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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Loan of a new anatomically shaped front seat to be sent to Lillie Hall for assessment.4th Jul 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0115
Confirming the dispatch of a passenger seat to Lillie Hall.5th Jul 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0116
Third body proposal for car B.III - 9.B.5, referencing drawing PD.206.21th Jul 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0117
Arranging the collection of a front seat and requesting suggestions for a stop and tail lamp for a Park Ward Bentley.22th Jul 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0118
Sourcing of a suitable lamp, suggesting a temporary Lucas part, and commissioning a new design from Park Ward.23th Jul 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0119
Proposal for a Bentley III Drop Head Coupé body.30th Jul 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0120
The proposed third body for car B.111, referencing drawing FD.206.5th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0121
Short internal memo requesting that an official order be passed per the attached document.10th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0122
Request to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for a one-gallon tin of paint for body No. B.283.10th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0123
Fitting of a combined reverse-stop and tail lamp from Lucas Co., model No. 312L.11th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0124
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming the dispatch of one gallon of paint for coachwork B.283.11th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0125
Comparison of rear seat dimensions between the Vanvooren Bentley (Paris Trials) and other standard Bentley models.12th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0126
Specification for the coachwork of a Short Wheelbase Bentley, model 3.B.5.13th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0127
List of revisions and actions for vehicle components with a suggestion regarding dummy chassis for coachbuilders.13th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0128
Specifications and production schedule for the body of the next B.III chassis.13th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0129
Analysis of the cost of quantity-produced Park Ward car bodies for models B.III and B.50.13th Mar 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0130
Cost comparison table for different types of body shells based on batch size.13th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0131
The costs and manufacturing strategies for different car body shells, including comparisons with competitors.13th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0132
Assessment of Park Ward's capability to build the B.50 car body and a discussion of alternative strategies.13th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0133
Cost breakdown sheet for three manufacturing components (B.2, B.3, B.50) with material, labour, and on-cost details.13th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0134
Note regarding rearwheel arch clearances for Wraith 50, 60 and 80 models.15th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0135
Design and development of new bodies for the experimental B.III chassis with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co.15th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0136
Importance of modern appearance for the Bentley B.III & B.50 models, referencing a US consumer survey on car features.15th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0137
Research on wind resistance and the need to redesign the front end of cars to compete with American models.15th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0138
Criticisms and comments on a body design for project 9.B.5.27th Aug 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0139
Confirming a promised delivery date from coachbuilder Park Ward's for the 3rd body for chassis B.111.2nd Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0140
Park Ward & Co print for a Drop-Head Coupé body on a B.3. chassis.3rd Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0141
Design blueprint for a Close Coupled Coupe body mounted on a B5 Bentley chassis by Park Ward Coachwork.1st Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0142
Blueprint for a Close Coupled Coupe body by Park Ward on a B5 Bentley chassis.1st Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0143
Blueprint for a Close Coupled Coupe on a B5 Bentley Chassis by Park Ward Coachwork.1st Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0144
Finish for car body 3.B.5, attaching related correspondence.5th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0145
Suggestion to issue finishing instructions to Park Ward & Co. for body 3.B.5, concerning the sourcing of leather hides.3rd Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0146
Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the paint finish and leather samples for a Bentley V.14th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0147
Secret memorandum regarding a delay in the Coupe body design.16th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0148
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning finishing instructions and the preparation of paintwork panels.16th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0149
Development and design proposals for the Bentley III prototype body.16th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0150
To Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding blueprints and chassis modifications for Bentley models 3.B.5. and 2.B.50.16th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0151
Proposing the installation of a railway-type ventilator on upcoming B.50 and B.III car bodies.17th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0152
Request to send a gallon of paint for body B.283.19th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0153
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming dispatch of one gallon of paint for car B.283.19th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0154
Letter to a coachbuilder regarding experimental work on the front wing of a Bentley 111 following the deletion of the running boards.19th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0155
Coordinating with Park Ward's to mount bodies onto Bentley chassis 3-B.V and 2-B.50.19th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0156
Official order be passed as per an attached letter.20th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0157
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming a telegram request for a gallon of paint for Body No. B.283.20th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0158
Issues found during a 15,000-mile test on a B.B.V - Bentley III test car.28th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0159
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming finishing instructions and axle/propeller shaft clearances.30th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0160
Design points for rear step irons, petrol tanks, body stays, door locks, and ventilators.30th Sep 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0161
From the Chief Engineer regarding scuttle ventilation and windscreen controls.5th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0162
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. specifying bodywork changes for a Bentley 3.B.5.5th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0163
Rear axle and propeller shaft clearances for the Bentley III, referencing drawing PD.272.8th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0164
Coachwork alterations for placing the battery under the front seats of a Bentley III.8th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0165
