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On brake performance, discussing temperature rise with long levers and the trade-off between braking power and consistency.11th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan030
Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding permissible modifications for the 1934 Tourist Trophy Race.11th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan031
Fitting Hartford suspension for racing purposes, based on feedback from E.R. Hall on a Continental Phantom.11th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan032
Blueprints for a 26-gallon petrol tank for the Bentley for the Ulster race.13th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan033
Letter to E.R. Hall concerning the design and fitting of a proposed petrol tank.14th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan034
Listing required spare parts for E.R. Hall's car and proposing a Tester to accompany them.15th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan035
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding arrangements and work on his car, including an engine loan and other potential modifications.15th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan036
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the calibration of a petrol gauge for drawing LEC.3963.15th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan037
Letter to a supplier regarding the urgent supply of a tank and its gauge.16th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan038
Letter to Mr. Rowbotham requesting a 3-inch allowance for the filler cap on a tank.17th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan039
The delivery and fitting dimensions of a tank filler cap.18th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan040
Current, possible, and standard modifications for E.R. Hall's car.19th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan041
Letter from S. Smith & Sons confirming the dispatch of an uncalibrated meter and tank attachment.19th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan042
Despatch of a radiator stone guard on loan for Chassis B. 35 AR.19th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan043
Letter confirming the dispatch of a Radiator Stone Guard to E.R. Hall.21th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan044
Request to fit a side spare wheel carrier to E.R. Hall's car.22th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan045
Providing instructions to rebuild 'Hall's Engine' using specific bearing materials and altering the camshaft timing.23th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan046
Telegram to W. A. Robotham in Derby requesting a vehicle to meet the sender, Hall, upon arrival.14th Aug 1940Box 90a \ 2  Scan047
List of special features to be incorporated into a Bentley-Ulster T.T. race car.19th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan048
List of specifications and modifications for various vehicle components.19th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan049
And typed notes on vehicle modifications and performance, related to the Ulster Grand Prix.14th May 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan050
The Phantom II oil tank and mixture control split pins.22th Mar 1930Box 90a \ 2  Scan051
The transfer of a 22-gallon petrol tank from chassis B-35-AE to a new chassis for Mr. E.R. Hall.20th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan052
Seeking clarification on the rules for 'standard cars' in the Ulster Tourist Trophy race.25th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan053
Covering memo from Sg. to Rm. regarding the Ulster Tourist Trophy.27th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan054
Modifications to Mr. Hall's car for the Ulster Tourist Trophy to ensure compliance with R.A.C. rules.28th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan055
Porous Aerolite pistons for the Ulster Race B-4 practice unit and the subsequent plan for testing.4th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan056
Outlining the plan to complete and test E.R. Hall's Unit B-11 using pistons from the Aerolite Piston people.5th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan057
The supply of mounting and axle connections for Hartford shock dampers for a Bentley Ulster T.T. car.5th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan058
Urgent internal memo regarding blueprints for the Bentley Ulster TT.5th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan059
Poor performance of an Ulster Bentley and seeking advice on modifications.6th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan060
Internal memorandum discussing the chassis springing and petrol tank specifications for a vehicle for Mr. E.R. Hall.5th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan061
Creation of a special gearbox and the transfer of parts between chassis B-35-AE and B-187-BL for customer E.R. Hall.6th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan062
Interchangeability of gearboxes and arrangements for a special unit for the Ulster race between chassis B-35-AE and B-187-BL.9th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan063
Interchangeability of gearboxes between chassis B-35-AE and B-187-BL, and plans for a special gearbox for the Ulster race.9th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan064
Letter discussing the quality and acceptance of K.L.G. spark plugs.7th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan065
Letter on hotel stationery discussing the dispatch of parts like a stone guard and an oil gauge.7th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan066
Letter regarding the completion of various outstanding bodywork jobs on a vehicle.7th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan067
Correspondence on 'The Beach Hotel' letterhead regarding instructions for finishing work on a body.7th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan068
List of vehicle modification instructions on hotel letterhead.9th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan069
Letter to E.R. Hall discussing the disappointing track performance of his car and potential causes.9th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan070
Letter discussing K.L.G. spark plugs, battery box positioning, an oil filler, and potential wind tunnel testing.9th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan071
Performance test results for vehicle B-35-AE at Brooklands, detailing lap speeds and acceleration figures.6th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan072
Non-standard brake parts on 'Hall's Car' and instructions for refitting standard components.9th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan073
Schematic and notes for the exhaust system on E.R. Hall's car.9th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan074
Urgent internal memo about sending drawings for the Bentley Ulster T.T. car.9th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan075
List of issued schemes and parts for an Ulster Bentley.10th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan076
The rear brake adjustment for the Ulster T.T. Bentley, referencing drawing LeC.4034 and required special tools.10th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan077
Letter on hotel stationery discussing potential causes for a 90 M.P.H. speed lag.10th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan078
Vehicle speed, engine revolutions and the effect of components like headlamps and bodywork.10th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan079
Letter on hotel stationery discussing car body design, comparing streamlined tails for track versus road use.10th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan080
