Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Required modifications for a Green Bentley car before submission to sales. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.4/MA.31.5.33. GREEN BENTLEY CAR FOR SALES. This car is being submitted to Sales as a model on Friday 2nd., June. The following features require attention before the Car goes… | ||
| scan0002 | Request to borrow an open car due to being overloaded with trial runs on Bentleys. | ||
| View original record | S/W....Hs. c. to Wor. ---- C23/C10.10.33 We are very overloaded with trial runs on the Bentleys - in fact we are booked up to half-way through next week. Do you think you could spare us your Open car… | ||
| scan0003 | Letter confirming the loan of an Open Bentley for trial runs and discussing a potential customer. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from C. C10/C11.10.33 Confirming our conversation on the telephone this morning, thanks for letting us have your Open Bentley, which will help us out. I understand that you will send your man… | ||
| scan0004 | Clarifying a misunderstanding about a damaged Bentley Open Car and an incident involving a lorry. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm C11/C17.10.33 Re Bentley Open Car. With reference to your telephone message of this afternoon, we will send this car up to you on Thursday night. We do not know of any Bentley having broken… | ||
| scan0005 | The return of an open Bentley car for delivery to Lillie Hall for a show. | ||
| View original record | W/S. O. From Hs. Hs.3/MJ.14.10.33. We are returning the open Bentley car to you first thing on Monday morning and we shall deliver it to Lillie Hall. We assume that you are keeping the car until the… | ||
| scan0006 | Brief typed note regarding keeping an Open Bentley until the end of a show. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from C. C3/C16.10.33 Many thanks for your Hs3/MJ14.10.33 and I am glad you have been able to let us have the Open Bentley this morning. We should certainly like to keep it until the end of… | ||
| scan0007 | Modifications to the clutch to reduce over-run rattle and an investigation into booming on the 3 1/2 Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Bn. From Hs. c. to G. c. to Wor. c. to Mx. Hs.2/MJ.26.10.33. Re. 3 1/2 Litre Bentley. We know that several of the Trials cars you are running suffer from the over-run rattle or vibration. We… | ||
| scan0008 | Requesting the loan of an Open Experimental Bentley car for a week. | ||
| View original record | S/W....Hs. c. to Wor. Re BENTLEY. Would it be possible for you to lend us your Open Experimental car again for a week or so. I am trying to arrange to lend Paris a car for a week to carry on the work… | ||
| scan0009 | Recommending piston examination for 3½ Litre Bentley Trials Cars after 5,000 miles due to a known weakness. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs. c.c. to Wor. c.c. to E. c.c. to Hn. c.c. to EP. c.c. to MX. Re. 3½ Litre Bentley Trials Cars. In view of our piston failure and the known weakness, we recommend that when the cars have… | ||
| scan0010 | Replacement of a failed piston on an open car, delaying its availability for trials. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.6/MJ.26.10.33. Replying to C11/C25.10.33. In view of our troubles on pistons we are taking our open car to replace one which failed and therefore it will interfere with… | ||
| scan0011 | Schedule for the 3½ Litre Bentley Trials Coupe B.7.AE. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Mx. Mx8/T27.10.33. Re. 3½ Litre Bentley Trials Cars. Hs4/MJ26.10.33. The Trials Coupe B.7.AE. is expected at the Works tomorrow Saturday and it is required to be ready for the following… | ||
| scan0012 | Brief internal memo regarding scheduling the collection of a Bentley Open Car for tests. | ||
| View original record | -> S/W....Hs. e. to Wor. ---- X 961 C10/C28.10.33 Re Bentley Open Car. Hs6/MJ26.10.33. ---- Naturally we do not want to take your car away when you are engaged on important tests; so perhaps you will… | ||
| scan0013 | The examination of a 3 ½-litre Bentley Trials Car after 5,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | S/W.....Hs. c. to Wor. E. Bn. EP. Mx. C9/C28.10.33 Re 3½-litre Bentley Trials Car. Hs4/MJ26.10.33 ------- I presume you are referring to the cars that we have running at the present time in London. If… | ||
| scan0014 | Arranging collection of a Bentley demonstration car for piston examination and clutch attention. | ||
| View original record | EP. (Derby) Copy to Wor.✓ " Hs.✓ " Bn. re: B.15.AE. Bentley Demonstration Saloon. We understand that you are desirous of the opportunity of examining the pistons of the demonstration cars when they… | ||
| scan0015 | Feedback on gear levers, reflectors, drumming, and skidding. | ||
| View original record | To Bly. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. Hs/Rm.18/KT.1.11.33. With reference to Bly.19/HEM.30.10.33. (a) The gear lever position can be dealt with as on R.R. cars. The final Bentley lever is better than the… | ||
| scan0016 | Trial runs and maintenance arrangements for the B-15-AE Bentley Demonstration Saloon. | ||
| View original record | [s]W/S[/s] Bly. [s]C. Wor[/s] Hs Rn Mx re B-15-AE - BENTLEY DEMONSTRATION SALOON -------------------- With reference to your Bly.26/HEM.1.11.33. we have discussed this matter with Wor. and the… | ||
| scan0017 | Suggesting the use of Ethyl fuel in Bentley demonstration cars. | ||
| View original record | -> S/W...Hs. c. to Wor. ----- C15/C3.11.33 Bn. is suggesting that we should use Ethyl in the Bentley demonstration cars. Will you please let me know if you see any objection to this. C. | ||
| scan0018 | Scheduling and use of a Bentley Demonstration Saloon for demonstration runs. | ||
| View original record | S/W. EP. Copy to Wor. " Hs. " Bn. " Mx. Bly.16/HEM.3.11.33. re: B.15.AE. Bentley Demonstration Saloon. With reference to your ZP8/MH.2.11.33, I note that it is not wished that the experimental car… | ||
| scan0019 | Difficulty of providing further car runs due to the need to use an open car for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | To Bly. from Hs/Rm. c. Wor. Bn. Hs/Rm.3/KT.7.11.33. With reference to Bly.7/HEM.6.11.33. It is going to be rather difficult for us to give any further runs in the immediate future because we must… | ||
| scan0020 | Use of Ethyl petrol in Bentley cars, advising its use only for complaints of 'pinking' or detonation. | ||
| View original record | To C. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to En. Hs.1/MJ.8.11.33. Replying to C.15/CS.11.33. Although we do not wish to make any specific recommendation for Bentley cars to be run on Ethyl petrol, if there are… | ||
| scan0021 | Short internal memo regarding 'Ethyl' for Bentley Cars. | ||
| View original record | S/W....Hs. c. to Wor. c. to Bn ----- BENTLEY CARS. ----- I note what you say regarding "Ethyl" and we will arrange accordingly. C. C10/C9.11.33 | ||
| scan0022 | Mud ingress into the engine bay of a Bentley Trials Car, proposing a modification to the undershield. | ||
| View original record | Hs. LID S/W. W or. c. to Sg. c. to Hs.Bn. re- Bentley Trials Car No. B-7-AE. Whilst in Glasgow driver Burrage told me that after driving on a very wet muddy day the engine itself gets covered in mud,… | ||
| scan0023 | Arranging for a Bentley demonstration car to undergo a cylinder and piston inspection. | ||
| View original record | E/R BW C. to Wor. Mr. Hs. Dn. Bly.13/HEN.23.11.35. re: B.1.AE. Bentley Open Demonstration Car. This car has now done over 5,000 miles and we are anxious to send it to you for cylinder and piston… | ||
| scan0024 | The urgent work schedule for a Bentley Open Demonstration Car, requiring Sunday work. | ||
| View original record | EP13/MH.27.11.33 re B-1-AE - BENTLEY OPEN DEMONSTRATION CAR ------------------------------------- With reference to your Bly.13/HEM.23.11.33, we note that this car is arriving at the Works next… | ||
| scan0025 | Bentley Trials Car engine getting covered in mud following a drive in Glasgow. | ||
| View original record | Ex. from Wor. G. to Sg. C. to Hs. e. to Bm. Wor1/R.27.11.33. Re: Bentley Trials Car. No.B-7-AE. Cx15/KW22.11.33. We note that Driver Burrage reports that whilst in Glasgow, after driving on a wet… | ||
| scan0026 | Inquiry about the availability of a Bentley car for the use of Mr. W.O. Bentley. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from C. C5/C5.12.33 Will you please let me know the position in regard to the Bentley that you thought you would be able to free for the use of Mr. W.O.Bentley. This was mentioned the last… | ||
| scan0027 | Sending a Bentley blue car to London and testing a streamlined car at Montlhery track. | ||
| View original record | To C. from Hs. Hs.8/KT.12.12.33. Replying to C5/C5.12.33. We hope to be able to send the Bentley blue car to London towards the end of next week. The streamlined car has been away at the coachbuilders… | ||
| scan0028 | Confirming the return of a streamlined car and arranging for a blue Bentley to be sent to Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from C. C9/C14.12.33 Thanks for your Hs8/KT12.12.33 and I note that as you have now got back the streamlined car you will be able to send the blue Bentley to us next week. I shall be glad if… | ||
| scan0029 | Arranging the delivery and return of a Bentley Demonstration Saloon. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Wor. (e. to Sg) (o. to Bn) GRY Bly.17/HEM.13.2.54. re: B.47.AE. Bentley Demonstration Saloon. As arranged over the telephone today by Sg., we are sending up the new demonstration Bentley Saloon… | ||
| scan0030 | Private note reminding an individual to discuss using a Bentley car for aero work as a propaganda tool. | ||
| View original record | S/W. PRIVATE. Lp.20/LAM.12.4.34. To Hs. from Lp. Just a note, as requested, to remind you that you promised to raise the question with Sg. of a Bentley car being used for aero work in view of the… | ||
| scan0031 | Allocation of test vehicles, including a 20/25 HP chassis, a Bentley, and a '100 miles an hour car'. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. re Cars for Ev. and Lp. Sg11/E7.5.34 Copy to Wor. Referring to Hs.3/MJ.2.5.34 I quite agree that Ev. could usefully have the 20/25 HP chassis which is being used by Lp. and Lp; be… | ||
| scan0032 | Internal memorandum regarding the provision of an open Bentley and a streamlined car for experimental use. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. Hs.7/MJ.10.5.34. CARS FOR EV. & IP. Referring to Sg.11/E.7.5.34. We suggest that in five or six weeks time we could hand over to you the open Bentley car. The streamlined… | ||
| scan0033 | Handover of an open Bentley car and the potential removal of its body. | ||
| View original record | Rm To Hs. from Sg. re Cars for Ev. & Lp. Sg12/E14.5.34 Copy to WGT. I am in receipt of Hs.7/WJ.10.5.34 and note that it will suit you better to hand over the open Bentley car and this will be in 5 or… | ||
| scan0034 | Special chassis feature requests for a customer's new Bentley Park Ward Saloon. | ||
| View original record | To Hs.........from Ev. Copy to Lp. Ev2/IH.18.5.34. re:- New Bentley for Lp. I had a discussion with Lp with reference to his proposed new car at Messrs. Park Ward's, and whilst the body will be bought… | ||
| scan0035 | Querying the necessity of altering a chassis cross member for a new Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | To EV. c. to Lp. Hs/Rn.1/KW.24.5.34. New Bentley for Lp. With reference to Ev2/IH.18.5.34. Since Lp. is having a new standard body we presume it will not really be necessary for the cross member to be… | ||
| scan0036 | Chassis and coachwork modifications for a new batch of Standardised Bentley Saloons. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten] Rm To Hs/Rm........from Ev. Copy Lp. Evl/IH.25.5.34. re:- BENTLEY for Lp. With reference to Hs/Rml/KW.24.5.34., re the above. Our new batch of Standardised Bentley Saloons have been… | ||
| scan0037 | Private memo confirming a change in car drop-off time and location. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Lp. PRIVATE. Hs/Rn.19/KW.31.5.34. Thank you for Lp.6/LAM.30.5.34. I note that the car will be at the Curzon Garage, Farm Street, on Friday morning. Actually I do not expect to be there with your… | ||
| scan0038 | Front axle fracture in Trials Car B-7-AE, noting its mileage and the arrangement for a replacement part. | ||
