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Letter reporting a severe car accident in France involving car 31.EX, resulting in injuries and a fatality.19th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0195
Letter reporting a fatal car accident in France involving car 31.EX.19th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0196
Telex message from Robotham requesting Hancock to call with details of an accident.20th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0197
Copy of J.B. English's report on an accident involving car 31-EX.21th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0198
Typed report detailing an incident where a car skidded off the road, hitting a tree and causing damage.21th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0199
Accident with car 31-EX in France, discussing driver experience and procedures.21th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0200
Legal and medical aftermath of a car accident in France.21th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0201
Request for a copy of a memo regarding driving instructions in France, sent after an accident in 1933.21th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0202
The legal proceedings and opinions following an accident with a Phantom III at Chateauroux.22th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0203
Aftermath of an accident, including legal opinions and the medical condition of an injured person named Pattinson.22th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0204
Internal correspondence regarding an accident in France, vehicle ownership, and driver availability.22th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0205
Letter discussing the civil liability and insurance implications following an accident involving a Phantom III.23th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0206
Civil liability and insurance coverage for a car in France.23th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0207
Letter concerning the time sheet for R. Pattinson following an accident.23th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0208
Cover memorandum regarding an accident to a Phantom III vehicle at Chateauroux.25th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0209
Payment arrangements for an employee, Pattinson, following an accident in France.25th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0210
Accident claim form for R. Pattinson who was injured in France.26th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0211
Short memo updating on the successful operation of R. Pattinson.26th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0212
Summons to appear before a judge following an accident.28th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0213
Transcript of questions and answers from a judicial examination following a car accident in France.30th Nov 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0214
Typed memorandum regarding the aftermath of an accident in Chateauroux, involving driver English and an injured party, Pattinson.12th Dec 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0215
The process for stripping chassis 31-EX and providing a parts list.12th Dec 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0216
Requesting a special order number for work on chassis 31-EX, and to provide a list of usable parts.16th Dec 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0217
The order number for repairs following an accident to chassis 20-G-IV.17th Sep 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0218
Statement made to police authorities by an individual named Pattinson regarding an accident at Chateauroux.18th Dec 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0219
The return of a passport to an individual named English following an accident in Chateauroux.16th Dec 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0220
Attaching a translation of a French Court Judgement concerning the rules of the road.15th Jan 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0221
Translation of a French court ruling on a manslaughter case involving a car overtaking a cyclist.15th Jan 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0222
The aftermath of an accident involving car 31-EX, detailing the sale of damaged coachwork and handling of salvaged parts.2nd Jan 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0223
Communication following up on an overdue accident report for car 31-EX.31th Jan 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0224
Accident to vehicle 31-EX, and the subsequent reports on salvaged coachwork and chassis.17th Feb 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0225
The sale of salvaged parts and coachwork from chassis 31-EX following an accident.12th Feb 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0226
Private memorandum from Wor. to E. and Hs. requesting their thoughts on the cause of a recent accident.17th Feb 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0227
Cost of accident repairs and body overhaul for car 20-G-IV.20th Dec 1935Box 113 \ 1  scan0228
Cover note for attached conference notes regarding an accident investigation.10th Feb 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0229
Covering letter for a car accident report in France, sent for insurance formalities.17th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0230
Accident report for Bentley B.56.BN detailing a crash in France due to steering failure on a wet road.15th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0231
Damage to engine and brake components and the subsequent communication to procure replacement parts.24th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0232
Notification to insurers regarding an accident to vehicle B.56.BN and a request for repair details to make a claim.24th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0233
Cover note attaching a copy and sketch giving particulars of an accident to 22-0-V.27th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0234
Typed report detailing a car accident, the resulting vehicle damage, and the resolution agreed upon by the parties involved.25th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0235
Cover memo attaching K. Scholes' report on an accident involving vehicle 22-G-V.29th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0236
Accident report for car 22-G-V, detailing a collision with a van.25th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0237
Diagram illustrating the circumstances of a vehicle collision at the Square R des Marins and R. Ernest Renan.25th Aug 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0238
Statement from the driver detailing a near-miss traffic incident with a van.25th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0239
Report detailing a collision between a van and a car, and the subsequent inspection of the car's damage.25th Apr 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0240
Hand-drawn sketch of a road junction showing the positions of vehicles and local landmarks.8th May 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0241
Request for information regarding an accident to B.56.GN for an insurance claim.8th May 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0242
Request for a list of repairs and new parts fitted to vehicle B-56-BN, following an accident, for insurance negotiations.9th May 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0243
Request for a list of work carried out on B-56-BN due to an accident.9th May 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0244
