| Description | Date | Identifier | |
| Customer's anxious enquiry about the delivery date of his Bentley car. | 15th Feb 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0032 | |
| Chassis delivery schedule for a 3 1/2-litre Bentley for Mr. G. Summers. | 17th Feb 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0033 | |
| Querying if worn friction material on a clutch plate is a recurring issue for Chassis No. B.65-AE. | 19th Feb 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0034 | |
| Letter from John Summers & Sons, Ltd. arranging a meeting and car delivery in Derby. | 19th Feb 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0035 | |
| Sending a report on fitting a new fan to chassis B-65-AE. | 20th Feb 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0036 | |
| Customer complaints about a modified fan and clutch slippage on chassis No. B-65-AE. | 16th Feb 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0037 | |
| Customer's feedback on car springing and instrument accuracy. | 12th Feb 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0038 | |
| Letter to Mr. Hives regarding a persistent smell and fuel consumption in a 3.5 Litre Bentley. | 28th Feb 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0039 | |
| Letter to Mr. Hives regarding an oil drain plug and confirming the compression ratio will not be altered. | 16th Feb 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0040 | |
| Letter from John Summers & Sons Ltd. regarding the completion and delivery arrangements for a chassis. | 9th Mar 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0041 | |
| Letter to Richard Summers of John Summers & Sons Ltd. detailing vehicle road speeds at 4500 rpm for different gears. | 26th Mar 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0042 | |
| Typed letter confirming a successful car sale referral to Dex Garages Ltd for a client's friend. | 26th Mar 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0043 | |
| Delayed arrival of Dick Summers' car. | 12th Apr 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0044 | |
| Extract from a letter by Mr. Richard Summers critiquing the suspension and front wing movement on his car. | 12th Apr 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0045 | |
| From Hs. to C. responding to criticisms from Mr. Richard Summers regarding fitting Phantom type controls to Bentleys. | 14th Apr 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0046 | |
| Letter from a client detailing vehicle faults and arranging for an inspection and repair. | 16th Apr 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0047 | |
| Request for assistance in obtaining testimonials from owners R.F. & G. Summers for a promotional booklet. | 26th Apr 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0048 | |
| Letter requesting assistance in compiling a booklet of opinions from Bentley owners. | 27th Apr 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0049 | |
| Letter requesting written observations on the behaviour of India tyres for potential use on Bentleys, and noting a voltage regulator has been dispatched. | 7th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0050 | |
| Letter from John Summers & Sons, Ltd. to W. A. Rowbotham regarding a misdirected letter, a gear-lever handle, and feelings about a Bentley motor car. | 8th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0051 | |
| Feedback sought from Dick Summers regarding the Bentley Car and India Tyres. | 9th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0052 | |
| Customer feedback letter providing impressions on the 3½ Litre Bentley. | 9th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0053 | |
| Letter to Richard Summers regarding issues with a Bentley, including gear lever rattle and wing movement. | 9th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0054 | |
| The second page of a letter discussing the progress of experiments and personal well wishes. | 11th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0055 | |
| Letter detailing issues with gear lever dither, wing cracking, and noise from the front of a vehicle. | 11th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0056 | |
| Complaint about the quality of Park Ward's handiwork, focusing on loose door hinges and poor cellulose. | 11th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0057 | |
| Short note thanking a colleague for forwarding a letter concerning India tyres. | 11th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0058 | |
| Letter to R.F. Summers regarding a meeting at Donington and experiments with a rubber knob for a gear lever. | 15th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0059 | |
| Letter on Palace Hotel, Torquay letterhead discussing Bentley springing and arranging a car loan. | 17th May 1937 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0060 | |
| Letter detailing numerous faults with a car, including body rattles, splitting wings, and issues with the radiator and suspension. | 18th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0061 | |
| Letter to a customer regarding car repairs for 'frame jellying troubles' and scheduling around a works holiday. | 18th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0062 | |
| Letter addressing specific issues on a Bentley, including oil drain, front wing movement, and draughts. | 28th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0063 | |
| Letter responding to feedback regarding cornering signals, petrol gauge, petrol pump, and instrumentation. | 28th May 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0064 | |