| View original record | Wor [crossed out] o Hs [crossed out] c Sft [crossed out] from Mx. Mx18/T6.6.34. Re Trials Car B-7-AE This car which is at present in the Test Dept. having certain jobs done on it, has developed a… | ||
| scan0039 | Arranging a visit to Cricklewood for the testing and fitting of controllable shock dampers. | ||
| View original record | -> S/W....Hs/Rm c. to EP Sg. Mx H. Hd Cx. BY. Br. JLE. C15/C26.6.34 Re Ph.II. Controllable Shock Dampers. Hs/Rm7/MA25.6.34. I note you are sending Leslie to Cricklewood for two days on the 27th and… | ||
| scan0040 | Instructions for an experimental Bentley chassis for the Aero Department regarding wheel preparation. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Hs). Rm BENTLEY FOR AERO. DEPT. With reference to the experimental Bentley chassis you are releasing for the use of Lp. will you please note that the wheels will have to be coloured, so that… | ||
| scan0041 | Communication regarding the postponement of car maintenance due to production delays. | ||
| View original record | Bn. Hs/Rm.7/KW.2.7.34. 2-B-IV Car. Owing to a big push to produce the Spectre we have got behind with our 10,000 miles cars and these will not be clear of the shop until the middle of this week. We… | ||
| scan0042 | Modifications for Bentley's Car 2-B-IV, including replacing connecting rods and fitting new gudgeon pin buttons. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/Rm.6/KW.2.7.34. Bentley's Car - 2-B-IV. This car is shortly going to France, and before doing so we should like to fit steel connecting rods as the duralumin ones are likely to fail. At the… | ||
| scan0043 | List of required modifications and checks for a Bentley car, reference 2-B-IV, before a trip to the Continent. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/Rm.5/KW.11.7.34. 2-B-IV. Bentley's Car. Bn. is taking his car on the Continent at the end of the month and there are one or two points which require attention before he does this. They are… | ||
| scan0044 | Fitting new pattern front wings to a car with a modified front crossmember. | ||
| View original record | To Hm. from EV. Rm c. LP. Hs/Rm. EV.3/HP.11.7.34. re Car for LP. We understand that this car is fitted with a dropped front crossmember and an extra crossmember between the lamp standards but… | ||
| scan0045 | The decision to fit standard front wings and shields on a car for the Aero Department. | ||
| View original record | EV. C........ Lb. Hs/Rm.✓ Rm 17440 Hn9/DMcL.12.7.34. CAR FOR AERO DEPARTMENT. Your Ref: Ev3/HP 11.7.34. Sg has decided, for several reasons, that this car should have the standard front wings, and we… | ||
| scan0046 | Standard frontal appearance for a Bentley car with a new P.W. Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | Rm. at W. BENTLEY FOR Lp's USE. Sg. has asked me to remind you that when this car is handed over to Lp. with the new P.W. Saloon body on it the frontal appearance must be standard. That is to say, the… | ||
| scan0047 | Short typed memo concerning an enclosed letter that has made a job more awkward. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Lp. Hs/Rm.6/KW.30.7.34. We have received the enclosed letter from Hn. We do not know whether you said anything further to him about this, but if so it has made the job more awkward for us.… | ||
| scan0048 | Progress of a car's body construction at Park Ward's and options for wing materials. | ||
| View original record | To IP from EH. Copy for Hs/Rm Hn. re:- your car. When at Park Ward's on Thursday I asked them about the progress of the body for your car. They told me that they had just started to frame it up. I… | ||
| scan0049 | Mr. Lappin's Bentley, requesting the instrument board be left uncut for different speedometer and rev counter patches. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.8/KW.10.9.34. Mr. Lappin's Bentley. The speedometer and rev. counter patches for 4-B-IV are slightly smaller in size and are lighter in weight. If it is not too late will you… | ||
| scan0050 | Bentley's performance assessment on the Alpine Trials course. | ||
| View original record | HS Rm from Sg. re the Bentley which Bn. uses. Copy to Hs.I.Cx. Sg10/E10.9.34 During Bn's holiday he took the car over practically the whole of the Alpine Trials course with a view in particular to… | ||
| scan0051 | 3,000-mile journey through France, Switzerland, and Italy, listing the daily routes and mountain passes climbed. | ||
| View original record | Copy. Sg...from En. En.1/WT7.9.34. 3,000 miles in France, Switzerland and Italy on P-B-4. Route 1st day. Dieppe, Sens, Dijon, Pontarlier. 390 miles. 2nd " Lausanne, Martigny, Brig, Gletsch. 210 " 3rd… | ||
| scan0052 | Multi-day road test report detailing a car's performance and issues encountered. | ||
| View original record | -2- The car contained two people and 240 lbs of luggage. The first day's run across France was done in torrential rain, which practically never stopped. This severe test only produced one very small… | ||
| scan0053 | Multi-day road test, detailing performance observations and a summary of bodywork faults. | ||
| View original record | -3- of the weight carried. The back number plate was knocked off on one of the corners and went over the side of the road. This was not the first time this plate had been hit. This standard position… | ||
| scan0054 | List of observations and issues related to the chassis and overall vehicle performance, noted as 'Chassis Details'. | ||
| View original record | -4- Chassis Details. 1. The weakness of the frame in front, and the small and hard spring movement causes the car to be almost unbearable on bad pave, and the wings, lamps, bonnet and body get rattled… | ||
| scan0055 | Disposal of an old sports touring body, wings, and running boards for chassis 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | 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 running… | ||
| scan0056 | Proposed features for a Bentley for the Aero Department, including wipers, anti-drumming fabric and seat modifications. | ||
| View original record | TO Mr..........FROM EV. c. to Mr Hs. Sv Rv Evl/TH.3.10.34. re:- BENTLEY for AERO DEPARTMENT. ----------------------------- We would like to fit to this car the following features:- (1) The 135 degree… | ||
| scan0057 | Requesting the despatch of a complete tool kit for Mr. Lappin's Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. c. to G/Mt. Hs/FD.10/KW. 29.10.34. Will you please arrange to despatch to Messrs. Park Wards, one complete tool kit, with the exception of the wheel removing tackle. This was sent down with… | ||
| scan0058 | Request to prepare a new set of Firthe road springs for fitting to a car. | ||
| View original record | RHC. From Hs/FD. Hs/FD.2/MA.31.10.34. 4.B.4. - Mr.Lappin. Will you please prepare a new set of Firthe road springs for fitting to the above car on Thursday 1.11.34. To 700 lbs + type Front. " 875 lbs… | ||
| scan0059 | Letter to Messrs. Park Wards, Ltd. regarding a partially dispatched kit of tools for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Hs/FD.1/MA. 31st October, 1934. Messrs. Park Wards, Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We despatched yesterday a kit of tools for use on Mr.Lappin's Bentley 4.B.4. This did… | ||
| scan0060 | Request to despatch tools to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. to complete the tool kit for car 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | 47/k To G/Mt. c. to D/BP. Hs/FD.6/KW.3.11.34. Will you please despatch to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. - 1 Jack & Handle 1 Wheel Spanner 1 Steel Hammer. These are to complete the tool kit of 4-B-IV, to… | ||
| scan0061 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a replacement tool kit for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.7/KW. 3rd November, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to you to-day the remainder of the tool kit for… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. clarifying a confusion regarding the despatch of tool kits for two different chassis. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/PD.4/KW. 5th November, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, There seems to be some confusion with regard to the tool kits of 5-B-IV… | ||
| scan0063 | Weight of a saloon car's boot and its effect on road stability. | ||
| View original record | W/LH. - Ev. Hs/Rm.2/KW.6.11.34. Lp's Car - 4-B-IV. Thank you for your Ev.7/GC.2.11.34. I note your remarks re the weight of the larger Saloon. The boot of Lp's car certainly seems to be unnecessarily… | ||
| scan0064 | List of jobs and issues requiring attention for car 4-B-IV, Lp's Car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FD. Hs/Rm.1/KW.6.11.34. 4-B-IV. Lp's Car. The following jobs require attention on this car :- (1) Either the speedometer or the rev. counter cable drive is very noisy and requires attention. (2)… | ||
| scan0065 | Weight and suspension specifications for car 4-B-IV, Lp's Car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Hs/FD.5/KW.7.11.34. 4-B-IV. Lp's Car. Total weight, with full tank of petrol etc. - T. c. q. lbs. Front 15 1 7 Rear 18 0 20 Total 1 13 1 21 This does not include 2 suitcases which should be… | ||
| scan0066 | Letter to Park Ward Limited regarding the tool kit on chassis 4-B-IV and delivery details of chassis 5-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | Exptl. Dept. Hs/FD.7/KW. 8th November, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward Limited, 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of the 6th inst., and note that the position… | ||
| scan0067 | Increased weight of a Park Ward Saloon due to a special folding luggage grid. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm........From Ev. Bowering see me Pu T c 9 11-c rRmt 15 1 Rv 18 0 21 2/2L 1-13 - 1-21 Lp's Cat Re: L.P.Star 4B4. File Ev7/GC.2.11.34. Dictated 1.11.34. The weight of the Park Ward Standard… | ||
| scan0068 | Weight, spring, and buffer clearance specifications for car 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Hs/FD.5/KW.7.11.34. 4-B-IV. Lp's Car. Total weight, with full tank of petrol etc. - T. c. q. lbs. Front 15 1 7 Rear 18 0 20 Total 1 13 1 21 This does not include 2 suitcases which should be… | ||
| scan0069 | Inquiry requesting details on compression ratio, horsepower, and performance gains after a test drive showed no disadvantages. | ||
| View original record | x420 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E. re 4-B-IV. Sg8/E26.11.34 Would you please let me know exactly what the compression ratio is and what extra HP and performance are obtained. In driving the car I… | ||
| scan0070 | Dangerous test drive experience with a car exhibiting severe brake judder and front-wheel wobble. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. F. Lp. re 4-B-IV. Sg6/E26.11.34 With reference to the above car which Lp. uses, as it has one or two non-standard features, i.e. higher compression engine, I arranged to… | ||
| scan0071 | On engine modifications for Bentley model 4-B-IV, comparing compression ratios and noting horsepower increase. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. c. to E. Hs/Rm.18/KN.28.11.34. 4-B-IV. Replying to Sg.6/E.26.11.34. Standard Bentley - 6.4 compression ratio. The head on 4-B-IV is 6.9 compression ratio. In addition, it… | ||
| scan0072 | Component 4-B-IV be sent to Derby for investigation into a reported issue. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. c. to Mor. c. to E. c. to Lp. Hs/Rm.17/KW.28.11.34. 4-B-IV. Replying to Sg6/E. 26.11.34. We should like to have 4-B-IV at Derby to investigate the trouble you have experienced.… | ||
| scan0073 | Return of an unsafe car by train, awaiting a report. | ||
| View original record | To Hs.from Sg. Copy to Wor.E.Lp. 4-B-IV. Sg1/E29.11.34 I am in receipt of Hs/Rm.17/KW.28.11.34. I have given instructions for this car to bereturned to you and, in view of the remarks contained in my… | ||
| scan0074 | Letter of apology regarding issues with car 4 BIV and arranging future correspondence. | ||
| View original record | Office Dear R.M. I am sorry you have had all this hacos with 4 BIV. and hope you have been able to get some satisfaction in finding the cause. If convenient to you it will be much appreciated if it… | ||
