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List of modifications for frontal appearance, colour scheme, and scuttle rigidity for a car.27th Jun 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0159
Request to manufacture two stiffening plates for bonnet fasteners on an aluminium bonnet, referencing a modified drawing.27th Jun 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0160
Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the fitting of Lucas wind-tone horns.8th Jul 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0161
The fitting of Wind Tone Lucas Horns for the Cresta 4.B.50 model, detailing parts supplied by Park Ward & Co.8th Jul 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0162
Correspondence with coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fog and spot lamp arrangement on chassis 4.B.50 'Cresta'.22th Jul 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0163
Request to send parts for Chassis 4.B.50 - Cresta, to Messrs. Park Ward.28th Jul 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0164
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding modifications for chassis 4.B.50 'CRESTA'.31th Jul 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0165
Upcoming specifications and modifications for three experimental cars.5th Aug 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0166
Sending parts and arranging alterations for chassis 4.B.50 'CRESTA'.8th Aug 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0167
Provisional delivery date for the Cresta and arranging collection with Messrs. Park Ward & Co.18th Aug 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0168
Request to fit a twin exhaust system to a car, similar to one fitted on another vehicle.31th Aug 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0169
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the return of double filament head lamp reflectors for vehicle 4.B.50.25th Sep 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0170
Difficulties encountered during the conversion of a motor car, detailing issues with the gearbox, exhaust, and steering systems.26th Oct 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0171
Modifications and fitting issues with brakes, servo, shock absorbers, and radiator.26th Oct 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0172
Radiator fittings and bonnet side strips.26th Oct 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0173
Blueprint for brackets and silent blocks to support a radiator frame.1st Nov 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0174
Letter to a coachbuilder requesting additional switches for an instrument board and luggage boot.1st Nov 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0175
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about a body mounted too low on chassis 4.B.50, causing clearance issues, and discusses two alternative solutions.3rd Nov 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0176
Letter from coachbuilder Park, Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding body mounting alterations on a chassis.9th Nov 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0177
Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the body on the 'Cresta'.10th Nov 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0178
The observed faults during a preliminary car run.27th Nov 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0179
Design changes for the bonnet, instrument board, front wings, and engine mounting.27th Nov 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0180
Instruction to fit a Wraith steering wheel to a car, replacing the existing Bentley V wheel.5th Dec 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0181
Road test report noting chassis and bodywork faults on car 4.B.50.11th Dec 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0182
Work order detailing five specific modifications and fittings for car 4.B.50.12th Jan 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0183
Notice about preventing bent distributor shafts during rotor removal.13th Jan 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0184
Requesting a Bentley car for Easter.8th Mar 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0185
Brief typed memo confirming the availability of 'the Cresta'.11th Mar 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0186
Requesting that the 'Cresta' vehicle be made ready for Easter.11th Mar 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0187
Request to fit a new key to the brake cross shaft as detailed in an accompanying sketch.15th Mar 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0188
The adjustment of a car's speedometer to read intentionally fast, without affecting the odometer.16th Mar 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0189
Speedometer error testing results for vehicle 4-B-50.16th Mar 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0190
Request to manufacture one brake lever and three brake rods to remove servo judders.19th Mar 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0191
Confidential internal memo providing a road test review of the Cresta car, with commentary on its performance and features.3rd Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0192
Cover note forwarding a copy of Sg's comments on document 4.B.50.3rd Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0193
Providing feedback on the performance and features of the Cresta car after a test drive.4th Aug 1950Box 111 \ 4  scan0194
Replacement of an inconsistent damper with a Studebaker type for car 4B50.5th Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0195
Chromium plating and modification of brake expander units.10th Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0196
Requesting the removal, load and crack testing of a lower triangle, and the swapping of parts between two different vehicles.8th Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0197
Investigation confirming a hot rear seat on the 4.B.50 model due to the exhaust system, requiring a heat shield.15th Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0198
Complaint about an overheating near-side rear seat and requesting the fabrication of an asbestos and aluminium heat shield.15th Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0199
Instructions for modifications to the exhaust, engine damper, and suspension.15th Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0200
Complaint of excessive heat in the rear seating area from the exhaust and instructing a heat shield to be fitted.18th Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0201
Tool kit location and arrangement for the 4.B.50 model.18th Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0202
The revised frontal appearance for the Cresta 4.B.50, involving small Lucas headlamps.22th Apr 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0203
List of six required modifications and checks to be carried out on car 4.B.50.10th May 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0204
The trial of a single-point radiator mounting and potential modifications to the radiator yoke.16th May 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0205
Several faults and observations on car 4.B.50.9th Sep 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0206
Clarifying that vehicle 4.B.50 was fitted with engine B.80. No 1, referencing a previous memo about sparking plugs.12th Sep 1940Box 111 \ 4  scan0207
Explaining the cause of poor running and stalling in car 4.B.50 and confirming the issue is now resolved.26th Feb 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0208
Responding to a complaint about poor slow running for car 4.B.50.26th Feb 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0209
