental" Standard Saloon. By this heading we mean a standardised saloon which at our request Park Ward have earmarked for mounting on an… | ||
| scan0377 | Instructing Park Ward to proceed with green leather and head cloth for the Experimental Standard Saloon. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. X-204 Hs/Rm.5/KW. 23.5.35. Experimental Standard Saloon. Hn.7/MK.22.5.35. Will you please tell Park Wards to go ahead with the green leather and green head cloth, as per the samples you sent to… | ||
| scan0378 | Results and further testing of coachwork by French coachbuilders, noting material failures under Continental conditions. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Hln. +204 Hs/Rm.19/KW.7.6.35. Test of Coachwork by Coachbuilders in France. We were asked to let Park Wards try 5-B-IV before it returned from France.… | ||
| scan0379 | 15,000-mile Bentley test, including a visit to France and observations on the standardised saloon coachwork. | ||
| View original record | To Wor. & E. from Hs/Rm. +no4 c. to By. E. to EV. Hs/Rm.9/KW.7.6.35. 15,000 MILES TEST - BENTLEY. VISIT TO FRANCE 4.6.35. We went out to Chateauroux to try 5-B-IV at the completion of 12,000 miles.… | ||
| scan0380 | Report discussing bodywork fatigue on a trials car, comparing steel and aluminium panelling, and evaluating chassis performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.9/KW.7.6.35. Furthermore, the trials car, though it has of course been treated far more gently than 5-B-IV, is also cracking up, and we understand that Sr. considers he can do little with it… | ||
| scan0381 | The failures of a Bentley saloon's coachwork, crankshaft, and bearings after the Paris Trials. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Rm.S/KW. 7.6.35. Briefly, therefore, we are still up against the problem that the standardised Bentley Saloon is sold as a complete car but, in spite of our efforts to improve it, the coachwork… | ||
| scan0382 | Engine roughness solutions and a 15,000-mile test of stellited exhaust valves. | ||
| View original record | -4- Engine Roughness. Hancock seems to have demonstrated that with the power output we are at present obtaining from the engine, we require more load on the slipper wheel in order to get the required… | ||
| scan0383 | Arranging for the frame and body of vehicle 5-B-IV to be sent to Park Wards for coachwork repairs. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. from Hs/Rm. c. to SG. c. to WOr. Y204 Hs/Rm. 8/KW. 27.6.35. PER BAG. 5-B-IV Body. We have arranged to send 5-B-IV frame and body down to Park Wards immediately. We should like you to get the… | ||
| scan0384 | Fitting of a Van Vooren body onto an experimental Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs.) Copy to Sg. " " Wor. " " G. " " By. " " Cx. " " E. " " Sr. (Paris). Bodies for Experimental Bentley Chassis. You will remember that at the meeting at W. on the 26th ult. there was a… | ||
| scan0385 | Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding bodies for experimental Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | x204 S/W. (Hs.) Hn.19/MK. 3.7.35. Copy to Sg. " " Wof. " " C. " " By. " " Ox. " " E. " " Sp. (Paris). Bodies for Experimental Bentley Chassis. With reference to our Hn.1/MK.3.7.35, and our telephone… | ||
| scan0386 | Specifying the desired exterior and interior colouring for a Van Vooren body. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. X204 Hs/Rm.3/KW.4.7.35. Hn.1/MK.3.7.35. With regard to the Van Vooren body, we should like this to resemble Sleator's Trials Car as far as possible, as this has proved so satisfactory. This… | ||
| scan0387 | Allocation and bodywork for experimental chassis 6-B-IV and B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. c. to Sg. x204 Hs/Rm.19/KW.5.7.35. Experimental Bodies. There seems to be some misunderstanding with regard to the position of 6-B-IV and B-23-AE chassis, which have been allotted for… | ||
| scan0388 | Cover note attaching reports on the tests of Chassis No. B.130.AH with an experimental body. | ||
| View original record | RM S/W. Works Copy to E. Copy to Hs. Copy to Cx. x204 LE20/C/16.7.35. Re Chassis No. B.130.AH. Experimental Body. I attach hereto copies of the reports on the tests of the above car. J.L.E. | ||
