Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Secret memo regarding the proposed frontal appearance for the Bentley III and the creation of a full-size mock-up. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 200b. E/Ev.1/MN.6.1.37. To BY. Copy to Dr. Rm. ~~HHG. HPS.~~ ~~BY/NW.~~ Bentley III Frontal Appearance. We send herewith LeC.5446 showing the frontal appearance which is proposed for the… | ||
| scan0002 | Scale drawing for the front end of a Bentley III, detailing provided dimensions. | ||
| View original record | To BY. Copy to Da. Rm. RHC. HPS. 200 b. E/Ev.3/MN.11.1.37. Front End of Car - Bentley III. 404 We have already sent to you LeC.5446 showing the Frontal Appearance which is proposed for Bentley III.… | ||
| scan0003 | Secret memo discussing the naming and mock-up of a short wheelbase Bentley III by Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | SECRET 200b. 404 E/Ev.5/MN.16.2.37. [Signature] To Hn. Copy to De. [crossed out] Rm. [crossed out] Rm/TD. [crossed out] ---------- Re Bentley III. ---------- Our name to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. for… | ||
| scan0004 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding radiator shell and shutter dimensions for a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Copy to Rm. CONFIDENTIAL 200l 404 E/Ev.1/MN. 23rd. February, 1937. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, Re Short Wheelbase… | ||
| scan0005 | Visit to the Briggs Body Plant, detailing observations on their operations, quality, and production. | ||
| View original record | Hs. from Rm. Sg. c. to E. Rml/R.14.6.37. VISIT TO THE BRIGGS BODY PLANT. We visited the Briggs Body Plant on Friday of last week, Manning devoted the whole day to us. The three features which struck… | ||
| scan0006 | Frame production costs, supplier options, and the Phoenix body design. | ||
| View original record | -2- the frame could be produced for £4/4/-. We think it would be worth while letting them have a Wraith frame as soon as we have one to spare, and getting their estimated cost for the quantities we… | ||
| scan0007 | Listing sixteen design schemes for the Bentley III and Phoenix models, along with comparison schemes from other manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 404 2008 To B.H. from E/EV. c. Des. Rm. E/EV.1/HP.16.7.37. re Bentley III and Phoenix. We send herewith sixteen schemes including schemes of the coachwork and general layout of Bentley III and… | ||
| scan0008 | List of various saloon car body types with associated models and reference numbers. | ||
| View original record | (2) Four door Saloon - underslung frame - Phoenix. LeC.5673. Close coupled Saloon - " - B.III " 5675. Close coupled Saloon - " - Phoenix. " 5674. 4 door Sports Saloon. B.III " 5679. 4 light Saloon.… | ||
| scan0009 | Cover note for a table comparing the body dimensions of the Bentley 111 and Bentley 11. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 200B DA.2/G.30.5.37. BENTLEY 111. BODY. Herewith a table of the body dimensions of Bentley 111. recently agreed to. Alongside are corresponding dimensions of Bentley 11. There are several copies… | ||
| scan0010 | Comparison of dimensions between Bentley 11, Bentley 111, and R111 models. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY 11 & BENTLEY 111 COMPARISONS. Dimension. B.11. B.111. Diff. R111. Diff. 5.500 x 18 17x6& 16x6.5 16 x 6.250 Wheels Wheels Wheels Static Effective Wheel Radius 14.150 14.050 -.100 13.500 -.650… | ||
| scan0011 | Comparison table of dimensions for Bentley I and Bentley III models with different wheel configurations. | ||
| View original record | BENTLEY I & BENTLEY III COMPARISONS. (Cont'd.) Dimension. B.II. 5.500 x 18 wheels. B.III. 17x6 & 16x6.5 wheels. Diff. B.III. 16 x 6.250 wheels. Diff. Top of Sill to Underside of Cantrail. 38.500… | ||
| scan0012 | Preference for a wood and aluminium body for the first Bentley III experimental chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. [Handwritten Note:] Ev Should like to see Ward when he comes on Friday Rm To By. from Ev. c. to Rm. c. to Da. c. to Hn. BY/Ev.1/N.30.8.37. Re: Body for First Bentley III Experimental Chassis.… | ||
| scan0013 | Proposed body specifications for a Bentley III Four Door Saloon. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. C. Cx. from EV. C.c. to By. Da. Hn. Rm. Rm/FD. Da/Ev.5/N.22.9.37. 200B 404 Re: Bentley III Coachwork. Four Door Saloon for 1-B-5. We send herewith a print of FD.20 shewing the proposed body… | ||
| scan0014 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. with instructions for constructing a Four Door Close Coupled Saloon body for a Short Wheelbase Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET & CONFIDENTIAL. 22nd.September 1937. De/Ev.2/N. 404 Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Attention of C.Ward,Esq., Dear Sir, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley 1-B-5.… | ||
| scan0015 | Letter discussing the delivery schedule for a dummy chassis and body drawing, and the confidentiality of the project. | ||
| View original record | -2- supply you with the radiator badge and filler cap, horns and bumpers, whilst headlamps, wheels etc. can be borrowed from a standard car. We note from your letter of the 17th. inst. reference… | ||
| scan0016 | Specification of coachwork for a close-coupled four-door saloon on a short wheelbase Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK FOR 1-B-5. CLOSE COUPLED FOUR DOOR SALOON - SHORT WHEELBASE BENTLEY. CHASSIS. B-5 Type Short Wheelbase Chassis - for all particulars see drawings in appendix herewith.… | ||
| scan0017 | Specification sheet detailing various car body components and features, page 2. | ||
| View original record | -2- SCREEN. Opening Screen with central twin type chain lock control and side catches. Glass - Laminated triplex - 3/16 thick. HEAD. Latest approved pattern of Sunshine roof with special precautions… | ||
| scan0018 | Specification sheet detailing various car components, materials, and fittings. | ||
| View original record | -3- STEPS. Sheet aluminium, on plywood base, and covered with sheet rubber, the latter to be of the lightest available type. (Submit samples please). BACK LIGHT. Triplex Toughened Glass 3/16 thick,… | ||
| scan0019 | Specification sheet detailing vehicle fittings, tools, and weight limits for coachwork. | ||
| View original record | -4- HEADLAMPS. Latest special headlamps supplied and fitted by Works. WINGLAMPS. Special streamline, supplied and fitted by Works. OUTSIDE HANDLES. To choice. BUMPERS. Front and rear supplied and… | ||
| scan0020 | Appendix listing supplied and forthcoming drawings applicable to a specific car body. | ||
| View original record | -5- APPENDIX. List of drawings applicable to this body and supplied herewith:- 1. PD.20 - 1/16 scale Close Coupled Four Door Saloon. 2. PD.7 - 1/4 " layout of Close Coupled Saloon. 3. PD.14 - 1/4… | ||
| scan0021 | Providing feedback and criticism on a proposed Bentley car body design, discussing the spare wheel placement and luggage accommodation. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. [Handwritten note: 200B ?] [Handwritten note: L404] S/W. Ev. c. to BY, c. " Da c. " Rm. c. " Rm/PD c. " Hnr Bentley Car 1-B-5. Da/Ev5/W22.9.37 In reply to your memo our criticisms are as… | ||
| scan0022 | Design of a rear luggage lid and the consideration of an electrically operated rear blind. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cx6/KW30.9.37. Page 2 " rear lid not to carry luggage as drawn, but body to be so designed that a lid to carry luggage can be supplied". We consider that the lid to open at 45° to vertical to… | ||
| scan0023 | Coachwork design comments for the Bentley 111, including the rear luggage boot and an electrically operated blind. | ||
| View original record | To Cx. from DA/EV. c.c. to HY. c.c. to DA. c. to Rm. c. to Bm/ED. c. to Hn. SECRET. 2008. 404 DA/EV.5/G.1.10.37. RE: BENTLEY 111. 1-B-5. Cx.6/KW.30.9.37. We thank you for your comments of the design… | ||
| scan0024 | Design instructions for a Bentley III car body to be built by Park Ward, focusing on the luggage platform and weight reduction. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 200b 404 S/W. Da/Ev. c. to Dy. c. " Da. c. " Rm. c. " Rm/FD c. " Hn. Cx12/KW4.10.37. Bentley III - 1-B-5. In accordance with your request in Da/Ev.5/G.1.10.37 we have asked Park Ward to… | ||
| scan0025 | Design of a boot lid for a Bentley III, a new body design, and potential features from a Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | SECRET To Cx. from Da/Ev. c. to BY. Da. Rm. c. to Rm/FD. Hn. Da/Ev.1/N.9.10.37. 200B 404 Re: Bentley III, I-B-V. - Cx.12/KW.4.10.37. We shall again study the problem of a light boot lid acting as a… | ||
| scan0026 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding delays with a full-size drawing and dummy chassis for a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | C. DA. c. BY. c. Rm. C. Rm/D 200B 404 18th. October 1937. DA/EV.2/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. For the attention of C. Ward, Esq., Dear Sirs, Re: Short… | ||
| scan0027 | Visit to Park Wards regarding delays in the full-size drawing for a Bentley 111 (1-B-5). | ||
| View original record | To DA. from Ev. c. BY, Rm, Rm/ED. 200B DA/Ev.3/G.18.10.37. 404 REPORT ON VISIT TO PARD WARDS - RE: 1-B-5. We visited Messrs. Park Wards on Friday last, October 15th, to pass the full size drawing of… | ||
| scan0028 | Appearance of Bentley cars, specifically the functionality and aesthetics of running boards, proposing an experiment for the Bentley III model. | ||
| View original record | 200B also 1260 400 404 Sg. from Rm. Re. a. Ey. a. Cx. a. Da. a. Da/EV. a. Hn. Rm7/R.25.10.37. BENTLEY III APPEARANCE. At Earls Court we were struck by the attractive appearance of the Bentley cars… | ||
| scan0029 | The scheduling of a body, frame, and dummy chassis for a Bentley 3. | ||
| View original record | [Struck out text] C. Rm. Dr. [Handwritten] 2006 [Typed] DA/EV.2/G.28.10.37. [Handwritten] 40H [Handwritten] By. Do you want me to do anything. [Handwritten] Very necessary move. RE: BENTLEY 3.… | ||
| scan0030 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding body modifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley 1-B-5. | ||
| View original record | c. to Da. Rm. c. to Rm/FD. 200B 30th. October 1937. DA/Ev.10/N. CONFIDENTIAL. 404 Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley 1-B-5.… | ||
| scan0031 | Letter detailing modifications for a car's dashboard and scuttle clearance, referencing two prints. | ||
| View original record | -2- It may be taken that no modification in front of the dash will effect the wings. We enclose herewith also print of F.CD.110 shewing the dashboard of the original car, on which have been added the… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward concerning body modifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 2006. PARK · WARD · & CO · LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A·T·ROBERTS · W·M·PARK · C·W·WARD W·C·THORNE · J·A·FALCONER· C·A· C·FALCONER · W·S·PAGE… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning chassis modifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley, including track and wing adjustments. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. BY. c. Rm/PD. 200B CONFIDENTIAL. 1st. November 1937. DA/E.11/G. 404 Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 47, High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley MX-B-5.… | ||
| scan0034 | 'Composite' body by Mulliners for a Bentley 111 and the secrecy around a new chassis. | ||
