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P.D.4 layout of the driving position and front-end components for the Bentley 111 chassis.25th Aug 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0063
The revised front end of the Bentley 111 car.25th Aug 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0064
Bentley 111, attaching a print of FD.9.4th Sep 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0065
Modified position of the oil level indicator for the Wraith III and Bentley III models.8th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0066
Instructions to build four modified Bentley III units based on the Wraith specification.11th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0067
Incorporation of new valve springs and washers for the experimental Bentley III unit.12th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0068
Status report outlining the design and detailing work required for components of the Bentley III model.13th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0069
Continued list of design and detailing work required for vehicle components in G and E sections.15th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0070
Instructing a change to the flywheel drilling for Bentley III units.15th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0071
List of 16 action points and status updates for the BENTLEY III project.30th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0072
Querying whether specifications for the Bentley III and future models are up-to-date.12th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0073
Agreeing on a method to test and represent the performance of the B.III chassis.16th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0074
Status report on the production of frames and fittings for the Bentley III model.2nd Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0075
Progress report on various car components with handwritten updates.2nd Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0076
Progress update sheet listing various components and the status of their design schemes and associated deadlines.15th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0077
Status notes on the development of hydraulic jacks, shock dampers, and control systems.15th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0078
Production status report on the machining of various automotive components.15th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0079
Progress report on the status of various vehicle components and their production.15th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0080
Production status report for rear axle, front brake, and rear brake components with handwritten annotations.15th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0081
Production status report on various vehicle components, including brake drums, axles, and hubs.15th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0082
Production status report for cross steering tube and spring suspension components.28th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0083
Production status report detailing the manufacturing progress of various components.28th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0084
Progress report on engine component manufacturing instructions and specifications.28th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0085
Instruction and status list for various engine components, mostly for the Wraith III model.28th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0086
List of instructions for various engine components, noting which are to be as 'Wraith III'.28th Oct 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0087
Status list for various car components with typed and handwritten notes.16th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0088
Specification document for the Bentley III car.16th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0089
Specification list for various vehicle components.16th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0090
Specification sheet detailing changes to the car body dimensions and features.16th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0091
Instructing that work on Bentleys be assigned to Phoenix or B.III order numbers.16th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0092
Minutes of a conference concerning the Bentley III model, discussing frames, wing stays, engine mounting, and rear suspension.24th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0093
Meeting minutes detailing agreed actions for various car components, including steering, petrol tank, and pedals.24th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0094
Meeting notes discussing the status of dashboard fittings, shock dampers, governor controls, and flywheel/clutch designs.24th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0095
Meeting notes or memo discussing progress and actions for various vehicle components.24th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0096
Technical report or meeting minutes discussing updates on various vehicle components.24th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0097
Meeting notes or action items regarding the radiator and side spare wheel carrier.24th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0098
History and comparison of the Bentley B.III and B.50 projects.25th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0099
Comparison of B.III and B.50 chassis specifications and project proposals for body modifications.25th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0100
Project proposal document comparing design specifications for Projects No.4 (B.III vs B.50) and No.5.25th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0101
Comparison of specifications for different vehicle chassis and body types.25th Nov 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0102
Four alternative schemes for the Bentley 111 engine's throttle controls, requesting a cost and convenience comparison.30th Dec 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0103
Several defects exhibited by the Bentley 111 chassis on the bump-rig.31th Dec 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0104
Design of engine controls for the Bentley lll model, comparing them to previous designs.2nd Dec 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0105
Instructing that details for controls be issued to the Experimental Department.2nd Dec 1937Box 97 \ 1  scan0106
Test programme for investigating wheel flutter on a B.III bumper chassis.5th Jan 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0107
Proposed design changes and cost-saving measures for the B.50 model compared to the B.III.10th Jan 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0108
Cover memo attaching the programme for the Bentley 111 and a rough specification for the Bentley 50.13th Jan 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0109
Production and release programme for the Bentley lll model.13th Jan 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0110
List of suggested major items for the 2nd Bentley III and 1st Bentley 50 car models.18th Jan 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0111
Confirming a decision to use a B.III fully floating axle on the 1st experimental B.50, cancelling a previous specification.26th Jan 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0112
Conference notes on design and parts for experimental models B.III and B.50.26th Jan 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0113
