Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Design and chassis requirements for a proposed Streamline Sports Saloon for Bentley, based on wind tunnel experiments. | ||
| View original record | 8261. S/W. Copy to: Sor. Br. Hs. LV8/BE.17.8.33. STREAMLINE SPORTS SALOON. BENTLEY. We send you, under separate cover, Tracing No. E.V.S.102. showing the proposed Streamline Sports Saloon for the… | ||
| Scan002 | The construction and specifications for a Streamline Sports Saloon Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X261. To Hs/RM....from Ev. Copy to Wor. C. E. By. Ev.3/IH.28.8.33. re Streamline Sports Saloon Bentley. ------------------ The body for this car is well in hand, and, as previously stated, we hope to… | ||
| Scan003 | Allocation of chassis No. B-23-AE for a 'Shop Window' car and its location. | ||
| View original record | S/W...RM o. to EV. x261.. C12/C29.8.33 U. Re "Shop Window" Car. With reference to our conversation on the telephone on Friday, we can allot you chassis No. B-23-AE, which is now at Park Ward's Works.… | ||
| Scan004 | Design and fitting of cycle-type front wings for a Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Streamline Saloon. | ||
| View original record | x 261. RHC Ev/I/1/11-9-33. Noted MA To E. from Ev. c. to De. [struck through] c. to Hs. c. to RY. [Handwritten 'W' with an arrow pointing to the 'c. to Hs.' line] STREAMLINE SALOON - BENTLEY 3 1/2… | ||
| Scan005 | Ventilation of the front driving compartment of the EVS.102 saloon car. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.13/KT.27.9.33. With reference to the saloon car EVS.102, we see no means of ventilating the front driving compartment. We are quite aware of the reasons which made you delete… | ||
| Scan006 | The road testing and preparation of the Streamline-Bentley, chassis No. B.23-AE. | ||
| View original record | YX261 To Hs............from Ev. Copy to RHC. Ev3/IH.12.10.33. re: STREAMLINE-BENTLEY. CHASSIS No.B.23- AE. We shall soon have the body and wings of this car in a sufficiently advanced state to enable… | ||
| Scan007 | Chassis modifications for a Streamline-Bentley model. | ||
| View original record | X261 LID See me To Hs.........from Ev. Copy to RHC Evl/IH.12.10.33. HS re: STREAMLINE-BENTLEY. We wish to confirm that you will send down and fit the revised stub axles for this chassis at Messrs.… | ||
| Scan008 | Instructions concerning the return of Streamline Bentley Chassis No. B-23-AE to the Works for modification. | ||
| View original record | W/S [Struck through] Bv. [Struck through] c. JLE, Lillie Hall Hs r261 [Handwritten] re STREAMLINE BENTLEY CHASSIS No.B-23-AE With reference to your EV3/IH.12.10.33, our definite instructions on this… | ||
| Scan009 | Testing the streamline saloon (Shop Window car) on Bentley Chassis B.23-AE before modifications by Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | Copy from EV. Copy to C. Hs.? 8261 AV.4/T16.10.33. Streamline Saloon. Bentley Chassis B.23-AE. Chassis B.23-AE has been allotted to me for the streamline saloon (The Shop Window car). The body, which… | ||
| Scan010 | Flexibility of cycle type front wings on a Streamline Bentley. | ||
| View original record | S/W. Hs... from Ev. Copy to E. Da. RHC. *261 Ev.1/WT20.10.33. Streamline Bentley. Cycle Type Front Wings. We have fitted up the cycle type front wings on the temporary mild steel stays, and it is… | ||
| Scan011 | Letter discussing parts, paint finish, and tooling for a Streamline Bentley 'Shop Window Car'. | ||
| View original record | r261 S/W. Hs... from Ev. Copy to Wor. E. EP. Ev.2/WT20.10.33. Streamline Bentley. B 23 AE. (wanted 20' apron) You will have seen our separate letter re the front wings. The Derby mechanic had the… | ||
| Scan012 | Modifications to a vehicle's speedometer, bonnet, ventilator, wheels, and suggesting wind tunnel tests. | ||
| View original record | -2- In connection with the speedometer, do you wish us to get a special instrument from Smiths for the high geared axle, or will you do so? We feel that the speedometer should read to 110 m.p.h. ? The… | ||
| Scan013 | Modifications and parts for a Streamlined Bentley B.23.AE. | ||
| View original record | 8261. To Ev. from Hs/Rm. C. Wor. E. C. EP. Hs/Rm.6/KT.21.10.33. STREAMLINED BENTLEY - B.23.AE. With reference to Ev.2/WT.20.10.33. We have sent off the apron, tools, and the hub caps, as required for… | ||
| Scan014 | From EV to HS/RM concerning the slow build progress of the Streamline Bentley and future design work. | ||
| View original record | TO HS/RM. FROM EV. x261 EV3/25.10.33. COPY TO G. WOR. H. [Text is struck through] DR. H. [Text is struck through] STREAMLINE BENTLEY. B.23.AE. We thank you for the great assistance that you have given… | ||
| Scan015 | Parts and preparation for the Streamline Bentley to be viewed at Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | TO HS. FROM EV. 8261 EV3/26.10.33. RE STREAMLINE BENTLEY. We wish to confirm that you will send to us the distance pieces and bolts for attaching the front apron. We have got this all fitted up… | ||
| Scan016 | Fitting a new axle and changing steering parts on a Streamlined Sports Saloon for speed testing at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | 8261 To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KT.1.11.33. STREAMLINED BENTLEY. The Streamlined Sports Saloon will be in Derby this afternoon. We want to get the 11/41 ratio axle fitted instructed in our… | ||
| Scan017 | Speed test results for a streamlined car at Brooklands and on Towcester Road. | ||
| View original record | x/v 61 4.11.33. Brooklands Tests 4.11.33 - B-23-AE. On the Towcester Road with the streamlined car a true speed of 103 M.P.H. was attained. On the track the following speeds were obtained :- Cut-out… | ||
| Scan018 | Request to fit an auxiliary petrol pipe and pump to a Streamlined Saloon to prevent fuel starvation at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | x 261 To RHC. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.1/KT.3.11.33. STREAMLINED SALOON. Will you please fit an auxiliary petrol pipe line 5/16" diameter from the tank to the carburetter, and also an electrical petrol… | ||
| Scan019 | List of jobs requiring attention to the coachwork of a car. | ||
| View original record | 8261 To Hs/Rm. [REDACTED] 7.11.33. B.23.AE. The following is a list of jobs requiring attention on the coachwork of the above car :- (1) Both front wings foul valances. (2) Nuts and bolts for bolting… | ||
| Scan020 | List of required attention points and modifications for chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | -2- Chassis parts requiring attention :- (1) Gearbox rattles badly on overrun. (2) 3rd. speed does not synchromesh. (3) Change speed lever rattles badly. (4) Foot brake pulls to the right when… | ||
| Scan021 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding required modifications to a Streamline Bentley, chassis B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | Copy for Hs/Lid. x261 EvS/IH.141133. 14th November, 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re:- STREAMLINE BENTLEY - B-23-AE. --------------------------… | ||
| Scan022 | List of vehicle modifications and repairs for coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 14/11/33. (4) The rear cushion needs attaching to the seat board. (5) The rear seat board is fouled by the rear universal joint; when on maximum bump the clearance… | ||
| Scan023 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about paint on hub nuts and windscreen reflection issues. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. 14/11/33. to match the wheels. (17) The paint in the letter 'B' on the hub nuts falls out when the nut is hammered for fitting or removing the wheels. (18) The… | ||
| Scan024 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing required modifications for a Streamline Bentley, chassis B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | Copy for Hs/Rm. x 2 les LID EvS/IH.141133. 14th November, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re:- STREAMLINE BENTLEY - B-23-AE. The above car is still… | ||
| Scan025 | List of required modifications and fault rectifications for the coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd.. 14/11/33. (4) The rear cushion needs attaching to the seat board. (5) The rear seat board is fouled by the rear universal joint; when on maximum bump the clearance… | ||
| Scan026 | Letter from Bentley Motors to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding vehicle faults and modifications. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. 14/11/38. to match the wheels. (17) The paint in the letter 'B' on the hub nuts falls out when the nut is hammered for fitting or removing the wheels. (18) The… | ||
| Scan027 | List of nine points noted regarding the Streamlined Bentley, chassis B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | To Ev. from Hs/Rm. 8267 Hs/Rm.3/KT.16.11.33: STREAMLINED BENTLEY - B-23-AE. With reference to your letter to Park Wards of the 14th inst. re. the streamlined Bentley, we have noted the following… | ||