| View original record | 200B Da/AW c. Rm. 404 BY.4/G.5.11.37. BENTLEY 111 - COACHWORK. Re: Da/Ev.2/G.28.10.37. It has been agreed by Hs. that the second body should be a Mulliners, Birmingham, "Composite" body. Particulars… | ||
| scan0035 | Progress and modifications to a Bentley chassis body at Park Ward's, including fitting a defroster and a Motorola radio. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. From Ev. (Struck through) C. to Dr. Sd. Rm/FD. (Struck through) 2000 (Handwritten) 404 (Handwritten) RE: BENTLEY 111. CHASSIS 1-B-5. We called at Messrs. Park Ward's on Wednesday last, re the… | ||
| scan0036 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming bodywork details for a Short Wheelbase Bentley, chassis 1-B-5. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. BY. c. Da. c. Rm/FD. DA/EV.13/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. 6th. November 1937. 404 Dear Sirs, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley - 1-B-5. We wish to… | ||
| scan0037 | To Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a board arrangement. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., London. N.W.10. 6th. November 1937. board arrangement. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. Car Project Office. | ||
| scan0038 | Bodywork progress at Park Ward's, modifications, and requests for a Motorola wireless and defroster for Bentley chassis 1-B-5. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ev. c.c. to BY. Da. Rm/FD. [Text is struck through] 200B 404 DA/EV.12/G.6.11.37. RE: BENTLEY 111. CHASSIS 1-B-5. We called at Messrs. Park Ward's on Wednesday last, re the above body, and… | ||
| scan0039 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming specifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley body. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. BY. c. Da. c. Bm/FD. 6th. November 1937. DA/Ev.13/G. ------- HOH Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley - 1-B-5.… | ||
| scan0040 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a board arrangement. | ||
| View original record | Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., London. N.W.10. 6th. November 1937. board arrangement. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. Car Project Office. | ||
| scan0041 | Agreement to order a second dummy chassis for Bentley III coachwork. | ||
| View original record | Da/Ev. c. Rm. 200B 404 BY.6/G.10.11.37. DO YOU WANT ME TO DO ANYTHING Rm BENTLEY III. COACHWORK. Have ordered P.W. to produce Da/Ev.18/N.8.11.37. S.A.M. - see Da/Ev S/N - Nov 13/37 It was agreed at… | ||
| scan0042 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the mock-up design for a petrol tank filler on a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm. Da. Rm/FD. 200B 10th.November 1937. 404. Da/Ev.12/N. Confidential. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley 1-B-5. We send… | ||
| scan0043 | Pressed steel wheels, semi-floating axles, and associated weight increases for the Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | DH/Ex Dev. c. Rm. ------- BY.7/G.10.11.37. BENTLEY 111. 200B 400. 40H. I attach copy of Sg.9/C.3.11.37. which I believe has been submitted to you by RM/Ko to see what it involves. The pressed steel… | ||
| scan0044 | Widening of the dash and bonnet for a Bentley model, comparing dimensions to a Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. COPY. S/W.... BY. c. to Hs. c. to Rm. c. to C. Sg.9/C.3.11.37. Re BENTLEY 111. You will remember that at the Show I spoke to you about the Jaguar and asked you to go and see it. One of the… | ||
| scan0045 | Design points for Bentley-3 bodies and components, with comparisons to Jaguar. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Sg.9/C.311.37. through to the elbow line at the back, and we would like to know what the No.1 body is going to give on the back seat at these varying points (i.e. front, centre and back between… | ||
| scan0046 | Outlining body dimension changes and specifications for the Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Ev. c. to Da. Rm. Handwritten Note: GRY. we better make some allowance for increased body dimensions in our weight table. Rm Re: Bentley III - Coachwork. Sg.9/C.3.11.37. HGH. We have… | ||
| scan0047 | Changes to entrance dimensions for a Bentley model and confirming the change gear and brake specification. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/Ev.1/N.12.11.37 Cont'd. (6) Entrance. The front seat entrance at foot level has been increased on Bentley III from 9 inches to 14 inches, for the front seat, and from 9 inches to 11 1/2 inches… | ||
| scan0048 | Blueprint of two Park Ward Standard Saloon body design proposals with dimensions. | ||
| View original record | TOP DRAWING (B.III): LEVEL TOP, GROUND, OF FRAME, FULL LOAD, 13.5, 14.000, 44.250, 47.000, 5FT - 2 1/2 INS, 13.000, 13.250, BACK OF DASH., B.III., 43.000 AT MOULDING, 62.0, 50.0 ELBOW, 5.0 ROOM, 55.0… | ||
| scan0049 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting the construction of a second dummy chassis for a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | c. By. Rm. Da. [Handwritten in red pencil: 200B] Da/Ev.5/N. 13th.November 1937. [Handwritten in pencil: 404] Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential.… | ||
| scan0050 | Installation of a heater and Motorola wireless set in a Bentley III car, noting potential instrument panel layout issues. | ||
| View original record | Steadman Childs - See me about the wireless set Rm. To Da. from Ev. c. to By. Rm. BY/RD. c. to Rm/FD. Da/JD. 200B Da/Ev.16/N.23.11.37. 404. Re: Bentley III - 1.B.5. As stated in Da/Ev.12/G.6.11.37, it… | ||
| scan0051 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming build specifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley 1.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. to By. Da. Rm. Rm/FD. c. to Hn. BY/RD. 200B 1st.December 1937. Da/Ev.16/N. 404. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley 1.B.5. We… | ||
| scan0052 | Specifications for car body paint, interior materials, and structural modifications. | ||
| View original record | -2- (1) Cont'd. The bonnet, body side panels, roof, rear quarter panels and boot should be the lighter shade of grey, with the waist moulding the darker shade. The wings, and running boards and also… | ||
| scan0053 | Letter requesting a correction to a dimension on a print. | ||
| View original record | -3- (4) Re your letter of Nov. 26th. 1937 and the print of F.CD.57 we thank you for calling our attention to an error. The dimension should read 36.437. Will you please correct your print. Yours… | ||
| scan0054 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the finishing, covers, and front wings for a Short Wheelbase Bentley, reference 1.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. to Rm, Da, Hn. c. to Rm/FD, Da/JD. 20013 8th.December 1937. Da/Ev.13/N. 4041 Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Short WheelBase Bentley - 1.B.5.… | ||
| scan0055 | Letter confirming the decision not to move the body bracket on chassis 1.B.5, but to do so on future chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- This was explained to you in our previous letter on the subject. With respect to the problem of moving forward the body bracket, we have decided that on chassis 1.B.5. we will not do this. For… | ||
| scan0056 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding body modifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley, including moving aluminium blocks and altering the steering wheel position. | ||
| View original record | c. to Ds. Rm. c. to Hn Rm/FD. c. to BY/RD. 200B 10th.December 1937. Da/Ev.17/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. 40H. Dear Sirs, Short Wheelbase Bentley 1.B.5.… | ||
| scan0057 | Letter discussing modifications to a car body, including the scuttle, steering column, luggage space, and brake access. | ||
| View original record | -2- We thank you for the tracings of the body scuttle, and for having fitted up temporary in the body means of supporting the steering column from the scuttle. We shall send you a print of our final… | ||
| scan0058 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding body modifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | c. to Da. Rm. c. to Hn. Rm/FD. c. to BY/RD. 2008 10th.December 1937. Da/Ev.17/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. 40H. Dear Sirs, Short Wheelbase Bentley 1.B.5.… | ||
| scan0059 | Letter discussing body modifications including the scuttle, steering column, boot rails, and rear seat trap doors for brake adjustment. | ||
| View original record | -2- We thank you for the tracings of the body scuttle, and for having fitted up temporary in the body means of supporting the steering column from the scuttle. We shall send you a print of our final… | ||
| scan0060 | Cost of Floatex body mountings for the Bentley III compared to other models. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. c. to Hs. 200B 4 OH. Rm/Les.19/JH.15.12.37. BENTLEY III BODY MOUNTINGS. We see that FCD.287 calls for Floatex body mountings on Bentley III. The Floatex body mountings as now fitted… | ||
| scan0061 | The design of Bentley III body mountings, comparing Floatex mountings with those used on the Phantom III. | ||
| View original record | To By. c. to Da. c. to Da/Ev. 2008 464 Rm/Les.8/JH.17.12.37. BENTLEY III BODY MOUNTINGS. From FCD.287 we see that Bentley III is being designed to have floatex body mountings. As Floatex body… | ||
| scan0062 | Letter to a supplier regarding a quotation for lease covers, a discrepancy in steering column placement, and arranging a mock-up inspection. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. BY/RD. xxxxxx 2424 20th.December 1937. Da/Ev.4/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley I.B.5. We thank you for your… | ||
| scan0063 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding prints, modifications, and wind noise issues for a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | c.c. to Da. Rm/PD. Rm. 200b. xxxxx 2424 404 30th.December 1937. Da/Ev.21/N. Confidential. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley -… | ||
| scan0064 | Concluding page of a letter regarding the control head and fittings for a wireless set. | ||
| View original record | -2- the control head and fittings for the wireless set. This will enable you to cut and fit up the board. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. Car Project Office. | ||
| scan0065 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the chassis and drawings for a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten notes: Rm. 200B 404 [Signature over subject line] Typed content: xxx 2424 11th. January 1938. Da/Ev.10/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| scan0066 | List of drawing schemes and their applicability to a dummy chassis and frame modifications. | ||
| View original record | -2- These are all new drawings applicable to the 1½" lower level top of frame. In the case of the Hand Brake Lever G.CD.206, all further particulars of the mechanism can be obtained from G.CD.72… | ||
| scan0067 | Handover of new drawings and modifications to car mock-ups. | ||
| View original record | -3- The writer will bring the new drawings mentioned with him, when he calls at your Works on Wednesday morning, January 12th, and he would be glad if you would arrange to have all the Short Wheelbase… | ||
| scan0068 | Inspection report on the first body for a Bentley III chassis, detailing necessary modifications. | ||
| View original record | To By... from Ev. c. to Rm. [crossed out] c. to Da. [crossed out] c. to Rm/FD. [crossed out] 2006 [handwritten] Secret. Da/Ev.29/N.14.1.38. Re: Bentley III - First Body. 404 [handwritten in red] The… | ||