| scan0075 | Memo to 'R_m' about a missed meeting and a purchased tyre from Burck Ltd available in England. | ||
| View original record | R_m I hear you were in London today, why did'nt you give me the pleasure of seeing you for some food. [text crossed out] talk By the way this tyre of Burck Ltd han purchased, available in England he… | ||
| scan0076 | Findings from a car inspection, including broken shafts, incorrect damper loads, and a low-speed wobble. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Lp. Hs/Rm/9/KW. 8.12.34. With reference to your note of the 5th, in which you asked me to send some guns to Newmarket. Since you told me on the 'phone you do not want them, I am not sure whether… | ||
| scan0077 | Private letter discussing brake judders on car 4.B.IV and improvements to another vehicle. | ||
| View original record | PRIVATE. To Rm. from Lp. Dear Rm, Thank you very much for your note of this morning. I really would not add to your manifold anxieties at the present time by borrowing your guns. I am, however, very… | ||
| scan0078 | Test drive of the Trials Car, commenting on its Vanden Plas body, one-piece wings, and the performance of its high axle ratio. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Hs/Rm from Lp. Copy to Wor. Re: TRIALS CAR. I drove the Open Trials Car to Martlesham on Friday and back on Saturday. This car is fitted with a Vanden Plas body and one-piece wings. There is… | ||
| scan0079 | Wing flap in relation to frame frequency on different car body types and axle ratios. | ||
| View original record | To Lp. from Hs/Rm. c. to Wor. Hs/Rm.4/KW.12.12.34. Trials Car. Replying to Lp.7/LAM.10.12.34. Our experience has been that the alteration to the frame frequency on the open car eliminates wing flap,… | ||
| scan0080 | Investigation into brake judders on a Bentley, caused by a sheared control link spindle on the front axle. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from RHC. c. E. c. Da. c. BY. RE: BENTLEY FRONT AXLE CONTROL DAMPER ANCHORAGE TO N.S. 3770. When 4. B. IV. came into the Shop for examination following Sg's complaint regarding brake judders,… | ||
| scan0081 | List of modifications and parts to be fitted to car 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/Rm.10/KW. 4.2.35. Bn's Car - 4-B-IV. Bn. has now left his car with us for a week. We want to fit the following parts to it :- (1) Lead bronze big end bearings. (2) Helical gear oil pump.… | ||
| scan0082 | Requesting a new petrol pump with improved diaphragms and a small bore induction pipe. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.10/KW.4.2.35. (15) A new petrol pump should be fitted having the improved diaphragms. (16) We should like a small bore induction pipe to be fitted, which we hand you herewith. Hs/Rm. | ||
| scan0083 | Test drive report on Bentley car 2-B-4, detailing handling, steering wheel improvements, bonnet rattle, warming-up time, and headlamp colour. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from E. c. Sg. Wor. Bn. By. re 2-B-4. (Bn's Car). I tried the above car this week-end, and it appeared to me to be one of the liveliest and nicest Bentleys I have driven. There is undue lamp… | ||
| scan0084 | Internal memorandum detailing a list of five modifications for a vehicle's brake layout. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/Gry.14/KW.4.2.35. 2-B-IV. Will you please carry out the following modifications to the brake layout on this chassis - (1) Fit front equaliser levers to the ropes of 1.800 CTS to EX.12676/7.… | ||
| scan0085 | Report cover sheet on Bentley Brakes, detailing suggested remedies for fading. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. RR 2X (50H) (63974. 6-6-34) G.C.B. 47960 REFERENCE :- Hn/Gry.16/KW.5.2.35. Subject of Report:- Bentley Brakes. General Conclusions :- Suggested remedies for fading.… | ||
| scan0086 | Bentley brake fading issues, diagnosing the problem with the servo and proposing solutions. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Cry.16/KW.5.2.35. Bentley Brakes. We have had complaints from Bn. on his car 2-B-IV and on a few customers' cars of sudden fading of the brakes after use on a twisty road. We recently had an… | ||
| scan0087 | Customer objection about brake servo assistance and the risks of improper adjustment. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Gry.16/KM.5.2.35. One objection to the chain has been that if the customer does not adjust his brakes he will find that he will not get servo assistance until he has run several yards when he… | ||
| scan0088 | Instruction to fit part N.Sch.4314 to the servo swinging arm of a car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/WB.6/KW.5.2.35. 2-B-IV. Will you please instruct for N.Sch.4314 to be fitted to the servo swinging arm of the above car. Hs/W.Brazier. | ||
| scan0089 | Requesting the fitting of two different types of Lodge sparking plugs to a car for testing and mileage recording. | ||
| View original record | Hs/HD. (struck through) From Hs/Wst. c. to Rm. We are handing you herewith 3 Lodge X434/2S and 3 Lodge X434/2 sparking plugs. Will you please have these fitted to Bn's car 2.B.IV, when this is running… | ||
| scan0090 | Request to check and potentially re-line the rear brakes of a car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. 4760 Hs/Gry.2/KW.13.2.35. 2-B-IV. We are afraid we forgot to ask you to find out whether the rear brakes need re-lining on this car. Will you please do this now. We expect it may need doing as… | ||
| scan0091 | Work instruction memo detailing tasks for car 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/Rm.5/KW.6.3.35. Lp's Car - 4-B-IV. Will you please carry out the following work on this car :- (1) Examine clutch. (2) Fit isolated change speed lever. (3) Fit water excluders to the front… | ||
| scan0092 | Request for a longer petrol tap connection and oil union for the fitting of isolated floorboards on a car. | ||
| View original record | 4260 S/W. Hs/Rm. Copy to Hn. Copy to Bn. LE8/C/14.3.35. Re Isolation of Floorboards, Etc. on Bn's car. I understand that it is necessary for you to supply a longer petrol tap connection and oil union… | ||
| scan0093 | Replacement of white metal big end bearings with lead bronze bearings in a B-7 unit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x60 Hs/Rm.9/KW.22.3.35. Lp's Car - Lead Bronze Bearings. We find that we have white metal big end bearings in B-7 unit. We think that in this case we are missing a good opportunity of getting… | ||
| scan0094 | Short typed memo confirming a telephone conversation and a visit to Derby. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm...from Bn. Rm x260 Bn.3/2.4.35. Confirming our telephone conversation this afternoon, I shall be in Derby on Thursday this week. Bn. | ||
| scan0095 | Fitting of a high compression cylinder head and other jobs on a 20/25 car. | ||
| View original record | X260 To Bn. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.1/KW.3.4.35. PER BAG. With reference to the high compression cylinder head for your car, this will be ready on Thursday, but we should prefer to fit it when we fit a new… | ||
| scan0096 | From 'C.' to 'F. Dodd' comparing the steering performance of car GAE-19 with car GSF-4. | ||
| View original record | F. Dodd. S/W Rm...from C. C1/C12.4.35 Re GAE-19. Hs/Rm13/KW11.4.35. ----- I note that this car has the cross steering tube poundage as well as the shorter pendulum lever, but that you think the main… | ||
| scan0097 | Instruction memo detailing the fitting of a supercharged unit, standard steering, and a specific brake layout to car 3-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | X260 To RHC. Hs/Gry.19/KW.24.4.35. 3-B-IV. Will you please fit to this car - (1) The supercharged unit B-14. (2) A standard production steering. (3) A production brake layout including drums, shoes,… | ||
| scan0098 | Recommended changes to the steering tube poundage and oil type for chassis GAE-19. | ||
| View original record | To C. 460 Hs/FD.6/KW. 24.4.35. Chassis No: GAE-19. C.1/C.12.4.35. On Chassis GSF-4 the gross steering tube poundage has been reduced to 7 lbs. The side steering tube poundage was unaltered. (1) We now… | ||
| scan0099 | Request memo to remove wheels, tyres, a cylinder head, and a servo mechanism from car 3-B-IV for testing. | ||
| View original record | x260 To Hd. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.7/KW.24.4.35. Bn's Car 3-B-IV. We should like the following parts off this car :- (1) 5 Wheels and Tyres. These are required for tyre noise tests and we shall return them… | ||
| scan0100 | Complaints from Jack Barclay about his trials car, chassis B-146-AH, specifically a squeaky clutch and a rattle from the silencer. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Hs/Rm. 4060 Hs/Rm.1/KW.1.5.35. Chassis B-146-AH. Attached is a list of complaints which Jack Barclay makes about his Trials car. I rode with him a little way to get some indication of what… | ||
| scan0101 | List of complaints made by Mr. Jack Barclay regarding Chassis B-146-AH. | ||
| View original record | List of Complaints made by Mr. Jack Barclay re Chassis B-146-AH. -------------------------- Acceleration. Clutch squeak. Maximum revs. Rattle when getting away - possibly silencer. Brakes (servo)… | ||
| scan0102 | Fitting a Y-4-BB unit to a car to examine the existing B-5 unit's Textolite gears and lead bronze bearings. | ||
| View original record | V260 To RHC. HS/Rm/7/EWM.11.5.35. Lead Bronze Bearings on Bn's Car. We are arranging to fit Y-4-BB unit to Bn's car, so that we can strip and examine B-5 unit which he has been running. This has… | ||
| scan0103 | Confirming a meeting appointment at Bignall's Corner. | ||
| View original record | X260 To Hs. from Sg. Sg8/E14.5.35 Just a line to confirm the appointment made for us to meet at 11.30 at Bignall's Corner on Friday of this week. Sg. | ||
| scan0104 | Log of mileage tests for a component labelled '4BIV', including dates and a final calculation. | ||
| View original record | 11468 10,000 miles 4BIV 6400 Completed. 2/3/34 23/3/34 13,000 miles 4BIV in FRANCE COMPLETED 12/12/33 4000 Miles 4BIV Completed. 29/6/34 Run 15th Aug on 4BIV 1500 MILES 13000 6400 10000 1500 30,900… | ||
| scan0105 | Adding ballast to Bentley cars for a comparative test at Bignall's Corner. | ||
| View original record | X200 To Sg. Hs/Rm.10/KW.15.5.35. Test at Bignall's Corner. We are ballasting up the Bentley cars we are proposing to bring to Bignall's corner to 32¾ cwts., so that they will be comparable with the… | ||
| scan0106 | The fitting of a new unit and the replacement of a servo on a Bentley's car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. tale 0 Hs/Rm.9/KW.16.5.35. 2-B-IV. Bentley's Car. We have a new unit which we should like to fit to this car, Y-4-BB. This is now ready and can be changed over whenever convenient. At the same… | ||
| scan0107 | Telegram requesting specific carburetter needles for big bore engines. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS To: ROYCAR DERBY Message: GRYLLS BRING OTHER CARBURETTER NEEDLES FOR BIG BORE = ROBOTHAM + Additional Text: GRYLLS + Origin Info: 281 4.5 WEYBRIDGE 11 Time of Receipt: 11 49… | ||
| scan0108 | Advertising value of motor tests and being conservative with quoted maximum speeds. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. Bly/17R21.5.35. Re:- Advertising Value of Motor Tests. Many thanks for your Hs/Rm5/KW.20.5.35. I would personally like to see that we could always demonstrate the car at the speed you… | ||
| scan0109 | Instruction to fit a dropped front cross member and bumper bar to car 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | X~60 To Hd. Hs/Rn. 4/KW. 22.5.35. Bn's Car 4-B-IV. Will you please fit a dropped front cross member and bumper bar to this car. The Order Number is 54107. Hs/Rn. | ||
| scan0110 | The loan of a Bentley car to Lord Nuffield and the enclosed copy of a letter received from him. | ||
| View original record | HS L-60 To Wer. from Sg. Copy to E.Hs. Sg13/B28.5.35 For some considerable time I have been trying to arrange to lend Lord Nuffield a Bentley car. He went away for nearly all the winter so it had to… | ||
| scan0111 | Letter from Lord Nuffield of Morris Motors to Mr. Sidgreaves providing feedback after testing a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Morris Motors Ltd., Cowley, Oxford. May 27th, 1935. Dear Mr. Sidgreaves, I am writing to send you my best thanks for your kindness in letting me have the Bentley during last weekend. She is… | ||