| Letter discussing the potential publication of a testimonial for India Tyres and providing a brief car performance update. | 18th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0065 | |
| Customer complaint letter to Park, Ward & Coy. Ltd. regarding the poor quality of a 3½ Litre Bentley body. | 18th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0066 | |
| Mr. Richard Summers' Bentley, detailing his complaints about the coachwork and the importance of addressing them due to his influence as a customer. | 25th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0067 | |
| Customer Mr. Summers' Bentley, arranging for Park Ward to rectify issues and noting his enthusiasm for the chassis. | 26th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0068 | |
| Letter of complaint concerning a back axle failure on a Bentley, with suggestions for product testing. | 28th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0069 | |
| Customer feedback letter to Bentley Motors expressing satisfaction and comparing the car favorably to Alfa-Romeos. | 27th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0070 | |
| List of reported vehicle issues and suggestions for improvement regarding the oil drain, wings, ignition coil, springing, speedometer, and bodywork. | 27th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0071 | |
| Letter from Geoffrey Summers detailing issues with bodywork, including cracks, dust-proofing, and direction indicators. | 29th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0072 | |
| Technical solutions for issues on a customer's Bentley, chassis B.46.AH. | 29th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0073 | |
| Copy of a customer feedback letter from Geoffrey Summers regarding his Bentley, praising its performance but highlighting design issues with the oil drain and front wings. | 29th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0074 | |
| Page 2 of a letter detailing faults with a vehicle, covering the ignition coil, suspension, speedometer, and bodywork. | 29th Jun 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0075 | |
| Vehicle bodywork issues, including luggage compartment and direction indicators. | 2nd Jul 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0076 | |
| Letter to a customer addressing concerns about axle trouble and a thrust race, and arranging other vehicle modifications. | 2nd Jul 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0077 | |
| Relaying a customer's request for a replacement bakelite ignition coil cover and retaining screw. | 2nd Jul 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0078 | |
| Letter responding to customer questions about an oil drain, tubular stay, Bakelite cover, and controllable shock absorbers. | 2nd Jul 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0079 | |
| Telegram requesting the address of a body expert in London. | 3rd Jul 1944 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0080 | |
| Letter to a customer arranging a viewing of their car's finished coachwork. | 3rd Jul 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0081 | |
| Letter discussing the Ulster Races, requesting a drawing for a front end stabiliser, and querying motor power loss. | 3rd Aug 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0082 | |
| Customer's report of a 'chuffing' noise and a knock in their car, chassis B-65-AE. | 17th Aug 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0083 | |
| Letter from a customer reporting a catastrophic engine failure, suspected to be a seized piston. | 17th Aug 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0084 | |
| Phone call from R. F. Summers Esq. about chassis B-65-AE. | 21th Aug 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0085 | |
| Letter to R. Summers of John Summers & Sons Ltd. inquiring about a seized piston. | 27th Aug 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0086 | |
| Letter to a customer about modifications to the front end of their car to reduce wing movement. | 15th Sep 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0087 | |
| Requesting the fitting of a dropped front cross member and other modifications to Mr. Summers' car. | 18th Sep 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0088 | |
| Letter arranging a car viewing for coachwork modifications and requesting discretion about experimental parts. | 19th Sep 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0089 | |
| Arrangements for a customer's car regarding coachwork complaints and fitting a new front cross member. | 19th Sep 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0090 | |
| Letter regarding Mr. Summers' car, detailing defects, and arrangements for repairs with Park Ward's Works. | 20th Sep 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0091 | |
| List of faults found on Mr. R. Summers' car, B-65-AE, after delivery. | 21th Sep 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0092 | |
| Correspondence regarding the rigid attachment of front wings and other customer complaints about bonnet squeaks and rubbing. | 21th Sep 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0093 | |
| Scheduling of repairs and a road test for R. Summers' car. | 25th Sep 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0094 | |
| Work order detailing three specific tasks to be carried out on Mr. R. Summers' car. | 26th Sep 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0095 | |
| Customer feedback on car alterations, discussing wing movement, suspension, and engine performance. | 2nd Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0096 | |
| Letter detailing ongoing issues with a car, including a cracked windscreen and gear lever dither. | 10th Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0097 | |