| Scan028 | From Ev. to Hs/Rm responding to a list of points regarding the Streamline Bentley B.23-AE. | ||
| View original record | X261 To Hs/Rm from Ev. Ev1/IH.18.11.33. STREAMLINE BENTLEY B.23-AE. Many thanks for your note. I will deal with the items in the order given in your Hs/Rm3/KT.16.11.33. (1) We have to admit a… | ||
| Scan029 | Buffer to axle clearances and spring specifications for chassis B.23.AE. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm Rm x261 Mx/LA20/T20.11.33. Re.Chassis No. B.23.AE. The following are the buffer to axle clearances taken with 4 passengers, 16 galls petrol, and spare wheel in rear of body. Front Off 1.75"… | ||
| Scan030 | Recommendation to change the springs on a Bentley Chassis B.23.AE. | ||
| View original record | 8261 To Mx. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.5/KT. 21.11.33. BENTLEY CHASSIS. B.23.AE. Referring to your note about the springs on this car, these are definitely rather unnecessarily strong on the back. We would… | ||
| Scan031 | Modernization and upcoming 100 M.P.H. speed trial of a streamlined Bentley at Montlhéry. | ||
| View original record | 8261 To Ev. From Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.6/KT.21.11.33. X6178 STREAMLINED BENTLEY. B.23.AE. Thank you for your note of the 18th inst. The car has now been modernised and will probably be ready to go down to Park… | ||
| Scan032 | Streamline Bentley B.23.A.E. project, including tests, design progress, and body modifications. | ||
| View original record | TO HS/RM. FROM EV. 8261 EV.9/ 24.11.33. STREAMLINE BENTLEY. B.23.A.E. Many thanks for your Hs/Rm.6/KT.21.11.33. I am interested to hear about the proposed test at Montlhery. I suppose you have not a… | ||
| Scan033 | Wet weather road testing and wind tunnel results for a streamlined car. | ||
| View original record | To EV: from Hs/Rm. 8261 Hs/Rm.14/KT.27.11.33. X4576 We have been driving the streamlined car in wet weather, and whilst mud does not get thrown up on to the windscreen or on the window of the car, it… | ||
| Scan034 | Proposal for a streamlined Bentley car, quoting an extract from a letter by Mr. Fedden. | ||
| View original record | Hs 8261 To Hs. from Sg. re 100 Miles an Hour Sg3/E27.11.33 Copy to W.R.C. Streamlined Bentley Car. F.Div. Lp. has received a letter from Mr.Fedden of which the following is an extract: "With regard to… | ||
| Scan035 | From 'Sg' to 'Hs' requesting views on collaborating with Mr. Fedden regarding high-speed performance versus body accommodation. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. Sg3/E27.11.33 - 2 - In your Hs/Rm14/KT.6.11.33 you said: We propose to analyse the results obtained to see how much of the high speed perforrmance we can retain whilst improving the… | ||
| Scan036 | Return of a lent Oil Gauge for a Streamline Bentley B.23-AE. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm.........from Ev. 8261 Ev5/PH.28.11.33. STREAMLINE BENTLEY - B.23-AE. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., are anxious to receive back the Oil Gauge which they lent to your driver when he collected this… | ||
| Scan037 | Letter requesting drawings for an aerodynamic body and reporting on a new Bentley demonstrator's performance. | ||
| View original record | X 261 To "Rm" Derby Sr7/ALG.30.II.33 Dear "Rm", When I last had the pleasure of seeing you you mentioned an aèro dynamic design for a body on the Bentley. I have had one or two demands for such a… | ||
| Scan038 | Return of a streamlined Bentley and a borrowed oil gauge to Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | 8261 To Ev. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm. 8/KT.30.11.33. STREAMLINED BENTLEY. B.23.AE. With reference to Ev5/IH.28.11.33. We are returning the streamlined Bentley to Park Wards tonight and also the oil gauge… | ||
| Scan039 | The performance and design issues of a newly completed streamlined car. | ||
| View original record | W/Paris: 8261 To Sr: from Hs/Rm: Hs/Rm.20/KT.1.12.33: Dear Sr, Thank you for your Sr7/MLG.30.11.33. Yes, we have completed our streamlined car, and it does exactly what we anticipated. With exactly… | ||
| Scan040 | Letter discussing car deficiencies, performance testing at Montlhery, and managing customer viewings of a specific motor car. | ||
| View original record | -2- running board. Before we finish with this car we hope to have dealt with these deficiencies; I am trying to get permission to bring this car over to Montlhery to get some lap speed figures as… | ||
| Scan041 | The development, sales strategy, and safety testing of the 100 mph Streamlined Bentley Car. | ||
| View original record | 8261 To Sg. From Hs. c. to Wor. c. to C. c. to E. c. to Ev. Re. 100 Miles an Hour Streamlined Bentley Car. Replying to Sg.3/R.27.11.33. The original object of the streamlined car can be achieved from… | ||
| Scan042 | Requesting Park Ward to expedite work on a streamlined car for a trip to Montlhery. | ||
| View original record | To EV. from Hs/Rm. 8261 Hs/Rm.3/KT. 2.12.33. We have hopes of taking the streamlined car over to Montlhery before Xmas. Will you therefore please ask Park Wards to complete their jobs as soon as… | ||
| Scan043 | Requesting Park Wards to expedite work on a streamlined car for a trip to Montlhery. | ||
| View original record | 8261 To EV: from Hs/Rm: Hs/Rm.3/KT: 2.12.33: We have hopes of taking the streamlined car over to Montlhery before Xmas. Will you therefore please ask Park Wards to complete their jobs as soon as… | ||
| Scan044 | Letter from the Experimental Dept. to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a streamlined Bentley saloon. | ||
| View original record | 8261 Experimental Dept. He/Rm.11/KT. December 4th 1933. Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Very many thanks for your letter ref. CWW/MO of the 25th ult.… | ||
| Scan045 | The need for proper axle gears before a timed speed test of a streamlined car at Montlhery. | ||
| View original record | 8261 To RHC. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.15/KT.7.12.33. 11/41 AXLE GEARS. We hope to take the streamlined car over to Montlhery next week in order to get a timed speed, but the axle gears on this car as you… | ||
| Scan046 | Collection of a streamlined car and the body selection for a 20/25 model 10,000-mile test. | ||
| View original record | 261 To EV. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.18/KT.7.12.33. Even if it means leaving something undone on the streamlined car, we would like to collect it on Sunday night when we shall have somebody coming to London.… | ||
| Scan047 | Performance testing of a Bentley at Montlhéry against a Bugatti, and coordinating logistics. | ||
| View original record | To "Rm" Derby Rm 8261. Showrooms Sr3/MLG.7.12.33 Thank you very much indeed for the extremely useful and interesting information communicated in your memo Hs/Rm20/XT.I.12.33. I am "tickled to death"… | ||
| Scan048 | Technical review of a car's performance, detailing positive qualities and minor issues with comparisons to other marques. | ||
| View original record | -2- They were all unanimous in declaring that the car is a combination of all the required qualities, i.e. road holding combined with the excellent springing, which features have up to the present… | ||
| Scan049 | Letter discussing the arrangements for a proposed performance test of a Bentley at the Montlery circuit. | ||
| View original record | 8261. To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr9/MLG.8.12.33 Further to my memo of yesterday's date, I am now in a position to give you definite information with regard to your proposed Montlery test. Mr. Pérouse… | ||
| Scan050 | French language document discussing the methods for increasing engine power. | ||
| View original record | COMMENT ACCROITRE LA PUISSANCE D'UN MOTEUR :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Avant longtemps les taxes de circulation auront disparu, remplacées par un nouvel impôt sur l'essence. Nous savons bien que… | ||
| Scan051 | French-language technical report on improvements in high-speed engine design and performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Tous les ingénieurs spécialistes se souviennent des critiques qu'on avait élevées vers 1920 contre les premiers moteurs rapides. Qu'ils veulent bien considérer que les moteurs rapides de 1920… | ||
| Scan052 | French-language document discussing recent progress in non-supercharged engine power output, page 3. | ||
| View original record | -3- Mais en moteurs non suralimentés, on aura une idée des progrès récemment accomplis en disant que certains types couramment livrés à la clientèle ont réalisé, pour leur puissance maximum, 35… | ||
| Scan053 | Typed letter confirming a telephone conversation regarding the condition of the track at Montlhery. | ||
