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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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List of blueprints and parts required for a super-tuned Corniche chassis engine.17th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0085
Listing required engine components and discussing cylinder head modifications and compression ratios.17th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0086
Letter to I.M. Waller concerning import duty for chassis 14.B.V after repairs in France.21th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0087
The design and performance modifications of the 'Corniche' Bentley Saloon.21th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0088
Letter to the Royal Automobile Club regarding a carnet and the temporary import of a chassis for repair following an accident in France.21th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0089
Secret memo regarding an accident involving chassis 14-B-V.24th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0090
Weight analysis of a Bentley W.3.10 (Aluminium) engine ex Corniche 14.B.V.24th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0091
Secret memo discussing a driver's negligence in an accident and their subsequent ban from driving company cars.28th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0092
Notification regarding a modification to the Corniche petrol tank gauge unit fixing and stone guard to prevent fouling by the rear axle.30th Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0093
Speedometer for car 14.B.V. following an axle ratio change.1st Sep 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0094
Brief internal memo requesting action on an attached document and its return.3rd Oct 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0095
Concerning an unpaid invoice for a Corniche body framework.9th Oct 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0096
Letter regarding an unpaid invoice for coachbuilder Mr. Luickx and the cessation of pre-war work due to international difficulties.25th Sep 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0097
Timeline of a payment to M. Luickx regarding the Corniche Body Framework.17th Oct 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0098
Brief memo regarding the Corniche Body Framework and the forwarding of a receipt from Mr. Luickx.25th Oct 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0099
Estimate and a car body located at the coachbuilders in Chateauroux.13th Nov 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0100
Customs receipt for a car triptyque found amongst surplus papers.27th Nov 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0101
Customs duty dispute with the R.A.C. regarding a chassis and a French body.15th Dec 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0102
Estimates, bills, towing charges, and insurance matters following an accident involving car I4-BV.11th Jan 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0103
Invoice from a French coachbuilder for bodywork repairs on a Bentley.1st Aug 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0104
Additional insurance costs and repair delays for car 14.B.V. following an accident.2nd Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0105
Itemized bill for repairs to the body of a Bentley car, chassis number 14.B.V.8th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0106
Potentially missing invoice related to accident costs.8th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0107
The return of a car body from France.12th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0108
Request for all papers related to Chassis 14.B.V. Corniche to arrange for its body to be dispatched from Chateauroux to Derby.6th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0109
Letter to the Royal Automobile Club requesting the loan of a Carnet for customs clearance to transport a car body from France.13th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0110
Note regarding customs papers for a 1HB.V. Corniche.19th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0111
Letter concerning the re-importation of a car body, chassis No. 14.BV, and associated import duty.19th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0112
The second page of a letter regarding the acquisition and submission of evidence for repair costs.23th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0113
Letter to The General Transport Co. Ltd. regarding a duty paid invoice and body repairs for Chassis No. 14.B.V.23th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0114
Application to customs for a favour concerning the Corniche body.27th Feb 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0115
The proposal to fit a side sparewheel to the Corniche 14.B.V. model.8th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0116
Blueprint of a side spare wheel and cover for the B.5 'Corniche' model.9th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0117
Private letter regarding a communication to the Royal Automobile Club.13th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0118
Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding customs issues with a Bentley car chassis and its French body-work.18th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0119
Letter concerning customs complications with the importation of a car chassis and its subsequent bodywork.18th May 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0120
Letter to Bentley Motors Ltd discussing the suspension of the Corniche car completion due to transport difficulties and the military situation.18th May 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0121
Parts and modifications for a Bentley V Corniche rear axle assembly.18th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0122
List of required and not required parts for Section 6120.18th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0123
Parts lists and instructions for rear axle and spring assemblies, with references to various drawings and memos.18th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0124
Typed internal memo regarding the importation of a chassis and dealings with customs officials.20th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0125
The sending of a telegram and Corniche papers to Sr. pending invoice arrival.29th Mar 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0126
Copy of a telegram regarding an invoice and awaiting papers for the shipment of a body.2nd Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0127
Customs papers and the export of Chassis 14.B.V with a Corniche Body.2nd Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0128
To the Shipping Office providing a requested invoice for a 14.B.V. body.5th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0129
Logistical challenges and alternative plans for completing a Corniche Bentley chassis following the outbreak of war.5th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0130
Note about Park Ward's capability to build a Corniche car from a shell.12th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0131
Challenges of completing a Corniche Bentley body during wartime.12th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0132
Giving the go-ahead for the completion of Corniche cars.12th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0133
Completion of Corniche cars and a proposal.29th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0134
Despatch of a Corniche chassis to France for completion and associated gearbox allocation.29th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0135