Cancelling a previous specification and detailing a new decision for a B.III fully floating axle on an experimental B.50.26th Jan 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0114
Ignition governor characteristics for the B.III No.2 unit.4th Feb 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0115
Increasing the ground clearance for the Bentley 111 model.15th Feb 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0116
Summary of points requiring attention on the Bentley III chassis front axle and brakes, with handwritten comments and actions.26th Feb 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0117
List of required design modifications and issues for various vehicle chassis components.26th Feb 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0118
List of suggested modifications and corrections for pedal and gearbox components.26th Feb 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0119
List of technical points and suggestions regarding various vehicle mechanisms and components.26th Feb 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0120
List of technical notes and queries regarding vehicle components like the petrol tank, radiator, and engine unit.26th Feb 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0121
List of required modifications and part updates for crankcases, bearings, and cylinders.26th Feb 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0122
List of technical notes and required modifications for engine components.26th Feb 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0123
The B.III engine unit, covering production simplification, road performance, and power curve adjustments.22th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0124
Test bed work and results for the Bentley III engine, comparing power and compression ratios with other models.22th Jan 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0125
Technical discussion on engine performance, detonation, compression ratios, and gaskets for Bentley and Wraith models.22th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0126
Tests and improvements to valve gear, induction systems, and timing gears.22th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0127
Gear rattle, bearing performance after endurance testing, and exhaust system comparisons.22th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0128
Summary report comparing the horsepower and performance of different engine silencing systems.22th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0129
Power curve graph for the 4 1/4 Litre Bentley Series II & III engines under various exhaust conditions.1st Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0130
Graph plotting power and detonation characteristics for a Bentley III engine with varying compression ratios.1st Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0131
Graph comparing the detonation characteristics of different fuels in a Bentley III engine.1st Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0132
Graph showing power and detonation characteristics for a Bentley III engine with different compression ratios.1st Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0133
Performance comparison graph for an O.H.C. Bentley unit with different manifold and silencer configurations.11th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0134
Performance comparison chart for an O.H.C. Bentley (B.23) engine with different manifold and silencer configurations.11th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0135
Performance curves comparing different exhaust setups for an O.H.C. Bentley (B.23) engine.11th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0136
Photograph of Wraith III No. 2 bigend bearings after endurance testing.11th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0137
Photographic record of Wraith III No.2 main bearings after endurance testing.23th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0138
Determination of the minimum tyre size for the B.50 car and conducting skid pan tests.23th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0139
Design updates and decisions for the Bentley 111 chassis.29th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0140
List of action points and design considerations for various vehicle components.29th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0141
List of design points and decisions for various vehicle components including the engine unit.29th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0142
List of points of disagreement regarding camshafts, bearings, and water connections.29th Mar 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0143
Development and release programme for the Bentley III car.5th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0144
Modifications for the ignition distributors on the Wraith and Bentley III models.12th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0145
Specifications for the production of two additional B.III cars.26th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0146
Engine specifications for two cars, including crankshaft and bearing types, and expediting chassis completion.26th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0147
Comparison of leading dimensions between the B.111 model and a 3.5 Litre Jaguar.26th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0148
Comparison of vehicle dimensions between model B.3 and a 3½ Litre Jaguar, proposing an increase in body width.26th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0149
Detailed provisional specification for the second and third B.III cars.29th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0150
Specification sheet for 2nd and 3rd series cars, listing parts under Section D.28th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0151
Specification list for engine and electrical components, with associated notes.28th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0152
List of engine components with reference numbers, corresponding to the B.III No.5 second engine.28th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0153
Specification sheet detailing parts and build notes for Sections E and F of a vehicle chassis.28th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0154
'Section F' component list detailing parts, their numbers, and design status.28th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0155
Specification sheet for Sections F and G, listing parts like the spare wheel carrier, clutch, gearbox, and axles.28th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0156
Specification sheet listing modifications and details for various vehicle components.28th Apr 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0157
With suggestions for the B.III 15,000 miles' test programme.4th May 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0158
Requesting a spare set of levers for a torsional indicator.4th May 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0159
Concerning the use of cast steel parts versus stampings for a B.III 15,000-mile test.5th May 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0160
Production and testing of steel castings for the B.III suspension's 15,000-mile test.6th May 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0161
Conference memo comparing body dimensions, specifically elbow room and rear width, between the B.III model and a 3½-litre Jaguar.5th May 1938Box 97 \ 1  scan0162


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