| View original record | X261 To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr8/MLG.9.12.33 Dear "Rm", I duly received your telegram last evening and confirm my telephone conversation with you this morning in regard to the condition of the track… | ||
| Scan054 | Request to wire information regarding the Montlhéry tests. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Slater, Anglo Parisian Automobiles Avenue George V, Paris: 8261 11/12. 8.12.33. SLATER. ANGLOAUTO. PARIS. 86. PLEASE WIRE INFORMATION RE MONTLHERY TESTS. ROBOTHAM. | ||
| Scan055 | Car trial at Montlhery, with the goal of reaching a timed speed of 100 M.P.H. | ||
| View original record | W/Paris. To Sr. from Hs/Rm. 8261 Hs/Rm.8/KT.9.12.33. Thanks very much for your memo Sr3/MIG.7.12.33. I wired you yesterday for particulars about Montlhery. I expect to be over with the car on Thursday… | ||
| Scan056 | Correspondence regarding payment and international travel documents for Bentley Chassis B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | BP DEC 11 AS/W RECEIVED 8261. Whr/Mgn2/M11.12.33. Re. Bentley Chassis B-23-AE. Rm. We thank you for your D/BP/Y3/DH9.12.33 and the enclosed cheque for £50, which we have passed on to the R.A.C.,… | ||
| Scan057 | Typed memo confirming travel arrangements to Paris for a meeting at Monthlery. | ||
| View original record | W/Paris. To Sr. from Hs/Rm. 8261 Hs/Rm.9/KT.12.12.33. I am crossing by the evening boat on Wednesday the 13th inst. and shall be in Paris for lunch on Thursday, so if you would like to fix up for… | ||
| Scan058 | Instructions concerning the return of the streamline car from France, including a timed speed test. | ||
| View original record | 8201 Mr. Paterson, c/o. Anglo-Parisian Automobiles Ltd., Avenue George V, PARIS. Hs/Rm.16/KW19.12.33. We have decided to bring the streamline car back on the Calais boat on Friday, even if it is found… | ||
| Scan059 | Return of the streamline car to Derby and an alternative performance test in France. | ||
| View original record | W/P -To Sr. from Hs/Rn. c. to Hn. 8261 ade Hs/Rn.15/KW19.1233. We have decided that we must have the streamline car back in Derby before Christmas. This will mean it will have to cross over at the… | ||
| Scan060 | The results of speed tests for two Bentley trial cars, an Aerodynamic and an open tourer, at the Montlhery track. | ||
| View original record | To "Rm" Derby Showrooms Sr4/MTG.22.12.33 Y 261 Re: Bentley trials car ----------------- As agreed, we took both the Bentleys to Montlery yesterday morning after having been advised that the track was… | ||
| Scan061 | Performance and speed trial results of the Bentley Streamline Car. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Sr. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.16/KW27.12.33. Bentley Streamline Car. Many thanks for your Sr4/MLG.22.12.33. We are very satisfied with the results. I had hoped to have got a timed speed of 100 m.p.h.… | ||
| Scan062 | Letter from Paris regarding snapshots taken at Montlhery and a trip to the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | Armishaw 4.P.M. x261 Paris. 27-12-33. Dear Ru. Am enclosing you a few snapshots in the hope they will interest you. The light at Montlhery was not favourable for fast work with my standard lense,… | ||
| Scan063 | Thank you letter to E.W. Punt for photographs and well wishes for the New Year. | ||
| View original record | HS/Rm.8/KW29.12.33. X261 E.W. Punt, Esq., c/o. Anglo-Parisian Automobiles Ltd., Avenue George V, Paris. Dear Punt, Thank you so much for the photographs. I think they are very good - the light must… | ||
| Scan064 | Electrically timed lap speed tests of a Streamline Bentley at Montlhéry. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Ha/Rm. Wor. c. to E. c. to Hy. c. to Ev. c. to Hn. file X 261 Ha/Rm.9/KW28.12.33. Streamline Bentley - Tests on Montlhery. ------------------------------------ To conclude the tests on… | ||
| Scan065 | The advertising value of the car's silent, docile, and reliable performance. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/Rm.9/KW28.12.33. It is the better advertisement in that the car is silent, docile, can be run on ordinary plugs and No. 1 petrol, and is reliable mechanically. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan066 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a cracked stop lamp, a cracked mirror, and a design flaw on a Streamline Bentley B.23-AE. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Hs. Mr. x261 EV.2/HP. 6th January 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr Ward. Dear Sir, re Streamline Bentley B.23-AE. The stop… | ||
| Scan067 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding chassis B.23-AE. | ||
| View original record | EV.2/HP. 6th January 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. ---------------------- Chassis B.23-AE. Yours faithfully, For and on behalf of ROLLS-ROYCE Limited | ||
| Scan068 | Request to fit the latest type of Petrol Pump to car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 261 Hs/Bwg.11/KW12.1.34. B-23-AE. -------- Will you please have the above car fitted with the latest type Petrol Pump, which we will hand to you. Hs/J.Bowering. | ||
| Scan069 | Fitting a C.10 unit for testing balance weights and a camshaft for slow running tests. | ||
| View original record | x261 To RHC. from Hs/Gry. Hs/Gry.5/KW12.1.34. 23-AE. ------- We have decided to fit C.10 unit for testing the large balance weights to this chassis. For the purpose of this test the crankshaft spring… | ||
| Scan070 | Modifications to a Streamline Car chassis and an engine unit. | ||
| View original record | To RHC, from Hs/Gry. x261 Hs/Gry.5/KW.31.1.34. B-23-AE. Streamline Car. ---------- Will you please modify this chassis as follows :- (1) Fit C.10 engine unit for tests on high speed roughness. (2) Fit… | ||
| Scan071 | Requesting the removal of Handock brake shoes to investigate front axle judder on a streamlined car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X261 Hs/Gry.11/KW. 7.2.34. B-23-AE. Streamlined Car. Will you please remove the Handock shoes from the wrap-in shoe of both front brakes. We want to find out whether by reducing the total… | ||
| Scan072 | Cover note for correspondence received regarding a Streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | E H.s. x261 GRY See me re this Wor5/T16.2.34. Herewith copy of correspondence received from Sg. re Streamlined Bentley. attd Wor. | ||
| Scan073 | Streamlined Bentley, forwarding a note from Cx for discussion. | ||
| View original record | Copy. To Wor. from Sg. Re Streamlined Bentley Sg27/E14.2.34. I attach note from Cx. which I thought it would interest you to see. You might please pass it on to E. and Hs., and I shall be glad if Hs.… | ||
| Scan074 | Providing a critique and performance review of a streamlined Bentley model. | ||
| View original record | Copy. X261 Sg. c. to C. c. to Bn. Re Streamlined Bentley. Judging by the restrictions in body space as regards headroom, width and particularly with regard to the back part of the body and the… | ||
| Scan075 | Car noises from the radiator shutters and speed lever, and the quality of the instrument panel finish. | ||
| View original record | Contd:-2- Whilst standing by the roadside yesterday with the engine running an extraordinary buzzing noise was traced to the radiator shutters all vibrating, the shutters of course being open. I… | ||
| Scan076 | Follow-up memo requesting a reply regarding the Experimental Streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X261 S/W. Hs. re- Experimental Streamlined Bentley. CxIO/KW20.2.34. Can you now let me have a reply to Cx6/KW13.2.34, please ? Cx. ✓ -z. 6 m- | ||
| Scan077 | Requesting a copy of a previous memo that could not be traced. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Cx. From Hs. Hs.10/MJ.22.2.34. Replying to Cx.10/KW.20.2.34, - we cannot trace your memo. Cx.6/KW.13.2.34 and should be glad therefore if you would send us a further copy of same. Hs. | ||
| Scan078 | Request to fit four specific components to the B-23-AE Streamlined Car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 261 Ha/Gry.5/KW.2.3.34. B-23-AE - Streamlined Car. Will you please fit to this car - (1) Brake adjustment to suit cycle type wings, R.R. Sch.607. (2) Ball bearing servo bridge, N.Sch.3927.… | ||
| Scan079 | Instruction regarding modifications to a B-23-AE Streamline Car, specifically to fit a new Nut and Dog for the Fan Belt. | ||
| View original record | X261 RHC/HPS. HS/FD.7/KW.6.3.34. B-23-AE. Streamline Car. Further to your list of modifications to the above, will you please have the new Nut and Dog for the Fan Belt to LEC.3784 fitted. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| Scan080 | Request to change a car's petrol system to Scheme EX.13307. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X261 Hs/Bwg.15/KW. 8.3.34. B-23-AE. Petrol System. Will you please arrange to have the above system changed to Scheme EX.13307 whilst the car is in the shop. The petrol tap at present is on… | ||
