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List of proposed spares to be carried on a car during a 24-hour race.23th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan115
Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding a special petrol gauge for Mr. Hall's car.23th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan116
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the tank unit, meter, and dial for Mr. E.L. Hall's Le Mans Car.24th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan117
Outlining preparation points for Mr. E.R. Hall's car, including sealing pipes and a list of spares for a race.24th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan118
Delivery note from CEANDESS, LTD. for a sample P.779 filler cap.25th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan119
Letter from Ceandess Ltd. regarding a blueprint and a standard filler cap sent for consideration.25th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan120
Order for 250 gallons of French Benzol from the Anglo-American Oil Co.27th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan121
Letter from a supplier discussing specifications and supply of a car tank filler cap and adaptor.27th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan122
Blueprint for a 4 inch filler base made from a 'Y' alloy casting.16th May 1935Box 90a \ 4  Scan123
Drawing of a 4 inch assembled filler cap.3rd Jun 1935Box 90a \ 4  Scan124
Blueprint for a screwed ring for a 4 inch filler cap, made from a Y'Alloy casting.20th May 1935Box 90a \ 4  Scan125
Precautionary measures for the electrical equipment on E.R. Hall's car before a race.27th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan126
Telegram regarding the despatch of bonnet sides by train.28th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan127
Brief typed message arranging for the collection of bonnet sides.28th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan128
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding the dispatch of chassis B-216-GA.28th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan129
Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding specifications for a petrol gauge for Mr. E.R. Hall's Bentley.28th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan130
Development of an automatic oil feed system for E.R. Hall's Le Mans car.28th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan131
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding an order for a three-wire oil gauge instrument, sump attachment, and meter.29th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan132
The billing procedure for work on E.R. Hall's car for the Le Mans Race.29th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan133
Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding a petrol gauge for Mr. E.R. Hall's Le Mans Car.29th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan134
Complete list of spares and tools for Le Mans.30th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan135
Typed list of spare parts and tools, continued on page 2.30th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan136
List of spare parts required from RHC.30th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan137
List of spares and tools to be carried on a car during a race.30th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan138
Typed list of various parts and tools, with quantities specified for each item.30th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan139
Cover letter for a list of spares required for the Le Mans race.30th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan140
Delayed Phantom III car, requesting performance figures from Monthlery, and providing recommendations for a 4¼ litre engine.30th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan141
Modifications and specifications for Hall's Engine.30th Apr 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan142
To Mr. E.R. Hall concerning the disbursement procedures for the Le Mans race.2nd May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan143
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a meter for E.R. Hall's racing car.2nd May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan144
Letter to E.R. Hall discussing car setup and performance for the Sarthe Circuit (Le Mans).4th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan145
Car testing at Brooklands, engine comparisons, tyre sourcing, and other modifications.4th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan146
Table outlining road speed calculations for the 1936 Le Mans car at 4,500 revs with various axle and tyre combinations.4th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan147
Request to modify the oil groove in the clutch release bearing carrier for E.R. Hall's car.4th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan148
Letter to Ceandess Ltd. regarding the dimensions and manufacturing of a Ring Adaptor and an unfinished cap.5th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan149
Sample Filler Cap P.779 being sent to Ceandess Ltd.5th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan150
Specification of work to be carried out on E.R. Hall's car to bring it up to Le Mans specification.5th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan151
List of required modifications and specifications for a vehicle, page 2.5th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan152
Gear ratio calculations based on engine revs and horsepower.5th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan153
Letter detailing the effective or rolling circumference of various tyre sizes under specific load and inflation pressures.5th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan154
Page 2 of a letter from India Tyre & Rubber Company Limited to E. R. Hall Esq.5th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan155
Requesting a second set of 12 Bentley brake shoes to be sent to Ferodo Ltd. for lining.5th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan156
Urgent request to order modified inlet manifold washers for a Bentley for the Le Mans race.6th Aug 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan157
Letter to E.R. Hall regarding a delay in a new axle being made in America and contingency plans for a race.6th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan158
Specification for the complete assembly of a B-21 engine unit for Hall's Car.7th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan159
Proposal for an increased capacity exhaust manifold and a straight through exhaust pipe for Hall's car.7th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan160
Required modifications for a B-3 High Power unit before a 24-hour endurance test for the Le Mans race.7th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan161
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing the supply of a large electric oil level gauge and a modified sump unit for a racing car.7th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan162
Proposed brake modifications for the Le Mans race and ensuring compliance with the rules.7th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan163
Potential objections to E.R. Hall's car at Le Mans.8th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan164