| scan0389 | 10,000-mile test report for an experimental body on a Bentley chassis B.130.AH. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY Copy for C.S.C. LE1/C/14.6.35. Re Chassis No. B.130.AH. Experimental Body - 10,000 MIles Test. The body is mounted on Silentbloc fittings and these, up to date, have required no attention. The… | ||
| scan0390 | Issues with bodywork, squeaks, rattles, and various accessories on a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 2. time we adopt steel wings, either to have stone guards fitted or use a thicker gauge steel. We have had a certain amount of trouble with the front wings working loose and consequently creaking and… | ||
| scan0391 | Test report on Chassis No. B.130.AH following a 2,000-mile test in Belgium. | ||
| View original record | Sg. Copy to OA Copy to Hn Copy to LA BENTLEY LE4/D/28.6.35. Re Chassis No. B.130.AH. Test In Belgium. As arranged, this car went to Belgium last week and covered 2,000 miles. The Tester made a report… | ||
| scan0392 | Rattles and loose components on a vehicle after road testing. | ||
| View original record | 2. when not occupied, but at this mileage the rattle became very acute. The sunshine roof was inclined to rattle. After 2,000 miles the near-side front bonnet strip had worked loose. The wing stays… | ||
| scan0393 | Confirming a new arrangement for a lorry to collect an Experimental body from Messrs. Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. Copy to Mr. Hs/Rm. 4204 E/Ev.1/MN.9.8.35. We confirm our conversation with the Transport Dept. on the telephone this afternoon. We have arranged with Messrs.Park Ward & Co. that our lorry may… | ||
| scan0394 | Park Ward All Steel Body and the desire to test its torsional rigidity. | ||
| View original record | +204 To C. from E. c. Hs. E.1/HP.13.8.35. re Park Ward All Steel Body. C.16/C.3.7.35. With further reference to the above, we have heard nothing further about this car coming to Derby. We are anxious… | ||
| scan0395 | Production status of a Park Ward steel and aluminium body, with a handwritten note about weight savings. | ||
| View original record | Rm S/W. Hs/Rm. Cx8/KW1.11.35. You asked me at the Works on Wednesday last to let you know the position with the Park Ward steel and aluminium body which they are building for us. I am informed it is… | ||
| scan0396 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd proposing to fit Silent Bloc mountings to an experimental Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten: x204] PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE J.A. FALCONER C.A. FALCONER W.S. PAGE… | ||
| scan0397 | Readiness of a Park Ward steel and aluminium body and requesting weight saving figures. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.3/KW.5.11.35. Thank you for your Cx8/KW.1.11.35, from which we note that the Park Ward steel and aluminium body will be ready for mounting to the chassis in about two weeks' time. Will… | ||
| scan0398 | Inquiring about the provision of a chassis for a Park Ward steel and aluminium body being tested. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. Rm. Cx16/KW5.11.35. You asked me when at the Works last week to let you know the position with regard to the Park Ward steel and aluminium body which is being built to our order for… | ||
| scan0399 | Reply concerning an experimental chassis with a drop head body and a potential replacement body for observation. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. X204 Hs/Rm.21/KW.6.11.35. Replying to Cx.16/KW.5.11.35, we never had any idea of providing a chassis for this body. We have, however, an experimental chassis which is fitted with a drop head… | ||
| scan0400 | Cancellation of a steel-aluminium bodied Bentley and arranging an expert to accompany the Spectre to Glasgow. | ||
| View original record | x 204 W/S - Cx. Hs/Rm.2/KW.13.11.35. With reference to your telephone conversation, we note that the steel-aluminium bodied Bentley is not being proceeded with for the time being. With regard to the… | ||
| scan0401 | The decision to stop construction of steel bodies with aluminium panels for the Bentley due to attachment issues. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. X204 Cx7/KW13.11.35. Reference Hs/Rm.21/KW6.11.35, we sent a message through to you yesterday by telephone to the effect that we were not proposing to continue the construction of the… | ||
