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Parts list for Section G, detailing components like the undersheet, hubs, servo motor, and brakes.14th Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0341
Specification sheet for the B.50 (First Car) detailing various mechanical sections.14th Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0342
Specification list of vehicle components, part numbers, and assembly notes.14th Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0343
Status report on various automotive components, organized by section number.14th Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0344
Specification sheet detailing changes to propeller shaft, axle, brake, and hub components.14th Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0345
Specification sheet detailing engine and chassis components with their associated drawing numbers.14th Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0346
New blueprints for a wheelcase on a Bentley 50 Chassis.20th Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0347
Specification for the wheels and tyres for the B.50 (First Car).1st Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0348
Notification of new blueprints for Exhaust Manifold drawings for the Bentley 50 Chassis.27th Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0349
New drawings for the Bentley 50 Chassis crankcase and bearings.4th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0350
Requesting a time estimate for producing the pattern for the B.50 cast iron engine's crankcase and cylinder block.4th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0351
Tests of different body mountings to determine the most suitable type for quietness and steering stability.4th May 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0352
Report comparing 'Metalastik' and 'Rubber insertion' body mountings.4th May 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0353
Report comparing body construction, noise, and design features between car models 1.B.50 and 2.B.50.4th May 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0354
The design for the Bentley 50 Cast Iron Engine's dynamo mounting and oil feed to the distributor drive.9th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0355
New blueprints for valves and fittings for the Bentley 50 Chassis.18th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0356
Dispatching blueprints for the Bentley 50 cast iron engine, with a handwritten note about a discussion on patterns for an 8-cylinder engine.20th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0357
Cylinder components and new drawings for a Bentley 50 Chassis C.I. Engine.20th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0358
Request to detail an Experimental Pipe for the B.50 cast iron engine.21th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0359
Suggestion to produce a development induction pipe for the B.50 engine to experiment with carburettor arrangements.21th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0360
Blueprints for a Bentley 50 engine's crankcase and cylinder head sent to the Pattern Shop.21th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0361
Modifications to the Bentley 50 Cast Iron Engine, including the rocker cover and cylinder head.24th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0362
Blueprints for a new drawing of a Relief Valve Casing for the Bentley 50 Cast Iron Engine.30th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0363
Instructing the use of backed off cams, successful on the Wraith model, for the Bentley 50 C.I. engine.31th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0364
New blueprints for Vandervell Camshaft Bearings for the Bentley 50 Cast Iron Engine.31th May 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0365
Instructions for new drawings and experimental machining of a crankshaft for the Bentley 50 Cast Iron Engine.3rd Jun 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0366
New drawings and required parts for the Bentley 50 Cast Iron Engine and Wraith practice.8th Jun 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0367
New drawings and a List of Parts for the oil pump of the Bentley 50 Cast Iron Engine.9th Jun 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0368
Drawings for the B.50 8-cylinder engine, enabling a 6-cylinder crankcase pattern to be made suitable for it.9th Jun 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0369
List of components made from alternative materials for the Bentley 1.B.50 chassis for road testing precautions.22th Jun 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0370
List of parts produced from solid material, categorized by vehicle system.22th Jun 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0371
Annotated photograph of a Bentley chassis identifying various components and their part numbers.22th Jun 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0372
Annotated photograph and parts list for a Bentley Chassis 1-B-50.23th Jun 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0373
Secret memo detailing the status of an experimental car (B.50) and the rebuilding of a gearbox (B.III).23th Jun 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0374
Agreed improvements for the B.50 model to align it with the Silver Wraith, covering suspension, brakes, track width, and bodywork.9th Jul 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0375
List of complaints for car model 1.B.50 following a weekend test run.18th Jul 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0376
Noting that the brake and axle pedals are positioned too closely together.18th Jul 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0377
Outlining the progress and required work for three experimental cars, including the Silver Wraith.18th Jul 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0378
Component specification memo for the 9.B.V., 2.B.50, and 30.G.VI (Silver Wraith) models.18th Jul 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0379
List of design specifications and progress updates for models 2.B.50 and the Silver Wraith (30.G.VI).18th Jul 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0380
List of project status updates for various automotive components.18th Jul 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0381
List of seven faults or issues observed in a vehicle.25th Jul 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0382
List of work and modifications to be carried out on car B.50.11th Aug 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0383
New pistons and pins for the front shock dampers.11th Aug 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0384
Feedback and issues with a car after a 200-mile test drive.29th Aug 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0385
Vehicle faults including ventilation, a leaking roof, and fumes.29th Aug 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0386
List of obsolete and new parts for development work on Bentley Car 1.B.50.1st Sep 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0387
Reporting an unsatisfactory test run on an experimental car due to a missing synchromesh mechanism, requesting a future trial.14th Sep 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0388
Outlining the development program for the B.50 Engine Project, including 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder variants.14th Sep 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0389