| Scan081 | Feedback on the steering wheel of a Streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x261 GRY See me # To Hs. from Sg. re Streamlined Bentley. I was sorry that my plans were altered and I was unable to use the above car this week-end, but in any case the fog was so bad in the morning… | ||
| Scan082 | Test drive report with suggested body modifications for a Bentley Streamline Saloon. | ||
| View original record | x261 GRY Copy to Sg. C.W.J. Upr. En. HS. Milthorp EVS/IH.22.5.34. re:- STREAMLINE SALOON - B.23-AN - BENTLEY. -------------------------- I drove the Streamline car about 400 miles this week-end for… | ||
| Scan083 | Suggested aerodynamic modifications and performance comparisons for saloon and streamlined cars. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - behind the driver and would put an auxiliary foot rest for him, as in the back position he cannot reach the sloping footboard. (9) The tail would be brought down 2 or 3 ins lower, so as to avoid… | ||
| Scan084 | Issues with aerodynamic wind noise, screen wipers, exhaust cut-out, side wind handling, and weight distribution. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - new experience, for it has been found that the better the aerodynamic shape, the thinner is the layer of air stuck to the body or boundary layer and hence the greater tendency for door shuts,… | ||
| Scan085 | Design improvements for the Bentley B.23-AE Streamline Saloon. | ||
| View original record | x261 To EV. from E. E.1/HP.24.3.34. c.c. WG. WC. CT. BH. HS. LHS. re Streamline Saloon - B.23-AE. Bentley. Thank you for your report EV.5/IH.22.3.34; I agree with you that this is a most thrilling… | ||
| Scan086 | Vehicle design points and performance considerations. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - (5) Four doors would be heavier but this need not affect top speed performance, only acceleration. If the seat in the back is to be used at all then there ought to be four doors. (6) More… | ||
| Scan087 | The performance characteristics and design considerations for the Park Ward Rally Bentley. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - The Park Ward Rally Bentley. --------------------------- We have since noticed from your report HV8/23.3.34 that the Park Ward Rally Streamline saloon is actually 2½ miles an hour slower than… | ||
| Scan088 | Inquiry about the weight of a B-23-AE Streamline Saloon to estimate the weight of Mr. Fedden's car. | ||
| View original record | DODD x261 Hs. at W. Hn7/I/29-3-34. B-23-AE - STREAMLINE SALOON. Can you let us know what is the total weight of this car please? We want to try to estimate what Mr. Fedden's car - B-189-AE - is likely… | ||
| Scan089 | Stating the total weight of a B-23-AE Streamline Saloon. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Hn. From Hs/FD. y261 Hs/FD.3/MJ.6.4.34. B-23-AE - STREAMLINE SALOON. In reply to your memo Hn.7/I/29.3.34., asking for the total weight of the above car. This is 1 ton. 9 cwts. 3 qrs. complete… | ||
| Scan090 | Instructions for fitting parts from a 3-B-IV model to a B-23-AE Streamlined Car. | ||
| View original record | RHC. X241 Hs/Gry.6/KW.12.4.34. B-23-AE - Streamlined Car. -------------------------- WE should like to fit to this car some of the parts we instructed for 3-B-IV. Will you therefore please fit the… | ||
| Scan091 | Requesting adjustments to the pivot lean and steering tube poundages for car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | X 961 To RHC. Hs/Bwg.10/KW.27.4.34. B-23-AE. Will you please increase the pivot lean on the above car to standard, as at present it is only 2º 25'. Also increase poundages of cross and side steering… | ||
| Scan092 | Instruction to prepare and fit a new, latest strengthened type front axle to car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | RHC. x261 Hs/FD.30/KW.16.5.34. B-23-AE. Will you please prepare and fit a new front axle of the latest strengthened type to the above car. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| Scan093 | Request to fit a distant reading thermometer to measure oil temperatures on car B23AE at Brooklands. | ||
| View original record | X261 RHC. From Hs/Std. Hs/Std.7/MA.18.5.34. OIL TEMPERATURES ON B23AE AT BROOKLANDS. Will you please have a distant reading thermometer pocket fitted to the oil inlet to bearings pipe on B23AE car as… | ||
| Scan094 | Requesting modifications to car B-23-AE, including a new front axle, clutch, pedals, and rear axle components. | ||
| View original record | X 261 To RHC. Hs/Gry.11/KW.18.5.34. B-23-AE. While this car is in the shop, will you please carry out the following :- (1) Fit a new production type front axle incorporating Nitrided brake drums. (2)… | ||
| Scan095 | Tests conducted to eliminate excessive headlamp vibration on specific Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. 4761 Hs/FD.9/KW.25.5.34. Bentley Head Lamp Vibration. We have carried out a series of tests on B-23-AE and 3-B-IV to eliminate the excessive amount of head lamp movement. B-23-AE - Streamlined… | ||
| Scan096 | Modifications and tests to steady lamp pillars on different vehicle frames to prevent whipping. | ||
| View original record | -2- Hs/FD.9/KW.25.5.34. The second move was to make up and fit a cross member between the frame, opposite the lamp pillars, the ends of the member fitting tight up to the steel plates, using the same… | ||
| Scan097 | Outlining investigations into a Streamline Bentley for Mr. Fedden. | ||
| View original record | x261 Rm To C. [Redacted] Copy Sg. [Redacted] Sc. [Redacted] Hs. AV1/IH.4.6.34. re:- STREAMLINE BENTLEY. Having now obtained reliable lap speed figures for the streamline Bentley for Mr. Fedden, we are… | ||
| Scan098 | Request to manufacture a set of standard petrol pipes and another specific set of pipes for a car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. L261 Hs/Bwg.7/KW.7.6.34 B-23-AE. Will you please make up one set of standard Petrol Pipes from pump to carburetter for the above car. Also one set of pipes to LeC.3947 for same. We will supply… | ||
| Scan099 | Instruction to remove a stone guard from a radiator shell and fit it to chassis B-23 AE. | ||
| View original record | +261 RHC. From Hs/Std. Hs/Std.1/MA..11.6.34. B-23 AE. We are handing to you a Radiator Shell from which will you please remove the stone guard and fit to the above chassis whilst in the Shop. Hs/Std. | ||
| Scan100 | Request to make a new Cross Steering Tube to arrangement EX.11769, as the poundage with GB.1215 springs was too low. | ||
| View original record | RHC. x261 Hs/Bwg.2/KW.28.6.34. B-23-AE. Cross Steering Tube. Having tried GB.1215 springs in the above the poundage remains too low, and we now wish to try Arrgt. EX.11769. Will you therefore please… | ||
| Scan101 | Temperature readings for a Streamlined Bentley fitted with a thermostat and radiator grille. | ||
| View original record | +261 To Hs/Rm. Hs/FD.1/KW6.7.34. Streamlined Bentley. The following temperatures were taken on the above car, fitted with R.R. Thermostat and radiator grille. Temp. at Dashboard rear of petrol pumps -… | ||
| Scan102 | Tests and modifications to a Bentley Thermostat due to sticking guides and insufficient clearance. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm: /261 Hs/FD.2/KW.6.7.34. Bentley Thermostat. We have carried out some tests on the thermostat fitted to B-23-AE. It was found that the guides had insufficient clearance, causing the bellows… | ||
| Scan103 | To Mr. Hancock regarding required changeovers for Bentley Chassis B.23-AE. | ||
| View original record | 4261 R F. Dodd Is this car O.K. Hs/Mr.Hancock. Sft.5/MW.12.7.34. Bentley Chassis. I would refer you to memo. Sft.1/MW.8.6.34. reading as follows.- "With reference to Chassis B.23-AE. now in your… | ||
| Scan104 | Modifications to a Bentley Chassis S.U. carburetter and a request for a set of modified road wheels. | ||
| View original record | x261 Sft. HS/FD.14/KW.18.7.34. B-23-AE. Bentley Chassis. We have modified the S.U. carburetter float chamber covers and pipes, also fitted terminal nuts and washers to sparking plugs. We still require… | ||
| Scan105 | Instructions for fitting heavier rear springs and checking prop shaft clearance on car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | 4261 To RHC. HS/FD.5/KW.27.7.34. B-23-AE. When you have the engine changed in the above car will you please have a pair of 850 lbs. Woodhead rear road springs fitted, to replace the present 800 lbs.… | ||
| Scan106 | Requesting the fitting of a cross steering tube to car EX.11769. | ||
| View original record | To RHE. x261 Hs/Bwg.14/KW.30:7:34. B-23-AE. Cross Steering Tube. Further to our memo. of 28.6.34, calling for a cross steering tube built to EX.11769. If this is now ready will you please arrange for… | ||
| Scan107 | Requesting the replacement of cracking mild steel wing stays on a streamlined car with a more reliable, tested version. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +261 HS/Rm.2/KW. 8.9.34. Streamlined Car. It will be remembered that this car was turned out from the Coachbuilders with mild steel wing stays and we have really been meaning to change these… | ||