| scan0069 | Redesign of running boards and progress on a Bentley III body mock-up with Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da/Ev.29/N.14.1.38 Cont'd. -------------------------- The narrowed running boards were obviously ineffective in preventing one soiling the bottom of ones trousers, and it is apparent that to… | ||
| scan0070 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a Short Wheelbase Bentley mock-up, with feedback on the front bumper design. | ||
| View original record | c. to By. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. and Hn. 2006 17th.January 1938 XXXXX 2424 404 Da/Ev.1/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley. This is… | ||
| scan0071 | Modifications to the car's floor, wings, and dummy chassis. | ||
| View original record | -2- We confirm the alteration to the rear floor, which was unsatisfactory as originally tried, and since returning, note that the original PD.7. and PD.14 for the old frame show wells for the heel,… | ||
| scan0072 | Instructions and specifications for building various short and long wheelbase Bentley bodies. | ||
| View original record | -3- Second Short Wheelbase Bentley Body 2.B.5. We confirm that we instructed you to go ahead with the second body for this chassis, to be an exact replica of 1.B.5. with the exception that advantage… | ||
| scan0073 | From the Car Project Office concerning the issuing of an official order for a car body. | ||
| View original record | -4- We are asking our Sales Department to issue to you the official order for the second body 2.B.5. and orders for the others will be sent as soon as we give you the instructions to go ahead. Yours… | ||
| scan0074 | Requesting the ignition switch key number for the first Bentley to enable coachbuilders to obtain door keys. | ||
| View original record | To HPS. 2006 Rm/FD.4/JH.17.1.38. 404 1.B.5. To enable the coachbuilders to obtain door keys for the body on the first Bentley, will you please furnish RM/FD. with the reference No. of the ignition… | ||
| scan0075 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the body design for a Short Wheelbase Bentley chassis 2.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. By. Rm. Rm/FD. 2006 xxx 2424 18th.January 1938. Da/Ev.2/N. 404 Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley 2.B.5. We send herewith a… | ||
| scan0076 | Letter to Park Ward Co. Ltd. providing the ignition switch key numbers for a short wheelbase Bentley 1-B-V. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD.5/MH. 200b. 404 Messrs. Park Ward Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London, N.W.10. 21st. January 1938. For the attention of Mr. Dangerfield. Dear Sirs, Will you please note that the ignition… | ||
| scan0077 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming the delivery of drawings for a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | c. By. Rm. Cx. Rm/FD. 20073 HOH XXXX 2424 21st January 1938. Da/Ev20/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley. We wish to confirm… | ||
| scan0078 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding items omitted from a body specification and requesting switches. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD.10/JH. 31st. January, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We thank you for the specification of 1.B.5. body. Will… | ||
| scan0079 | Letter to a coachbuilder detailing observations on mounting body 1.B.5, including issues with bonnet and scuttle dimensions and dash bracket clearance. | ||
| View original record | c. to Da. Rm. Rm/FD. xxxxx 2424 200B 404 Da/Ev.2/N. 1st.February 1938. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Limited, 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. CONFIDENTIAL. Dear Sirs, We have mounted the body for… | ||
| scan0080 | Letter detailing design changes to a chassis, specifically a new sheet metal battery crossmember and the omission of a lubricator. | ||
| View original record | -2- (3) We have instituted the use of a sheet metal battery crossmember in place of the tubular one, of which we sent you a drawing. We are enclosing herewith a print of this revised sheet metal… | ||
| scan0081 | The position of the interior door handle relative to the steering wheel on a Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | DA/EV c. Rm. 200b. BY.1/G.8.2.38. FD 404. BENTLEY 111. RE: POSITION OF INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE RELATIVE TO STEERING WHEEL. We must do something to prevent the possibility of a customer hurting his wrist… | ||
| scan0082 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing modifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley 2.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. By. Rm. Rm/FD. Hn. 200B 404. 11th.February 1938. Da/Ev.1/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley 2.B.5.… | ||
| scan0083 | Design feedback on louvres and the 'Quicklift' window mechanism. | ||
| View original record | Copy Hn 200A. To Hn... from Da/Ev. Da/Ev.19/N.16.2.38. 404 Re: 2.B.5. Many thanks for Hn.5/AH.15.2.38. and the copy of Hn.4/AH. of the 15th.inst. to Mr Faulkner. We are quite clear on all the items… | ||
| scan0084 | Door locks, ventilator louvres, and Floatex body mounting. | ||
| View original record | To Hn... from Da/Ev. c. to By. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FD. Re: 2.B.III. We thank you for Hn3/AH.19.2.38, and note your remarks. With reference to the Rover type locks, we understand Rm. is taking the… | ||
| scan0085 | Secret memo discussing a memo sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the body for a Bentley III, and arranging future work. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. To Hn.. from Ev. c. to Rm.. By. 200B Da/Ev.12/N.1.3.38. Re: Bentley III - 2.B.5. 404, We enclose herewith a copy of a memo sent to Messrs.Park Ward & Co. re the body for 2.B.5. and our visit .… | ||
| scan0086 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning modifications to a short wheelbase Bentley body bracket and Floatex capsule. | ||
| View original record | c. By. Rm. 200B 1st. March 1938. Da/Ev.15/N. 404, CONFIDENTIAL. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of C.Falconer.Esq., Dear Sir, Re: Short… | ||
| scan0087 | Modification notice for a combined body bracket for the Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. 200b DA.2/G.2.3.38. 404 BENTLEY lll. BODY BRACKETS AND STEP IRONS. Please receive herewith the following scheme :- F.CD.521 Modification to Combined Body Bracket. The above bracket has… | ||
| scan0088 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming design decisions for a Short Wheelbase Bentley, including boot shape, roof height, and door locks. | ||
| View original record | c. to By. Rm. Hn. Rm/FD. 2006 404 4th.March 1938. Da/Ev.12/N. Confidential. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Attention of C.Falconer,Esq., Dear Sir, Re: Short… | ||
| scan0089 | Design of a driver's door, including the recessed handle and window lift. | ||
| View original record | -2- (3 Cont'd). It should not be overlooked that the driver's door is to have a recessed remote control handle. (4) We have tried a Quicklift window lift on 1.B.5. driver's door, and see that there is… | ||
| scan0090 | Visit to coachbuilder Park Ward and an inquiry to the Rover Co. about a new lock design for a Short Wheelbase Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Hn... from Ev. c. to By. Rm. c. to Rm/PD. 200b- 404 Da/Ev.1/N.7.3.38. Short Wheelbase Bentley 2.B.5 We send herewith a copy of a letter confirming our visit to Messrs.Park Ward & Co. last week.… | ||
| scan0091 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a revised symmetrical petrol tank design for Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | c. to Da. Rm. Hn. 404 23rd.March 1938. Confidential. Da/Ev.15/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of Mr Falconer. Dear Sir, Re: Petrol Tanks -… | ||
| scan0092 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding body modifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley 2-B-5. | ||
| View original record | Copy BY. Bm. Da. Hn. Rm/FD. Rm/Std. WOH SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL 2nd. May 1938. Da/Ev.18/G. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. For the attention of C. Falconer,… | ||
| scan0093 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. outlining modifications to a car body specification, including fittings and design. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 2nd. May 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., London. N.W.10. A radio and car heater will be fitted of the dash as drawn, and air ducts as instructed be provided for a defroster to the screen.… | ||
| scan0094 | The arrangement of transport for a new car body. | ||
| View original record | 404 To Hd. c. to Mr. Barkworth. Rm/FD.1/JH.3.5.38. Will you please arrange for the transport lorry to collect a new body complete with wings and running boards from Messrs. Park Ward, on Sat. morning… | ||
| scan0095 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. arranging the collection of a new experimental body. | ||
| View original record | 404 Rm/FD.11/JH. 3rd May, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Finney. Dear Sirs, We have made arrangements for our lorry to collect… | ||
| scan0096 | Letter detailing bodywork specifications for a Short Wheelbase Bentley, including bonnet and radiator modifications. | ||
| View original record | c. By. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. Hn. 4-04 19th.May 1938. Secret & Confidential. Da/Ev.4/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Attention of C.Falconer.Esq., Dear Sir, Re: 2.B.5.… | ||
| scan0097 | Alterations and specifications for a car body design, including the radiator, wings, and wheels. | ||
| View original record | -2- It will be necessary for you to modify the base of the dummy radiator of 1.B.5. to this new design, and this new radiator will be used on future B.50 cars. The junction line of the wing and the… | ||
| scan0098 | Letter confirming a new delivery date and noting an outstanding instrument board design. | ||
| View original record | -3- It has been agreed that the delivery date may be moved on to June 17th. from the original date of six weeks from April 26th. which would be June 7th. ( see Ds/Ev18/G. of May 2nd). We have yet to… | ||
| scan0099 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding paint colour samples and finishing instructions for a car. | ||
| View original record | 404 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS, W.M. PARK, C.W.… | ||
| scan0100 | Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. specifying the paintwork, leather, and trim details for a Short Wheelbase Bentley 2.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Hn. Rm. Da/Ev.3/N. 21st. May 1938. Messrs Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden London N.W.10. Secret and Confidential. Attention of Mr Finney. 404- Dear Sir, Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley… | ||
| scan0101 | Letter regarding the layout and lamp illumination of instrument board D.CD.612 for vehicle model 2.B.5. | ||
| View original record | -2- We are sending herewith a print of the layout of the instrument board D.CD.612 and would be glad to have your views as to whether it can be fitted to 2.B.5. If so, we will send you a dimensioned… | ||