| scan0112 | Fitting a servo with splined linings to the gearbox of car chassis 2-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c.c. to Hs/Std. X60 Hs/FJH.7/KW.17.6.35. As you are shortly going to dismantle the gearbox of Lp's car, chassis 2-B-IV, we think it would be an excellent opportunity to fit the servo with… | ||
| scan0113 | Modifications to the brake levers and cams for the servo system on a car. | ||
| View original record | X260 To RHC. c. to Hs/Std. Hs/FJH.3/KW.18.6.35. Servo on 2-B-IV. Re our memo. Hs/FJH.7/KW.17.6.35 concerning the servo on Lp's car. Will you please fit to the servo 6 spring rings C.010" thick to… | ||
| scan0114 | Confirming a special fan has been removed and a standard fan has been fitted to car 2.B.IV. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. X-60 LE1/C/2.7.35. Rm Re Fan ex 2.B.IV. With reference to your Hs/Rm34/KW27.6.35., please note the special fan has been removed from the above car and is being returned to you to-day. We… | ||
| scan0115 | Instructing the exchange of a special lightened fan from car 2-B-IV with a standard fan. | ||
| View original record | To JLE. X760 Hs/Rm.34/KW.27.6.35. Fan off 2-B-IV. This car has a special lightened fan. We are sending a standard fan down in the back of 5-B-IV body, and should be glad if you would change it over… | ||
| scan0116 | Removal of experimental parts fitted to car 2-B-IV at Derby. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. c. to JLE. <~60 Hs/Rm.6/KW. 3.7.35. 2-B-IV. Bn's Car. With reference to Hn.5/MK. 2.7.35, we should like to remove the experimental parts fitted to 2-B-IV at Derby. The engine of course is an… | ||
| scan0117 | The return of a chassis from Park Ward to replace experimental parts. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. Copy to J.I.E. V260 Hn.15/MK. 4. 7. 35. 2-B-1V, Bn.'s Car. Your Ref: Hs/Rm.6/KW. 5. 7. 35. Park Ward having told us it is desirable for them to lift the body to attend to the body brackets… | ||
| scan0118 | Return of Chassis No. 2.B.IV from Park Ward, with a handwritten note requesting to test the car before the flywheel is removed. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. Copy to RHC. Copy to D/BP. Copy to Hn. Copy to K. +U6D LE6/C/6.7.35. Re Chassis No. 2.B.IV. Bn's Car. With reference to Hs/Rm6/KW3.7.35., please note Park Ward are returning this chassis… | ||
| scan0119 | Instructing the Experimental Department to modify a chassis and return it directly to Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. Copy to H.E. Hn.4/MK. 6.7.35. (Handwritten Signatures/Notes: CARY, Ram, x-60) 2-B-1V, Ex Bn. With further reference to Hs/Rm.6/KW.3.7.35, we are informed by Park Ward that they are at once… | ||
| scan0120 | The delayed arrival of a 2-B-IV chassis and the planned shipment of a B-23-AE chassis to France. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. +160 Hs/Rm.4/KW.12.7.35. Hn9/MD/10.7.35. For your information, 2-B-IV chassis did not arrive in the Experimental Dept. until yesterday. We are removing the experimental parts as quickly as… | ||
| scan0121 | Instruction to remove the engine unit from chassis 2-B-IV and hand it over to the Experimental Dept. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. c. to Hs/FD. x60 Hs/Rm.14/KW.13.7.3.5. Chassis 2-B-IV. Will you please remove the engine unit from this car and hand it over to the Experimental Dept. We will then provide you with a… | ||
| scan0122 | Enamelling and fitting of a Bentley Aluminium Bladed Fan. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. XN60 Hs/Std.1/KW.29.5.35. Bentley Alum. Bladed Fan. We send you herewith a set of Bentley fan blades in DDuralumin, which we wish to run on Bentley's car, 2-B-IV. This fan has been balanced -… | ||
| scan0123 | The sale of a car after repairs and questioning whether experimental parts should be removed. | ||
| View original record | Rm Please see me X260 Hs/Rm at W. Hn.10/MK. 28.6.35. 2-B-1V, Bn.'s Car. This car is now at Park Wards, following repairs at W. of the chassis, for the coach work damage to be made good, following… | ||
| scan0124 | Renovation of car 2-B-1V at Park Ward & Co's works and the replacement of experimental parts before its sale. | ||
| View original record | [illegible] Copy to Hs/Rm. Rm Hn.5/MK. 2.7.35. 2-B-1V, Bn.'s Car. As you know this car is now at Park Ward & Co's works where the body is being renovated. On completion of the repairs, the car is to… | ||
| scan0125 | Removing an experimental flywheel and clutch from a car before offering it for sale. | ||
| View original record | 4260 To Hn. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.1/KW.1.7.35. 2-B-IV. Bn's Car. Replying to Hn.10/MK.28.6.35. We shall have to remove the experimental flywheel and clutch from this car before it is offered for sale.… | ||
| scan0126 | The replacement of an experimental unit in chassis 2-B-IV with unit B-5, including required modifications. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to Hs/FD. X 260 Hs/Rm.1/KW.15.7.35. Unit for 2-B-IV Chassis. We have handed 2-B-IV chassis over to the Repair Dept. to remove the unit, which is experimental. The unit at present in the… | ||
| scan0127 | Request to dispatch two leather gear lever covers for a customer's car after they were omitted on a previous visit. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Brown. L260 Hs/FD.11/KW.16.7.35. Would you please despatch two leather gear lever covers to Mr. Lappin, c/o. Conduit St., London, for his car 4-B-IV. We omitted to fit these on his last visit.… | ||
| scan0128 | Clutch component changes and trials on a B-5 unit. | ||
| View original record | To H.H.C. LN60 Hs/Gry.9/KW.17.7.35. B-5 Unit. Further to Hs/Rm.1/KW.15.7.35. with regard to preparing this unit for 2-B-IV chassis, Rm. has asked you to remove the stiffened clutch cover and replace… | ||
| scan0129 | The series classification and modifications for chassis No. 2-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | x/60 Hs/CEP. D/BP5/OG18-7-35 Re: Chassis No. 2-B-IV. -------------------- The following is extract of note from 'Cx' in regard to this car :- "The question of whether we give this chassis an 'A' or… | ||
| scan0130 | Handover and classification of chassis 2-B-1V. | ||
| View original record | To D/BP. From Hs/Rm. r260 Hs/Rm.3/MJ.29.7.35. CHASSIS 2-B-1V. We have handed the engine unit for this car over to the Repair Dept. It is equipped with lead bronze bearings. The delivery of the chassis… | ||
| scan0131 | Decision not to add hand-controlled shock dampers to a car, following a telephone conversation. | ||
| View original record | S/W. (Rm.) Copy to Hd. [Struck through] Rm [Handwritten] x260 [Handwritten] Hn:3/MK. 1.8.35. 2-B-1V. Ex Bn's Car. With reference to our telephone conversation this morning, please note it has been… | ||
| scan0132 | To the repair department with instructions for fitting a B.V. unit to car 2-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | COPY. x260 To Hd. Repair Dept. Hs/Rm.8/MJ.1.8.35. Unit for 2-B-IV. We are sending the B.V unit to you to be fitted to this car. It has lead bronze bearings and the latest clutch. Will you please… | ||
| scan0133 | Car with a faulty clutch being sent for repair at Derby. | ||
| View original record | S/W. PRIVATE. x260 Lp.6/LAM.9.8.35. To Rm. from Lp. Dear Rm., 4-B.IV. GRY The car is impossible to handle with the clutch in its present condition, so I have arranged for a man from the Bentley… | ||
| scan0134 | Modification to be fitted to Chassis 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC, x 260 Hs/FJH.12/KW.19.9.35. Chassis 4-B-IV. When the above car comes into the shop in the near future for a big bore unit, will you please fit the disc type damper to the servo swinging arm.… | ||
| scan0135 | Proposing to secretly fit a set of lightened thick leaf road springs to a customer's car for testing. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Les. x260 Hs/Rm.11/KW.7.11.35. When Lp's car next comes in we are proposing to fit a set of thick leaf road springs of the lightened type, without telling him anything about it. Will you please… | ||
| scan0136 | Requesting the preparation of parts to fit lightened springs to a specific car. | ||
| View original record | x-60 To RHC. Hs/Les.23/KW.8.11.35. Lp's Car - 4-B-IV. We want to fit a set of the lightened springs FB.2171 to the above car. Will you please prepare the necessary spring clips, packings and gaiters.… | ||
| scan0137 | Requesting a car for clutch tests and to improve oil consumption, with a note of thanks regarding a Leica. | ||
| View original record | To Lp. X260 Hs/Rm.11/KW.9.11.35. We want your car for clutch tests, also to try and improve the oil consumption. We will lend you something in exchange. We are doing our best to get you a big bore… | ||
| scan0138 | Engine change, oil consumption, and diagnosing plug fouling in a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FD. X260 Hs/Rm. 25/KW.13.11.35. We are going to change the engine unit in Lp's car. We should like an estimate making as to how far the pistons have run in this car without being changed, also… | ||
| scan0139 | Requesting the fitting of a B-16 unit, road springs, and shock absorbers to chassis 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | x260 To RHC. c. to HS/FJH. HS/Rm.1/KW.14.11.35. Lp's Car - 4-B-IV. We want to fit B-16 unit to this car. It will probably be a couple of days before you can get this chassis in the shop. We also want… | ||
| scan0140 | To NHC listing cars and the jobs required on them in the workshop. | ||
| View original record | To NHC. L760 Hs/Am.3/KW.14.11.35. We know you have been tied up with changeovers in the shop lately, but when you get straight again we have the following cars waiting for the shop :- 21-G-IV.… | ||
| scan0141 | Instruction to replace the fuel pump mounting bolts with studs on car 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x260 Hs/Bwg.18/KW.14.11.35. Lp's Car 4-B-IV. Whilst the above car is in the fitting shop, will you please instruct for the Fuel Pump to be removed, and have the 2-B-A Bolts which hold the pump… | ||
| scan0142 | Requesting the fitment of a carburetter air cleaner, silencer, and ignition control to Large Bore Bentley & 25 HP cars. | ||
| View original record | To NHC. HRK 260 Hs/Wym.23/KW.3.12.35. Large Bore Bentley & 25 HP. Will you please arrange to fit carburetter air cleaner and silencer Lec.4818 to 4-B-IV and 6-B-IV cars. With regard to the ignition… | ||
| scan0143 | Request to fit a set of the latest aluminium, rubber-covered floorboards and apply a modification to Mr. Lappin's car. | ||
| View original record | X260 To RHC. Hs/FD.3/KW. 4.12.35. 4-B-IV. Will you please have a set of the latest alum. rubber covered floorboards fitted to Mr. Lappin's car. If it is possible we should like to delete the cut-out… | ||
| scan0144 | The trial and creation of a rubber mounting for a petrol pump on a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X260 Hs/Bwg.30/KW. 4.12.35. 4-B-IV - Lp's Car. We now wish to try out a rubber mounting for the petrol pump on the above car. Will you please have drawn up and made a suitable rubber for the… | ||
| scan0145 | The production and wear inspection of Fabroil timing gears on the Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +260 Hs/Rm.18/KW.5.12.35. Fabroil Timing Gears on the Bentley. Production are finding that the Fabroil gears on the Bentley are much easier to produce than the present standard gear, and… | ||
| scan0146 | Inspection of 'Lappin's car' after extensive mileage, with a focus on Textolite gears and oil consumption. | ||
| View original record | x260 To E. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.15/KW.12.12.35. 4-B-IV, Lappin's car has now completed 29,050 miles in England and 14,500 miles in France. We attach the Inspection Report, and the engine is now laid out… | ||
| scan0147 | Requesting an estimate of piston mileage and oil consumption, and investigating the cause of plug fouling. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FD. x260 Hs/Rm.25/KW.13.11.35. 14500 IN FRANCE ADDITIONAL We are going to change the engine unit in Lp's car. We should like an estimate making as to how far the pistons have run in this car… | ||
| scan0148 | Request to rebuild a B-7 unit from Lappin's car for use as a spare small bore test bed unit. | ||