| Scan108 | Specification modification memo regarding the fitting of Mintex LAM Servo Linings. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +261 Hs/Gry.10/KW.13.9.34. Specification Modifications. ----------------------- We have fitted in the garage Mintex LAM Servo Linings to 2-B-IV, 3-B-IV and B-23-AE. Hs/Gry. | ||
| Scan109 | List of points to investigate on the Streamlined Car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FD. 4261 Hs/Rm.15/KW.17.9.34. Streamlined Car B-23-AE. The points on which we should like you to work on this car are :- (1) Slow running. (2) Pick up. We do not know how much the loss of the… | ||
| Scan110 | List specifying seventeen points of work to be carried out on car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | 7261 To RHC: Hs/Rm.10/KW.1.11.34. B-23-AE. Further to Hs/Rm.11/KW.20.9.34. in which we specified the work which would require carrying out on this car. We are now ready to put this car in the shop and… | ||
| Scan111 | Request to fit a Cross Steering Tube to car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | 4261 To RHC. Hs/Bwg.14/KW.6.11.34. B-23-AE. Cross Steering Tube. Whilst the above car is in the fitting shop, will you please fit the cross steering tube built to EX.11769. Hs/Bwg. | ||
| Scan112 | The fitting of a rear axle oil seal to car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | x261 To RHC. Hs/Gry.4/KW. 8.11.34. B-23-AE. While this car is in the shop will you please fit, in addition to what we have already instructed, rear axle oil seal exactly as we have asked for on Hall's… | ||
| Scan113 | Confirmation memo to fit the latest production rubber engine mounting to a car while it is in the shop. | ||
| View original record | +261 To RHC. Ha/Gry.3/KW.9.11.34. B-23-AE. This is to confirm that you will fit the latest production rubber engine mounting to this car while it is in the shop. Ha/Gry. | ||
| Scan114 | Instructions for the inspection and fitting of components to the B-23-AE car. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. X 261 HS/Rm.14/KW.19.11.34. B-23-AE Car. Before you fit Y4BB unit to the car we should like to inspect the big ends and pistons. This of course is a proof test for the lead bronze bearings and… | ||
| Scan115 | Requesting a new Bentley Cross Steering Tube be built for car B-23-AE after a temporary swap. | ||
| View original record | +261 To RHC. Hs/Bwg.9/KW.3.12.34. Bentley Cross Steering Tube to EX.11769 as fitted to B-23-AE. To Rm's instructions the above has been removed and fitted to Mr. Fedden's car, and temporarily the one… | ||
| Scan116 | Request to replace a Borg & Beck clutch with a standard production flywheel and clutch on chassis B-23-AE to investigate a noise issue. | ||
| View original record | +N61 To RHC. Hs/Gry.6/KW.11.12.34. Chassis B-23-AE. While this car is in the shop because of a rear axle failure, will you also please remove the Borg & Beck clutch and fit a standard production… | ||
| Scan117 | Request for a replacement M.G. type interior driving mirror for a streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X261 To Hn. from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.19/KW.12.12.34. The interior driving mirror has cracked on our streamlined Bentley. This is an M.G. type. Could you please send us a replacement. Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| Scan118 | Request to examine the off-side rear road spring for squeaking on chassis B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. x261 Hs/Wym.9/KW.3.1.35. Chassis B-23-AE. Whilst the above car is in the fitting shop will you please examine the off side rear road spring for squeaking. Hs/Wym. | ||
| Scan119 | Request to process an order for one interior driving mirror supplied by Park Wards for chassis B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | G/Mt. +Uo1 Hs/FD.13/KW. 3.1.35. Will you please pass the order through to the office for 1 interior driving mirror as supplied for B-23-AE by Park Wards. This was delivered to us by our lorry driver.… | ||
| Scan120 | Request for a replacement red brake-stop lamp glass and a ventilator window for a streamlined Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 4261 To Hn, from Hs/FD. Hs/FD.3/KW.11.1.35. Will you please obtain for us 1 red brake-stop lamp glass of the screw in type, for 5-B-IV. The old one has unscrewed itself and been lost. Also, on our… | ||
| Scan121 | Request to replace unit Y4BB with a B-3 unit due to roughness and to investigate the cause. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. +261 Hs/Rm.10/KW.18.2.35. B-23-AE. Will you please remove unit Y4BB from this car and replace by B-3 unit which is fitted with your latest high lead content lead bronze bearings. With regard… | ||
| Scan122 | Issue with a thermometer tube breaking due to flexible engine mounting and the proposed solution. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. +No1 [crossed out] Hs/WB.22/KW. 8.3.35. B-23-AE. This car is fitted with flexible engine mounting and we have had two cases of the thermometer tube breaking where it entered the cylinder… | ||
| Scan123 | Blueprint diagram illustrating a modification to a pipe connection to prevent recurring failures. | ||
| View original record | PREVIOUS BREAKAGES | ||
| Scan124 | Faint technical drawing of a mechanical component. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM MAR 13 1935 DERBY | ||
| Scan125 | Notes on the performance and design of the Blue Streamlined Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | R.M xrb3 [Handwritten in left margin, vertically]: Lyman. How are we progressing with these? RM NOTES RE BLUE STREAMLINED BENTLEY CAR ----------- The acceleration of this car, especially in third, is… | ||
| Scan126 | Agreeing to replace the streamlined body of a Bentley Experimental Car with a standard saloon body and scrap the original. | ||
| View original record | +rb 3 To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor. E.Hn. re Bentley Experimental Car. Sg19/E1.4.35 I am in receipt of Hs.2/MJ.30.3.35 and quite agree to the proposal of removing the streamlined body from the… | ||
| Scan127 | Mounting of a standard saloon body by Park Ward & Co. onto a Bentley Experimental car chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. c. to Sg. c. to Wor. c. to E. Hn3/MC2.4.35. Bentley Experimental car. With reference to Sg19/E.1.4.35, replying to Hs.2/MJ30.3.35, kindly note Park Ward & Co. have a standard saloon body ready for… | ||
| Scan128 | Build plan for a new Bentley experimental car, including frame updates and bodywork. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. Hs/Rm.3/KW.3.4.35. New Bentley Experimental Car. We have arranged with Sg. to replace the streamlined car with a standard Bentley Saloon. As B-23-AE frame is now out of date, we should like to… | ||
| Scan129 | Meeting to finalise the body design for the Bentley Experimental Car, noting complications from centrally mounted wings and radiator. | ||
| View original record | To Hn. from Hs/Rn. Hs/Rn. 2/KW. 3.4.35. Bentley Experimental Car. With reference to Hn.3/MC. 2.4.35, I shall be at Park Wards on Thursday morning about 10.30 a.m., and we can finally decide about the… | ||
| Scan130 | Unsuccessful attempts to reproduce piston seizures on a B-23-AE Bentley Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rn. (FILES) x263 15.4.35. Piston Seizures. The following work has been carried out on B-23-AE Bentley Chassis in an unsuccessful attempt to reproduce piston seizure. The pistons and cylinder… | ||
| Scan131 | Request to fit pipes, rubber connections, and new throttle controls to a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | x263 To RHC, Hs/Wym.7/KW.16.4.35. Bentley - Rubber Engine Mounting. Will you please fit to chassis B-23-AE the necessary pipes and rubber connections to Lec.4457, and Lec.4458. Also we should like you… | ||
| Scan132 | Request to fit a Borg & Beck clutch to unit B-3 (Ex.18198) while the streamline car is being rebuilt. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to Fd. X263 Hs/Gry.19/KW.10.5.35. B-23-AE. While the streamline car is being rebuilt, will you please fit a Borg & Beck clutch to Ex.18198 to its unit B-3. If Hd. will send us the engine… | ||
| Scan133 | Requesting the rebuild of the 'Streamlined Car B-23-AE' as a standard Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X263 To Hd. Hs/Rm.4/KW.15.5.35. Streamlined Car B-23-AE. When you re-build this car will you please build it up as a standard Bentley with thermostatically operated radiator shutters. At present there… | ||
| Scan134 | B-3 engine unit for a Streamlined Bentley, discussing piston seizures and a clutch fitting. | ||
| View original record | X263 To HHC. Hs/FD.21/KW.24.5.35. B-3- Unit for Streamlined Bentley, B-23-AE. The above unit is at present fitted with a customer's cylinder block, pistons and con. rods. These were fitted by the… | ||