| scan0102 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding colour schemes and material selections for experimental car bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1027? HOH Rm2/R. 21st May, 1938. F.J. Finney, Esq., Messrs. Park Ward & Co.,Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W.10. Dear Mr. Finney, Thank you for your letter of the 19th May. We are very pleased… | ||
| scan0103 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a spare wheel cover and wheel discs for vehicle 2.B.III, with instructions for painting. | ||
| View original record | 404 EXPERIMENTAL DEPT. Rm/FD.6/JH. 26th May, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. For the attention of Mr. Thompson. Dear Sirs, We are despatching to you today - 1 spare wheel… | ||
| scan0104 | The despatch of wheel discs and a wheel cover to Messrs. Park Wards for chassis 2.B.III. | ||
| View original record | 404. To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.8/JH.28.5.38. We are sending into the stores today 4 Wheel discs. 1 complete wheel cover. Will you please have these despatched to Messrs. Park Wards., High Road,… | ||
| scan0105 | The fitting of a heater and defrosters to chassis 2.B.5. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/Std.. from Da/Ev. c. to Rm, c. to Rm/FD. c. to BY/RD. 40H Re: Chassis 2.B.5. The above body which is due for delivery on June 17th. has been fitted up for a heater to be mounted on the back of… | ||
| scan0106 | The awaited coachbuilder's drawing for the instrument board of chassis 2.B.5. | ||
| View original record | To By/RD.. from Da/Ev. 40H c. to Da. c. to Rm. Da/Ev.41/N.31.5.38. Re: Chassis 2.B.5. We are still awaiting the coachbuilder's drawing of the instrument board for this car, and as the body is to be… | ||
| scan0107 | Requesting the acquisition of a Philco or Motorola wireless radio set for chassis 2.B.5. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/RC.. from Ev. c. to Rm. c. to Rm/FD. c. to By/RD. 404 Da/Ev.39/N.31.5.38. Re: Chassis 2.B.5. This body is being equipped for wireless, and we would be glad if you would obtain either a Philco or… | ||
| scan0108 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about the instrument board and switch layout for a Short Wheelbase Bentley 2.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm c. Rm/FD. c. Hn. c. BY/RD. 404 2nd. June 1938. Da/Ev/13/N. Secret & Confidential. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of Mr Finney. Dear… | ||
| scan0109 | Fouling issue between the rear floor and the propeller shaft on model 1.B.S. | ||
| View original record | To By... from Ev. c. Da. c. Rm. c. Rm/FD. c. Rm/IMW. 404 Da/Ev.8/N.21.6.38. Rear Floor - 1.B.S. We have been shewn the rear floor of 1.B.S. which fouls the propeller shaft intermediate bearing, and… | ||
| scan0110 | Requesting the despatch of five 16 inch wire wheels and balancing tackle to be painted to match a specific body. | ||
| View original record | 404 To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.1/JH.29.6.38. We are sending into the stores (5) 16" wire wheels and a set of balancing tackle. Will you please have these despatched to Messrs. Park Wards, Willesden,… | ||
| scan0111 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about despatching 5 wire wheels to be painted to match body No.B.283. | ||
| View original record | 404 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.11/JH. 29th June, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are despatching under separate cover 5 wire wheels complete with… | ||
| scan0112 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding instructions to stove enamel five wheels for Chassis No.2.B.5. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T.ROBERTS, W.M.PARK, C.W.WARD, W.C.THORNE, J.A.FALCONER, C.A.FALCONER, W.S.PAGE (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT… | ||
| scan0113 | Request to borrow an anatomically shaped Park Ward front seat to be used as a sample for other coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten top left] 404 [Typed top left] Rm/FD at W. [Handwritten top centre, strikethrough] Agree to 2nd Body seats being sent Rm. [Handwritten top right] 404 [Typed top right] Hnl/AH.1.7.38.… | ||
| scan0114 | Communication agreeing to send a front seat for a coachbuilder's inspection. | ||
| View original record | 404 W/S - Hn. Rm/FD.11/JH.2.7.38. Rm. has agreed to sending a front seat, or both, as you wish, for your coachbuilders inspection. Will you kindly let the writer know where you would like these… | ||
| scan0115 | Loan of a new anatomically shaped front seat to be sent to Lillie Hall for assessment. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD at W. c. to....Bch. (Struck through) 404 FD Hn4/AH.4.7.38. -------- Front Seats: Rm/FD.11/JH.2.7.38.? --- We are glad to note Rm has agreed to loan us one of the new anatomically shaped front… | ||
| scan0116 | Confirming the dispatch of a passenger seat to Lillie Hall. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. c. to Bch. 404 Rm/FD.4/JH.5.7.38. We are despatching the passenger seat ex 2.B.5. to Lillie Hall today by lorry, it will be available for you to collect no doubt tomorrow. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0117 | Third body proposal for car B.III - 9.B.5, referencing drawing PD.206. | ||
| View original record | To Da.. from Ev. c. By. c. Rm. c. Da/JD. 40H Da/Ev.30/N.21.7.38. Re: Third Body for B.III - 9.B.5. We send you herewith PD.206 showing the proposed body for the above car, incorporating all the latest… | ||
| scan0118 | Arranging the collection of a front seat and requesting suggestions for a stop and tail lamp for a Park Ward Bentley. | ||
| View original record | W/S. To Hn. from Rm/FD. 40H Rm/FD.9/MH.22.7.38. We are arranging for our lorry to collect the front seat from Lillie Hall on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Have you any suggestions please, for a stop… | ||
| scan0119 | Sourcing of a suitable lamp, suggesting a temporary Lucas part, and commissioning a new design from Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD at W. c.to.Lillie Hall. Rm/FD.9/MH.22.7.38. Hn6/AH.23.7.38. --- We can only suggest that for the time being at any rate you fit to this car a Lucas type ST.44.N as supplied as standard with… | ||
| scan0120 | Proposal for a Bentley III Drop Head Coupé body. | ||
| View original record | HOH To Da/Ev. from By. c. Rm. c. Da. BENTLEY III DROP HEAD COUPÉ. In connection with the proposal to make one of our Bentley III bodies in the form of a coupé, I mentioned this at Park Ward & Co. when… | ||
| scan0121 | The proposed third body for car B.111, referencing drawing FD.206. | ||
| View original record | BY/HS. c. Rm. c. Da/JD. 404. DA.8/G.5.8.38. THIRD BODY FOR B.111. 9.B.5. Herewith is FD.206, showing the proposed body for the above car, incorporating all the latest proposals from all quarters. We… | ||
| scan0122 | Short internal memo requesting that an official order be passed per the attached document. | ||
| View original record | 404 - Roy. c. G/JWH. Rm/FD.10/JH.10.8.38. Wibl you please pass an official order as per the attached. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0123 | Request to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for a one-gallon tin of paint for body No. B.283. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.9/JH. 10th August, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Can you please supply us with a further 1 gall tin of paint for… | ||
| scan0124 | Fitting of a combined reverse-stop and tail lamp from Lucas Co., model No. 312L. | ||
| View original record | 1001 W/S - Hn. from Rm/FD. Rm/FD.15/JH.11.8.38. In cases where we have no interior bulb number plate as on 8.B.5. no provision is made for a reverse lamp. The writer has however obtained a neat… | ||
| scan0125 | Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming the dispatch of one gallon of paint for coachwork B.283. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 DIRECTORS: A.T.ROBERTS W.M.PARK C.W.WARD… | ||
| scan0126 | Comparison of rear seat dimensions between the Vanvooren Bentley (Paris Trials) and other standard Bentley models. | ||
| View original record | Original memo sent to sx 404 also 1240 To Rm. from Ev. re Vanvooren Bentley - Paris Trials. We give below the comparisons of rear seat room between the Paris Trials Bentley - Park Ward standard… | ||
| scan0127 | Specification for the coachwork of a Short Wheelbase Bentley, model 3.B.5. | ||
| View original record | To Hm... from Da. c. By. c. Rn. 404 Da.9/N.13.8.38. Re: Short Wheelbase Bentley. Specification of Coachwork for 3.B.5. In order that you can go ahead with the body for 3.B.5. we send you herewith a… | ||
| scan0128 | List of revisions and actions for vehicle components with a suggestion regarding dummy chassis for coachbuilders. | ||
| View original record | -2- Da.9/N.13.8.38 Cont'd. 7. Revised rear spring and aft shackle and Jack lever. (7) See F.CD.690 herewith and F.CD.749 mentioned above. 8. Instrument board. (8) Herewith DB.1833. 9. Dashboard Arrgt.… | ||
| scan0129 | Specifications and production schedule for the body of the next B.III chassis. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. 404 W/S. Hn. from Rm. c. Sg. c. Hs.Sa. Rm6/R.13.8.38. BODY FOR NEXT B.III. We are not clear as to the position of the body for the next B.III chassis. At Derby we have just completed the first… | ||
| scan0130 | Analysis of the cost of quantity-produced Park Ward car bodies for models B.III and B.50. | ||
| View original record | 404, 804 & 126b V.. SECRET. Rm.3/JH.13.3.38. Hs. from Rm. COST OF QUANTITY PRODUCED PARK WARD BODIES. We have analysed as far as we can the figures relative to the anticipated cost of their quantity… | ||
| scan0131 | Cost comparison table for different types of body shells based on batch size. | ||
| View original record | (2) | Type of body shell. | Number in Batch. | Tool Cost per batch. | Total material cost including tool cost per body shell. | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | B.2. | 50 | | £65. Approx. | | B.3. |… | ||
| scan0132 | The costs and manufacturing strategies for different car body shells, including comparisons with competitors. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm.3/JH.13.8.38. If it is all in the dies which can be bought for £1,000, then why not buy dies for B.III, which if it then costs the same per lb. as B.50, will give a material price for the shell… | ||
| scan0133 | Assessment of Park Ward's capability to build the B.50 car body and a discussion of alternative strategies. | ||
| View original record | -4- Rm.3/JH13.8.38. Summarising the position, we are in no way prejudiced against Park Ward's. On their figures, if we assume that Manning is wrong and that our criticisms of their costs can be… | ||
| scan0134 | Cost breakdown sheet for three manufacturing components (B.2, B.3, B.50) with material, labour, and on-cost details. | ||
| View original record | -5- Rm.3/JH.13.8.38. B.2. Metal shop. Material 5 - 0 - 0. labour. 16 - 9 - 2. Body makers. 26 - 11 - 4. 16 - 11 - 6. Smiths. 1 - 0 - 0. 2 - 2 - 10. Bgt. out Panels. 26 - 0 - 0. 19 - 10. Wards Panels.… | ||
| scan0135 | Note regarding rearwheel arch clearances for Wraith 50, 60 and 80 models. | ||
| View original record | 404 Rm. Da. 6/G. 15.8.38. B.50 + B.III. Wraith 50, 60 and 80. Rearwheel Arch Clearances. in file 1021. | ||
| scan0136 | Design and development of new bodies for the experimental B.III chassis with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. | ||
| View original record | Secret SW Rm. c. to..Sg c. to..Hs c. to..Da Hn17/AH.15.8.38. ---- / 4049. Body for next B.III Rm6/R.13.8.38. --- Just before he commenced his holiday, Sg told us you will shortly be requiring further… | ||
