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Short typed message confirming an arrangement or meeting.18th Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan026
Telegram from Railton requesting wind tunnel figures and a chassis drawing.8th Jul 1938Box 90a \ 3  Scan027
Chasing a reply regarding work carried out on Chassis B.35 for accounting purposes.21th Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan028
Letter discussing a report on wind tunnel tests for E.R. Hall's car, comparing aerodynamic K factors.28th Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan029
Letter from Reid Railton regarding wind tunnel figures and a request to inspect a chassis for seat positioning.28th Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan030
Letter to E.R. Hall discussing the development of two chassis models for wind tunnel testing to optimize performance for racing regulations.28th Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan031
Page 2 of a letter to E.H. Hall Esq. concerning costs and arrangements for model work.29th Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan032
Letter to Reid Railton Esq. of Thomson & Taylor Ltd. enclosing a coachbuilder's drawing.29th Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan033
Letter and article from a publication discussing the future of international motor racing regulations.5th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan034
Letter discussing securing an entry for Mr. E. R. Hall at the Le Mans race and other race-related details.5th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan035
Letter discussing car speeds in relation to Le Mans and a participant's entrance fee.5th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan036
Substituting the Le Mans race for the Mille Miglia.13th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan037
Request to manufacture a set of push rods for a Bentley competition car.13th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan038
Noting the attachment of a copy of a letter concerning E.F. Hall and racing.18th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan039
Letter to Mr. Hall regarding the decision to not provide support for racing the Bentley car for the year.18th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan040
Work carried out on Mr. F.R. Hall's car and ensuring it is invoiced.18th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan041
Modifications and work carried out on Mr. E.R. Hall's car.20th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan042
Fitting of an improved servo for testing, the cost of front wings, and a decision regarding assistance to Mr. Hall.20th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan043
Estimate for additional work and modifications on Chassis 35 A.E. for E.R. Hall.25th Sep 1934Box 90a \ 3  Scan044
List of parts and modifications for rear brakes, front brakes, exhaust fittings, and servo motor mechanism.26th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan045
Extraordinary cost of manufacturing wings for Mr. E.R. Hall's car.26th Feb 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan046
Internal query regarding an invoice for supplying and fitting headlamp brackets to car B 35 -AE.6th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan047
Letter apologising for a delay in collecting a 4-seater car due to illness and requesting the return of an M.G. sump.7th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan048
Letter on headed paper arranging a meeting.8th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan049
Fitting of a non-standard headlamp cross member to a car for a race.8th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan050
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding a scrapped M.G. Sump, an invitation to lunch, and an outstanding bill for headlamp brackets.8th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan051
Report comparing the performance of standard and larger induction systems.8th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan052
Performance graph comparing different engine induction systems.30th Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan053
Blank page with a Print Room stamp from Derby.9th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan054
Graph comparing the performance of three different induction systems based on induction pipe depression versus engine RPM.30th Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan055
Typewritten page, numbered '4', with a purple ink stamp in the bottom right corner.9th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan056
Bentley Car and Racing, enclosing a copy of a letter from Mr. E.R. Hall.15th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan057
Letter from E.R. Hall to Mr. Sidgreaves expressing disappointment over lack of assistance for a run.11th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan058
Chasing a reply for a long outstanding matter concerning a Works Order.11th Mar 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan059
The loan of lower gears to E.R. Hall for his car entered at Shelsley Walsh.7th May 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan060
The lending of lower gears and billing for work on Mr. E.R. Hall's car.9th May 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan061
Authorizing the release of axle gears from Stores for E.R. Hall's car to be run at the Shelsley event.10th May 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan062
Performance graph for E.R. Hall's Bentley showing MPH vs RPM for each gear, specifically geared for hill climbing.16th May 1934Box 90a \ 3  Scan063
Arrangements for a secret entry into the International Tourist Trophy Race.16th May 1934Box 90a \ 3  Scan064
Letter discussing a change in tyre specifications for the T.T. race after consulting with Dunlop.6th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan065
Proposed changes to wheel and tyre sizes to improve steering, with a comparison table.11th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan066
Letter discussing tyre sizes and performance calculations.11th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan067
Correspondence regarding vehicle performance calculations based on tyre dimensions.12th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan068
Proposed engine modifications and endurance testing for a B-4 unit in Hall's T.T. race car.12th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan069
Letter to The Royal Automobile Club requesting touring maps of Central Europe and the Dolomites.12th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan070
Letter to E.R. Hall discussing tyre sizes, axle ratios, and gearing for a car.12th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan071
Page 2 of a letter regarding information on 3.3 Bugattis.6th May 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan072
Blueprint graph of vehicle speed versus engine speed for various gears and tyre sizes.12th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan073
Almost entirely illegible document with a purple 'Print Room' date stamp.12th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan074
Fitting a new cylinder head to E.R. Hall's car for the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb at no charge.12th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan075
Letter to Mr. Hall arranging for his car to be serviced prior to the Tourist Trophy Race.12th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan076
