| Description | Date | Identifier | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dashboard and floorboard design for a Bentley type chassis. | 11th Mar 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0041 | |
| Scuttle and bonnet bead addition and the project timeline for body 2.B.5. | 18th Mar 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0042 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. arranging a visit to check on the progress of a B.50 body. | 18th Mar 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0043 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding coachwork paint, upholstery, and build progress. | 22th Mar 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0044 | |
| Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding car body specifications, paint, and experimental locks. | 23th Mar 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0045 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding car painting, locks, and upholstery. | 24th Mar 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0046 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding finishing instructions for a Long Wheelbase Bentley. | 25th Mar 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0047 | |
| Minutes of a conference discussing the B.50 body, and the failure and mounting of a G.H.IV body. | 29th May 1939 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0048 | |
| Meeting minutes discussing vehicle body design, quality, and production schedules. | 28th Feb 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0049 | |
| Body equipment, adjustable squabs, and features to be included or excluded. | 22th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0050 | |
| Letter concerning a dashboard blueprint, specifically the heater and radio placement. | 30th Mar 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0051 | |
| Secret memo regarding the interior trim and patterns for a Bentley 1.B.50. | 1st Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0052 | |
| Instruction to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the use of brown hide and fawn headcloth for a Bentley. | 2nd Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0053 | |
| Secret and confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. concerning the build of a Long Wheelbase Bentley 1.B.50. | 7th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0054 | |
| Letter discussing car body specifications including floorboards, instrument board, and screen wiper. | 9th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0055 | |
| Letter to a coachbuilder regarding the provision of a steering column support in the scuttle, enclosing a detailed print. | 9th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0056 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the steering column support for project 1.B.50. | 9th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0057 | |
| Confirming a visit from Mr. Finney of Park Ward & Co. to discuss future coachwork. | 12th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0058 | |
| Letter from a coachbuilder arranging a viewing of a mock-up and coachwork for Chassis No. 1.B.50. | 13th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0059 | |
| Secret memo discussing the possibility of fitting a straight-eight engine into an existing Bentley 50 car. | 20th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0060 | |
| Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the radiator shell, lights, and blueprints for a long wheelbase Bentley. | 21th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0061 | |
| Letter discussing prints and modifications for bonnet and wing construction, and arranging a visit for a mock-up review. | 21th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0062 | |
| Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a Long wheelbase Bentley 1.B.50. | 21th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0063 | |
| Letter discussing modifications to a car's bonnet and wings with reference to specific prints, and arranging a follow-up visit. | 22th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0064 | |
| Agenda for a meeting in Derby to discuss Wilmot-Breeden locks, wings, body mounting brackets, bonnets, and step brackets. | 22th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0065 | |
| Internal memorandum discussing body mounting for models B.III and B.50, comparing practices with Rover and other competitors. | 23th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0066 | |
| Continued discussion on vehicle stiffness, focusing on body-to-frame attachments and wheel arch brackets with a table of competitor methods. | 23th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0067 | |
| Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding travel arrangements for Mr. Evenden's party to London. | 23th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0068 | |
| Confirming a rescheduled inspection for B.III. | 23th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0069 | |
| Arranging an inspection of the Phoenix mock-up at Park Ward's works. | 23th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0070 | |
| Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting and a car inspection. | 25th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0071 | |
| Typed memo inviting staff to a luncheon for visitors from Park Ward & Co. and the London Office. | 27th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0072 | |
| Circulation note for attached arrangements, initialled by three individuals. | 30th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0073 | |
| Scheme for testing, body mounting and defect investigation on experimental B.III and B-50 cars. | 30th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0074 | |
| Minutes of a conference with Park Wards regarding car body design, locks, and components. | 30th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0075 | |
| Meeting minutes detailing agreements on body mounting, bonnet production, step boards, and modifications for the 25/30 HP model. | 30th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0076 | |
| Continuation of a memorandum detailing decisions on vehicle modifications, chassis prints, and testing programs. | 30th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0077 | |
| Meeting notes discussing body mounting for the Wide Frame 25/30, coachbuilding, and bumper over-riders. | 30th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0078 | |
| Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming specifications for a Long Wheelbase Bentley. | 2nd May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0079 | |
| Page 2 of a letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | 2nd May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0080 | |
| Covering memo for notes on the inspection of the 1-B-50 mock-up at Park Wards' works. | 6th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0081 | |
| Inspection notes detailing design critiques for the 1-B-50 car mock-up at Park Ward's Works. | 27th Apr 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0082 | |
| Criticisms and faults found on the body of the first Bentley 50. | 10th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0083 | |
| List of observed criticisms and defects on a vehicle's bodywork. | 10th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0084 | |
| Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. arranging for an employee to visit Derby with instructions. | 14th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0085 | |
| Mr. Finney to Mr. Penney arranging travel for an employee to Derby. | 13th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0086 | |
| Minutes of a conference between Messrs. Park Wards and Rolls-Royce regarding the 1-B-50 body. | 16th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0087 | |
| Meeting notes on design modifications for various prototype car bodies. | 16th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0088 | |
| Minutes of a meeting discussing modifications to Bentley and Wraith components and paint. | 16th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0089 | |
| Typed memo detailing action points on paint processes, door locks, and rear bumpers. | 16th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0090 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward concerning the delivery of a windscreen rubber moulding. | 18th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0091 | |