| Scan135 | Requesting the fitting of altered cantilever pedals to a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To RHC, V263 Hs/Gry.12/KW.26.6.35. Cantilever Pedals - Bentley. We understand the altered pedals to Ms.1923/4/5 are ready. Will you please fit them to B-23-AE in accordance with Hs/AMH.1/KW.17.4.35.… | ||
| Scan136 | Inquiry regarding the timeline for sending a chassis to the coachbuilder Van Vooren in Paris for a new body to be mounted. | ||
| View original record | W Rm. --- Hn9/MD/10.7.35. ----------- B23-AE. ----- Can you tell me please how soon you will be able to to send this chassis to Van Vooren, Paris, for the new body to be mounted. Sg. is anxious the… | ||
| Scan137 | The delayed arrival of a 2-B-IV chassis and the planned dispatch of a B-23-AE chassis. | ||
| View original record | x63 W/S - Hn. 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… | ||
| Scan138 | Readiness of a Van Vooren body for an experimental Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | S/W.......Hs. copy to Hn. [struck through] Rm Tr24/D15.7.35. Re: Van Vooren body for experimental Bentley. I am informed by Sr. that the above body will be ready to be mounted on the chassis about the… | ||
| Scan139 | Arrangements for a Bentley Experimental Chassis, intended for a Van Vooren Body, to be dispatched to France. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Tr. c. to Hn. c. to Sr. X763 Hs/Rn. 8/KW.16.7.35; Bentley Experimental Chassis for Van Vooren Body. Tr.24/D15.7.35. We are arranging for this chassis to leave for France before the end of this… | ||
| Scan140 | The inspection of car B.23-AE upon its return from France. | ||
| View original record | Rm. at W. Rm x263 Hn.13/MK. 16.7.35. Thanks for Hs/Rm.4/KW.12.7.35 and the information you gave about the despatch of B.23-AE to France. Will you please bear in mind that Sg. is very anxious that on… | ||
| Scan141 | Work order for car B-23-AE detailing modifications and repairs before despatch to Paris. | ||
| View original record | To RHD. +263 Hs/Rn.1/LS.17.7.35. B-23-AE. We should very much like to despatch the above car to Paris before the holidays; Will you please have the following work carried out as soon as possible. 1.… | ||
| Scan142 | Report on a Van Vooren-bodied Bentley for the Paris Trials and seeking feedback on its structural features. | ||
| View original record | F. Dodd - s/n (m) to Wor. C. Hs. Hr. CX2/ES.19.7.35. re: Paris Trials Car. Van Vooren body on Bentley chassis. Having heard from Sr, Hs, and Rm. what an extraordinarily satisfactory car this was, Mr.… | ||
| Scan143 | Visit to France to inspect a Van Vooren Bentley and their construction methods. | ||
| View original record | CWW/MO. 16th July, 1935. REPORT ON VISIT TO FRANCE. I was met by Mr.Scleator at Le Bourget and rode in the Van Vooren Bentley for approximately two hours. During the run it was surprising to note,… | ||
| Scan144 | Wind noise and body mounting, proposing a test build on a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- The windscreens are all fixed and the car in question in which I rode had, unfortunately, at some past date lost its sunshine roof. As a temporary measure the cover was fitted over the front… | ||
| Scan145 | Confirming the despatch of chassis B-23-AE to Van Vooren, Paris, and requesting a covering order for additional parts. | ||
| View original record | Rm RHC/CEP. x263 D/BP30/OG22-7-35 Re: Chassis No. B-23-AE. We despatched this chassis to Van Vooren, Paris, on the 20th inst. in accordance with your instructions. We understand that F.B.A. Ltd.… | ||
| Scan146 | Request to send a number plate and licence from vehicle B.23 A.E. to an address in Paris. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 4/24/7/35 x 263 Mr. Brown. Despatch. Stores Will you please send the number plate and licence removed from B.23 A.E. to Franco Britannic Automobiles Ltd 25 Rue Gide Levallois-Perret Paris. marked… | ||
| Scan147 | Inquiry about the completion date for chassis B-23-AE, which is being fitted with a body by Van Vooren's and is required for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. x763 Hs/Rm.6/KW.7.8.35. With reference to the chassis B-23-AE which is at present at Van Vooren's being fitted with a body, we should be glad to know when you expect to complete this car. It… | ||
| Scan148 | Brief memo from Paris to Derby regarding the progress on a body of work. | ||
| View original record | x263 To: "Rm", DERBY. PARIS Sr/25/Dn8.8.35 re B-23-AE. ---------- In reply to your Hs/Rm.6/KW.7.8.35, we are pushing the work on this body all we know, and you can count upon our getting it finished… | ||
| Scan149 | Observations on a Van Vooren-bodied Bentley chassis after a test drive in Paris. | ||
| View original record | x263 To Ex. from E. c. Wor. Mg. C. Hs. re Paris Trials Car. Van Vooren Body on Bentley Chassis. With regard to your memo Cx.2/ES.19.7.35, I saw this car in Paris and drove it round the Bois. It is… | ||
| Scan150 | The completion and final adjustments for a Van Vooren-bodied Bentley. | ||
| View original record | X/63 To Sg. c. to Wor. c. to Sr. Van Vooren Body - Bentley. We have heard from Sr. that the Van Vooren body will be finished at the end of this week. With a view to giving the Coachbuilders a chance… | ||
| Scan151 | Letter to G.W. Hancock regarding the road testing and final adjustments for a new Van Vooren bodied Bentley. | ||
| View original record | G.W. Hancock, Esq., Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. <763 Hs/Rm.29/KW.3.9.35; Van Vooren Body - Bentley. I have asked Sr. to let you know when the Van Vooren body is finished so that you… | ||
| Scan152 | From Sg. to Hs/Rm. regarding the viewing of a car with a Van Vooren body before it is sent to Derby. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. from Sg. re Van Vooren Body. Sg17/E479.35 Thanks for Hs/Rm.28/KW.3.9.35 and for the information given. I am not quite sure who is bringing the car over to England but I am anxious that it… | ||
| Scan153 | Arranging for a car with a Van Vooren body to be viewed in London. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Hs/Rm. X763 Hs/Rm.4/KW.6.9.35. Van Vooren Body. Replying to Sg.17/E.4.9.35. We will arrange that this car calls in London for you to see on its way back. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan154 | Sent from France regarding the status of a Van Vooren bodied Bentley. | ||
| View original record | x 263 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. GWH/6/JAB. 7th September 1935. [Handwritten: Run] To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. Re Van Vooren Body - Bentley. Up to the present September 7th, I have not… | ||
| Scan155 | Readiness of a Vanvooren-bodied Bentley, chassis B-23 AE. | ||
| View original record | x263 HOTEL DE FRANCE. CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/4/JAB. 8th September 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. VANVOOREN BODY-BENTLEY. I have received word from Paris this morning that they expect Chassis… | ||
| Scan156 | The collection and testing of a Vanvooren-bodied Bentley, chassis B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | x263 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. GWH/2/JAB. 10th September 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. VANVOOREN BODY BENTLEY. We have received a telephone call from Paris saying that Chassis… | ||
| Scan157 | The poor condition of a recently received Vanvooren bodied car, detailing issues with the chassis, steering, and suspension. | ||
| View original record | HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX. Indre. France. x763 GWH/4/JAB. 12th September 1935. To. Hs/Rm. From. G.W.H. VANVOOREN BODY - B.23.AE. We have received your memo Hs/Rm 16/KW 10.9.35. We received the… | ||
| Scan158 | The handover and testing of a car with a Vanvooren body, noting a delay due to coachwork. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Hs/Rm X 263 Showrooms (Sr is absent) EWPI6/MLG.12.9.35 Re- Vanvooren Body-B-23-AE ----------------------- This car was handed over to Roberts yesterday afternoon… | ||
| Scan159 | Follow-up memo regarding a missing covering order for Chassis B.25.AE from the Experimental Department. | ||
| View original record | x263 Rm S/W. ..D/BP. copy to R m. copy to L.H. Tr/Mgn4/WP..14.9.35. re Chassis B.25.AE Further to D/BP31/OC.22.7.35. and our Tr/Mgn8/L.14.8.35., we have been advised by Lillie Hall that they have not… | ||
| Scan160 | Instructions for the collection of a Bentley with a Van Vooren body from Chateauroux, France. | ||
| View original record | Mr. A.B. Roberts, Hotel de France, Chateauroux, Indre, France. x263 HS/GWH.9/KW.17.9.35. Re Bentley Van Vooren Body. It has been decided that it is not necessary to keep six men at Chateauroux with… | ||
| Scan161 | Arranging the collection and transport of a Van Vooren car body from Paris. | ||