Letter requesting the urgent manufacture of special oil gauge instruments for a racing car ahead of the Le Mans race.8th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan165
Internal request to place an official order for instruments with S. Smith & Sons Ltd.8th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan166
Instructions for modifications to Chassis B-187-AE, Hall's Saloon Car, before a 24-hour test run.9th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan167
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a petrol gauge for Mr. Hall's Le Mans Car, enclosing a blueprint.9th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan168
Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing the calibration and wiring of a sample oil level gauge.9th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan169
Wiring diagram for the tank instrument and back of the meter.11th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan170
Letter to Ceandess Ltd. requesting a filler cap to act as a breather for a Bentley's petrol tank.11th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan171
List of required modifications and instructions for the B-35-AE Le Mans race car.11th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan172
Procedure for an emergency wiring fix for the car's lighting system in case of a failure.11th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan173
Urgent internal request to build a set of brakes for E.R. Hall's Le Mans car.11th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan174
Possibility of fitting aluminium brake drums to Hall's car for Le Mans.11th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan175
Letter arranging accommodation for a Bentley owner to attend the Le Mans 24 Hour Race.12th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan176
Precautions and risks associated with aluminium brake drums for the Le Mans race.12th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan177
Letter regarding the arrangement of accommodation for a trip to Le Mans.12th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan178
Instruction memo regarding the modification of a governor for Hall's Unit B-21 to achieve the ideal advance line.13th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan179
Typed letter to Bentley Motors Ltd regarding an inquiry about brake drums for Le Mans.12th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan180
Letter from Ceandess Ltd. regarding a blueprint for Cap No. P.560 and a proposal to bore out an orifice.12th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan181
Letter from CEANDESS, LTD. explaining a delay caused by faulty Y Alloy castings.12th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan182
Blueprint of a 2 1/2 inch filler cap assembly with a detailed parts list.31th May 1935Box 90a \ 4  Scan183
Drawing of an adaptor for a filler tube.12th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan184
Blueprint for a 2 1/4 inch filler base.9th May 1935Box 90a \ 4  Scan185
Short typed message, likely a telegram, regarding car readiness and arranging a phone call.13th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan186
List of necessary jobs for car B-35-AE for Le Mans, specifically about the sealing of fillers.13th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan187
List of required work and modifications for vehicle chassis B-35-AE.12th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan188
List of required modifications and provisions for various vehicle components.12th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan189
Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons regarding specifications for a warning light to activate at 2 gallons.13th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan190
Arrangements for a mechanic and spares for Mr. E.R. Hall's Le Mans race.13th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan191
Accommodation arrangements for Mr. Minchin at the Le Mans 24 hour race.13th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan192
The design and endurance testing plan for two alternative exhaust valves for the Le Mans Bentley.13th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan193
Request to arrange for an automatic advance governor for the B-21 Hall's unit, based on a successful trial.14th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan194
Letter to Ceandess Ltd. regarding the urgent supply of three filler caps for Mr. Hall's car.14th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan195
Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding issues with an oil level gauge for E.R. Hall's Bentley, requesting a larger, detachable cork float.15th Jun 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan196
Requesting modifications to the B-21 Hall's Unit following a valve spring washer failure during an endurance test on a B-3 unit.15th Jun 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan197
Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the sump unit for Mr. Hall's Bentley Car, referencing order No.15494 and enclosing a blueprint.16th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan198
Annotation on a drawing specifying the parameters for drilling six holes.16th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan199
Numbered cover or separator sheet.18th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan200
Requesting a spare ignition distributer for Mr. E.R. Hall's car, chassis number B-35-AE.18th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan201
Drawing of a component part with a diameter dimension.15th Sep 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan202
Extremely faded and illegible document, possibly a technical drawing.29th Apr 1929Box 90a \ 4  Scan203
Drawing of an engine connecting rod.29th Apr 1929Box 90a \ 4  Scan204
Drawing of an electric oil level gauge for a Bentley.16th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan205
Heavily faded and damaged technical drawing with faint outlines of mechanical components.16th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan206
Plain, damaged sheet of paper, possibly the reverse of a document or a blank separator.16th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan207
General arrangement drawing for the Sapphire 30HP model, drawn by V.G. Langley Howard.16th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan208
Drawing showing dimensions for an off-side component, possibly related to an electric lamp.16th Mar 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan209
Request to produce new Bentley inlet valves from KE.965 material due to failures during Le Mans endurance testing.18th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan211
List of modifications to be incorporated on E.R. Hall's Chassis 35-AE.18th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan212
List of required modifications and special features for a vehicle chassis and engine unit R.21.18th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan213
Numbered list of engine and component modifications and specifications, page 3.18th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan214
List of modifications for the electrical equipment on car B.35.AR for Mr. N.R. Hall.18th May 1936Box 90a \ 4  Scan215


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