Faults found in a loan car, detailing a door opening at high speed, a leaking roof, and various running issues.31th Jan 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0210
Clarifying that a vehicle failure was due to axle trouble, not the gearbox.23th Apr 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0211
Specification revision for Bentley 80 Unit No.1, chassis 4-B-50, detailing a component change.20th May 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0212
Specification revision for Bentley Chassis 4-B-50, detailing changes to the rear axle.20th May 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0213
Repairing a car's front wing after an accident and suggesting a modification to a more conventional design.25th May 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0214
Proposals for deleting the built-in headlamps on chassis 4.B.50 and modifying the front wings.28th May 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0215
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward requesting the repair and modification of a damaged experimental chassis, 4.B.50.29th May 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0216
Test run to Bath and back, detailing issues with a vehicle.28th Aug 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0217
List of petrol and oil used in vehicle 4-B-50 from 9th March to 26th May.29th Aug 1941Box 111 \ 4  scan0218
Removal of gearbox 7.BV from Bentley Chassis 4.B.50 and its refitting to another unit.23th May 1942Box 111 \ 4  scan0219
Blueprint of a Four Door Saloon for the 4.B.50. Bentley 'Cresta'.20th Mar 1939Box 111 \ 4  scan0220
PD.114 induction pipe for a single carburetter with hot spot and air silencer for the Bentley 50.23th Feb 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0001
The comparison of various carburettor schemes for the B.50 induction system.24th Feb 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0002
Comparative tests of four different induction systems for the Bentley III and Bentley 50 models.10th May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0003
Comparison of Stromberg and S.U. carburetter performance, focusing on part throttle correction and pulsation effects.10th May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0004
Analysis of part throttle correction and power variations related to the balance hole size in the induction pipe.10th May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0005
Power and BMEP performance graph for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine, comparing two induction systems.10th May 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0006
Graph comparing part throttle fuel economy of different induction systems for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.1st Sep 1940Box 112 \ 1  scan0007
Power and B.M.E.P. curves for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine with varying induction system restrictions.1st Sep 1940Box 112 \ 1  scan0008
Graph of part throttle fuel economy for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine.1st Sep 1940Box 112 \ 1  scan0009
Power curve graph for a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley engine comparing two different induction system configurations.1st Sep 1940Box 112 \ 1  scan0010
Graph comparing part throttle fuel economy for a 4¼ Litre Bentley engine with two different carburettor systems.1st Sep 1940Box 112 \ 1  scan0011
Graph comparing part throttle fuel economy against engine RPM for two different induction systems on a 4 1/4 Litre Bentley.15th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0012
Blueprints for various inlet and induction pipes for the Bentley 50 chassis.15th Jun 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0013
Essential floatchamber modifications for the Bentley III & B.50 chassis.18th Aug 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0014
Estimated costs memorandum for the Bentley 50, detailing the flywheel, clutch, and pedal assembly.6th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0015
The clutch suitability for the Bentley III & 50 chassis, recommending a 10-inch clutch over an 11-inch one.5th Aug 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0016
The decision not to use an 11' clutch on Bentley units, favouring the 10' version.26th Oct 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0017
Requesting an alteration to the List of Parts for models B.111 and B.50 to specify a 10 inch clutch.2nd Nov 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0018
Premature failure of a clutch on a Bentley lorry due to suspected engine and gearbox misalignment.7th Nov 1941Box 112 \ 1  scan0019
Letter to The Light Production Co. regarding piston pricing and performance comparisons.2nd Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0020
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting with W. A. Robotham for the 15th of the month.8th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0021
Letter to C.H. Brooks, Esq., of Light Production Co., Ltd., confirming a meeting.9th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0022
The pricing and sourcing of B.50 pistons, comparing options from Light Production with internal manufacturing.22th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0023
The implementation of 1350 type joints for propeller shafts on B.V and B.50 models.22th Dec 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0024
Proposal letter from a Dutch radiator manufacturer for a new water cooling filter for motorcars.16th Aug 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0025
Blueprint showing a front view and a vertical cross-section of a mechanical component, with labels in Dutch.16th Aug 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0026
Advertisement brochure for the 'Bloksma & Zonen' cooling water filter, with installation instructions.16th Aug 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0027
Dutch language promotional leaflet for the 'Bloksma & Zonen' coolant filter.7th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0028
Internal request to produce trial undersheets for Wraith and B.III chassis using steel instead of aluminium.7th Dec 1937Box 112 \ 1  scan0029
Outlining cost-reduction modifications for the B.50 radiator.5th Jan 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0030
Cost reduction and design of the Bentley SO radiator.18th Feb 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0031
Discussion on cost reduction proposals for the Bentley 50 radiator design.18th Feb 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0032
Design of the radiator for the Bentley 50, including its internals, grille, and shell.25th Mar 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0033
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about making a wooden model of a radiator and a car mock-up for a Long Wheelbase Bentley.25th Mar 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0034
Letter discussing modifications to the bonnet and radiator shell for a Bentley mock-up, referencing specific drawings and parts.25th Mar 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0035
Letter from the Car Project Office about a modified frame shape, mentioning that prints are being sent separately.28th Mar 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0036
Prints of drawing PD.131 for the Bentley 50 radiator and shell, to be manufactured at Marstons.28th Mar 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0037
Production process for the Bentley 50 radiator, shell, and grill.29th Mar 1938Box 112 \ 1  scan0038


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