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Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd to W.A. Robotham, enclosing a Progress Report concerning the 'Myth' project.30th Jun 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0263
Progress report tracking the completion status of jigs and components for various vehicle parts.18th Apr 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0264
Progress chart tracking the completion status of jigs and components for various part numbers.1st Apr 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0265
Progress log for Jigs and Components, listing part numbers, descriptions, and completion status.9th Apr 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0266
Progress report tracking the completion of jigs and components for various parts.25th May 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0267
Progress chart for a Stiffening Bracket Left Hand Front Cross Member.1st Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0268
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. enclosing prints for the Front Wing Stay L & R.H. and noting the use of American projection.1st Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0269
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. enclosing drawings for a Front Wing Rear Shield and an arrangement of Locks, Dovetails & Bumpers.2nd Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0270
Request to send the wooden former for Myth front seats to Messrs. Jackson, Millboard & Fibre Co., Ltd.8th Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0271
List of 'Myth' body metal parts collected, detailing part numbers, quantities, and individual weights.19th Jun 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0272
Parts list showing reference numbers, descriptions, quantities, and weights.10th Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0273
Letter to Park Ward, Ltd. with instructions for the finish of the first body for M.40.10th Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0274
Progress report on the Myth Body and Chassis Framework, detailing delays due to equipment repair and other work priorities.14th Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0275
Progress report on the Myth Body and Chassis Framework, including drawings by Park Ward.14th Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0276
Letter to Park Ward & Co. enclosing blueprints for the 'Myth' car.16th Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0277
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. enclosing prints for the 'Myth' body and discussing a locking arrangement for the petrol filler.19th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0278
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. concerning the construction of the 'Myrth Bonnet' side hinge.19th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0279
Letter to C.W. Ward regarding the design of project 4.B.50 and the importance of a meeting in Derby.20th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0280
Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding revised instructions and material specifications for a 4 Light Body.21th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0281
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd. detailing a list of enclosed duplicate prints for the job 'MYHT'.26th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0282
Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding required body mounting parts for project 'Myth'.27th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0283
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. enclosing duplicate prints for a car body.3rd Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0284
Progress report on body work by Park Ward concerning the 'Myth' project and 'Rationalized Bodies'.18th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0285
Project delays, supplier coordination for drawings and jigs, and modifications for a vehicle body.18th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0286
Progress report on body work being undertaken by Park Ward for the Myth, B.V., and Senior Range models.18th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0287
Project delays, the need for jigs and drawings for suppliers, and modifications for a lightened body.18th Aug 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0288
Description of the contents of four drawing sheets for the Morphics Side Frame.17th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0289
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. regarding the dispatch of body fittings for M.40.18th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0290
List of fittings to Park Ward & Co. Ltd.18th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0291
Letter to A.W. Chapman Ltd. confirming an order for Mark 27 Seat Fittings with specific hand requirements.18th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0292
Internal memorandum requesting the despatch of non-chargeable body fittings for M.40 to Park Ward.18th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0293
Commenting on a draught report concerning work in hand for body manufacturer Park Ward.20th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0294
Scrapping of faulty parts and the need to supply Park Ward with jigs or drawings to prevent reoccurrence.20th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0295
Progress report on the 'Myth' experimental car, detailing delays with the frame and coachwork.22th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0296
The 'Myth' project, staffing issues, the war effort, and post-war planning with coachbuilder Park Ward.22th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0297
Lack of progress and various issues with the B.V. body production and associated drawing work.22th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0298
Capacity constraints due to the 'Myth' project and its impact on the coachwork for the 'Senior Range' of cars.22th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0299
Future car design, covering topics like air conditioning, lightened bodies, and specific car models.18th Jul 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0300
Request from Park Ward's for a permit to purchase ash wood and a certificate for wing manufacturing.24th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0301
Letter to Messrs. Wilmot-Breede, Ltd. regarding undelivered glass channels for rear door window regulators.25th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0302
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd. detailing amendments to various drawings.25th Sep 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0303
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd chasing a permit for hardwood for 'Myth' coachwork.3rd Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0304
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd to W. A. Robotham regarding a visit from a Mr. Draper.9th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0305
Response to a report regarding issues with drawing details, the shrinkage of blueprints, and the creation of new drawings for wing jigs.14th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0306
Outlining the procedure and estimated time to produce four and six light bodies for Silver Phantom chassis.21th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0307
Production procedure for rationalised Silver Phantom bodies.21th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0308
Visit to Messrs. Park Wards to locate full-scale drawings for R.R. & Bentley models.21th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0309