| View original record | Y260 To RHC. Hs/Rm.11/KW.3.1.35. B-7 Unit ex Lappin's Car. Will you please rebuild this unit exactly as it is, replacing only those parts which are unfit to continue running. We propose to use this… | ||
| scan0149 | Secret memo detailing the planned public announcement and demonstration of the Big Bore Bentley. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. S/W. Rm. Big Bore Bentley. Cx3/KW29.1.36. According to present plans it is intended to announce this publicly on Thursday of next week, the 6th proximo. It is very important that on the… | ||
| scan0150 | The need for a standard performance car and converting a demonstration model for testing. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. x-60 Hs/Rm.23/KW.31.1.36. We have no up-to-date experimental big bore car in commission, our only model having been pulled to pieces to enable the steel body to be examined. When this is… | ||
| scan0151 | Typed letter regarding the availability of a 'Big Bore Bentley' for demonstration runs to boost sales. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. X260 Big Bore Bentley. Hs/Rm.11/KW30.1.36. Cx1/KW31.1.36. I am sorry to note that the Van Vooren Bentley is not suitable for demonstration. Is there any car you could let us have… | ||
| scan0152 | Correspondence regarding the testing and installation of the first production 'Big Bore Bentley' unit. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. c. to Wor. X260 Hs.5/KW.3.2.36. Big Bore Bentley. Replying to Cx.1/KW.31.1.36. We understand that the first production big bore unit is now on test. We think the quickest way for you to… | ||
| scan0153 | Bentley accident, correspondence with Jack Barclay, and a temporary fix for the bumpers. | ||
| View original record | x260 To Hs. from Sg. re Bentley Accident. Sg14/E13.2.36 Copy to Wor. I felt that I would like Jack Barclay to know what you told me on the telephone to-day as soon as possible but, as he was resting… | ||
| scan0154 | Letter from A.F. Sidgreaves to J.D. Barclay discussing the cause of an accident following an investigation. | ||
| View original record | 13th February 1936 Dear Barclay, I thought you would be interested to know that the Works have spent a good many hours investigating the cause of the accident. They have come to the conclusion (very… | ||
| scan0155 | Cover note for conference minutes regarding an accident investigation for 4-B-1V. | ||
| View original record | To Wcr. x260 Hs/Cry.1/MJ.18.2.36. Attached are notes of a conference held in Hs's. Office at which R. and EX. were also present, in order to determine the cause of the accident to 4-B-1V.… | ||
| scan0156 | Analysis of a Bentley axle failure and its potential causes. | ||
| View original record | 4 - B - 1V. So far as can be ascertained this was a perfectly normal Bentley before anything occurred. The fractures of the axle indicate sudden complete failure with no evidence of fatigue cracks. No… | ||
| scan0157 | Broken 'U' clip found at the scene of an accident involving Chassis No. 4.B.IV. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Grs. x260 LE6/C/21.2.36. Re Accident to Chassis No. 4.B.IV. I spoke to Les. last night as you were out and told him that the salvage man at Bentley Service is positive that he picked up one… | ||
| scan0158 | Inquiry about the repairability of Chassis No. 4.B.4 and a proposal to fit it with an experimental Silentbloc body. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs. Rm C13/C24.2.36 Re Chassis No. 4.B.4. ------- I shall be glad if you will please let me know if you have yet decided what is to happen to this car - that is to say, is the body scrap or is it… | ||
| scan0159 | Urgently chasing the delivery status of a new 4¼ litre Bentley Trials Car, B-83-FC. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. On to Bly. Rm x260 urgent Cx18/KW26.2.36. We were hoping to hear from you to-day that the new 4¼ litre Bentley Trials Car B-83-FC would be coming down to London to-day for us to use, but… | ||
| scan0160 | Weight and speedometer test results for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm from Mx. x260 Mx12/T26.2.36 4 1/4 Litre Bentley Trials Car originally B-83-FC (3 1/2 Litre) now B-3-GA Here are the particulars you asked for in connection with the above car:- Weight of Car… | ||
| scan0161 | The brake work carried out on chassis No.4BLV prior to an accident. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c to Lp. [Handwritten: Rm K-260] K/KC/DPB/27.2.36. In accordance with the request received from Lp, I give below a report on the work carried out to chassis No.4BLV immediately prior to the… | ||
| scan0162 | Rectifications and observations on an experimental chassis, with a focus on brake performance. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - (c) Rectified bob weights rattling (front bumper). (d) Fitted new rubber buffers to front bumpers. (e) The radiator shutters were rattling, but in view of the urgent call from S stating that the… | ||
| scan0163 | Private memo requesting a report on work carried out on vehicle 4-B-IV prior to a mishap on the Watford Byepass. | ||
| View original record | S/W. PRIVATE. X260 Lp.3/LAM.27.2.36. To Hs. from Lp. 4-B-IV. I have asked Clark, of Bentley's Service, to send you a complete report on 4-B-IV and details of the work he carried out prior to the… | ||
| scan0164 | Bentley accident, attributing it to out-of-date and condemned parts. | ||
| View original record | x260 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wop. re Bentley Accident. Sg13/E28.2.36 I have received various memos, about this and in the one signed by E., yourself and BY, I see it is indicated there is little doubt… | ||
| scan0165 | Repair of chassis 4-B-IV, the disposal of its body, and considerations for all-steel body construction. | ||
| View original record | x260 W/S - C. Hs/Rm.4/KW.2.3.36. 4-B-IV. Replying to C.13/C.24.2.35. Chassis 4-B-IV is of course repairable and we recommend that it should be rebuilt right away. The repairs required will be… | ||
| scan0166 | Investigation into an axle failure on chassis 4-B-IV, linking it to brake jaggers and historical issues on other models. | ||
| View original record | NOT SENT OUT SECRET x260 To Sg. & Wor. c. to H. c. to By. c. to Ba. c. to Mx. Hs/Rm.10/KW.2.3.36. Axle Failure on 4-B-IV. We have been investigating the axle failure on 4-B-IV. Examination of the axle… | ||
| scan0167 | Analysis of a disastrous 'jagger' failure on a 4-B-IV vehicle, investigating causes and proposing improvements. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.10/KW.2.3.36. We think that the reasons why 4-B-IV suffered from this disastrous jagger were - (1) Experimental servo giving more efficient front brakes. We took the servo complete off the… | ||
| scan0168 | Modifications making it impossible to get a 'jagger', and prioritizing work due to a disastrous accident. | ||
| View original record | -3- Hs/Rm.10/KW.2.3.36. With these two modifications fitted to a car, as far as we know at present it will be impossible to get a jagger. However, in view of the recent disastrous accident, we are… | ||
| scan0169 | Test report detailing performance metrics such as speed, oil pressure, and consumption after a run from Porlock Hill. | ||
| View original record | x 260 FILES. Hs/FD.5/JH.3.3.36. 4-B-IV LAPPIN. 1. Test. Miles run. 70.5 Average speed. 45.4 M.P.H. Oil pressure. 40 lbs. at 2900 R.P.M. Consumption. - 512 M.P.G. 2. Test Check.Miles run. 100. Average… | ||
| scan0170 | Plan for an experimental body and the 4-B-4 chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs/Rm. Re 4-B-4. With further reference to my memo. C14/C3.3.36, I understand from Sg. that in order to save time it was agreed that we should give up. a new 3 1/2-litre Bentley and we would mount… | ||
| scan0171 | Repair of a chassis and options for experimental and production bodywork. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top] Hd. x260 S/W Hs/Rm. Please note & return Hd. Wor agress to you going ahead. MT Rm Kt Hw / C14/03.3.36 [Stamped] Re 4-B-4. Hs/Rm4/KW23.36. [Typed body] I note that the above chassis… | ||
| scan0172 | Inspection report on the front axle of a Bentley Demonstration Chassis B.3-GA. | ||
| View original record | Hd. C.C. G. Hs/Rm x260 Rem Sft.2/MW.5.3.36. 4 1/4 BENTLEY - DEMONSTRATION CHASSIS B.3-GA. Kindly note Work's Inspection report on the Front Axle as follows.- "All pivot pin bosses inclined towards… | ||
| scan0173 | Experimental engine unit in car 4-B-IV and a suggestion to swap it to save costs. | ||
| View original record | W/S - C. X 260 Hs/Rm.3/KW.6.3.36. 4-B-IV. Referring to C.2/C.5.3.36, the only comment we have to offer on the suggestion is that the unit at present in 4-B-IV is completely experimental; therefore… | ||
| scan0174 | The allocation of a 3 1/2-litre Bentley car for 'Lp', stating it is for standard use and not experimental purposes. | ||
| View original record | X 260 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wer. Lp. re Bentley Car for Lp. Sg10/E9.3.36 Now that we have decided to allot a new 3 1/2-litre for the use of the above, I think it will be best for this car not to be… | ||
| scan0175 | Modifications and test results for car GUB-5. | ||
| View original record | X260 To Hs/Rm. Hs/FD.15/JH.12.3.36. GUB-5. The following modifications have been carried out on Wor's car :- Clutch - New driving plate and clutch linings fitted. Gearbox - New 2nd. speed. " 3rd.… | ||
| scan0176 | Trial results for Chassis No. B.2.GA, comparing its performance at Brooklands against a 3.5 litre model. | ||
| View original record | GRY F.DODD W x260 LE7/C/16.3.36. Copy to Hs/Rm. Copy to Mx. Copy to Er. Re Chassis No. B.2.GA. Trials. This chassis is fitted with a Coupe body and the total equipped weight of the car is 32 cwt. 3… | ||
| scan0177 | Requesting the return of an engine, gearbox, and all road springs to the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | X260 To Hd. Hs/FD.5/KW.17.3.36. 4-B-IV. We should like to have the following parts returned to the Exptl. Dept. Will you please issue the necessary instructions. (1) Engine and gearbox complete. (2)… | ||
| scan0178 | Replacement of the engine in 'Wor's Car' (GUB-5) with a new production big bore 20/25 unit. | ||
| View original record | x260 To RHC. Hs/Rm.14/KW.18.3.36. Wor's Car - GUB-5. We now want to make Wor's car representative of the present big bore 20/25 production. His own unit - E3M - will be suitable for test bed purposes… | ||
| scan0179 | Requesting the return of damaged but repairable units for inspection regarding Chassis No. 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | Martindale Rm HS. Hd/FHA27/IB.31.3.36. re Chassis No. 4-B-IV. ------------------------ Will you please return to us any of the damaged units you had for inspection which are repairable, so that these… | ||
| scan0180 | The examination of damaged parts for Chassis No. 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | X260 To Hd. Hs/AFM.1/KW.2.4.36. Re Chassis No. 4-B-IV. With reference to Hd/FHA.27/IB.31.3.36, we have examined the parts listed and we consider that they are all too badly damaged to be fit to build… | ||
| scan0181 | Request to scrap broken and useless material from a car, specifically the front axle and associated parts. | ||
| View original record | Y760 To RHC. Hs/APM.S/JH. 9.4.36. 4-B-IV. Front Axle. Will you please scrap all the broken and useless material off this car, eg. axle, brake gear, bumper, and wheels as it is no longer required.… | ||
| scan0182 | Instructions for the rebuild of car 4-B-IV, detailing which parts from a new Bentley front axle should be used or scrapped. | ||
| View original record | X-V60 To Hd. Hs/AFM.14/KW.15.4.36. Rebuild of 4-B-IV. We are sending across to you a new type Bentley front axle, certain parts of which should be used for the above car. We think the Brake Drums and… | ||
| scan0183 | Urgent memo regarding the delay in dispatching chassis No. 4.B.IV, which has been re-numbered B.5-GA, due to awaiting an engine. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. telm x760 Ha/WW30/MW27.4.36 URGENT. Chassis No. 4.B.IV (Now re-numbered B.5-GA). With reference to the above-mentioned chassis, we hand you herewith copy of a memo. we have received from S.… | ||
| scan0184 | Repair and re-numbering of a secondhand Bentley chassis and its associated saloon body. | ||