Collision between car 33-EX and a cyclist in Cricklewood.28th May 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0245
Report page detailing a collision with a cyclist, including witness statements and driver details.28th May 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0246
Question and answer format document detailing a witness account of an incident.28th May 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0247
The medical progress of an individual named Pattinson following an arm operation.26th May 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0248
Final expenses incurred from an accident to vehicle B.56.BN.10th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0249
Collision between a car and a farm cart in France.17th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0250
Telegram reporting a vehicle accident, detailing damage and lack of injuries.26th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0251
Accident involving car 32-EX in France.26th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0252
Cover letter for reports from Walsh and Hamilton regarding an accident involving car 32-EX in France.30th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0253
Letter detailing an accident involving car 32.EX in France and the resulting damage.27th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0254
Invoice from Barker & Co. Ltd. for recovering a broken-down experimental car from Stoney Stratford.29th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0255
Invoice from Barker & Co. for collecting a broken-down Experimental Car.30th Jun 1936Box 113 \ 1  scan0256
Article discussing the theory and graphical representation of motor car acceleration.14th Sep 1912Box 113 \ 2  scan0001
Analysis of motor car acceleration, comparing theoretical calculations with experimental data from accelerometer tests.14th Sep 1912Box 113 \ 2  scan0002
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing the principles and conditions for ideal motor car acceleration.14th Sep 1912Box 113 \ 2  scan0003
Article from 'The Autocar' detailing R.A.C. horse-power tests conducted at Brooklands using a Wimperis accelerometer.28th Sep 1912Box 113 \ 2  scan0004
Article from 'The Autocar' magazine discussing brake horsepower tests, engine performance comparisons, and road surface improvements.28th Sep 1912Box 113 \ 2  scan0005
Axle modifications for The Earl of Rocksavage's new chassis to meet performance requirements.28th Aug 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0006
Test results and performance data for a 4-EX Saloon car on various hill climbs.25th Oct 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0007
Conclusions drawn from the first tests on an accelerometer, evaluating its effectiveness on level ground versus on hills.20th Dec 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0008
Accelerometer test results for acceleration on various hills using different gears.15th Dec 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0009
Results of accelerometer tests, including tractive resistance and acceleration on level ground.15th Dec 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0010
Accelerometer and stopwatch tests for tractive resistance and acceleration.18th Dec 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0011
Précis of an article on measuring chassis friction losses and wheel rolling resistance.27th Dec 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0012
Friction losses and the rolling resistance of fabric and cord tyres.11th Jan 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0013
Technical memorandum discussing the limitations and suitability of the Wimperis accelerometer for different applications.11th Jan 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0014
The utility of an accelerometer for testing car performance on gradients compared to a recording Barograph.14th Nov 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0015
Cover page for a Wimperis Accelerometer brochure by Elliott Brothers.14th Nov 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0016
Equilibristat diagram showing main line express train performance and oscillations at different speeds.14th Nov 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0017
The use of a Wimperis Accelerometer on railways.14th Nov 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0018
The use of Wimperis Accelerometers for monitoring train safety on curves, with example acceleration graphs.14th Nov 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0019
Promotional and technical document for the Wimperis Accelerometer, detailing prices, users, operational principles, and a user testimonial.14th Nov 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0020
The principle of operation and usage instructions for the Wimperis Accelerometer.14th Nov 1922Box 113 \ 2  scan0021
Description of the Wimperis Accelerometer, its theory, and charts showing its use on a 15 HP touring car.1st Jul 1912Box 113 \ 2  scan0022
Explaining the use of the Wimperis Accelerometer for both railway and automobile applications.1st Jul 1912Box 113 \ 2  scan0023
Tests to determine if a speedometer shows lag during vehicle acceleration.15th Jan 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0024
Page outlining methods for calculating acceleration and velocity, both by time and by speedometer readings.15th Jan 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0025
Tests to determine if the speedometer shews any lag in following up increase of speed.24th Jan 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0026
Methodology for calculating acceleration and tractive resistance graphs for the 49-GB vehicle.24th Jan 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0027
Report discussing engine power testing methods, specifically B.HP and I.HP graphs and mechanical efficiencies.26th Feb 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0028
Series of performance graphs comparing Tractive Resistance, Acceleration, Horsepower and Efficiency for 6 EX and 4 G II models.26th Feb 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0029
Series of performance data graphs for the 49 G.B. Open Touring Body vehicle.18th Jan 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0030
Graph comparing the acceleration of three different vehicle configurations against road speed.28th May 1937Box 113 \ 2  scan0031
Record of measurements between telegraph poles on the Shardlow straight from Derby to Shardlow.28th May 1937Box 113 \ 2  scan0032
On road acceleration and tractive resistance tests to investigate car performance differences.1st Mar 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0033
Methodology for conducting road acceleration and tractive resistance tests.26th Feb 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0034
Page from a test report analyzing and comparing performance graphs for engine power, efficiency, and resistance.26th Feb 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0035
Report page comparing the mechanical efficiencies of two models and noting a drop in horsepower.26th Apr 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0036
Topographical summary detailing the distances and contour heights of Hazel-wood Hill and Swinscoe Hill.26th Apr 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0037
Comparison of the climbing capabilities for the 40/50 HP and 20 HP models.21th Jun 1923Box 113 \ 2  scan0038


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