| View original record | W/P - Sr. X263 Hs/Rm. 8/KW.17.9.35. We have asked Hancock to arrange for two of his men to bring the Van Vooren body back as soon as it is ready. They will collect it in Paris and drive it to the… | ||
| Scan162 | Transport of a Bentley with a Vanvooren body from France. | ||
| View original record | X263 HOTEL DE FRANCE, CHATEAUROUX, Indre. France. 19th September 1935. GWH/ABR/JAB. To. G.W.H. From. A.B.R. BENTLEY VANVOOREN BODY. According to your memo Hs/GWH.9/KW 17.9.35, I got in communication… | ||
| Scan163 | Arrangements for collecting a car from Paris for transport to the UK. | ||
| View original record | Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby............Rm. X263 Showrooms Sr/Dn9/MLG.19.9.35 Re- B-23-AE Thanks for your Hs/Rm8/KW.17.9.35 . I had a talk on the telephone this morning with Chateauroux and they are… | ||
| Scan164 | Short memo confirming the arrival of a Vanvooren body at Lillie Hall on a Monday morning. | ||
| View original record | x263 To Sg. from Hs/Rm. Hs/Rm.16/KW. 21.9.35. The Vanvooren Body. We understand that the Vanvooren body will be at Lillie Hall first thing on Monday morning. Hs/Rm. | ||
| Scan165 | Issues with a rattling sliding roof and wind noise on chassis B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | Rolls-Royce To Hs.Derby Rm x263 Showrooms Sr/EWP2/MLG.21.9.35 Re- Chassis B-23-AE Kindly note that Roberts took delivery of this car last evening from us and was intending to cross over from… | ||
| Scan166 | Notification of sending experimental car B.23-AE with a new Van Vooren body. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. at W. X963 Hn.7/MK. 26.9.35. B.23-AE, Experimental with New Van Vooren Body. Please note in accordance with Sg's instructions, this car is being sent to you by road tomorrow morning. Hn. | ||
| Scan167 | Work to be carried out on car B-23-AE, including fitting a new unit and addressing various faults. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/FD. x263 Hs/Rm.9/KW.30.9.35. B-23-AE. We have allotted B-17 unit to be fitted to this car. This is at present waiting for Hall's metal bearings and 10" Borg & Beck clutch. Whilst waiting for the… | ||
| Scan168 | Opportunity to test a Van Vooren bodied Bentley before it is sent away from Derby. | ||
| View original record | Hs. x263 E.1/HP.5.10.35. re Van Vooren Body - Bentley. I understand that the Van Vooren body Bentley car has been seen up here, and I should like to have an opportunity of trying it before it is sent… | ||
| Scan169 | Work order detailing modifications and parts to be fitted to car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | To RHC. c. to Hs/FD. +263 Hs/Std.31/KW.21.10.35. We are sending B-23-AE car into the shop shortly for the following work to be carried out :- (1) Fit B-17 unit in place of B-3 unit (hand latter over… | ||
| Scan170 | Weight analysis comparing a steel-bodied Bentley with a Vanvooren-bodied car and a standard trials car. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. a Wor. c. to E. c. to Hy. X263 HA/Rm.15/KW. 8.11.35. Steel Bodied Bentley. We have been analysing the weight of the steel bodied Bentley compared with the weight of the Vanvooren bodied car… | ||
| Scan171 | Requesting a Large Bore Bentley with a Vanvooren Body be driven in traffic to compare clutch wear. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. X263 Hs/Rm.11/KW.16.11.35. Large Bore Bentley - Vanvooren Body. It would be of great assistance to us if whilst you have this car in London you could arrange for it to be driven in traffic when… | ||
| Scan172 | Road test performance and detonation issues of a Large Bore Bentley with a Van Vooren Body. | ||
| View original record | S/W X-63 To Rm. from Sg. Copy to Crawford. Large Bore Bentley - Van Vooren Body. Sg7/E18.11.35 Thanks for Hs/Rm.11/KW.16.11.35. I have given instructions relative to London traffic driving. It will be… | ||
| Scan173 | The required alteration of headlamps on a Large Bore Bentley with a Van Vooren Body. | ||
| View original record | x263 S/W To Hs/Rm. from Sg. Large Bore Bentley. Sg6/E19.11.35 Van Vooren Body. I forgot to mention in my note of yesterday, Sg7/E18.11.35, that the headlamps want to be altered. I imagine they are… | ||
| Scan174 | Engine detonation in a 'Big Bore Bentley'. | ||
| View original record | x763 S/W To Rm. from Sg. Re Big Bore Bentley. Sg12/E22.11.35 You will remember that I said that, when I first drove it and used Ethyl only, it detonated very noticeably. The curious phenomenon is… | ||
| Scan175 | Weekend petrol and oil consumption report for a 4½ Litre Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/Rm. X263 Hs/FD.3/KW.17.3.36. B-23-AE. 4½ Litre Bentley. Week-end consumptions with Mr. Hardy. Mileage 444. Petrol consumption 15.5 M.P.G. " Oil " 592 " Hs/F.Dodd. | ||
| Scan176 | Test drive report on a 4¼ Litre Bentley B-23-AE, focusing on gear ratios, hill climbing, and re-starting performance. | ||
| View original record | x763 Hs/Rm. c. E. Da. E/HDY.1/HP.19.3.36. 4¼ Litre Bentley B-23-AE, I was very much impressed by this car which I had during the last week-end. With regard to various features, the following remarks… | ||
| Scan177 | Test report on the performance of the clutch, brakes, brake pedal, and gear lever centralising spring. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 2) The clutch was given what I should call normal usage in these cases. No doubt in an emergency the car could have been re-started on the 1 in 6 on 2nd. These results rather indicate that our… | ||
| Scan178 | Spring loading, foot dipping switch, and headlamp performance. | ||
| View original record | (sheet 3) of this spring have now disappeared, and in my opinion the practice found on some American cars of spring loading to the T and 3rd side is a better arrangement. Foot Dipping Switch. This to… | ||
| Scan179 | Detonation tests on a Bentley car to determine the correct curve for automatic advance. | ||
| View original record | x 263 To R. c. to By. c. to Wst. Hs/Wym.20/KW.7.4.36. Bentley Detonations. We have been carrying out detonation tests on Bentley car B-23-AE with a de-turbulated cylinder head supplied by Hs/FD, with… | ||
| Scan180 | Blueprint graph showing the preliminary Delco Remy ignition curve for a B.23.A.F. deturbulated head. | ||
| View original record | IGNITION CURVE B.23.A.F. HEAD DETURBULATED C/R. 6·5-1 DEGREES ADVA B.T.D.C. M.P.H. ROAD FIGURE OF IG: AGU: JUST TO AVOID DETONATION. HEAD CLEAN SHELL N° 1 PETROL PRELIMINARY DELCO REMY CURVE | ||
| Scan181 | Stamped document from the Print Room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD PRINT ROOM 8 APR 1936 DERBY | ||
| Scan182 | Request to prepare and fit a front anti-roll rod, front springs, and auto-lock front dampers to car B-23-AE. | ||
| View original record | X263 To RHC. Hs/Les.17/KW.23.4.36. B-23-AE. We want to try on the above car :- (1) Front anti-roll rod Ex.22110. (2) 3 1/4" initial deflection front springs (Firth's No.174 in Garage stores). (3)… | ||
| Scan183 | Observations on brake performance and engine mounting for a Van Vooren Bentley B.23.AE. | ||
| View original record | X263 Hs/Rm. c.c. Hs/PD. Rua Wyman noted Gwd E.1/HP.17.8.36. Van Vooren Bentley B.23.AE. --------------------------- When running the above car this week-end I noticed that the front brakes were doing… | ||
| Scan184 | Requesting the fitment of a production-form aluminized exhaust system to replace a test mock-up. | ||
| View original record | To RHU. X263 HS/Wym.10/JH.16.9.36. E-23-AE - Exhaust System. Will you please arrange to fit the 4.750" dia. cast exhaust manifold to the above car, and a straight through downtake pipe in mild steel… | ||
| Scan185 | Requesting modifications and maintenance on a vehicle's brakes, engine mounting, and drivetrain. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 263 B-23-AE. Rm/FD.1/JH.12.8.37. Will you please have strengthened front brake toggles fitted to replace the bent ones, also reline the front brakes with MR.J. Re-fit the Terraplane type of… | ||
| Scan186 | Instruction memo to fit new front brake drums and reline the rear brakes on car B23AE. | ||
| View original record | To HPS from Rm/AFM. γ 263 Rm/AFM 4/MH. 30.8.37. B23AE Brakes. Will you please fit a pair of drums GB 2663 to the front of the above car. These drums are now in the Stores. They fit on a standard… | ||
| Scan187 | Requesting the urgent fitting of a radiator and thermostat scheme to car B.23.AE. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.2/MH.11.9.37. B.23.AE. CAR. On Monday Sept. 13th. the above car is having its cylinder head removed for bore wear measurements ( in garage). While this is being done will… | ||
| Scan188 | Test report comparing the performance of various propeller shaft dampers on a vehicle. | ||
| View original record | File 263 To Rm/Gry. 7.9.37. Propeller shaft damper Tests. We have tried two Studebaker type prop. shaft dampers on B-23-AE. (1) Fitted with springs controlling the load on the friction discs, and… | ||
| Scan189 | Special features and oil consumption tests for Bentley cylinder bore wear. | ||