| View original record | COPY. S/W (Hd). Hn4/MK25.4.36. Secondhand Bentley Chassis 4-B-IV. (Now re-numbered B.5-GA). ------------------------ Please note we find that we shall after all be able to get the damaged Saloon body… | ||
| scan0185 | Clarifying a misunderstanding about an experimental engine unit fitted to car 4-B-IV. | ||
| View original record | V760 To Hd. c. to Cx. Hs/Rm.16/KW.1.5.36. 4-B-IV. There appears to be a certain amount of misunderstanding about this car. The unit fitted to it when it was smashed up was a 3½ litre converted to a 4¼… | ||
| scan0186 | The replacement of stretched spring rings and new linings for a 4-B-IV servo. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X260 Hs/FJH.S/KW.4.5.36. 4-B-IV Servo. The spring rings of the above servo were stretched during the judder experiments on 1-B-IV. Will you please fit a new set and also the new linings in… | ||
| scan0187 | The clutch of car B-2-GA following London Trials and requesting its prompt return. | ||
| View original record | AWW S/W. GRY x260 re- B-2-GA - London Trials. Cx7/KW12.5.36. I should be interested to hear what you find in connection with the clutch of this car and when you are proposing to let us have it back.… | ||
| scan0188 | Query regarding the cause of a clutch issue on a Bentley Trials Saloon B-4-GA and an urgent request for its return. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs/Rm. re- Bentley Trials Saloon B-4-GA. Cx1/KW21.5.36. We should be interested to know whether the cause of the trouble with the clutch on this car, which was returned to you for attention, is… | ||
| scan0189 | The collection of a Bentley Trials Saloon B-4-GA to test clutch modifications. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. X260 ~212 Hs/Rm.21/KW.22.5.36. Bentley Trials Saloon B-4-GA. Cx.1/KW.21.5.36. Bly. has arranged to collect this car on Monday. This will give us an opportunity of seeing if the modifications… | ||
| scan0190 | Confirmation regarding clutch modifications and handover of Bentley Trials Car B-4-GA. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Bly. Hs/Rm.23/KW.22.5.36. Bentley Trials Car B-4-GA. This is to confirm that, unless we find that after our modifications to the clutch on this car it does not "stay put", we shall be able to… | ||
| scan0191 | Confirmation of a telephone conversation regarding the collection of a B.4.GA. demonstration Saloon for a press run. | ||
| View original record | x260 S/W. Rm. Bly/17R/22.5.36. Re:- B.4.GA. demonstration Saloon. This is to confirm our telephone conversation to-day that we will be sending up a driver to collect this car on Monday afternoon the… | ||
| scan0192 | Correspondence regarding the return of a London Trials Coupe due to a clutch fault that causes an 'appalling jagger' when hot. | ||
| View original record | te Smith. S/W. Rm. re- B-2-GA - London Trials Coupe. This is the car which we returned to you on the 7th May because the clutch was so unsatisfactory. We are again compelled to return the car to you… | ||
| scan0193 | Confirming a telephone conversation about sending a Bentley B-2-GA trial car for inspection due to mechanical issues. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. X760 Hs/Smth. 2/JH. 16. 6. 36. Trials Bentley B-2-GA. Confirming our telephone conversation we are sending this car over to you. The complaints are that it needs decarbonising and the clutch is… | ||
| scan0194 | Tyre noise on different car models and running on Discol fuel. | ||
| View original record | S/W. x 260 Lp.2/LAM.16.6.36. To Rm. from Lp. Dear Rm., For Information. I drove 4-B-IV about 30,000 miles last year and at no time do I remember being worried by tyre noise. I have now driven B-61-FC… | ||
| scan0195 | Faulty clutch from trials car B-2-GA due to irregular friction facing thickness. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. x-260 Hs/Smth.27/KW.23.6.36. B-2-GA - Trials Car. When we took down the clutch for examination, we found the driven plate to be faulty. Due to irregularities in the thickness of the friction… | ||
| scan0196 | Request to Mr. Drawford for the mileage of a 4 1/4 litre Bentley trials car for examination if it exceeds 10,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | W/L.H. - Mr. Drawford. x260 Hs/Gry.10/KW.11.9.36. Will you please let us know the greatest mileage you have completed on a 4 1/4 litre Bentley trials car, as there are certain things we should like to… | ||
| scan0197 | Mileage figures for 4 1/4 litre Bentley trials cars. | ||
| View original record | Lillie Hall to W. Hs/Gry. x260 EB 2688 RC12/L/14.9.36. In answer to your memo Hs/Gry.10/KW.11.9.36. The greatest mileage completed on a 4 1/4 litre Bentley trials car is 21,513 miles. This mileage has… | ||
| scan0198 | Cancelling previous instructions to rebuild the engine for trials car B-3-GA with standard bearings and shims. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x260 Hs/Rm.18/KW.25.9.36. Main and Big End Bearings for Trials Car B-3-GA. Referring to Hs/Rm.1/KW.24.9.36, Sales are crying for the trials car back. I have also come to the conclusion that we… | ||
| scan0199 | Cover note regarding remarks on TrialsCar No.3-AZ-38. | ||
| View original record | 4260 [Strikethrough]Ex. from Wor.[/Strikethrough] Copy to S[REDACTED] Rm. [REDACTED] Worl/T1.10.36. Re TrialsCar No.3-AZ-38. On receipt of your Cx11/RW25.9.36 I asked Mx. to let me have his remarks,… | ||
| scan0200 | Investigation of valve and tappet mechanism issues on trials car 3-AZ-38. | ||
| View original record | Copy. Wor. from Mx. MX/T29.9.36. Trials car 3-AZ-38 Cx11/KW25.9.36. We sent our Tester Lewis who is stationed in London to "N" to investigate this job. After speaking to him on the telephone we… | ||
| scan0201 | Internal memorandum regarding an unsatisfactory clutch on the London Trials Coupe, car B-2-GA. | ||
| View original record | LR SMITH. Please follow up. URGENT Rm S/W. Hs/Rm. c to BLY. c " BC Cx3/KW14.10.36. B-2-GA - London Trials Coupe. This is the car to which I referred at the Meeting at W. last Wednesday on which the… | ||
| scan0202 | Requesting modifications for the B-2-GA London Trials Coupe, including a probable clutch change. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X260 Hs/Smth.21/KW.14.10.36. B-2-GA - London Trials Coupe. Referring to theattached memo.,Cx.3/KW.14.10.36 will you please arrange to do the necessary modifications. A clutch change is… | ||
| scan0203 | Notification regarding the dispatch of chassis B 2 GA to address an issue with the clutch jagger. | ||
| View original record | x260i Lillie Hall to W. Hs/Rm. RC6/L/14.10.36. Re: Chassis No. B 2 GA. ✓ - - - - - - - - - - - - I am sending you the above car, it should arrive sometime tomorrow. It is being sent to you with regard… | ||
| scan0204 | File note detailing the weight of a B.2.GA Trials Coupe. | ||
| View original record | FILE. x260 October 16th, 1936. B.2.GA. Trials Coupe. Weight, complete with petrol, oil and water 33 cwt. 2 qrs. Taken by Rm. | ||
| scan0205 | Arranging the collection of chassis number B 2 GA. | ||
| View original record | Lillie Hall to W. HS/Rm. x260 RC3/L/16.10.36. Re: Chassis No. B 2 GA. Garner will be collecting the above car from you tomorrow morning. He will be arriving at about 11.30 a.m. RC. | ||
| scan0206 | Arranging a demonstration run in Birmingham for a Demonstration Saloon, chassis number B.3.GA. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Rm. x260 Bly16/Rz8.10.36. Re:- Demonstration Saloon Chassis No. B.3.GA. ------------------------ With reference to this car, which as arranged on the telephone is being sent to you on Friday… | ||
| scan0207 | Repair of a rear axle oil leak and the fitting of new experimental oil seals. | ||
| View original record | Ely. From Rm/Gry. Y260 Rm/Gry.5/MJ.31.10.36. B-3-GA. When your driver brought this car in yesterday he complained that the rear axle was emptying itself in about 800 miles. Upon examination this… | ||
| scan0208 | Confirming arrangements for a driver to collect a demonstration saloon car. | ||
| View original record | x260. Per Bag. S/W. Rm/GRY. Re:- B.3.GA. Demonstration Saloon. Thank you for advising us that this car will be ready by to-night. We are therefore arranging for the driver Burrage to collect it from… | ||
| scan0209 | Arranging an appointment for a driver with a demonstration saloon car. | ||
| View original record | x260 Rm. Bly/15/SM. 2.11.36. Re: B.3.GA, Demonstration Saloon. Would you kindly inform driver Burrage who is reporting to you to-morrow morning for this car, that we are fixing an appointment for him… | ||
| scan0210 | Complaint case follow-up requesting a report on a sheared road shaft for chassis B-189-BL. | ||
| View original record | S/W [Handwritten] 0261 FILE 260 H/DW.28/MD.10.11.36. Complaint Case. Re: A. P. Franklin - B-189-BL. Are you yet able to let us have a report on the road shaft which sheared in the above chassis and… | ||
| scan0211 | Two Bentley cars for Guy A. Vandervell and Geoffrey Vandervell, discussing bearings and potential performance upgrades. | ||
| View original record | 260 S/W. To Rm. Bly1/R11.11.36. Re:- Guy A. Vandervell, & Geoffrey Vandervell. -------------------- We thank you for your Rm7/R9.11.36, and we note that you are in touch with Mr. Guy Vandervell's… | ||
| scan0212 | Half shaft failure caused by inaccurate machining and a below-standard finish. | ||
| View original record | 8260 W/S. H. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry9/R.13.11.36. B.189.BL. HALF SHAFT FAILURE. We have examined the broken parts of this shaft, and conclude that failure was due to inaccurate machining of an important… | ||
| scan0213 | Unsatisfactory clutch on a car undergoing London Trials, which is being sent for investigation and decarbonisation. | ||
| View original record | 260 S/W. Rm. C. to He. C. " F. C. " Mr. C. " Hd. C. " Bly. Cx9/KW30.11.36. B-4-GA - London Trials. This clutch has again become very unsatisfactory, and we are therefore immediately taking the car off… | ||
| scan0214 | Car with clutch and transmission issues during London trials, and the remedial actions taken. | ||
| View original record | 260 W/S. Cx. from Rm. c. Sg. Hs. E. c. Mx. Bly. B.4.G.A. - LONDON TRIALS. This car was sent back to Derby with a complaint of unsatisfactory clutch (Cx.9/KW.30.11.36.) We agree that rattles in the… | ||
| scan0215 | The performance of a car's clutch during London trials. | ||
| View original record | 261 S/W. -> Rm. c. to Sg. c. " Hs. c. " E. c. " Mx. c. " Bly. L P SMITH Cx7/KWI0.12.36. B-4-GA - London Trials. Reference RmIO/AP3.12.36. I tried this car on Monday last in London traffic, and during… | ||
| scan0216 | Test drive report evaluating a car's performance with different fuels, along with commentary on handling, comfort, and noise levels. | ||
| View original record | S/W LES? 260 F.J.H. } c. to Hs. c. " E. c. " Rm. 5-B-IV Cx10/KW4.1.37. I drove this car in all about 275 miles. Dealing with the fuel, I drove it at your request firstly on National Benzole over a run… | ||
| scan0217 | Car's handling, specifically shock absorbers and steering slackness, compared to a standard Bentley. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - CxIO/KW4.1.37 when the shock absorbers were tight,or to the slackness in the steering ( there was practically 2" movement of the steering wheel rim of what appears to be play ) I cannot say, but… | ||
| scan0218 | Requesting confirmation of engine decarbonisation for a Bentley trials car. | ||
| View original record | 260. Lillie Hall to W. Rm/Gry. Re: B 3 GA - Bentley Trials. - - - - - - - - - - - - The above car was sent to Works, Derby, for you to examine the engine after covering 21,000 miles during September… | ||
| scan0219 | Inquiry about the status and programme for car B-61-FC, and its preparation for sale. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. e. to Bly. 260 B-61-FC- ex Lp. Cx5/KW27.5.37. Will you please say if,now that Lp is using a later car, you have the above car in your possession and if so what is it's programme,please ? We… | ||
| scan0220 | Status and experimental coachwork features of two cars, one being chassis B-61-FC. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. from Rm. c. Bly. 260 Rm10/R.28.5.37. B-61-FC - ex Lp. Cx5/KW27.5.37. We have not seen this car for sometime. It has never been an experimental chassis, nor has the new chassis which Lp. has… | ||
| scan0221 | Private memo detailing a 407-mile journey in a Bentley, visiting several aerodromes. | ||