| scan0137 | Importance of modern appearance for the Bentley B.III & B.50 models, referencing a US consumer survey on car features. | ||
| View original record | 404 also 804 + [tick mark] SECRET. To By. from Rm. c. Hs. Rm2/R.15.8.38. APPEARANCE OF B.III & B.50. Now that the rationalised programme is beginning to simplify our commitments we suggest that it is… | ||
| scan0138 | Research on wind resistance and the need to redesign the front end of cars to compete with American models. | ||
| View original record | -2- Our recent research on wind resistance has indicated that we are a long way behind the Americans in making cars having low drag. To put our Sports range right we have got to re-design the front… | ||
| scan0139 | Criticisms and comments on a body design for project 9.B.5. | ||
| View original record | To BY.. from Ev. c. Rm. Da/JD. 40# Da/Ev.6/N.27.8.38. Re: Body for 9.B.5. ----------------- We give below our comments on Hn.13/AH.25.8.38 addressed to Rm. and attached herewith. You will note that… | ||
| scan0140 | Confirming a promised delivery date from coachbuilder Park Ward's for the 3rd body for chassis B.111. | ||
| View original record | KOH Rm. De/Ev. [struck through] De/JD. [struck through] Rm/FD. [struck through] BY.3/G.2.9.38. 3RD. BODY FOR B.111. As a result of my visit to Park Ward's on Monday, 29th August, and the settling up… | ||
| scan0141 | Park Ward & Co print for a Drop-Head Coupé body on a B.3. chassis. | ||
| View original record | 404 SECRET. --------- S/W. Rm. Hn5/IH.3.9.38. B.3. Bodies. ---------- We now enclose Park Ward & Co's print No. 13325 of a Drop-Head Coupé On B.3. chassis. The print shows alternative treatments of… | ||
| scan0142 | Design blueprint for a Close Coupled Coupe body mounted on a B5 Bentley chassis by Park Ward Coachwork. | ||
| View original record | REF. NO. 8905. JOB NO. 13326. DRAWN JLY CHECKED [Illegible signature] DATE 1. 9. 38 INSIDE HEADROOM: 49" INSIDE WIDTH AT REAR: 55 1/2" OVERALL LENGTH OF BODY: 103 1/2" WIDTH OF MAIN SEAT: 48" DEPTH:… | ||
| scan0143 | Blueprint for a Close Coupled Coupe body by Park Ward on a B5 Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | REF. NO. 8905. C'S NO. 13326. TYPE JLY DATE 1 . 9 . 38 INSIDE HEADROOM 49 INSIDE WIDTH AT REAR 55 1/2 OVERALL LENGTH OF BODY 103 1/2 WIDTH OF MAIN SEAT 46" DEPTH 19" HEIGHT 17" WIDTH OF FRONT SEATS… | ||
| scan0144 | Blueprint for a Close Coupled Coupe on a B5 Bentley Chassis by Park Ward Coachwork. | ||
| View original record | REF. NO 8905. W.G. NO 13326. DRAWN JLY. PASSED. DATE 1. 9. 38. CLOSE COUPLED COUPE. MOUNTED ON B5 BENTLEY CHASSIS. Park Ward Coachwork. 473, HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN, LONDON N.W.10. INSIDE HEADROOM 49".… | ||
| scan0145 | Finish for car body 3.B.5, attaching related correspondence. | ||
| View original record | Rm...from By. 304 By.9/N.5.9.38. Re: Body for 3.B.5. We attach hereto copy of Hn2/IH.3.9.38, relating to the finish for the above. We replied to the effect that you would settle this question when you… | ||
| scan0146 | Suggestion to issue finishing instructions to Park Ward & Co. for body 3.B.5, concerning the sourcing of leather hides. | ||
| View original record | Copy. Secret. S/W. By. Hn.2/IH.3.9.38. Body for 3.B.5. If you have not already done so, we suggest that you issue finishing instructions to Park Ward & Co. for this body as early as possible. Leathers… | ||
| scan0147 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the paint finish and leather samples for a Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | 404 c. Hn. Rm5/R. 14th September, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.,Ltd., 473, High Road, LONDON. N.W. 10. (For the attention of Mr. Finney.) Dear Sirs, With reference to the finish of 3.B.V we have… | ||
| scan0148 | Secret memorandum regarding a delay in the Coupe body design. | ||
| View original record | 404 SECRET. W/S. Hn. from Rm. Rm4/R.16.9.38. B.3 BODIES. Thank you for your Mn5/IH.3.9.38. At the moment we propose to hold up the Coupe until we have seen all the latest examples of this type of body… | ||
| scan0149 | Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning finishing instructions and the preparation of paintwork panels. | ||
| View original record | HOH PARK, WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 DIRECTORS: A.T.ROBERTS W.M.PARK… | ||
| scan0150 | Development and design proposals for the Bentley III prototype body. | ||
| View original record | 404 By. from Rm. Rm1/R.16.9.38. BENTLEY III BODIES. Confirming our conversation, we think that the next B.III body to be put in hand should be the Prototype, and that this should be instructed almost… | ||
| scan0151 | To Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding blueprints and chassis modifications for Bentley models 3.B.5. and 2.B.50. | ||
| View original record | W/S. Hn.. from By. c. Rm. c. Da. c. Da/Ev. c. Da/JD. 404 BY.23/N.16.9.38. Re: Bentley 3.B.5. and 2.B.50. Please receive herewith the following blueprints for Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd. F.CD.889 - Rear… | ||
| scan0152 | Proposing the installation of a railway-type ventilator on upcoming B.50 and B.III car bodies. | ||
| View original record | To By. from Rm. c. Da/EV. c. Rm/FD. 404 also 804 Rm.1/MH.17.9.38. We consider that advantage should be taken of the experiments that have been carried out on ventilation, on the next B.50 and B.III… | ||
| scan0153 | Request to send a gallon of paint for body B.283. | ||
| View original record | O404. 19.9.38. Warenpar, LONDON. PLEASE SEND GALLON OF PAINT FOR B.283 BODY. Dodd, Roycar. | ||
| scan0154 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming dispatch of one gallon of paint for car B.283. | ||
| View original record | PARK, WARD & CO. LTD 404 COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 DIRECTORS: A.T.ROBERTS W.H.PARK… | ||
| scan0155 | Letter to a coachbuilder regarding experimental work on the front wing of a Bentley 111 following the deletion of the running boards. | ||
| View original record | RmFD 404 19th. September 1938. BY.10/C. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, London. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, RE: BENTLEY 111. DELETION OF RUNNING BOARDS. In order to enable us to get… | ||
| scan0156 | Coordinating with Park Ward's to mount bodies onto Bentley chassis 3-B.V and 2-B.50. | ||
| View original record | F. DODP 404 Please note Pm Rm at W. Hnl/AH.19.9.38. c.to.By. ---- Bodies For Bentley 3-B.V and 2-B.50: ----------- When at Park Wards' works on the 15th instant, Hs agreed that in due course they… | ||
| scan0157 | Official order be passed as per an attached letter. | ||
| View original record | 404 To Roy. w. to G/JWH. Rm/FD.20/JH.20.9.38. Will you please pass an official order as per the attached letter. O/N,52444. Rm/FD. | ||
| scan0158 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming a telegram request for a gallon of paint for Body No. B.283. | ||
| View original record | EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/PD.19/JH. 20th September, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd, 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm our telegram asking for a further gallon… | ||
| scan0159 | Issues found during a 15,000-mile test on a B.B.V - Bentley III test car. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/FD. c. for Log Book. 404 also 400B Rm/IMW.1/JH.28.9.38. B.B.V - Bentley III. 15,000 miles test car. The following points have been noted in connection with the coachwork - (1) Sliding roof.… | ||
| scan0160 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming finishing instructions and axle/propeller shaft clearances. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da/Ev. Da/JD. 30th. September 1938. Secret. By.19/N. 404. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Attention of Mr. F. Ward. Dear Sir, Re: 3.B.5. We wish… | ||
| scan0161 | Design points for rear step irons, petrol tanks, body stays, door locks, and ventilators. | ||
| View original record | -2- (3) Rear Step Iron. On F.CD.922, we shew the body brackets and step irons in the neighbourhood of the front end of the rear road springs. The body bracket and step iron are now combined and placed… | ||
| scan0162 | From the Chief Engineer regarding scuttle ventilation and windscreen controls. | ||
| View original record | -3- (c) Scuttle Ventilation. The top scuttle ventilator should be of the sealed type, without a tray. The tray renders the ventilator almost useless. (d) Windscreen with central control - see remarks… | ||
| scan0163 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. specifying bodywork changes for a Bentley 3.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Da. Rm. Rm/FD. c. Da/JD. Da/Ev. HOH 5th. October 1938. BY.4/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sir, Re: Bentley 3.B.5. Many… | ||
| scan0164 | Rear axle and propeller shaft clearances for the Bentley III, referencing drawing PD.272. | ||
| View original record | HOH? To Da..from Ev. c. Rm. c. Da/JD. c. Rm/FD. Da/Ev.4/N.8.10.38. Re: Rear Axle and Propeller Shaft Clearances - Bentley III. We send herewith PD.272 which has been made to show the Coachbuilders the… | ||
| scan0165 | Coachwork alterations for placing the battery under the front seats of a Bentley III. | ||
| View original record | H O H To Da... from Ev. c. Rm. c. Da/JD. (Strikethrough) c. Rm/FD. (Strikethrough) Da/Ev.5/N.8.10.38. Re: Battery under Front Seats - Ben.III. Attached hereto is PD.277, shewing the necessary… | ||
| scan0166 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding progress and changes to Bentley Chassis 3.B.5.M. | ||
| View original record | c. Da. c. Rm. c. Rm/FD. HOH 10th.October 1938. BY.6/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: Bentley Chassis 3.B.5.M We wish to confirm… | ||
| scan0167 | Design decisions for body crossmembers, rear floor construction, and window ventilators. | ||
| View original record | -2- (2. Cont'd). On examining the body we notice that its crossmembers had not yet been fixed and it was thought that this change could be effected without delay of a material kind. The sizes of these… | ||
| scan0168 | Agreements on car body fittings including ventilators, locks, windscreens, and stays. | ||
| View original record | -3- (5) As already confirmed, it was agreed to fit the top scuttle ventilator of the sealed type without tray. (6) The question of locks was discussed, and it appeared that further consultation… | ||
| scan0169 | Coachwork alterations for the placement of a battery under the front seats of a Bentley 111. | ||
| View original record | 404 HHC C. Rm. DA.16/G.10.10.38. RE: BATTERY UNDER FRONT SEATS - BENTLEY.111. Attached hereto is FD.277 showing the necessary alterations to the coachwork when the battery is placed under the front… | ||
| scan0170 | Despatch of one special Wilmot Breedon door lock to coachbuilder Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | 404. To Hd/FC. Rm/FD.16/JH.11.10.38. We are sending into the stores today 1 special Wilmot Breedon door lock. Will you please have this despatched to Messrs. Park Ward, Willesden, London. for the… | ||
| scan0171 | Confirming accessories for car 3.B.5 that are not supplied with the body. | ||
| View original record | To Rm... from Ev. c. Da. De/JD. Rm/FD. [Text is struck through] c. Rm/RC. 404 [handwritten] SJD [handwritten] Da/Ev.4/N.11.10.38. Re: Accessories for 3.B.5. not supplied with Body. hdm Roy / SJD… | ||