List of four different engine unit types, specifying cylinder count and bore size.14th Sep 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0390
Possibility of using a pressed steel plate on project B.50 to save weight, referencing practices by Vauxhall and Ford.30th Sep 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0391
Requesting engine details to enable pattern makers to produce a piston for a B.50, 3.75 bore engine.1st Oct 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0392
Requesting a production cost comparison for the new B.50 engine against the existing Wraith unit.1st Oct 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0393
The production schedule and specifications for experimental cars and engines.18th Oct 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0394
Instructions on engine component manufacturing and testing, specifically regarding camshafts and cast iron engines.18th Oct 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0395
Requesting another opportunity to test drive car B.50 when it is in a fit state.26th Oct 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0396
Deferring the trial of the B.50 vehicle due to the existing prototype being outdated.31th Oct 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0397
From Sg. to Rm. regarding the trial of B.50 and a breach of security protocol.31th Oct 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0398
Specification sheet for car components including the gearbox, rear axle, and brakes.3rd Nov 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0399
List of specifications for rear components, servo, hand brake, and suspension systems.3rd Nov 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0400
List of specifications for various vehicle components including suspension, clutch, and fuel system.3rd Nov 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0401
Specification sheet listing parts for various vehicle systems, including steering, dashboard, cooling, and electrical.5th Nov 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0402
Continued list of electrical equipment components.3rd Nov 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0403
Instructing the removal of an engine from car 29.G.VI and fitting it to a Bentley 1.B.50 chassis.22th Nov 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0404
Bentley 50 experimental car programme and a proposal for a new 'Lagonda Chaser' model.3rd Dec 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0405
Fitting salt-cooled exhaust valves to the Bentley 50 engine, compression ratios, and testing methods.12th Dec 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0406
Instructions for the removal and examination of the engine from Bentley 1.B.50 to find the cause of a rattle.4th Jan 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0407
Introductory memo for a brief outline of the B.V. and B.50 experimental cars, detailing the document's purpose and how it will be updated.31th Jan 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0408
Modifications to a Bentley Outline Specification.8th Feb 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0409
Requesting to fit an all-metal yoke from vehicle 9.B.V. to the near side of vehicle 1.B.50.15th Feb 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0410
List of jobs to be carried out on a Bentley car, 2 B. 50.15th Feb 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0411
List detailing the non-interchangeability of parts for B.V. & B.50 models.28th Feb 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0412
List of vehicle components and major contemplated differences, including gear ratios, petrol tank, rear axle, and dashboard.28th Feb 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0413
The 2.B.50 car, noting issues with the brakes, engine rattle from experimental parts, and steering stability.11th Mar 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0414
Required rectifications for a W.III No.9 unit, including issues with the ignition and cooling systems.22th Mar 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0415
Work instructions for a Bentley Car 2.B.50, including an engine swap and adjustments to suspension and drivetrain.22th Mar 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0416
Near head-on collision and a list of nine criticisms following a vehicle test run.3rd Apr 1938Box 111 \ 2  scan0417
Request to improve engine breathing on a Bentley 2.B.50 by fitting a cowling.4th Apr 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0418
Workshop instructions for a Wraith III No.9 unit.25th Apr 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0419
Unsolicited testimonial describing a 200-mile test drive and review of the 2/B/50 model.25th Apr 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0420
Test report on the first B.50 car, comparing its performance and features to a future Wraith model.28th Apr 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0421
Swapping of engines between cars 2.B.50 and 29.G.VI and associated modifications.17th May 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0422
Test report detailing issues found after a 400-mile weekend run, primarily concerning the brake system and other minor faults.26th Jun 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0423
Identifying the source of a whistling sound on B.V. and B.50 models, proposing a modification to the shutter blades.20th Jul 1939Box 111 \ 2  scan0424
Front brakes sticking on a car during a cold spell.3rd Feb 1940Box 111 \ 2  scan0425
Front Girling brakes sticking when cold and releasing after a short distance.3rd Feb 1940Box 111 \ 2  scan0426
Conversion of a car into a transport lorry and the allocation of a new engine.13th Mar 1940Box 111 \ 2  scan0427
Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the design and costing of a lorry body for chassis 1-B-50.28th Mar 1940Box 111 \ 2  scan0428
Specification revision for Bentley V. Unit No. 3, Chassis 2-B-50, regarding the flywheel and clutch.29th Oct 1940Box 111 \ 2  scan0429
Revisions to the gearbox and servo motor for Bentley Chassis 2-B-50.29th Oct 1940Box 111 \ 2  scan0430
Collecting car B.50-LS, leaving car 10-B.5, and a request to forward a forgotten driving license.27th Nov 1940Box 111 \ 2  scan0431
Alternative vehicle arrangements due to the unavailability of Chassis B.50-LS for a planned visit.20th Nov 1940Box 111 \ 2  scan0432
2-B-50 'mongrel car' and arrangements for a future vehicle loan.9th Jan 1941Box 111 \ 2  scan0433
Test drive report and impressions of a new car model, focusing on ride, handling, and performance.5th Jan 1941Box 111 \ 2  scan0434
Continuation of a road test report detailing the performance and issues with a Bentley II vehicle.5th Jan 1941Box 111 \ 2  scan0435
Note on the record mileage achieved by a 3 1/2 Litre Bentley axle shaft before failure, with a theory on the cause of breakages.12th Jan 1941Box 111 \ 2  scan0436
Summary of mileage data for various cast iron engine units.12th Jan 1941Box 111 \ 2  scan0437
Summary of mileage data for various B.V suspension components.12th Jan 1941Box 111 \ 2  scan0438
The settlement of a repair account for car 2.B.50.2nd May 1941Box 111 \ 2  scan0439
Faults found in car 2-B-50 during a visit to Leyland.26th Jun 1941Box 111 \ 2  scan0440


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