Letter discussing engine performance (B.HP) and arranging a meeting at the works with a body man.11th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan081
Performance analysis of E.H. Hall's Car (B-35-AE) comparing its aerodynamics and speed against a streamlined saloon car (B-23-AK).11th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan082
Improving acceleration by reducing windage for competition work, referencing wind tunnel tests.11th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan083
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine reporting on a motor race, mentioning fuel limitations and handicap rules.7th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan084
Race report from 'The Motor' magazine on the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy, detailing Dodson's win in an M.G. Magnette.4th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan085
Report from 'The Motor' magazine on the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy race, detailing a crash, the starting order, and early race events.4th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan086
Illustration by Bryan de Grineau depicting the duel between Brian Lewis (Lagonda) and E. R. Hall (Bentley) in the R.A.C. T.T. race.4th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan087
Race report from the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race, continued on page 197 of 'The Motor' magazine.4th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan088
Race report from the 1934 R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race, continued from a previous page.4th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan089
The R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race and the Ulster Automobile Club Rally from 'The Motor' magazine.4th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan090
Newspaper clipping from 'The Sunday Times' reporting on the Tourist Trophy Race.2nd Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan091
Race report from 'The Times' newspaper, page 2, detailing a motor racing event.2nd Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan092
Newspaper article from 'The Times' reporting on the Tourist Trophy motor race.2nd Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan093
Newspaper clipping reporting on the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race held at the Ards circuit in Belfast.2nd Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan094
Newspaper article detailing C. J. P. Dodson's narrow victory in the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy race.2nd Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan095
Newspaper report on the Ards Circuit T.T. car race, detailing multiple crashes and a 17-second victory.2nd Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan096
Sunday Express newspaper clipping reporting on Charles Dodson's victory in the 500-mile Tourist Trophy car race at the Ards circuit.7th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan097
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine reporting on the 1934 Tourist Trophy race.7th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan098
Power-output graph comparing two competition specifications for a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley engine.27th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 2  Scan099
Blank sheet marked with a 'Print Room' stamp from Derby.27th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan100
Power output graph for an X.5BC unit engine, showing performance curves under various test conditions.4th Jun 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan101
The reverse side of a document with a 'Print Room' stamp and other markings.12th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan102
Performance comparison graph of E.R. Hall's Unit versus a Standard Bentley Unit for the 1934 Ulster T.T.7th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan103
Heavily faded first page of a document with almost entirely illegible text, stamped by the Print Room.7th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan104
Letter to coachbuilders requesting drawings of a Bentley body for Mr E.R. Hall's car for wind tunnel testing ahead of the Ulster Race.14th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan105
Typed message requesting to defer a coachbuilders' visit until plans are settled.11th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan106
Telegram received by telephone confirming the despatch of a pair of wings.23th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan107
Modification to a cylinder head to increase capacity and reduce valve head diameter.25th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan108
Request to Hoffmann's for a production lead time on two special ball bearings for a Bentley special gearbox.11th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan109
Visit by E.R. Hall to discuss preparations for the Ulster Race, specifically concerning a gearbox and tank for chassis B-35-AE and B-187-BL.12th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan110
Ordering two solid outer race ball bearings for a Bentley Chassis special gearbox for the Ulster Trials.12th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan111
Car preparations, including the fitting of Aerolite pistons, fuel types for the Ulster Race, and sourcing silencer materials.13th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan112
Requesting the transfer of a petrol tank from one chassis to another for Mr. Hall.13th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan113
Modifications for a special Bentley cylinder head for competition work.13th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan114
Spare petrol pump for E.R. Hall's car chassis.13th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan115
Internal request to issue an official order to S.U. Co. for petrol pumps and carburettors.14th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan116
Wind tunnel tests for E.R. Hall's car, chassis B-35-AE.13th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan117
Letter to E.R. Hall concerning an experimental gearbox for chassis B-187-BL.13th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan118
Page two of a letter regarding the anticipation of coachwork completion.13th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan119
Requesting the fitting of a steel plug to an oil pump on a B-11 unit to replace the breaking brass plugs.14th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan120
Request to S.U. Co. for fuel pumps and carburetters for E.R. Hall's car for the Ulster T.T. race.14th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan121
Request to Offord & Sons Ltd. for a headlamp glass for E.R. Hall's car.14th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan122
Chassis B.187-BL being sent to the Test Department for E.R. Hall, Esq.16th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan123
E.R. Hall's car, instructing the recipient to replace a page in a previous memo.16th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan124
Requesting modifications and further testing for a B-4 Unit practice engine.16th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan125
Brake adjustment, requesting a change of wing nut lift.16th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan126
Letter regarding the return of a 'Stracer special gearbox' and keeping a new chassis standard.15th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan127
Letter on hotel notepaper about a job completion timeline and parts for road springs.16th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan128
Instructions for modifying a B-4 practice engine for Ulster and preparing it for endurance testing.16th Jul 1934Box 90a \ 2  Scan129


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