| scan0172 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the body specification for a Bentley Chassis 3.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Da. Rm. Rm/FD. 404. 11th.October 1938. BY.2/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: Bentley Chassis 3.B.5. We have drawn up a… | ||
| scan0173 | Specification of coachwork for a Close Coupled Four Door Saloon on a Short Wheelbase Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK FOR 3.B.5. Close Coupled Four Door Saloon - Short Wheelbase Bentley. Chassis. B.5. Type Short Wheelbase Bentley chassis - for all drawings of which see prints already… | ||
| scan0174 | Specification sheet detailing various features of a car's body and interior, page 2. | ||
| View original record | 2. Screen. Opening screen of Triplex Laminated Glass 3/16" thick with central control, free from flap when open. Sunshine Roof. Latest pattern, special precautions to be taken to avoid leakage of… | ||
| scan0175 | Specification sheet detailing the requirements for various car body components and fittings. | ||
| View original record | -3- Direction Indicators. Concealed in centre pillars and operated by a time controlled switch on the scuttle rail. Floors. Floor heights to be according to the drawings supplied and the construction… | ||
| scan0176 | Specification sheet detailing coachwork requirements for lamps, bumpers, tools, pockets, and weight. | ||
| View original record | -4- Tail & Stop Lamps. Two tail and stop lamps, one on each side of the body. Rear number plate to be carried over the offside lamp. Lamps to be supplied by Derby. Bumpers. Supplied by Derby. Tools.… | ||
| scan0177 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and supply of a special Wilmot Breedon door lock. | ||
| View original record | copy sent to Dal/Ev EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.19/JH 11th October, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. 404. For the attention of Mr. Ward. Dear Sirs, We are… | ||
| scan0178 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd concerning the receipt and fitting of special door locks. | ||
| View original record | PARK · WARD · & CO · LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W.… | ||
| scan0179 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming a visit and discussing specifications for tools and a defroster for a Bentley 3.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. HOH 20th.October 1938. By.22/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: Bentley 3.B.5 We wish to confirm our Mr.Evernden's… | ||
| scan0180 | Letter discussing diagonal body stays and confirming chassis delivery details. | ||
| View original record | -2- 3. Diagonal Stays to rear of Body. We left with you F.CD.916 shewing the diagonal stays from the centre of the second cross-member of the chassis to the body at the base of the rear squab board.… | ||
| scan0181 | Bodies, cross-referencing other files and chassis numbers. | ||
| View original record | EU. 404. Rm/7D. 4JIt. 25.10.38 re 9.B.5 & 2.B.50 Bodies. see file 804. | ||
| scan0182 | Requesting a test on component 9.B.5 by removing floatex mountings, based on a successful previous test on a 1.B.50 body. | ||
| View original record | 4804 To HPS. Rm/FD.15/JH.26.10.38. 9.B.5. Owing to the success we have obtained in mounting 1.B.50 body on flat rubber material we wish to carry out a similar test on 9.B.5. Will you therefore please… | ||
| scan0183 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming agreements on bodywork specifications for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Hutt 28th.October 1938. BY.1/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: Bentley 3.B.5. We thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0184 | Letter discussing the material and design options for built-in wing lamps. | ||
| View original record | -2- (6) We realise that the built in wing lamp already sent to you had the shell in steel. In this case we would be glad if you would make a similar shell in aluminium, but should we use this on… | ||
| scan0185 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting silent bloc body fittings for an experiment at Derby. | ||
| View original record | C. TO ROY. c.c. to G/JWH. 404 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Em/FD.15/JH. 4th. November, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We wish to try an experiment… | ||
| scan0186 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding defects on a Bentley after 9,374 miles, including a loose felt strip and dust accumulation. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. HOH 4th.November 1938. BY.15/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: Bentley 2.B.5.)-(8.B.5)± It has been reported from… | ||
| scan0187 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. outlining five agreed features for body construction. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. HOH 4th. November 1938. BY.6/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: 3.B.5 - (9.B.5) When we visited your works on… | ||
| scan0188 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming instructions for building a fourth body for the B.5 chassis with modifications. | ||
| View original record | c. Ev HOX 4th.November 1938. BY.11/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, 4.B.5 - (10.B.5) In view of the urgent need for bodies for the B.5.… | ||
| scan0189 | The concluding page of a letter regarding an official order and initial invoice. | ||
| View original record | -2- We will arrange for the official order to be instructed and would be glad to receive your initial invoice. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. M Harvey Bailey CHIEF ENGINEER - CHASSIS. | ||
| scan0190 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. proposing a design for a Pillarless Saloon body. | ||
| View original record | c. Da. Rm. Rm/FD. HOK BY.14/N. 4th.November 1938. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: 5.B.5. - (11.B.5). It is proposed that this body… | ||
| scan0191 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting 6 more sets of silent bloc body mountings. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. O/N.52444. c. to G/JWH. 404 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.11/JH. 7th November, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd. 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Further to our request of… | ||
| scan0192 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of a bonnet to a 9.B.V. car. | ||
| View original record | c. Ds. c. Rm. c. Rm/FD. HOK 7th. November 1938. BY.6/C. ------- Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON. N.W.10. Dear Sirs, 9.B.V. CAR - FITTING OF BONNET. While this car is at… | ||
| scan0193 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the body design for chassis 10.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. De. Rm. Rm/FD. HOH 8th. November 1938. BY.11/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Confidential. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 10.B.5. We have already informed you that… | ||
| scan0194 | Specification of coachwork for a 10.B.5 Close Coupled Four Door Saloon on a Short Wheelbase Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | SPECIFICATION OF COACHWORK FOR 10.B.5. Close Coupled Four Door Saloon - Short Wheelbase Bentley. Chassis. B.5. Type Short Wheelbase Bentley chassis, for all drawings of which see prints already… | ||
| scan0195 | Specification sheet detailing vehicle components and features. | ||
| View original record | -2- Screen. Opening screen of Triplex Laminated Glass 3/16" thick with central control, free from flap when open. Reinforced frame and hinges with external rubber seal. Sunshine Roof. Latest pattern,… | ||
| scan0196 | Specification sheet for car body components and fittings, page 3. | ||
| View original record | -3- Floors. Floor heights to be according to the drawings supplied and the construction to follow that indicated in the designs. Dash. Sheet metal bolted solid to body scuttle around its outer flange.… | ||
| scan0197 | Specification sheet page detailing pockets, finishing instructions, and weight limits. | ||
| View original record | -4- Pockets. Slash pockets to front doors. Finishing Instructions. To follow. Weight. Complete coachwork minus body accessories not to exceed 8 1/4 cwts. (924 lbs). | ||
| scan0198 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of two silent lock body fittings. | ||
| View original record | 1001 PARK, WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN LONDON N.W.10 DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.H. PARK C.W.… | ||
| scan0199 | List of experimental cars, specifically the B.3, B.50, and Silver Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | HOH Rm. Da/EV. 31/N. 9.11.38 list of experimental cars. B.3, B.50 & Silver Wraith file 1021 | ||
| scan0200 | Instructed design of a body for 10.B.5, referencing drawing PD.302. | ||
| View original record | To Da. from Ev. c.c. Ev. Rm. Em/FD. c.c. Da/JD. 404 Da/Ev.28/N.9.11.38. Re: 10.B.5. Herewith is PD.302 shewing the design of body for 10.B.5. which has been instructed. Da/Ev. | ||
| scan0201 | The design drawing PD.302 for body 10.B.5, sent for filing. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. c. Rm. 404 DA.18/G.10.11.38. F DODD - RE: 10.B.5. Herewith is PD.302 shewing the design of body for 10.B.5. which has been instructed. Sent for filing purposes only. DA. | ||
| scan0202 | Front seating positions and steering column for the Bentley 111, 50, and Silver Wraith 80 chassis coachwork. | ||
| View original record | BY/MS. 404 DA.20/G.10.11.38. c. Rm. c. Da/JD. [crossed out] c. Da/EV. [crossed out] BENTLEY 111 and 50. (SILVER) WRAITH 80 COACHWORK. Please receive herewith the following scheme:- F.CD.1017 Front… | ||
| scan0203 | Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a gallon of paint for body No. 283. | ||
| View original record | 404 C. to Roy. c. to G/JWH. o/n 52444. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.10/JH. 12th. November, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We should be very… | ||
| scan0204 | Letter from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the despatch of paint material for the coachwork on Bentley Chassis No. 2-B-5. | ||
| View original record | 404 PARK, WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.H. PARK C.W. WARD W.C. THORNE J.A. FALCONER, C.A. O. FALCONER W.S. PAGE (SHOWROOMS -… | ||
| scan0205 | Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding rear wing modifications and a postponed delivery date. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. 404 CONFIDENTIAL. 15th.November 1938, EY.3/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 9.B.5. (3.B.5.) During our visit last week we… | ||
| scan0206 | Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding coachwork design, delivery schedules, and material use for car 10.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. 404 CONFIDENTIAL. 15th. November 1938, BY.5/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 10.B.5. During our visit we handed you PD.302… | ||
| scan0207 | To Park Ward regarding dashboards for B.5, B.50, and Wraith 80 models. | ||
| View original record | 40H To Park Ward c.Rm. By/9.N/15.11.38. Re dashboards B.5, B.50 + Wraith 80. file 1021 | ||
| scan0208 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. from the Experimental Department requesting a supply of silent bloc body mountings. | ||
| View original record | To Roy C. to G/JWH 404 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.8/JH. 16th. November, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden Junction, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We should be very pleased if… | ||