New high-power cylinder head for a Bentley race engine to resolve pre-ignition problems.13th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan077
Mr. E.R. Hall's Bentley, comparing it to the Lagonda after its Le Mans success, and scheduling personnel.27th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan078
Letter to 'The Motor' magazine requesting details for a trip to the Belfast T.T. races in September 1935.2nd Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan079
Specification for the B-11 engine unit for the 1935 Tourist Trophy race.2nd Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan080
List of notes detailing component updates, replacements, and testing procedures.2nd Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan081
Letter to E.R. Hall concerning modifications and testing for an Alfa-Romeo car.3rd Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan082
Work to be carried out on E.R. Hall's car.3rd Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan083
Letter from Temple Press Ltd regarding travel arrangements for the R.A.C. T.T. Race in Belfast.4th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan084
Letter concerning modifications for an 'Alfa', specifically regarding the design of the wings and the ordering of wheels.4th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan085
Request for the centre measurements of bolt holes on rear wing brackets for a coachbuilder.4th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan086
Letter from The Royal Automobile Club concerning regulations for the Tourist Trophy Race.4th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan087
Plan for testing experimental car bodies, including a Van Vooren body and comparing steel versus aluminium panels.5th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan088
Performance graph plotting vehicle speed (M.P.H.) against engine speed (R.P.M.) for various Dunlop racing tyres and axle ratios.8th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan089
The reverse side of a document stamped by the Print Room in Derby.12th Jun 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan090
Engine improvements and preparations for the E.R. Hall Ulster Bentley race car.6th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan091
Power-output graph for a 3 1/2-Litre Bentley, comparing 1934 and 1935 Ulster T.T. models.1st Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan092
Heavily faded and torn document page, numbered '7', with a Print Room stamp.5th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan093
Letter providing front wing dimensions and advising on removing the air intake filter.8th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan094
Technical drawing detailing the dimensions for front and rear wing brackets.10th Jul 1936Box 90a \ 3  Scan095
Letter from coachbuilders Offord & Sons Ltd regarding the fabrication of special streamlined rear wings for a Bentley car.8th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan096
Hand-drawn diagram detailing the positioning and mounting of a wheel wing with handwritten notes.1st Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan097
Specifications and results for a B-4 Unit 10-hour high-power endurance test.1st Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan098
Summary of total running times for various components of a B-4 Unit.1st Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan099
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre life and performance for the Ulster course race.13th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan100
The transfer of a cylinder head from a previous T.T. race car to be fitted for practice.15th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan101
Letter to Dunlop expressing concerns over the weight and durability of recommended tyres for Hall's race car.11th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan102
Viability of testing 6 1/4' tyres based on the unlikely prospect of a 50% life increase.11th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan103
Letter to Offord & Sons Ltd. detailing minimum rear wing clearance and radius for Mr. Hall's car.13th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan104
Letter to Messrs. Offord & Sons Ltd. concerning a sketch and clearance requirements for the rear wings of Mr. Hall's car.12th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan105
Blueprint detailing measurements and clearances for an existing rear wing.18th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan106
Power development and endurance graph for a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley engine from 1935.1st Jan 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan107
The reverse of a document page, numbered '13' with a print room stamp.8th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan108
Urgent supply of balance weights and bolts for E.R. Hall's car.15th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan109
Letter chasing the delivery of jacks required to proceed with making adaptors for a front axle.15th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan110
Confirmation of a telephone conversation regarding the changing of axle gears in Hall's car.15th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan111
Parts required for the balance weights on E.R. Hall's car wheels.16th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan112
Fitting of the last set of valve push rods to chassis B-187-BL and requesting their replacement.18th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan113
Graph plotting vehicle speed in M.P.H. against engine speed in R.P.M. for 19' and 17' wheels.21th May 1912Box 90a \ 3  Scan114
Stamped document from the print room in Derby.16th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan115
Letter discussing doubts about a car's readiness for a test at Brooklands due to parts and workshop delays.24th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan116
Letter discussing car readiness, testing schedules before a trip to Italy, and component fitting.25th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan117
Letter from Temple Press Ltd. enclosing 50 leaflets for the Tourist Trophy Race in Belfast.25th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan118
Letter discussing the delivery of a car and a tight schedule for testing a T.T. car.25th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan119
Correspondence regarding logistics from St Pancras and the production of light jacks.26th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan120
Letter requesting four pit passes from a Captain Philips for an R.A.C. event.26th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan121
Letter to Thomas Cook & Son Ltd. requesting the purchase of ten tickets for the R.A.C. Tourist Trophy Race.29th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan122
Letter from The Royal Automobile Club to E.R. Hall concerning pit access for the Tourist Trophy Race.29th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan123
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting to reserve ten tickets for the R.A.C. T.T. Race.30th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan124
Letter from a travel agency regarding booking for an excursion to Belfast for the T.T. Races and a missing cheque.30th Jul 1935Box 90a \ 3  Scan125


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