| Weight analysis of the first B.50 body, comparing it to other models and suggesting further analysis. | 25th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0092 | |
| Comparison of body weights for Wraith and Bentley 50 limousine and saloon models. | 23th Sep 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0093 | |
| Letter from the Experimental Dept. to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding parts for a B.50 chassis. | 27th May 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0094 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning modifications to the front wings for a Long Wheelbase Bentley, chassis 1.B.50. | 1st Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0095 | |
| Report on the differences between all-steel car bodies and questioning the cost-effectiveness of a new construction type. | 2nd Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0096 | |
| Comparing the body bottom-side construction and mounting brackets of models 1-B-5 and 1-B-50. | 2nd Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0097 | |
| Blueprint diagram illustrating the torsion axis of a body bottom-side component. | 1st Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0098 | |
| Blueprint detailing the body bottom-side and torsion-axis assembly. | 1st Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0099 | |
| Request to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for 'silento' or panel deadening material and an enquiry about B.30 front wings. | 8th Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0100 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding new dashboard deadening material 'Mastic' and wing inspection for car 1-B-50. | 9th Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0101 | |
| Telegram from Park Ward to a Mr Dodd confirming train travel details from St Pancras. | 1st Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0102 | |
| Postponing a discussion with Mr. Finney regarding the 1-B-50 body and its mounting until after road work is completed. | 21th Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0103 | |
| The road testing of car 1-B-50 and the discrepancy between the estimated and actual body weight. | 23th Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0104 | |
| Request for permission for a transport lorry to collect a new Bentley body complete with mudguards from Messrs. Park Ward & Co. | 24th Jun 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0105 | |
| The circulation of meeting notes, with handwritten annotations. | 7th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0106 | |
| Notes from a meeting discussing vehicle body design, materials, and costs for various chassis. | 5th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0107 | |
| Faults and rectification work on a car body received at Derby. | 8th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0108 | |
| Quality control report criticising the inferior finish on a car body from Park Wards. | 8th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0109 | |
| Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to A. F. Sidgreaves confirming costs and an order for two additional car bodies. | 6th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0110 | |
| Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to Mr. Sidgreaves detailing defects found during a car test run. | 6th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0111 | |
| Issues found during a second test run, including rattles and movement, and comparing the body to an experimental Bentley. | 6th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0112 | |
| Letter to A.F. Sidgreaves regarding car body design and potential issue resolution for 'dither'. | 6th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0113 | |
| Poor design of a Bentley 50 body and the subsequent order for a modified second body from Park Wards. | 14th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0114 | |
| Design factors and feasibility for the Bentley Body Project, comparing it with the Wraith model. | 14th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0115 | |
| Possibilities of producing four-light and six-light car bodies for Bentley models. | 14th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0116 | |
| Bodywork improvements for the second B.50, focusing on the boot's appearance and windscreen control. | 15th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0117 | |
| Secret memo discussing the Bentley Body Project, including body styles, dies, and chassis compatibility. | 14th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0118 | |
| Proposed body designs for the Second Bentley 50, referencing drawings and chassis modifications. | 21th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0119 | |
| Design discrepancy with the B.50 body's boot curve and arranging a delayed replacement. | 25th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0120 | |
| Letter to Messrs, Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the 2.B.50 Body and Ford V.8 type screen control. | 30th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0121 | |
| Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding the design of the First B.50 Body, specifically relating to the set-back boot. | 2nd Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0122 | |
| The body design for the Second Bentley 50, detailing six-light and four-light saloon versions. | 5th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0123 | |
| Short message concerning the unavailability of Bailey to examine a body. | 8th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0124 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a query on a B.50 body. | 9th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0125 | |
| Analysis of the cost of quantity-produced Park Ward car bodies, highlighting anomalies in the figures. | 13th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0126 | |
| Cost analysis table for different types of body shells based on batch size. | 13th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0127 | |
| Cost-effectiveness and manufacturing considerations for different car body shells and tooling. | 13th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0128 | |
| Internal memorandum assessing the capabilities of coachbuilder Park Ward's to produce the B.50 car body. | 13th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0129 | |
| Cost analysis breakdown for various manufacturing processes and materials, showing costs in pounds, shillings, and pence. | 13th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0130 | |
| Finishing instructions and colour schemes for car body 2-B-50. | 15th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0131 | |
| Secret memo discussing the importance of modern appearance for the Bentley B.III & B.50 models, referencing a US consumer survey. | 15th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0132 | |
| Need to improve car aerodynamics and redesign the front end, referencing American competitors and specific design inspirations. | 15th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0133 | |
| Paint finish for a B.50 car, selecting a green colour and suggesting a two-tone scheme. | 17th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0134 | |
| Secret memo discussing bodywork modifications for chassis 2-B.50, involving wheel arches, wings, and lamps, in correspondence with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. | 19th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0135 | |
| Clarifying specifications for a locker and petrol tank size for coachbuilders. | 25th Jul 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0136 | |
| Letter regarding paint colour panels and leather upholstery options for car body 2-B.50. | 26th Aug 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0137 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the green body panels and leather samples for car body 2.B.50. | 2nd Sep 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0138 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a disagreement over a moulding line and rear wing design, proposing an alternative. | 16th Sep 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0139 | |
| Ventilation experiments and the fitting of railway type ventilators to B.50 and B.III bodies. | 17th Sep 1938 | Box 111 \ 1 scan0140 | |
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