| scan0209 | Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming that paint material for Bentley Chassis No. 2-B-5 has been forwarded. | ||
| View original record | 404 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A. T. ROBERTS, W. M. PARK, C. W. WARD W. C. THORNE, J. A. FALCONER, C. A. C. FALCONER, W. S. PAGE… | ||
| scan0210 | Order acknowledgement slip from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | ||
| View original record | To ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED, NIGHTINGALE ROAD, DERBY. 17th Nov. 1938 We are in receipt of your Order No. 76309 and accept same in accordance with the terms and conditions specified therein. Signed for PARK… | ||
| scan0211 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. confirming the dispatch of 8 sets of silent bloc body mountings. | ||
| View original record | 404? PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T.ROBERTS W.M.PARK C.W.WARD W.C.THORNE J.A.FALCONER C.A.O.FALCONER W.S.PAGE TELEPHONE: WILLESDEN… | ||
| scan0212 | List of accessories for model 10.B.5 not supplied with the body. | ||
| View original record | 404 To Rm..from Da/Ev. c.c. Da. Rm/Std. Rm/RC. c.c. Da/JD. By/RD. Rm/FD. Ba/Ev.11/N.17.11.38. Re Accessories for 10.B.5 not supplied with Body. (1) Headlamps. - Lucas R.100, without dippers. (2) Wing… | ||
| scan0213 | Request for permission to transport a Bentley chassis and spares to Park Ward & Co. Ltd., with instructions to keep it private. | ||
| View original record | 404? To Hd. c.c. to Mr. Barkworth. Rm/PD.5/JH.17.11.38. Will you please give your permission for the transport lorry to deliver a Bentley chassis and spares to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., Willesden,… | ||
| scan0214 | Confidential correspondence to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding chassis delivery and body mounting specifications. | ||
| View original record | RM 1/04 CONFIDENTIAL. 18th. November 1938. BY.5/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sir, Re: 9.B.5. We confirm our remarks to you over the telephone this… | ||
| scan0215 | Letter regarding the urgent completion of a car, suggesting overtime and night-time spraying. | ||
| View original record | -2- In view of the urgency with which this car is required, and also in order that the chassis may remain in your possession the minimum period of time, we are agreeable to overtime being worked from… | ||
| scan0216 | Letter to Park Ward Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a Ferranti wireless set and controls. | ||
| View original record | 404 also dec EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.9/JH. 19th. November, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are sending today under separate cover the… | ||
| scan0217 | Requesting the dispatch of a Ferranti wireless set and controls to Messrs. Park Wards for a 3.B.5. body. | ||
| View original record | 404 To Hd/FC. c. to D/BP. Rm/FD.10/JH.19.11.38. We are sending into the stores today one Ferranti wireless set and controls. Will you please despatch these today certain passenger train to Messrs.… | ||
| scan0218 | Request to reinstate the front body bracket on the Bentley 111 chassis. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS c. Rm. c. Rm/PD c. Da/EV c. Da/JD DA.26/G.21.11.38. 404. BENTLEY 111. BODY BRACKETS. Would you please reinstate the front body bracket 11,000 to the rear of the datum back of dash on the above… | ||
| scan0219 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd acknowledging the forwarding of a Ferranti Wireless set and controls. | ||
| View original record | 404 PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 DIRECTORS: A.T.ROBERTS W.M.PARK C.W.WARD… | ||
| scan0220 | Broken dashboard brackets due to spot welding, with an urgent request for a stronger replacement. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD ASSOCIATION OF EX-SERVICEMEN. Phone: WILLESDEN 2595. 473, HIGH ROAD, WILLESDEN, N.W.10. President: Mr. A. T. ROBERTS. Vice-Presidents: Mr. C. FALCONER. Mr. J. A. FALCONER, C.A. Mr. W. C.… | ||
| scan0221 | Request for assistance in sourcing French-style headlamps for two experimental Bentley V cars. | ||
| View original record | Secret. W/P - Sr... from Da/Ev. c. By. c. Rm. c. Da. c. BY/RD. 404- Da/Ev.18/N.24.11.38. Re: Headlamps in Wings. We wish to build two experimental Bentley V. cars with headlamps in the wings, after… | ||
| scan0222 | Confidential letter to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming the colour scheme for car 10.B.V. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. 404- CONFIDENTIAL. 24th.November 1938. BY.19/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 10.B.V. We have now settled on the colour scheme… | ||
| scan0223 | Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing body fitting issues and future chassis modifications. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. HOH 25th.November 1938. CONFIDENTIAL. BY.5/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 9.B.5. We confirm herewith the points that… | ||
| scan0224 | Page 2 of a letter confirming an agreement on the car's height when fully loaded. | ||
| View original record | -2- 6. We agreed that when the body was completed, with full kit, petrol, passengers, luggage etc. that the car would be about the right height. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. CHIEF… | ||
| scan0225 | Body fitting issues for Chassis 9.B.5 discovered during a visit to Park Ward's coachworks. | ||
| View original record | 404 To By.. from Da/JD. c. Da. c. Rm. c. Rm/FD. c. Da/Ev. Da/JD.2/N.25.11.38. Re: Chassis 9.B.5 at Park Wards. During Messrs.Dodd and Draper's visit to Messrs.Park Ward, on Tuesday and Wednesday,… | ||
| scan0226 | List of chassis faults and corrections concerning the front apron, steering column, exhaust system, and dashboard mounting. | ||
| View original record | -2- 5. Front apron. The front apron which should have been to PD.255 was incorrect, an old type apron being sent down by mistake. We propose Messrs.Park Ward should make them, and we are sending down… | ||
| scan0227 | Confidential letter regarding the specification for painting pressed steel wheels and the decision not to use a spare wheel cover. | ||
| View original record | c, Rm. Da. Rm/FD. 404 CONFIDENTIAL. 25th.November 1938. BY.27/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 9.B.5. Wheels. The pressed steel wheels supplied… | ||
| scan0228 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the paint specification for wheels, wheel discs, and a wheel cover. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Bm/FD. HOH CONFIDENTIAL. BY.28/N. 25th.November 1938. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 10.B.5. - Wheels. This car will have wire wheels… | ||
| scan0229 | Request to obtain 2 sq. yds. of 1/8 inch Suprax black rubber for experimental use. | ||
| View original record | To Roy. c. to G/JWH. 404 Rm/FD.8/JH.25.11.38. Will you please obtain for exptl. use 2 sq. yds. of 1/8" Suprax balck rubber from Clough (Croydon) Ltd., Forgress Way, Purley Way, Croydon. As per their… | ||
| scan0230 | Visit to coachbuilder Park Ward, detailing issues found when mounting a 9.B.5. body to a chassis. | ||
| View original record | 404. To By. c. to Ev. Rm/PD.1/JH.26.11.38. VISIT TO PARK WARD'S IN CONNECTION WITH THE MOUNTING OF 9.B.5. BODY. This body has gone on to the chassis very well indeed, there were only a few minor… | ||
| scan0231 | Coachbuilder progress on a body shell and a ventilation system. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/FD.1./JH.26.11.38. 2.B.50: The coachbuilder will be ready for the chassis in a weeks time. The body shell is not yet panelled. The time of a week was given by Mr. Ward looking at the body… | ||
| scan0232 | Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing the cost of painting wheels and discs. | ||
| View original record | R W Perry HOH also 804. CONFIDENTIAL. 28th.November 1938. EY.31/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Painting of Wheels and Discs. We wish to discuss… | ||
| scan0233 | The design, materials, and painting process for the B.50 pressed steel wheels. | ||
| View original record | -2- The B.50. will have pressed steel wheels with a large centre disc on the outside extending nearly to the rim. The cost of painting the disc will not differ from that for the wire wheel, but we… | ||
| scan0234 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming modifications to a floorboard for chassis 9.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. HOK CONFIDENTIAL. 29th.November 1938. BY.31/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 9.B.5. (3.B.5) We confirm your telephone… | ||
| scan0235 | Request for permission to use a Leyland lorry to collect a Bentley chassis from Messrs. Park Wards, Willesden. | ||
| View original record | 404 To Hd. c. to Mr. Barkworth. Rm/FD.11/JH.2.12.38. Will you please give your permission for the Leyland lorry to collect a Bentley chassis complete with body from Messrs. Park Wards, High Road,… | ||
| scan0236 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming the paint finish for chassis 10.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. HOH CONFIDENTIAL. 2nd. December 1938. BY.12/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Finish of 10.B.5. We thank you for the sample of… | ||
| scan0237 | Secret memo arranging the collection of vehicle 9.B.V. after dark on a Monday evening. | ||
| View original record | SECRET Rm/FP. c. Rm. c. Ds/Ev. File 404 BY.6/G.2.12.38. Wyman. See you are au fait with arrangements made. Rm Mr. Ward informed me over the telephone that 9.B.V. will be ready for collection on Monday… | ||
| scan0238 | Letter from the Experimental Department regarding bolts for head lamp brackets. | ||
| View original record | o .4OH ? EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.9ZJH. 5th. December, 1938. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Mr. Ward, Herewith bolts for head lamp brackets. Yours… | ||
| scan0239 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd acknowledging receipt of headlamp bracket bolts. | ||
| View original record | 404 PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS (SHOWROOMS - 40 CONDUIT STREET) 473 HIGH ROAD WILLESDEN LONDON N W 10 DIRECTORS A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W.… | ||
| scan0240 | Record concerning step irons and body brackets for B.III, B.50, and Wraith 80 models. | ||
| View original record | HOH Rm. Da. 15/G. 6.12.38 B.III, B.50 + Wraith 80. Step Irons & Body Brackets File 1021. | ||
| scan0241 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing modifications to a Bentley's interior seating and screen winder. | ||
| View original record | PWS 40H CONFIDENTIAL. 6th.December 1938. BY.17/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Bentley 9.B.5. We wish to confirm the remarks made to you… | ||
| scan0242 | Agreements and specifications for various car components and fittings. | ||
| View original record | -2- Ash Tray on Instrument Board. May foul the passengers knees if fitted as drawn, but we wish you to make the board to drawing.. We agree that the wireless cannot be fitted to the back of the dash.… | ||
| scan0243 | Covering order for a nearside front wing supplied by Park Ward & Co. for an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | 404. To Roy. c. to G/WFH. Rm/Wym.5/JH.9.12.38. Will you please send a covering order to Park Ward & Co.Ltd., for one nearside front wing, which has been supplied by them and fitted to 3.B.V. car for… | ||