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding progress and changes to Bentley Chassis 3.B.5.M.10th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0166
Design decisions for body crossmembers, rear floor construction, and window ventilators.10th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0167
Agreements on car body fittings including ventilators, locks, windscreens, and stays.10th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0168
Coachwork alterations for the placement of a battery under the front seats of a Bentley 111.10th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0169
Despatch of one special Wilmot Breedon door lock to coachbuilder Park Ward.11th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0170
Confirming accessories for car 3.B.5 that are not supplied with the body.11th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0171
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the body specification for a Bentley Chassis 3.B.5.11th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0172
Specification of coachwork for a Close Coupled Four Door Saloon on a Short Wheelbase Bentley chassis.11th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0173
Specification sheet detailing various features of a car's body and interior, page 2.11th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0174
Specification sheet detailing the requirements for various car body components and fittings.11th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0175
Specification sheet detailing coachwork requirements for lamps, bumpers, tools, pockets, and weight.11th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0176
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and supply of a special Wilmot Breedon door lock.11th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0177
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd concerning the receipt and fitting of special door locks.12th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0178
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming a visit and discussing specifications for tools and a defroster for a Bentley 3.B.5.20th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0179
Letter discussing diagonal body stays and confirming chassis delivery details.12th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0180
Bodies, cross-referencing other files and chassis numbers.25th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0181
Requesting a test on component 9.B.5 by removing floatex mountings, based on a successful previous test on a 1.B.50 body.26th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0182
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming agreements on bodywork specifications for a Bentley.28th Oct 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0183
Letter discussing the material and design options for built-in wing lamps.4th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0184
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting silent bloc body fittings for an experiment at Derby.4th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0185
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding defects on a Bentley after 9,374 miles, including a loose felt strip and dust accumulation.4th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0186
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. outlining five agreed features for body construction.4th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0187
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming instructions for building a fourth body for the B.5 chassis with modifications.4th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0188
The concluding page of a letter regarding an official order and initial invoice.4th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0189
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. proposing a design for a Pillarless Saloon body.4th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0190
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting 6 more sets of silent bloc body mountings.7th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0191
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of a bonnet to a 9.B.V. car.7th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0192
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the body design for chassis 10.B.5.8th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0193
Specification of coachwork for a 10.B.5 Close Coupled Four Door Saloon on a Short Wheelbase Bentley chassis.8th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0194
Specification sheet detailing vehicle components and features.8th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0195
Specification sheet for car body components and fittings, page 3.8th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0196
Specification sheet page detailing pockets, finishing instructions, and weight limits.8th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0197
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of two silent lock body fittings.8th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0198
List of experimental cars, specifically the B.3, B.50, and Silver Wraith models.9th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0199
Instructed design of a body for 10.B.5, referencing drawing PD.302.9th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0200
The design drawing PD.302 for body 10.B.5, sent for filing.10th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0201
Front seating positions and steering column for the Bentley 111, 50, and Silver Wraith 80 chassis coachwork.10th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0202
Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a gallon of paint for body No. 283.12th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0203
Letter from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the despatch of paint material for the coachwork on Bentley Chassis No. 2-B-5.14th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0204
Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding rear wing modifications and a postponed delivery date.15th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0205
Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding coachwork design, delivery schedules, and material use for car 10.B.5.15th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0206
To Park Ward regarding dashboards for B.5, B.50, and Wraith 80 models.15th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0207
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. from the Experimental Department requesting a supply of silent bloc body mountings.16th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0208
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming that paint material for Bentley Chassis No. 2-B-5 has been forwarded.17th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0209
Order acknowledgement slip from Park Ward & Co. Ltd.17th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0210
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. confirming the dispatch of 8 sets of silent bloc body mountings.17th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0211
List of accessories for model 10.B.5 not supplied with the body.17th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0212
Request for permission to transport a Bentley chassis and spares to Park Ward & Co. Ltd., with instructions to keep it private.17th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0213
Confidential correspondence to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding chassis delivery and body mounting specifications.18th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 2  scan0214


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