| scan0402 | Halting the design work for a wider dashboard and bonnet for a Bentley chassis due to cost and programme changes. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hm. LA. Hs/Rm. RAG. X204 E/EV.1/MN.6.12.35. Rm BENTLEY. Re Wider Dashboard and Bonnet. We send herewith LeC 4827 showing a dashboard two inches wider than standard design to be… | ||
| scan0403 | Broken Klaxon Wiper Drive Cable being sent for inspection. | ||
| View original record | X 204 W/S - Hn. Hs/FD.22/KW.11.12.35. We are sending under separate cover a broken Klaxon Wiper Drive Cable for your inspection, at Ev's request. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| scan0404 | Returning an all-steel bodied Bentley to Park Ward for the body to be removed and chassis examined. | ||
| View original record | x 204 ? S/W. Rm. Hs/Rm4/KWIO.12.35. All Steel Bodied Bentely. Cx2/KW12.12.35. I have spoken to Park Ward about this - where the car now is - and they are very glad to fall in with our suggestion that… | ||
| scan0405 | Request for longer 30-inch windscreen wiper drive cables for a Vanvooren Bentley. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. X204 Hs/FD.21/KW.13.12.35. We thank you for the 4 windscreen wiper cables. The 26" 1st drive cables are too short for our requirements. On the Vanvooren Bentley we require a 30" cable. Could… | ||
| scan0406 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. detailing the design and installation of a petrol filler on a Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs/Rm. RmG. x204 Pen E/Ev.1/MN. 17th. December, 1935. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.C.Ward. Dear Sirs, Petrol Filler on Side of… | ||
| scan0407 | Letter detailing the fitting procedure for a steel bezel and filler assembly on a car body. | ||
| View original record | -2- steel bezel are put on before the casting is replaced. It should be pointed out that this bezel is made of thin Staybrite steel and it may be formed to accommodate itself to the shape of the… | ||
| scan0408 | Comfort and dimensions of the seating position for a new Bentley model. | ||
| View original record | X204 To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KW.30.12.35. Seating Position for the new Bentley. We have got a car rigged up with the seating position to LeC.4851. We should like to discuss it with you when the… | ||
| scan0409 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing body modifications to improve ingress on an experimental Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | X24 Exptl. Dept. Ha/Rm.6/KW. 17th January, 1936. C.W. Ward, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Ward, You will remember our discussion last time you were… | ||
| scan0410 | Criticism regarding the accessibility of Bentley front seats compared to the Rover car. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Bly. x204 Hs/Rm.7/KW.17.1.36. Accessibility of Bentley Front Seats. The main criticism that I get from my friends who use Bentleys is that it is not easy to get in and out of the front seats.… | ||
| scan0411 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co acknowledging a previous letter and promising a drawing with suggestions. | ||
| View original record | +204 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS · A·T·ROBERTS · W·M·PARK · C·W·WARD · W·C·THORNE · J·A·FALCONER · C·A·FALCONER · W·S·PAGE (SHOWROOMS… | ||
| scan0412 | Accessibility issues and potential improvements for Bentley front seats. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. Rm x204 Bly6/R21.1.36. Re:- Accessibility of Bentley Front Seats. ------------------------------------- Although I cannot bring to mind any actual complaints having been recorded on the… | ||
| scan0413 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd. about despatching materials for a B-56-BN body. | ||
| View original record | X204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.20/KW. 30th January, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are despatching under separate cover - 2 Rolls of Felt for use… | ||
| scan0414 | Letter to Carpet Trades Ltd. regarding the testing of supplied felt and hessian materials. | ||
| View original record | x204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.22/KW. 30th January, 1936. Messrs. Carpet Trades Ltd., Long Meadow Mills, Kidderminster. For the attention of Mr. Davis. Dear Sirs, With reference to your telephone… | ||
| scan0415 | Owner feedback on the accessibility of front seats in a Bentley and proposed improvements. | ||