| scan0244 | Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. providing the dimensions for a large rubber tool block for a boot lid. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. HOH CONFIDENTIAL. 13th. December 1938. BY.9/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Tools in Boot Lid. As requested, we send you… | ||
| scan0245 | Letter requesting the dispatch of a clock for chassis 9.B.M.5 to Derby for fitting. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. H out CONFIDENTIAL. 13th. December 1938. BY.7/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 9.B.M.5 We believe Messrs.Smith & Son… | ||
| scan0246 | Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the deflection of body crossmembers and requesting they be produced with a stiffer section. | ||
| View original record | c. Rn. Da. Rm/FD. HOH CONFIDENTIAL. 13th. December 1938. BY.8/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 10.B.5. The body crossmembers supporting… | ||
| scan0247 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding sealing a blind box on chassis 10.B.5 to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the luggage boot. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. 404 CONFIDENTIAL. 22nd. December 1938. BY.12/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 10.B.5. Rm Messrs.Evernden and Draper… | ||
| scan0248 | Non-requirement of step irons for specific Bentley 5 chassis. | ||
| View original record | B404 To HPS. Rm/FD.3/JH.22.12.38. BENTLEY 5 CHASSIS. Will you please notify all concerned that no step irons will be required on the following chassis. 10.B.5, 11.B.5, 12.B.5, and 14.B.5. These cars… | ||
| scan0249 | Payment to Messrs. Park Ward's for silent bloc body mountings. | ||
| View original record | 40H To G/WFH. Rm/FD.18/JH.23.12.38. re attached memo. Please arrange to pay Messrs. Park Ward's for 8 sets of silent bloc body mountings to our order No.75273. These have been received O.K. O/N.52444.… | ||
| scan0250 | Letter from the Experimental Department requesting a tin of blue paint for body No.297 and chassis 9.B.5. | ||
| View original record | HOH C. Roy. O/N.52444. C. G/JWH. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/PD.6/JH. 5th. January, 1939. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473 High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We should be very glad if you… | ||
| scan0251 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd to the Experimental Department regarding the dispatch of paint for Chassis No. 9-B-5. | ||
| View original record | 40H. PARK, WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. ROBERTS W.M. PARK C.W. WARD W.C.THORNE J.A.FALCONER C.A. C.FALCONER W.S.PAGE (SHOWROOMS - 40… | ||
| scan0252 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the body for chassis 10.B.5 was being framed. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Da. Rm/FD. HOH January 7th. 1939. BY7/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 10.B.5. We confirm that on Messrs. Evernden's and Draper's… | ||
| scan0253 | Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the interior fittings for chassis 10.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c.c. Der. Rm. Rm/FD. HOH 12th. January 1939. CONFIDENTIAL. BY.12/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 10.B.5. Under separate cover we are… | ||
| scan0254 | Recommended specification for a batch of standardised close coupled saloon bodies for Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | HOH RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATION FOR 1st. BATCH OF STANDARDISED CLOSE COUPLED SALOON BODIES FOR BENTLEY V. Body Design. The body to be like that of 9.B.5. made to FD.206. in external appearance, except… | ||
| scan0255 | Specifications document detailing various vehicle body components, page 2. | ||
| View original record | -2- Screen. Opening screen of rigid section with external rubber seal as on 9.B.5. Control by chain and winder in centre with circular operating handle. No slack in chain. Triplex Laminated glass… | ||
| scan0256 | Specification sheet for car body features including seating, ventilation, heating, and insulation. | ||
| View original record | -3- Back Light. Flat back light as on 7.B.5. ( not V. as 9.B.5). To be as long as possible and to be as low as possible. Body Mounting. Bolted solid to Floatex bushes in the chassis brackets provided… | ||
| scan0257 | Specifications regarding gas-tightness, mudguards, and weight for a vehicle body. | ||
| View original record | -4- Gas-Tightness. All floors to be gastight and no communication to be allowed between the luggage boot and the body. Adequate draught seal to be provided at the base of the doors. Mud. Front wings… | ||
| scan0258 | Specification list for body and chassis accessories and fitments. | ||
| View original record | Body Accessories & Fitments. Screen Wiper. Lucas as on 9.B.5. Direction Indicators. In centre pillar, switch on screen capping. Sun Visors. Rover 'old type' with friction hinges. Radio. Ferranti on… | ||
| scan0259 | Instruction on the durometer hardness of 'Floattex' silent bloc mountings for the B.5 chassis. | ||
| View original record | BT/NS. [struck through] c. Rm. c. Rm/FD. [struck through] c. Ds/Ev. [struck through] c. Ds/ID. [struck through] HOH DA.18/G.19.1.39. F.Dodel - Do you agree Rm BENTLEY 5. FLOATEX SILENT BLOC MOUNTINGS.… | ||
| scan0260 | Minutes of a meeting regarding B.5 Standard Bodies, specifically discussing the design of front and rear wing lamps. | ||
| View original record | Rm 40H Da/Ev.21/N.31.1.39 Minutes of Meeting re B.5. Standard Bodies held in BY's office on Thursday Jan.26th. Present: By. Hm. Mr.Ward. Rm/FD. Rm. } BY/RD } Part time. Rm/RC ) The body of 9.B.5. was… | ||
| scan0261 | Design choices for doors, floors, roof, back light, and ventilation. | ||
| View original record | -2- Doors. It was explained that the most satisfactory lock so far available for production is the Everall. We explained that Lancegaye Laminated glass was now being fitted to the doors because: (a)… | ||
| scan0262 | Meeting minutes discussing design elements like the instrument board, wind noise, heating, sound insulation, and radio. | ||
| View original record | -3- Instrument Board. The design proposed DB.2273 was submitted, it being materially the layout of 9.B.5. with the illumination of 9.B.5. Hn. was asked to supply to BY/RD. some more of the suitable… | ||
| scan0263 | Meeting notes discussing design details for petrol fillers, waist moulding, and bumpers. | ||
| View original record | -4- Petrol Fillers. It was pointed out that the tank had been designed to have one or two fillers. The fitting of two fillers as standard is a matter of cost. Waist Moulding. Hn. mentioned that it… | ||
| scan0264 | Letter sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding chassis prints for coachwork. | ||
| View original record | Rm. Rm/FD. Da. HOH BY.16/N. 3rd. February 1939. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis Prints of Coachwork. ----------- As promised, we send you… | ||
| scan0265 | Strategy of selling the Bentley 111 Special only as a complete car, particularly in dealings with Jack Barclay. | ||
| View original record | Sgd [redacted] 404 c. Rm. BY.13/G.7.2.39. BENTLEY 111 - SPECIAL. In dealing with the above matter, and assuming that as a result of the proposed visit Jack Barclay would like to buy some cars, I would… | ||
| scan0266 | Confidential letter regarding paint and head material choices for a Drop Head Coupe. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. HOK CONFIDENTIAL. 8th. February 1939. BY.9/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Drop Head Coupe - B.5. originally 12.B.5. now… | ||
| scan0267 | Confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward regarding chassis prints for a 10.B.5 Coupe. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Ds. 404 CONFIDENTIAL. 8th. February 1939. BY.15/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis Prints for 10.B.5. Coupe. In accordance… | ||
| scan0268 | Confirming an agreement to only sell the 'Special Bentley' as a complete motor car and not in chassis form. | ||
| View original record | 4OH ? SECRET. S/W. BY. c to Sg c " Rm. Bentley III - Special. BY.13/G7.2.39. Cx8/EW 10.2.39. Sg has asked me to reply to your memo to him re this, and to say that we are entirely in agreement with you… | ||
| scan0269 | The construction of special aero-dynamic bodies for the Bentley V. | ||
| View original record | 404 To EY. from Sg. Copy to Hs.Rm.Er. Special Aero-Dynamic Bodies - Bentley V. Sg9/E10239 I am in receipt of BY.3/G.7.2.39. I agree the suggestions as per (a) and (b). I note that the first of the two… | ||
| scan0270 | Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding materials for a 10.B.5 Coupe. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. HOH 14th. February 1939. CONFIDENTIAL. BY.10/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 10.B.5. - Coupe. We thank you for your letter re… | ||
| scan0271 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. sending a blueprint for the instrument board for chassis 10.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. 404 16th. January 1939. BY.14/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: Chassis 10.B.5. DB.2115 - We send you herewith blueprint of :… | ||
| scan0272 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming the use of hood material pattern 217 for a 10.B.5. Drop Head Coupe. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. 404 16th. February 1939. BY.11/N. Messrs. Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. Dear Sirs, Re: 10.B.5. Drop Head Coupe. We thank you for your letter of the… | ||
| scan0273 | Memo to Park Ward regarding bonnets for B.V, B50, and Silver Wraith models. | ||
| View original record | HOH To Park Ward. By I/G. 25.2.39 Bonnets. B.V, B50 + Silver Wraith. file 1021. | ||
| scan0274 | Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the production of parts for the Bentley 5. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. c. Da. c. RHO. [crossed out] c. Hm. [crossed out] c. ROY/Les. HOH CONFIDENTIAL BY.2/G. 25th. February 1939. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, LONDON, N.W.10. Dear Sirs,… | ||
| scan0275 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a quotation for tools and parts. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 25th. February 1939. Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd., Willesden. (3). cont'd) like you to produce. We notice that your preliminery quotation had a rather high price for tools, and we would be glad… | ||
| scan0276 | Letter to Park Ward Ltd. arranging the delivery of a 10.B.5 mock-up chassis and a follow-up visit by a fitter. | ||
| View original record | c. to By/JD. x HOH EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/FD.5/JH. 27th. February, 1939. Messrs. Park Ward Ltd., High Road, Willesden, LONDON.N.W.10. Dear Sirs, We are sending 10.B.5 mock up chassis down to your… | ||
| scan0277 | Request for permission to deliver a Bentley chassis to Messrs. Park Ward. | ||
| View original record | HOH To Hd/ c. to Mr. Barkworth. Rm/FD.2/JH.27.2.39. Will you please give your permission for the transport lorry to delivery a Bentley chassis to Messrs. Park Ward, on Tuesday the 28th. O/N.52487.… | ||
| scan0278 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. listing the blueprints required for fitting a bonnet to Chassis 10.B.5. | ||
| View original record | c. Rm. Rm/FD. Da. HOH 28th. February 1939. BY.21/N. Messrs.Park Ward & Co.Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, London N.W.10. For the attention of Mr.Ward. Dear Sir, Re: Chassis 10.B.5. As we have… | ||