List of car models detailing their respective drawing numbers and body construction materials.21th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0310
The Silver Ripplet model and assigning large scale drawings of an experimental car to Park Wards.21th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0311
Letter to F. Connolly regarding the supply and matching of Vaumol hides to Rexine.21th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0312
Letter to Hairlok Co. Ltd. regarding wood models for arm rests and a missing Seatex sample.22th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0313
Arranging for the packing and forwarding of wooden patterns for side and centre arm rests.22th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0314
Order for 4 sets of moulded hair arm rests from The Hairlok Company Ltd.22th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0315
Clarifying an order for moulded air arm rests, reducing the quantity from 4 to 2 sets.23th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0316
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward, Ltd. regarding the dispatch of drawing prints for a sliding roof and steering column bracket.28th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0317
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming a telegram and requesting urgent delivery of various gauges of sheet metal.29th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0318
Requesting to hold all machining for rear and front hubs for the M.40 Test Rig pending a modified design.30th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0319
Notes and a visit concerning rationalised and experimental saloon bodies.30th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0320
Letter concerning a new panel lay-out drawing, third party interests, and a sample of a flush-mounted ash tray.30th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0321
Meeting minutes regarding the instrument board design for the 'Myth' car with Messrs. S. Smith & Sons.30th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0322
Specifications for the instrument panel, switch-box, and auxiliary controls.30th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0323
Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons confirming the dispatch of a blueprint for a proposed instrument board.30th Oct 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0324
Cover letter to C. W. N. Nichols of Messrs. S. Smith & Sons regarding a discussion about the Instrument Board.1st Nov 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0325
Letter discussing a projected ignition switch and the placement of an ash-tray.4th Nov 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0326
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding prints for a Bonnet Fastener Assembly and a Rear Wing Assembly.10th Nov 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0327
Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the fitting of a water drip rail on the Myth Body, referencing specific prints.10th Nov 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0328
Letter clarifying a misunderstanding regarding an enclosed list for additional steel for the 'Myth' body.13th Nov 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0329
Letter to Wilmot Breeden, Ltd. discussing bumper designs, bracket modifications, and an order for parts.26th Nov 1941Box 109 \ 2  scan0330
Progress report on the discontinued 'Myth Project (Body)' detailing the status of the layout, drawings, and hardware.6th Dec 1943Box 109 \ 2  scan0331
Page 2 of a parts list detailing quantities and locations for various car body components.6th Dec 1943Box 109 \ 2  scan0332
Inventory list of car body parts, detailing quantities, conditions, and storage locations.6th Dec 1943Box 109 \ 2  scan0333
Numbered inventory list of vehicle body parts, specifying quantities and their assigned locations.6th Dec 1943Box 109 \ 2  scan0334
Parts list for vehicle bodies, detailing quantities, suppliers, and specifications.6th Dec 1943Box 109 \ 2  scan0335
Query regarding a material shortage of hardware and trimming to complete two car bodies.8th Dec 1943Box 109 \ 2  scan0336
The progress and challenges of the 'Myth Project' body construction by Park Ward.15th Dec 1943Box 109 \ 2  scan0337
Leather supply for prototype cars with Connolly Bros.15th Dec 1943Box 109 \ 2  scan0338
Illustration of the front view of a car, focusing on the radiator grille, headlamps, and front wings.15th Dec 1943Box 109 \ 2  scan0339
Secret memo regarding the 'Myth' project and its similarity to the new Austin 12.10th Oct 1939Box 109 \ 3  scan0001
Specification sheet for the Austin 12 car.10th Oct 1939Box 109 \ 3  scan0002
Notes on the practical forging techniques for various metals.21th Nov 1939Box 109 \ 3  scan0003
The forging procedure, including flash and contracting allowances.21th Nov 1939Box 109 \ 3  scan0004
Page detailing contraction allowances, draft allowances, and die cracks in the forging process.21th Nov 1939Box 109 \ 3  scan0005
Forging cracks, stress concentration, die design, and errors in the forging process.21th Nov 1939Box 109 \ 3  scan0006
Variations and faults in metal forgings, such as chopping and offset.21th Nov 1939Box 109 \ 3  scan0007
Notes and guidelines on forging principles and techniques.28th Jun 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0008
Secret memorandum discussing the design progress of 'Project of Myth', focusing on suspension, track width, and body construction.28th Jun 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0009
To 'Jr' regarding a request for a timeline to finish the Hyth engine patterns.20th Jul 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0010
Outlining the design and procurement plan for engine components from outside suppliers.23th Jul 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0011
Decision memo favouring a four-part design over a two-part design.30th Aug 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0012
Design drawings and specifications for the 'Myth Engine'.30th Aug 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0013
Design and features of the PL.333 Connecting Rod.1st Jul 1938Box 109 \ 3  scan0014
Fitting a large 4-cylinder engine into the 'Myth' car model, comparing it with the 'Rippletto' model.18th Sep 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0015
Dispatch of a tappet door, petrol pump, and crank chamber breather for the 10 HP Myth Engine.25th Sep 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0016
New designs for the M.40 Engine, including carburetter, oil pipes, and thermostat.26th Sep 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0017
Confirmation of an agreement to dispose of a Buick and obtain two small cars for design information on the Myth project.26th Sep 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0018
Sale of a Buick and the purchase of replacement second-hand cars.30th Sep 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0019
Sale of a Buick to purchase two smaller cars.1st Oct 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0020
Modifications to the crankcase, oil gauge, and dip stick for the 10 HP M.40.3rd Oct 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0021
Confirming design modifications for the Thumper engine for the Myth car and suggesting investigation into the Wisp project.5th Oct 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0022
The frame, suspension, and transmission layout for the 'Myth' car model.8th Oct 1940Box 109 \ 3  scan0023


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