Delaying the sending of a Corniche car chassis to Paris due to a crisis.25th May 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0136
The completion of Corniche cars in France during hostilities.19th Apr 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0137
Letter from The Royal Automobile Club regarding a car's bodywork stranded and likely destroyed in Dieppe due to enemy attacks.29th May 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0138
Communication confirming the decision to stop sending a chassis for a Corniche car being completed by Kellners.29th May 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0139
Car destroyed by enemy action and the possibility of an insurance claim.3rd Jun 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0140
The lack of war risk insurance for a lost Corniche Bentley.5th Jun 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0141
Cover memo attaching a copy of a letter from the R.A.C. regarding a Corniche Body.11th Jun 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0142
Letter from the Royal Automobile Club regarding a car's coachwork likely destroyed in Dieppe due to enemy attacks in 1940.29th May 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0143
Acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding reference 14-B-V.13th Jun 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0144
Letter to The Royal Automobile Club regarding the forwarding of keys.13th Jun 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0145
Letter from The Royal Automobile Club requesting a specific reference number be quoted from previous correspondence.29th Jun 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0146
Letter to the Royal Automobile Club concerning a mislaid letter due to evacuation and a wrecked car in Dieppe.17th Jul 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0147
Secret memo regarding the tracing of the only existing drawing for the Bentley V Corniche, a 1/16 scale print by M. Georges Paulin.13th Sep 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0148
Drawing of the Bentley V Corniche at the outbreak of hostilities.13th Sep 1940Box 98 \ 5  scan0149
Letter to J.A. Choate of Loughborough College regarding the collection of a model.19th Jan 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0150
Letter from Loughborough College regarding wind tunnel tests for a model streamlined Bentley car.16th Jan 1941Box 98 \ 5  scan0151
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a drawing for a Bentley Coupe body.4th Nov 1938Box 98 \ 5  scan0152
Correspondence to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the design and construction of a Drop Head Coupe body for a Bentley V chassis.23th Dec 1938Box 98 \ 5  scan0153
The design drawing PD.331 for a Drop Head Foursome Coupe 12.B.5 ordered from Park Ward & Co.28th Dec 1938Box 98 \ 5  scan0154
Specification sheet for the 12.B.V. model, listing details for the gearbox, drivetrain, and electrical components.30th Dec 1938Box 98 \ 5  scan0155
List of electrical components and their associated drawing or part numbers.30th Dec 1938Box 98 \ 5  scan0156
List of specifications and status updates for various vehicle components.30th Dec 1938Box 98 \ 5  scan0157
Specification sheet detailing parts for the flywheel, clutch, suspension, and frame.30th Dec 1938Box 98 \ 5  scan0158
Specification sheet listing part numbers for brakes, fuel system, and dashboard components.30th Dec 1938Box 98 \ 5  scan0159
Confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the design and specification of a Drop Head Coupé.4th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0160
Specification for the coachwork of a Close Coupled Coupé on a Short Wheelbase Bentley chassis.4th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0161
Specification sheet outlining the design and features of various car body components.4th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0162
Specification sheet detailing the requirements for various vehicle components and fittings.4th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0163
Specification sheet for car body components including lamps, bumpers, tools, and construction details.4th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0164
Appendix of schemes for the 12.B.5 chassis, outlining its features and differences from other models.4th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0165
Accessories for model 12.B.5 not supplied by the coachbuilders.4th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0166
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the specifications and front wing shape for a Coupe body on chassis 12.B.5.7th Jan 1938Box 98 \ 5  scan0167
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to the front wings for model 12.B.5.21th Jan 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0168
Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding chassis prints for a Light Close Coupled Saloon.8th Feb 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0169
Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning modifications for Chassis 12.B.5.24th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0170
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding an incorrect 'seapak' and wiring, with a request for an uncut dashboard carpet.25th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0171
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd acknowledging a letter regarding chassis No. 12.B.V.27th Apr 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0172
Instructing the despatch of Amal bonnet fasteners and other bonnet parts to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd.2nd May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0173
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of bonnet clips and fasteners for chassis 12.B.5.2nd May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0174
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the dispatch of bonnet clips and fasteners.3rd May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0175
Despatch of two spring clips to Messrs. Park Wards for an experimental chassis.5th May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0176
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the despatch of two missing spring clips for a 12.B.V. bonnet.5th May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0177
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd acknowledging the receipt of two spring clips for the bonnet of chassis 12.B.V.6th May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0178
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. requesting a replacement for a mislaid bonnet handle escutcheon and rubber washer.10th May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0179
Short memo confirming the Friday arrival of a lorry at a London address.18th May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0180
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the omission of pedals on chassis No.12.B.5.19th May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0181
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming an order for one gallon of paint for a 12.B.V. chassis.23th May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0182
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the despatch of parts for a Bentley Chassis B.12.B.V.24th May 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0183
Feedback from a trial of the 'Silver Ripple' 12-B-V, focusing on the gear lever position and rear passenger legroom.7th Jun 1939Box 98 \ 5  scan0184


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