| View original record | 263 also 1220 P129 BENTLEY CYLINDER BORE WEAR AND OIL CONSUMPTION B.23.AE. The special features on this car are as follows:- (1) Low Brinell cylinder block produced without chills in the bore, but… | ||
| Scan190 | Test results for a Venturi crankcase breather and an analysis of cylinder wear after 6000 miles. | ||
| View original record | -2- Venturi crankcase breather. The Venturi breather tests show that the depression in pipe leading from the crankcase to be as follows under calm conditions - 30 m.p.h. - 0.3 inches of water. 70 " -… | ||
| Scan191 | Assembly instructions for unit B-23-AE (B.15). | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 263 Rm/Swdl.9/JH.8.10.37. B-23-AE (B.15). The above unit to be assembled as follows :- (1) Crank to have an extra and opposite .2187 die hole in each Journal and .125 dia. hole in each… | ||
| Scan192 | Confirmation of an experiment to remove the centre bearing of the side shaft in a gearbox. | ||
| View original record | 263 HPS. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry4/R.11.10.37. B.23.AE. This is to confirm our conversation with you asking you to have the centre bearing of the side shaft in the gearbox of this car removed. The object… | ||
| Scan193 | Request to fit a repaired Marston made Bentley Radiator to a B.23.AE car. | ||
| View original record | 263 To HPS. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.3/AP.12.10.37 Will you please fit the Marston made Bentley Radiator (which you had repaired for us) to B.23.AE. car while it is in the Shop. Rm/Std. | ||
| Scan194 | Instruction to dismantle and inspect a slipping clutch and its pedal mechanism. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/NRC. c. Rm/FD. 263 Rm/NRC.2/MH.21.10.37. B-23-AE. Please dismantle clutch, which is slipping, and test poundage of clutch springs. Examine clutch pedal mechanism, friction in a joint… | ||
| Scan195 | Internal memorandum requesting an official order be sent to Messrs. Park Ward for work carried out on chassis B.23.AE. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 263 Rm/FD.9/JH.27.10.37. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Park Ward, Willesden, for work carried out to our instructions on B.23.AE. O/N.54107. Total £93.5.0d. Of… | ||
| Scan196 | The performance of original and new clutch springs. | ||
| View original record | Rm .263 B-23-AE RLB Original clutch springs 38 lbs mean now (29/10/37) 50.5 mean. with old springs moderate slipping, now good, can only be made to slip by brutality, and in my opinion is suitable for… | ||
| Scan197 | Analysis of the projected performance of a proposed streamlined Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev. C. to Bl. Sr. 263 DA/EV.20/G.29.10.37. STREAMLINE BENTLEY. As requested we have analysed the projected performance of the proposed Bentley Streamlined car, basing our assumptions that… | ||
| Scan198 | Calculation of the air resistance coefficient 'K' for the Vanvoonen Streamline Saloon. | ||
| View original record | To obtain K. for the Vanvoonen Streamline Saloon. Road Wheel H.P. at 125 M.P.H. = 131 H.P. Rolling resistance 30 lbs/ton and Weight 1.5 tons. Total tractive resistance 45 lbs. H.P. due to constant… | ||
| Scan199 | Calculations of vehicle horsepower and speed, with a specific comparison to a standard Bentley's efficiency. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Now P = RV/375 & R = K.AV^2 ∴ P = K.AV^3 / 375 If P is constant at 116 H.P. and A is constant at 21.6 sq.ft. Then with the corrected K = .001561 V = ((116 x 375) / (.00125 x 21.6))^(1/3) = 116.5… | ||
| Scan200 | Acknowledging receipt of interesting information regarding the Streamline Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 263? Bentley Motors Ltd. Derby.............Rm. Showrooms Sr/Dn7/MLG.3.II.37 Re- Streamline Bentley ----------------------- Many thanks for your DA/EV.20/G.29.IO.37 contents of which I have noted . The… | ||
| Scan201 | Request to send an official order to Messrs. Park Ward Co. for an estimate. | ||
| View original record | ROY. G/JWH. 263 Rm/FD.3/JH.10.11.37. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. Park Ward Co. Willesden, for B.23.AE. estimate 13th Oct. 1937. for £5.0.10. O/N.54107. Rm/FD. | ||
| Scan202 | Requesting to fit front aluminium drums to car B.23.AE due to overheating issues with the old iron drums. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. from Rm/AFM. X 263 Rm/AFM.8/MH.29.12.37. B.23.AE FRONT BRAKES. B.23.AE has a high percentage of front braking due to levers Rm.303 and a high output servo, and the present old type iron drums… | ||
| Scan203 | Work order for an engine swap between two experimental cars and a damage assessment on one. | ||
| View original record | To Hd. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.1/AP.22.1.38 Handwritten notes: 1042, 263, Mco, 264 Will you please have the following work carried out on Expl. cars B.56.BN. and B.23.AE. 1. Remove the engine from B.23.AE.… | ||
| Scan204 | Requesting to reline the front and rear foot brakes with 'Top Dog' TSM/B brake lining. | ||
| View original record | 8 To HPS. from Rm/AFM. 263 Rm/AFM.2/MH.1.3.38. B.23.AE BRAKES. Will you please reline front and rear foot brakes of this car with "Top Dog" TSM/B brake lining. Rm/AFM. | ||
| Scan205 | Outlining modifications and part removals for car B.23.AE before its disposal. | ||
| View original record | To Hsl 263 Rm/FD.3/JH.25.3.38. B.23.AE. We are handing over the above car to the Repair Dept. early next week for disposal as Sales think fit. Apart from the specification which we will hand over with… | ||
| Scan206 | List of required work and modifications to be carried out on chassis B.23.AE. | ||
| View original record | 263 also To Hd. 1042 Rm/FD.15/JH.4.4.38. re B.23.AE. Will you please have the following work carried out on the above before disposing of same. We expect to hand this car over next Thursday 7.4.38.… | ||
| Scan207 | Handover of two cars, 32-EX and B.23.AE, to the Repair Department. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Cx. 263 also. 300r Rm/FD.11/JH.5.4.38. re 32-EX and B.23.AE. These two cars will be handed over to Repair Dept. on Thursday the 7th of April. B.23.AE. has been kept back for a series of tyre… | ||
| Scan208 | Requesting an assessment of the repair time needed for a car to be made ready for resale. | ||
| View original record | 263 S/W. c. to Rm. CxIO/KW12.4.38. B-23-AE. I understand from Rm that this car has been ready for you to take over for some days now. We are anxious to try and sell it and have a customer interested.… | ||
| Scan209 | Potential sale of a car to Mr. W.O. Kennington, including preparation details and a suggested price of £750. | ||
| View original record | O/H 263. S/W. Rm. [Struck through: C. to Hd.] re - B-23-AE. Cx8/KW/25.4.38. Mr. W.O.Kennington of Delco-Remy & Hyatt is interested in the purchase of this car. He said he would like to have a word… | ||
| Scan210 | Request to forward missing keys for a car's doors and cubby hole. | ||
| View original record | 263. S/W. D/L. LC8/IH.9.6.38. Rm / 7D B-5-GA (formerly B-23-AE). ------------------------ Thank you for your D/AN47/G.8.6.38. The car arrived at Lillie Hall yesterday, and on checking over we find… | ||
| Scan211 | Short typed memo regarding missing door and cubby hole keys. | ||
| View original record | 263. W/L.H. ) LC. Rm/FD.17/JH.10.6.38. B.5.GA. (Formerly B.23.AE). We are very sorry but cannot help you with regard to door and cubby hole keys, they were missing some time ago when a check was made.… | ||
| Scan212 | B.5.GA. and W.O. Kennington, referring to a previously sent reply. | ||
| View original record | W/S - LC. Rm/FD.21/JH.28.6.38. re B.5.GA. - W.O. Kennington. We have already replied to Lo.3/IH.9.6.38. as per copy attached. Rm/FD. | ||
| Scan213 | Internal request regarding Chassis No. B.5-GA for W.O. Kennington. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD. Hd/FHA1/IB.28.6.38. re CHASSIS NO. B.5-GA. W. O. KENNINGTON. Can you comply with the attached please? If not, please advise them immediately. Hd/FHA. | ||
| Scan214 | Follow-up memo regarding a car delivered to Lillie Hall without keys for the doors and cubby hole. | ||
| View original record | S/W. BP. LC17/IH.27.6.38. B-5-GA - (formerly B-23-AE). ------W.O. Kennington------ We cannot trace having received a reply to our memo reference LC8/IH.9.6.38., in which we informed you that the above… | ||
| Scan215 | Short memo confirming a reply has been sent regarding W.O. Kennington. | ||
| View original record | W/S - LC. HP. Rm/FD.21/JH.28.6.38. re B.5.GA. - W.O. Kennington. We have already replied to Lc.8/IH.9.6.38. as per copy attached. Rm/FD. | ||
| Scan216 | Short typed memo regarding missing door and cubby hole keys. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Lc. Rm/FD.17/JH.10.6.38. B.5.GA. (Formerly B.23.AE). We are very sorry but cannot help you with regard to door and cubby hole keys, they were missing some time ago when a check was made. Rm/FD. | ||