| View original record | X 204 To Sg. & Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to Ev. Accessibility of the Front Seats on the Bentley. We have frequently received criticisms from owner-drivers that there is not enough room in the… | ||
| scan0416 | Suggestion to build a new body and chassis, and to sell an obsolete experimental Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.2/KW.30.1.36. We suggest that Park Wards should be allowed to build a body to meet with the approval of Sales and the Experimental Dept., and that we should put in hand a chassis to… | ||
| scan0417 | Customer complaints and potential improvements for the Bentley model, including issues with seats, clutch, oil consumption, and brakes. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E.B.Y.Ev. Re Accessibility of Front Seats on the Bentley. I am in receipt of Hs/Rm.2/KW.30.1.36. All the standard bodies are now fitted with Leverol fittings to the… | ||
| scan0418 | Difficulty of explaining the absence of a feature found on cheaper competitor cars like the Hillman Minx. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Sg9/E4.2.36 - 2 - very difficult to explain why we have not got it when it is to be found on cars such as the Hillman 'Minx' selling for under £200. This matter can come up for… | ||
| scan0419 | Trial and fitting of a special petrol filler for 'G' Series Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hn. W/Dr. SGS. Hs/Rm. x204 Re 'G' Series Trials Bentley Cars -B2-GA and N4-GA. We are informed by Hn. that the administration have agreed that these two cars may be fitted with a petrol… | ||
| scan0420 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming overtime arrangements for project B-56-BN. | ||
| View original record | Y204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.9/KW.10.2.36. 10th February, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thomson. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our… | ||
| scan0421 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. listing parts intentionally omitted from experimental Bentley chassis B-56-BN. | ||
| View original record | X-204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.14/KW. 10th February, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Dangerfield. Dear Sirs, Re Chassis B-56-BN. With… | ||
| scan0422 | Technical memo discussing issues with sliding seats, clutch, oil consumption, and pinking/detonation. | ||
| View original record | X 204 To Sg. from Rm. c. to Wor. d. to M. e. to By. f. to RV. Hs/Rm.7/KM.3.3.36. Replying to Sg.9/S.4.2.36. The objection to sliding the seat back by means of the Leveroll fixing seems to be that it… | ||
| scan0423 | Experimental brake development to reduce squeaking and increase consistency. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.7/KW.5.5.36. Brakes. We have an experimental development which promises to reduce squeaking and increase consistency. A report on this is being circulated. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0424 | Design for a Bentley body with improved room for access. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Copy to Da. E/Ev.2/MN.6.4.36. Re Bentley Body with Improved Room for Access. We have asked BY/Mtn. to have traced the design of body to give increased freedom of access to the front seat on… | ||
| scan0425 | Experimental Bentley body with improved ingress, dashboard modifications, and body construction options. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Ha/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Hn. x204 Ha/Rm.14/KW.7.4.36. Experimental Body having Improved Ingress to the Bentley Driving Seats. We should like to take immediate advantage of the… | ||
| scan0426 | Blueprint for a Close Coupled Saloon mounted on a 3½ Litre Bentley Chassis, focusing on brake and gear lever positions. | ||
| View original record | DRAWING:- CLOSE COUPLED SALOON SUBJECT:- BENTLEY LEVERS REFERENCE:- B.D. DEPT. 26/4 A7549 DATE:- 29-4-36 WORK IN BRAKE & GEAR LEVERS AT TOP KEY: GREEN - GEAR LEVER BLUE - BRAKE LEVER RED - PRESENT… | ||
| scan0427 | Experimental body with improved ingress for Bentley driving seats and the chassis it should be built on. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E.Hn. Experimental Body having Improved Ingress to the Bentley Driving Seats. Referring to Hs/Rm.14/KW.7.4.36 you will remember that at a recent conference I asked for a… | ||