| Requesting clarification on whether items should be charged to a Mr. Summers. | 10th Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0098 | |
| Work performed on Bentley Chassis B.65.AE and a request for billing instructions. | 9th Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0099 | |
| Unsuccessful trial of a dropped front cross member to fix a 'wing flap' issue on a customer's car. | 11th Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0100 | |
| Trial of a dropped front cross member and its associated costs. | 12th Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0101 | |
| Potential deal with a customer named Richard Summers and a request for a misplaced chassis number. | 20th Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0102 | |
| Letter discussing chassis reservations and car purchase offers for multiple clients. | 22th Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0103 | |
| Letter discussing chassis reservations and order confirmations for various clients. | 24th Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0104 | |
| Letter confirming a deal for a new car, discussing the part-exchange value, delivery chassis, and an agent's potential profit. | 24th Oct 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0105 | |
| Letter regarding a revised Bentley, potential modifications, and chassis faults experienced in snowy weather. | 1st Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0106 | |
| Letter to W. A. Robotham regarding car maintenance for decarbonisation, slushy brake drums, and shock absorber adjustment. | 1st Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0107 | |
| Letter regarding potential magnetic interference between dashboard instruments and other vehicle design considerations. | 2nd Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0108 | |
| Letter requesting assistance to obtain chassis B.169.C.W. by a specific date. | 7th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0109 | |
| Letter discussing modifications to an early Bentley chassis, coachwork improvements, and issues with snow. | 7th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0110 | |
| Letter addressing car performance issues related to the coil, brakes, and shock absorbers. | 7th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0111 | |
| Confirming the reservation of a new Bentley chassis for Mr. Dick Summers. | 10th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0112 | |
| Letter detailing a fault where snow and water ingress caused coil and distributor failure, and the fix applied. | 12th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0113 | |
| Letter detailing complaints regarding components being too small and a potential condenser issue. | 13th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0114 | |
| Brief typed letter to G. Summers, Esq., acknowledging receipt of his letter and confirming action. | 13th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0115 | |
| Questioning who is liable for the cost of new steel wings fitted to Mr. R. Summers' car, which may have been used for an experiment. | 21th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0116 | |
| The experimental fitting of steel front wings to a customer's car. | 22th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0117 | |
| Agreeing not to charge a valuable client, Mr. Summers, and to categorise the cost as experimental work. | 23th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0118 | |
| Confirming a telephone conversation about fitting a stabilising bumper bar to a customer's new car chassis. | 29th Nov 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0119 | |
| Requesting a bumper bar be fitted to a car, delegating the work to the Works department to avoid overloading the Experimental department. | 3rd Dec 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0120 | |
| Arranging for the fitting of a stabilising bumper. | 4th Dec 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0121 | |
| Customer complaint letter regarding a prominent engine knock, suspected to be piston slap. | 20th Dec 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0122 | |
| Continuation of a letter concerning a guarantee on wing flapping and seasonal greetings. | 27th Dec 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0123 | |
| Letter to a customer regarding an engine knock and arranging for the Repair Dept. to handle it. | 27th Dec 1934 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0124 | |
| Request for a stabiliser bumper for chassis B.169.CW prior to its final test. | 15th Jan 1935 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0125 | |
| The despatch of a model bumper bar for chassis B-169-CW and a request for a follow-up report. | 16th Jan 1935 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0126 | |
| Readiness for testing and fitting of parts for Chassis No. B.169.CW. | 17th Jan 1935 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0127 | |
| Promise to provide a Starting Handle for Chassis No. B-169-GW. | 18th Jan 1935 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0128 | |
| Test drive for chassis B.169.CW and an invitation to test 20/25 models. | 21th Jan 1935 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0129 | |
| Fitting front bumpers and awaiting a new starting handle for chassis B.169.CW. | 22th Jan 1935 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0130 | |
| Letter from John Summers & Sons regarding a 3.5 Litre Bentley, No. B.169.GW, concerning flapping front wings. | 23th Jan 1935 | Box 89 \ 1 scan0131 | |
| | | | |