| View original record | Private. His car! 260 P Lp.2/PH.3.6.37. Dear Rm, I had quite a good day on the Bentley yesterday. I left the Works at 9.45 a.m. and reached home at 9.45 p.m. In the interval 407 miles were covered,… | ||
| scan0222 | Preparations for the London Trials Saloon B.119.JY, including fitting new cams and checking brakes. | ||
| View original record | W/K - Mr. Hancock. c. to Cx. Rm/AFM.21/JH.9.6.37. Re London Trials Saloon B.119.JY. With reference to the memo. Cx.4/KW.9.6.37. it refers to the test of this motor car by Mr. Maurice Platt. Before Mr.… | ||
| scan0223 | Arrangements for a Bentley London Trials Saloon B-119-JY to be loaned to a writer from 'The Motor' for a technical review. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm. Bentley London Trials Saloon B-119-JY. Cx4/KW9.6.37. We are arranging for Mr. Maurice Platt of The Motor to have this car for the week-ending June 18th-21st, with a view to taking a long run… | ||
| scan0224 | Seeking clarification on the standardization of brake cams and the implementation of servo improvements. | ||
| View original record | 260? MARTINDALE. File See me Rm S/W. Rm. London Trials Saloon B-119-JY. Cx8/KW11.6.37. We note from your Rm/AFM21/JH9.6.37 that you are fitting a pair of improved cams to these brakes. We also note… | ||
| scan0225 | Modifications and testing of the Bentley London Trials car B.119.JY. | ||
| View original record | 260 To Rm. from Rm/GWH. Kingsbury, June 15th. 1937 BENTLEY LONDON TRIALS CAR. B.119.JY. The 35° cams have been fitted to the above car. All brakes have been attended to. A new spring fitted to… | ||
| scan0226 | Telegram requesting to use a car at Brooklands for comparative tests for two hours. | ||
| View original record | 260 Bm 4.8.37. LAPPIN ROLHEAD PICCY LONDON. MAY WE UTILISE YOUR CAR FOR COMPARATIVE TESTS ON BROOKLANDS TWO HOURS SOMETIME THIS WEEK. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| scan0227 | Owner's complaint report for a Bentley with a noisy rear axle due to a fractured pinion extension piece. | ||
| View original record | GRY - a nice cheap repair OWNER'S COMPLAINT REPORT BENTLEY 3 1/2 4 1/4 Chassis No. B.60.GA. Delivery Date 24.4.36 Owner: F.B.A. Ltd. (Trials Car), 25, Rue Gide, LEVALLOIS-PERRET, Seine Report No. F.2.… | ||
| scan0228 | Performance data from tests at Brooklands comparing different vehicle and tyre configurations. | ||
| View original record | 260 360 so. 560. 1320 O.H.C. file AT BROOKLANDS 6.8.37. | | Standard Wheels & Tyres 5.50 x 18. | Standard front 6 x 19 Dunlop Racing Rear. | Standard front 6 x 19 rear (cut-out open). | Standard front… | ||
| scan0229 | Investigation into bearing shell distortion and seizure on Chassis B-117-JY following a top decarb. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm/GWH. 260 c. to Rm. Rm/GWH.21/N.10.9.37. [Handwritten: Filer] Re: Mr Lappin's Chassis B-117-JY. Mileage 12,620. ------------------------- This car came in at Mr Lappin's request for a… | ||
| scan0230 | Relinquishment of car B-117-JY, a tyre change, and results from Arctic Oil Tests. | ||
| View original record | Swat Seiler 260? S/W. Rm. Lp9/IH.7.2.38. B-117-JY. -------- I have now relinquished the above car, but the large tyres are being changed to B-50-LS. Re:- Arctic Oil Tests: The car completed 1950 miles… | ||
| scan0231 | Request to fit a modified throttle spring anchorage to a Bentley B.50.LS car for Mr. Lappin. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 260 Rm/GR.9/JH.22.2.38. Bentley B.50.LS. Mr. Lappin. Will you please fit to the above car our modified throttle spring anchorage (spring reversed) The parts are in hand and the carburettors… | ||
| scan0232 | Requesting to fit an experimental bearing to a Bentley rear axle. | ||
| View original record | 260. To Lp. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.6/MH.9.3.38. BENTLEY REAR AXLES. We wish to fit an experimental bearing to the pinion of your rear axle. Will you please bring your car on the next convenient occasion… | ||
| scan0233 | The fitting of a preloaded pinion bearing to a Bentley rear axle. | ||
| View original record | 260. To HPS. from Rm/FJH. Rm/FJH.3/AP.10.3.38 BENTLEY REAR AXLES. We wish to fit to Lp's chassis, B.50 LS., the 0.005 preloaded pinion bearing which was removed from 6.B.1V. in France. The bearing is… | ||
| scan0234 | Short memo regarding a visit to Derby concerning Bentley rear axles. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm/FJH...from Lp. 26a 260. Lp.3/WT11.3.38 BENTLEY REAR AXLES. With reference to your Rm/FJH.6/MH.9.3.38 I hope to be in Derby in the middle or end of next week with the car. Lp. | ||
| scan0235 | Requesting details about the failure of an experimental petrol pump on chassis B.50.LS. | ||
| View original record | W/L.H. To JLE. [Stamped text in red ink] 260 a/cs 12.6.3. Rm/JBD.14/JH.16.3.38. re petrol pump On B.50.LS. Lp. has advised us that the petrol pump on the above chassis failed with you last week and we… | ||
| scan0236 | The investigation of a petrol pump fault on chassis B.50.LS. | ||
| View original record | W/LH. To JLE. from Rm/JBD. Rm/JBD.2/MH.21.3.38. RE CHASSIS B.50.LS. Thank you for the report on the petrol pump off chassis B.50.LS (L.P.) Now we know that there was no electrical fault we will… | ||
| scan0237 | Request to schedule the fitting of a Lucas starter motor and a Delco-Remy distributor on a Bentley B.50.LS. | ||
| View original record | 260. W/S - LP. Rm/RC.18/JH.3.5.38. re Bentley B.50.LS. We wish to try out a Lucas starter motor and a Delco-Remy distributor on your Bentley. The fitting of these units will take about two days, so… | ||
| scan0238 | Brief memo regarding arrangements for a car at the Works. | ||
| View original record | 260. S/W Rm...from Lp. Lp.3/WT4.5.38 Rm/RC.18/JH.3.5.38 B-50-LS. With reference to the above I hope to be at the Works early to-morrow morning and you can have the car until about 4.30 - 5 o'clock on… | ||
| scan0239 | Report comparing mileage and performance for large, small, and standard tyre sizes. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm..from Lp. G&T [crossed out] 261. Lp.11/WT7.5.38 B-50-LS. FSH RH [crossed out] I confirm having run 9,300 miles on the large size tyres. Better riding, good adhesion, wet and dry. I have… | ||
| scan0240 | Instructions for fitting a modified thermostat to Lappin's Car B.50.LS. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. 260 Rm/Std.3/MH.18.5.38. THERMOSTAT FOR LAPPIN'S CAR - B.50.LS. We wish to fit to above car thermostat scheme similar to 'M' series Bentley production but having a special small… | ||
| scan0241 | Serious engine failure in Bentley Saloon No. B-2-LS while on loan. | ||
| View original record | To By. From Sg. c. to Rm. c. to Hd. 200 260 Sg.22/KW.12.7.38. Re Trials Bentley Saloon No. B-2-LS. I expect you will have heard of the unfortunate mishap to this car; i.e., serious engine failure… | ||
| scan0242 | Reminder note requesting a report on the cause of an engine failure for the B-2-LS Bentley Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | 200. 260 S/W Rm To BY. from Sg. Copy to Rm.Hd. re Bentley Trials Car. B-2-LS. Sg7/E18738 Just a note to remind you that I am waiting for a report re the cause of this engine failure as per… | ||
| scan0243 | Examination report on a Bentley Trials Saloon (B.2.LS) following a piston and big end bearing failure. | ||
| View original record | To Sg... from BY. c. Rm.. c. Hd. BY.23/N.19.7.38. Bentley Trials Saloon - B.2.LS. Referring to Sg.22/KW.12.7.38, which I regret pressure of other work prevented me from reporting upon towards the end… | ||
| scan0244 | Continued report discussing flywheel 'flap' and its effect on bearing clearance and wear. | ||
| View original record | -2- BY.23/N.19.7.38 Cont'd. ----------------- flywheel "flap", this would rapidly increase the clearance on No.7. bearing, and would effect in slightly less degree No.6. and 5, precisely as shown by… | ||
| scan0245 | The supply and fitment instructions for Aerolite and R.R. T slot pistons for a car belonging to Lappin. | ||
| View original record | 260 To HPS. from Rm/Swdl. c. Hd. Rm/Swdl.2/MH.6.8.38. LAPPIN'S CAR. We have supplied 3 Aerolite pistons and 3 R.R. T slot pistons complete with piston rings (std. Bentley) together with a new… | ||
| scan0246 | Request to a customer to monitor oil consumption and schedule an inspection for an engine fitted with special test components. | ||
| View original record | 260 W/S. Lp. from Rm/CTS. Rm/CTS6/R.17.8.38. B.50.LS. With reference to your car, Chassis No. Your engine has been fitted with special cylinder block and pistons, so that we may obtain certain… | ||
| scan0247 | Telex message requesting pinion bearings removed from a customer's car. | ||
| View original record | 260 L/K 5.9.38. BENSERDEP PHONE LONDON. PLEASE SEND US PINION BEARINGS REMOVED FROM LAPPINS CAR. GRYLLS ROYCAR. | ||
| scan0248 | Notification regarding the despatch of a pinion thrust bearing removed from a chassis. | ||
| View original record | 260 FJH K/W. Rm/Gry. Pk/KC/DPB/6.9.38. In accordance with the instructions received in your telegram, we have today despatched to you under cover of our advice note No.5531 the pinion thrust bearing… | ||
| scan0249 | Arrangements for the delivery and handover of demonstration saloon B.82.MR. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm/Gryll. FD 261. Bly/4/SM. 28.1.39. Re: Demonstration Saloon - B.82.MR. With reference to our telephone conversation yesterday, we are glad you are willing to try to improve the performance of… | ||
| scan0250 | Requesting an opinion on the rear axle for Chassis No. B 82 MR due to complaints, with a handwritten note confirming its replacement. | ||
| View original record | 261.2 260. Lillie Hall to W. Mr. Grylls. RC1/L/30.1.39. Re: Chassis No. B 82 MR. Whilst the above car is with you will you please pass your opinion on the rear axle. If it is not up to standard will… | ||
| scan0251 | The stripping and examination of a Bentley car after completing 50,000 miles. | ||
| View original record | 261 ? To RM/HAC. RM/CTS. RM/FJE. RM/JBD. RM/RC. RM/AFR. RM/FD. RM/Swdl. RM/Wym. RM/Ed. O. BRS. RM/Gry.3/ME.31.1.39. BY'S BENTLEY. This car came into the Repair Dept. to-day to be stripped for… | ||
| scan0252 | Arranging for replacement hand tools to be dispatched for a Bentley car, chassis B.2.MR. | ||
| View original record | r 260 To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.11/JH.31.1.39. We are sending into the stores today some replacement hand tools which Sales reported missing from one of their Bentley cars which has recently visited… | ||
| scan0253 | Performance report on Demonstration Saloon B.82.MR, detailing engine check, speedometer accuracy, and rear axle replacement. | ||
| View original record | 260² W/S - Bly. Rm/FD.9/JH.1.2.39. re Demonstration Saloon B.82.MR. This car had a better performance than B.2.MR. when it arrived, we have checked up the engine and it is quite up to standard, we… | ||
| scan0254 | Performance, speedometer error, and rear axle of demonstration saloon B.82.MR. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Rm/FD. 260? Bly3/SM. 3.2.39. FD Re: Demonstration Saloon - B.82.MR. We thank you for your memo reference Rm/FD.9/JH.1.2.39. and note that you have not been able to increase this car's engine… | ||
| scan0255 | Arranging the loan of a Bentley overdrive trials car for a road test by Mr Laurence Pomeroy. | ||
| View original record | 260. S/W. Rm. C. to Bly. Cx9/KW17.3.39. The Motor are having a Bentley overdrive Trials Car, B-4-MR, for a road test and report, and it is being placed at their disposal on Friday, March 31st, for the… | ||
| scan0256 | Several car faults and discussing tyre mileage under summer conditions. | ||
| View original record | 260. S/W Rm...from Lp. Lp.4/WT18.3.39 B-50-LS. One of JLE's men will bring the above car up to you on Monday. The throttle sticks badly. Leak at water joints on heater when cold. The spare wheel well… | ||
| scan0257 | Internal communication about sending car B-4-MR to Derby and updates on the Streamline Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 260. W/S - Cx. from Rm. Rm10/R.18.3.39. 260. Replying to Cx9/KW.17.3.39., the earlier next week you send B-4-MR to Derby, the better. Regarding Cx6/KW.17.3.39., we will let you know about this car as… | ||
| scan0258 | Letter to a colleague in hospital discussing their Bentley and a defence unit camp. | ||