| scan0428 | Use of experimental bodies on various Bentley chassis for testing purposes. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to Hn. x204 Hs/Rm.6/KW.24.4.36. Experimental Body having improved ingress to the Bentley Driving Seats. With reference to Sg.13/E.20.4.36. We have… | ||
| scan0429 | Experimental body with improved ingress for Bentley driving seats and an updated back design. | ||
| View original record | X204 To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E. Hn. Experimental Body having improved ingress to the Bentley Driving Seats. Sg3/E27.4.36 I am in receipt of Hs/Rm.6/KW.24.4.36. I note that for the reasons… | ||
| scan0430 | The modification of a dashboard for an experimental body with an improved entrance. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. at W. Hn.3/MK.1.5.36. Experimental Body with Improved Entrance. With further reference to Hs/Rm.6/KW.24.4.36, it is assumed, of course, that you will obtain the extra width to the dashboard by… | ||
| scan0431 | Cost and timeline for an experimental body with an improved entrance. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. x204 Hs/Rm.7/KW.2.5.36. Experimental Body with Improved Entrance. Thanks for Hn.3/MK.1.5.36. It is not an expensive job to make a new dashboard; in fact it is not much more expensive to… | ||
| scan0432 | 10-week timeline for Park Ward & Co. to build an experimental all-metal body, noting labour supply difficulties. | ||
| View original record | Hs/RM. x204 Rm Hn39/MD/6.5.36. Experimental body with improved entrance. Your Hs/Rm7/KW/2.5.36. We have seen Park Ward & Co., and they tell us they will want 10 weeks to build the body. Our own… | ||
| scan0433 | Visit to Park Ward & Co. to discuss coachwork for an Experimental Bentley and a Phantom III Limousine. | ||
| View original record | to M.H. Copy to Mr. Hs/Rm. +204 E/Ev.2/MN.25.5.36. Re Visit to Messrs.Park Ward & Co. May 21st.,1936. We visited Messrs.Park Ward & Co's Works on Thursday, May 21st.last, to discuss various items of… | ||
| scan0434 | Design modifications for steel bodies on the Phantom III and De Ville extensions on Bentley and 25 HP models. | ||
| View original record | -2- and does not get hold of any area of the sheet metal bottom side. We have suggested the substitution of aluminium block distance pieces. Steel Bodies in General on Phantom III They wish to make… | ||
| scan0435 | Chasing a delay on the experimental Bentley body design at coachbuilder Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. c. to Da. c. to Ev. x204 Hs/Rm.20/KW.26.5.36. Ev. was at Park Wards on the 25th of this month, and stated that they had not yet started on the full sized design of the experimental body for the… | ||
| scan0436 | Modifications to a drawing for an all-steel Bentley experimental body by Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Hs/Rm. Ba. RHS x204 E/Ev.2/MN.26.5.36. Experimental Body - Bentley - All-steel. We send herewith LeC.5116 showing modifications to a drawing for the above body belonging to Messrs. Park… | ||
| scan0437 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a new set of Bentley front wings. | ||
| View original record | X204 Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.1/JH. 27th May, 1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Can you supply us with a new set of Bentley front wings? We should… | ||
| scan0438 | Progress and construction of an experimental body for a Bentley vehicle. | ||
| View original record | X 204 RECEIVED JUN 1936 Rm. at W. c. to Da. c. to Ev. Ev. Hope you will not hold up this body Please return Hn./WL.27.5.36. Experimental Body for Bentley with Improved Entrance. Hs/Rm20/KW.26.5.36.… | ||
| scan0439 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding an experimental all-steel Bentley body drawing. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Da. Hs/Rm. Hn. x204 Rm E/Ev.3/MN. 29th May,1936. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re Experimental Bentley Body - All-steel. With reference to the… | ||
| scan0440 | Official order be placed with Messrs. Park Ward for a set of Steel Bentley Front Wings. | ||
| View original record | X204 To Roy. Hs/FD.19/KW.30.5.36. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Park Ward for a set of Steel Bentley Front Wings, without wheel wells. We enquired in our letter Hs/FD.1/JH27.5.36… | ||