| View original record | LP260 W/S. Lp. from Rm. Rm5/R.20.3.39. Dear Lp., I hope that by now you will have got over the worst part of your stay in hospital. It is very unfortunate that you should have had all this pain when… | ||
| scan0259 | Personal letter from a hospital bed discussing health and personal affairs. | ||
| View original record | 260 Royal Masonic Hospital London. W. 6 Sunday 9.30 P.M. Dear R.M. After spending a lot of money and putting up with a lot of pain the response has not been up to expectations and I do not feel too… | ||
| scan0260 | To arrange the collection of a Bentley trials car from Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | 260? To Bly. Rm/FD.19/JH.21.3.39. re B.4.MR. The writer will be visiting Messrs. Park Ward on Friday this week and will return the Bentby trials at the same time. Would you be kind enough to arrange… | ||
| scan0261 | Work to be carried out on a Bentley B.50.LS. | ||
| View original record | 260 To Hd. Rm/FD.3/JH.21.3.39. B.50.LS. Will you please have the following work carried out on Mr. Lappins Bentley B.50.LS. (1) Change cyl. block. block is .25% chrome (2) Fit new set of pistons High… | ||
| scan0262 | The replacement of a cylinder block and pistons on Lappin's Car (B.50.LS.). | ||
| View original record | 260 To Hd. from Rm/Swdl. c. HPS. c. Rm/CTS. Rm/Swdl.3/MH.21.3.39. LAPPIN'S CAR (B.50.LS.) Will you please remove the cylinder block and pistons from the above car and return them to the Exptl. Dept.… | ||
| scan0263 | Correcting the size of oversize pistons for Lappin's Car and requesting the cylinder block be machined accordingly. | ||
| View original record | 260 To Hd. from Rm/Swdl. c. HPS. c. Rm/CTS. Rm/Swdl.4/MH.22.3.39. LAPPIN'S CAR (B.50.LS). Further to our memo Rm/Swdl.3/MH.21.3.39, we understand that the first oversize stock of pistons is .010 and… | ||
| scan0264 | Work carried out on a B.2.MR trials Bentley, detailing brake and engine issues. | ||
| View original record | 260 To Cx. from Rm/FD. c. to Bly. Rm/FD.8/JH.28.3.39. re B.2.MR. Trials Bentley. Coupe. Body The following work was carried out at Derby on the trials Bentley. (1) Brakes found to be ineffective due… | ||
| scan0265 | Delivery note for a Bentley car returned to W. Lappin, Esq. after repairs. | ||
| View original record | RR 555 Bn. (5H) (73050 17-10-38) W.H.H. 260 BENTLEY MOTORS (1931) LTD., DERBY. DELIVERY NOTE. No. B 3244 10.16 Date 3.4.39 TO W.Lappin, Esq., Order No. 51906 BENTLEY MOTORS (1931) LTD., DERBY, have… | ||
| scan0266 | Delivery note for a repaired Bentley car, chassis number B.50.LS. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY MOTORS (1931) LTD., DERBY. 10.16 DELIVERY NOTE. No. B.3244 Date 3.4.39 TO W.Lappin, Esq., Order No. 51906 BENTLEY MOTORS (1931) LTD., DERBY, have pleasure in returning: — One Bentley Car… | ||
| scan0267 | Letter from Rm to Lp regarding their health and the completion of their car. | ||
| View original record | 2.60 W/S. Lp. from Rm. Rm1/R.3.4.39. Dear Lp., Sorry to hear that you are not getting well as quickly as you would like. I hope, however, that your improvement will accelerate from now onwards. Your… | ||
| scan0268 | Request for feedback on the reliability of a Lucas starter motor fitted to a Bentley B.50.LS. | ||
| View original record | 260. also 6134 W/S - LP. Rm/RC.19/JH.5.4.39. re Bentley B.50.LS. We fitted a Lucas starter motor to your Bentley on the 5th. May 1938. We are now investigating the reliability of this unit and would… | ||
| scan0269 | Letter from Lp to Rm thanking them for arranging a car and providing a personal health update. | ||
| View original record | 260. S/W Rm...from Lp. Lp.1/WT5.4.39 Dear Rm, Thank you for your note and also for arranging to send the car down to-morrow. I am really beginning to feel that there is some response to the treatment.… | ||
| scan0270 | Internal memorandum regarding a car's poor performance during a press road test due to an oil-smothered servo. | ||
| View original record | 260.?1379 F. Dodd See me S/W. Rm. -> c to Bly. B-4-MR. Rm CxIO/KW5.4.39. This is the London Trials Car recently submitted to the "Motor" for one of their road test articles, and in accordance with… | ||
| scan0271 | Confirming the despatch of a car to Lillie for Mr. Hall. | ||
| View original record | 260. PER BAG. W/S. Lp. from Rm. Rm5/R.6.4.39. Lp.1/WT5.4.39. Hall. Your car has to-day been despatched to Lillie Rm. | ||
| scan0272 | Oil leak in the servo unit of trials car chassis B.4.MR. | ||
| View original record | 260. W/K - Mr. Clarke. Rm/JBD.14/JH.6.4.39. Chassis B.4.MR. We have received a report on the servo of the above Trials car which came in to you with oil on the servo. We understand from Hancock that… | ||
| scan0273 | Troubleshooting for car 4.MR, including engine tuning, servo oil leaks, and incorrect parts, with a potential defect in other 'M' series cars. | ||
| View original record | 260 W/S. - Cx. c. Bly. Rm2/R.12.4.39. Referring to your note re 4.MR, you will have received *Rm/FDB/JH.28.3.39. denoting the work carried out while this car was at Derby. We do not understand Mr.… | ||
| scan0274 | Investigation into a servo shaft issue on a Bentley Trials Coupé. | ||
| View original record | /260. Rm/AFM. from Rm. Rm3/R.12.4.39. BENTLEY TRIALS COUPÉ. Will you please investigate the trouble experienced on B.4.MR. due to the plugged in servo shaft not being sweated in position,and find out… | ||
| scan0275 | Conflicting instructions for a 'sweating' modification on a servo unit. | ||
| View original record | Oil in Servo - B.4.MR. By / S.B. has issued a depot sheet at J.B.P's instruction during my absence. The deletion of the sweating is a D.O. responsibility - a By / N.S. cheapening modification. Depot… | ||
| scan0276 | The performance of a starter motor after 15,185 miles of use. | ||
| View original record | Starter Motor. 260. S/W Rm/RC...from Bp. Lp.1/WT15.4.39 With reference to your Rm/RC.19/JH.5.4.39 the mileage done since the started was fitted is 15,185. We have no criticism to make - it has… | ||
| scan0277 | Confirming a fault was due to a D.O. error and has been rectified. | ||
| View original record | 260 W/S - Cx. c. Bly. 4-MR. Rm6/R.18.4.39. Further to our memo - Rm2/R.12.4.39 - we now find that the fault was due to a D.O. error, and this has been rectified. Rm. | ||
| scan0278 | Request for the Bentley B.50.LS car to undergo starting tests in the 'cold chamber' in Derby. | ||
| View original record | 260 W/S - Lp. Rm/RC.14/JH.26.4.39. re Bentley B.50.LS. Thanks for the mileage figures and criticism of the motor fitted to the above car. We now wish to carry out some starting tests in our 'cold… | ||
| scan0279 | Request to arrange for a Bentley B.50.LS car to be brought to Derby for cold chamber starting tests. | ||
| View original record | 260 W/S - Lp. Rm/RC.14/JH.26.4.39. re Bentley B.50.LS. Thanks for the mileage figures and criticism of the motor fitted to the above car. We now wish to carry out some starting tests in our 'cold… | ||
| scan0280 | Replacement of a broken interior door handle for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 260 To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.20/JH.17.5.39. We are sending into the stores today an interior door handle which has broken on Mr. Lappin's Bentley, B.50.LS. Will you please despatch this to Messrs.… | ||
| scan0281 | Internal request to place an order with Mulliners Ltd. for a door handle for chassis B.50.LS. | ||
| View original record | 260 To Roy. c. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.19/JH.17.5.39. Will you please pass an official order to Messrs. Mulliners Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, for one interior door handle, for chassis B.50.LS.… | ||
| scan0282 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Mulliners Ltd. regarding a broken interior door handle on a B.50.LS. chassis and requesting a replacement. | ||
| View original record | 260. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.17/JH. 17th. May, 1939. Messrs. Mulliners Ltd., Bordesley Green Road, BIRMINGHAM. Dear Sirs, We are despatched today under separate cover one interior door handle,… | ||
| scan0283 | Broken star spring found in the servo unit of chassis B.50-LS during a brake re-lining. | ||
| View original record | 260 Rm./Gry. Hd/Sd14/MW1.12.39. Chassis No. B.50-LS - Sales. Mileage approx. 40,000. This car was in the Repair Department two days ago for the brakes and servo to be re-lined. When the servo was… | ||
| scan0284 | Report on a peculiar noise in a car during the London Trials B-V. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. 260 re London Trials B-V. Referring to Sg.9/KW.23.7.40, I attach Cx's report, which please note and return. I do not know whether you know what the peculiar noise is on Lp's car, to… | ||
| scan0285 | Letter confirming a telephone conversation regarding car seats for Mr Lappin, requesting tracings, and mentioning a recent air raid. | ||
| View original record | Rm/RAG3/Dn 22nd August 1 9 4 0. C. W. Ward, Esq., Messrs Park, Ward & Co Ltd, 473, High Road, Willesden, L O N D O N. N.W.10. Dear Mr Ward, Mr Lappin's Car. This confirms our telephone conversation… | ||
| scan0286 | The London Trials of a Bentley V car, chassis B.20.AW. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Sg. Sg.9/KW.23.7.40. Handwritten: Many thanks See me EV. I think that my note seems to have had the required effect. Rm re Bentley V - B.20.AW. (London Trials) Referring to your… | ||
| scan0287 | Road test of chassis B.22.AW, including performance notes and an anecdotal passenger pickup. | ||
| View original record | 261 Rm. Lp2/C/26.4.40. Re Chassis No. B.22.AW. The run to London was quite good, but I am a little apprehensive at the frequency at which the front suspension bottoms and it necessitated slowing up… | ||
| scan0288 | Poor performance reports on the Bentley V trials car and the suggestion to take it off the road. | ||
| View original record | To Cx. from Sg. Sg.5/KW.18.7.40. [Illegible handwritten note] re Bentley V. Thanks for letting me see the two reports from Jack Barclay and Sclater Booth. I sent these along to Rm. as I thought he… | ||
| scan0289 | Confirming the preference for a 4¼ litre chassis over a 3½ litre one due to scarcity. | ||
| View original record | w/s. To C. Rm.2/SW.30.11.40. 260 Thank you for your memo C.5/C.29.11.40, We have now decided that, since 3½ litres is scarce, we can work on 4¼ litre, and actually prefer one of these chassis, if you… | ||
| scan0290 | Preference for a 4¼ litre chassis over a 3½ litre one due to scarcity. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To C. Rm.2/SW.30.11.40. Thank you for your memo C.5/C.29.11.40, We have now decided that, since 3½ litres is scarce, we can work on 4¼ litre, and actually prefer one of these chassis, if you can… | ||
| scan0291 | Difficulty of acquiring a 3.5-litre Bentley for fuel consumption testing. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm C5/C29.11.40 Re 3½-litre Bentley. Rm2/RH27.11.40. -------- I note you would like to get hold of a 3½-litre Bentley for a few weeks to test its fuel consumption against other tests you are now… | ||
| scan0292 | Delay in modifications to trials car B-20-AW. | ||
| View original record | 260 To C. from Rm. Rm.1/BT.12.1.41. TRIALS CAR NO. B-20-AW. With reference to C5/C9.1.41. I am afraid it will be quite impossible to complete modifications to this chassis by Friday, January 17th. One… | ||
| scan0293 | The arrangement for the return of Trials Car B-20-AW for delivery to Mr. Devereux. | ||
| View original record | S/W Rm C3/C9.1.41. Re Trials Car No. B-20-AW -------------------- I have heard that this car arrives safely with you yesterday and I have in the meantime arranged with Mr. Devereux to put off his… | ||
| scan0294 | Specific checks and adjustments for a customer's Bentley Trials Car. | ||
| View original record | 260 To Rm/Wym. from Rm. Rm.5/ET.28.5.41. BENTLEY TRIALS CAR. Mr. Neville Rollason, of Peplow Hall, Hodnet, Salop, will be calling in for the Trials Car on Friday afternoon next, June 6th. I would like… | ||
| scan0295 | Instructions for handing over a car, ensuring the insurance is correct and providing an abbreviated instruction book. | ||
| View original record | M.P.C.BS. T.C.C.M. if he wishes to leave in a hurry, will you kindly hand the car to him. Will you make sure that the insurance is all right and give him one of the abbreviated instruction books which… | ||