| Description | Date | Identifier | |
| Outlining remarks on body construction for two projects, including the Silver Wraith. | 15th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0205 | |
| Confidential letter to N.H. Manning of Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. regarding an all-steel body project. | 16th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0206 | |
| Letter to Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. following up on a visit to discuss car body dimensions, tooling, and other specific components. | 21th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0207 | |
| Letter from Briggs Motor Bodies Limited regarding the investigation of car body mounting methods and a future body programme. | 22th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0208 | |
| American car body styles, specifically the trend of no running boards, for a potential experimental car. | 22th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0209 | |
| Observations on the body shape of a new Cadillac without platform steps. | 27th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0210 | |
| Body shapes, referencing the design of a Cadillac without running boards and with a lowered radiator. | 28th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0211 | |
| Comparative popularity and production costs of four-light versus six-light car bodies. | 29th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0212 | |
| Comparative analysis of competitor car models, focusing on the popularity of 'Six-light' versus 'Four-light' body styles. | 29th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0213 | |
| Design of Four-light and Six-light car bodies and product strategy for a new non-sports car. | 29th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0214 | |
| Clarifying responsibilities for body work design, confirming that 'Ev.' will continue to lead requirements and improvements. | 30th Jul 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0215 | |
| Comparative popularity and design strategy for four and six-light car bodies for the Bentley 50 venture. | 5th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0216 | |
| Letter from Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. to W. A. Robotham concerning a 'Body programme' and a request for a Bentley all-steel job. | 5th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0217 | |
| Letter to N.H. Manning of Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd., regarding the availability of a car and a colleague for a meeting. | 6th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0218 | |
| Letter to N.H. Manning of Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. to arrange a meeting to discuss figures. | 8th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0219 | |
| Letter from Briggs Motor Bodies regarding a quotation discrepancy for car body panels with Park Ward. | 12th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0220 | |
| Rear wheel arch clearances for Bentley and Wraith models, referencing drawing PD.228. | 15th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0221 | |
| Letter to Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. discussing body shell and tool costs. | 18th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0222 | |
| Letter from Briggs Motor Bodies discussing plans and tooling costs for producing all-steel body shells. | 19th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0223 | |
| Secret internal memo analysing the cost of quantity-produced Park Ward car bodies, highlighting anomalies in submitted figures. | 13th Mar 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0224 | |
| Cost breakdown table for various body shell types based on batch size. | 13th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0225 | |
| Costs, savings, and production considerations for various car body shells. | 13th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0226 | |
| Viability of contracting Park Ward's to build the B.50 car body. | 13th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0227 | |
| Cost breakdown sheet for various production stages in pounds, shillings, and pence. | 13th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0228 | |
| Cover memo attaching another memo that defines the relationship between the Sales and Derby departments regarding bodywork. | 25th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0229 | |
| Clarifying the responsibilities of Sales and Derby concerning production and experimental car bodywork. | 24th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0230 | |
| Production of standard and experimental vehicle bodies, focusing on the relationship with supplier Park Ward. | 24th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0231 | |
| Secret internal memo discussing competitive cost figures for car bodies and shells. | 27th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0232 | |
| Letter to Briggs Motor Bodies discussing comparative cost figures for all-steel bodies. | 27th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0233 | |
| Letter to F.H. Manning of Briggs Motor Bodies regarding a body project and passing a message to Hives. | 30th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0234 | |
| From Rm to Hs regarding a letter from Manning and the urgency of a meeting for a body project. | 30th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0235 | |
| Covering note for a letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. about a meeting concerning Bentley coachwork. | 31th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0236 | |
| Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming specifications for Bentley models 3.B.5. and 2.B.50. | 31th Aug 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0237 | |
| Design decisions and modifications for various car body components. | 1st Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0238 | |
| Secret internal memo discussing bodywork specifications and modifications for models 3.B.5 and 2.B.50. | 1st Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0239 | |
| Letter concerning a delayed cheque, a visit to the Derby Works, and a note about Lincoln cars. | 5th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0240 | |
| Letter regarding the availability and pricing of demonstrator vehicles and a new saloon car. | 6th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0241 | |
| Letter to F.L. Manning of Hooper & Co. regarding an I.O.U. and other queries. | 6th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0242 | |
| Letter from coachbuilders Hooper & Co. to S.H. Grylls regarding a returned document and a humorous reference to Phantom III owners. | 8th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0243 | |
| Defining the responsibilities of various officials concerning body work for experimental and production cars. | 22th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0244 | |
| Defining responsibilities for body test work, and the need for its expeditious completion. | 22th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0245 | |
| Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. outlining the new policy for experimental body work. | 21th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0246 | |
| Outlining procedures for body production, collaboration, and testing with Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | 21th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0247 | |
| Concluding page of a letter addressed to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. | 21th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0248 | |
| Summary of the position on various coachwork accessories, including windscreen flutter, door locks, and ventilators. | 22th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0249 | |
| Fitting of a side ventilator instead of a top ventilator to new car bodies. | 22th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0250 | |
| Production of a less flexible body mounting for Drop Head Coupés and Open Touring bodies. | 23th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0251 | |
| Telegram about a potential work delay due to the 'present threat' of September 1938. | 28th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0252 | |
| Record of a telegram message received by telephone. | 11th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0253 | |
| Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to Bentley Motors regarding a list of notes in reply to a memorandum. | 29th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0254 | |
| Status and fitting of various coachwork accessories. | 29th Sep 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0255 | |
| Causes and potential solutions for windscreen dither or movement. | 26th Oct 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0256 | |
| Comparative analysis of windscreen dither at various speeds for two different vehicle configurations. | 1st Oct 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0257 | |
| Comparative chart showing the sideways movement (dither) of a windscreen at various speeds for different winding handle configurations. | 8th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0258 | |
| Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the filing of blueprints for experimental chassis designs. | 8th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0259 | |
| Postscript to a memo about up-to-date drawings for three different chassis types. | 8th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0260 | |
| Index of various vehicle parts and assemblies with their corresponding reference numbers. | 8th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0261 | |
| Index of parts and reference drawings for the B.5. Type Chassis. | 8th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0262 | |
| Parts list and drawing index for the Silver Wraith 80 model. | 9th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0263 | |
| List detailing the status and specifications of experimental cars, including Bentley and Silver Wraith models. | 9th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0264 | |
| Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding dashboard and body scuttle specifications. | 15th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0265 | |
| Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding tail lamp designs for experimental cars. | 16th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0266 | |
| Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding drawings for an experimental chassis design. | 17th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0267 | |
| Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding dashboard designs for various car models. | 19th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0268 | |
| Internal instruction to fit the Wraith size Floatex body mounting to all B.50 Bentleys and Silver Wraith models. | 19th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0269 | |
| Production delays of experimental bodies and chassis, with an update on future timelines. | 24th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0270 | |
| Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming delivery dates for experimental chassis. | 25th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0271 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing queries and providing blueprints for experimental chassis components. | 25th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0272 | |
| Confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding experimental prints and design queries. | 26th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0273 | |
| Scheme for a modified rear body bracket for Bentley 50 and Wraith 80 models. | 28th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0274 | |
| Improved dashboard design for B.5, B.50, and Silver Wraith models. | 30th Nov 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0275 | |
| Confidential letter sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding updated chassis blueprints and the destruction of obsolete ones. | 1st Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0276 | |
| Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding chassis blueprints. | 5th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0277 | |
| Confirming the policy for fitting dashboards to experimental B.5, B.50, and Silver Wraith models. | 6th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0278 | |
| Scheme for combined body brackets and step irons for Bentley and Wraith models. | 6th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0279 | |
| Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to arrange a visit. | 6th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0280 | |
| Letter to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding blueprints and a list of chassis drawings. | 8th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0281 | |
| List of coachbuilder chassis drawings with corresponding part numbers for different models. | 19th Jan 1936 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0282 | |
| Letter to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the sending of chassis blueprints. | 13th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0283 | |
| Notes on a discussion regarding body designs for a new experimental chassis. | 21th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0284 | |
| Design criticisms and modifications for the Wraith replacement, focusing on seating, pedal placement, and all-metal body construction. | 21th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0285 | |
| To the Transport Department requesting the collection of a test kit from London. | 21th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0286 | |
| Letter of thanks for receiving tracings of the Silver Wraith and B.50 dashboard contours. | 22th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0287 | |
| Confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding chassis blueprints. | 26th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0288 | |
| Letter to a coachbuilder regarding updated chassis blueprints and drawings. | 27th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0289 | |
| List of tracings for a vehicle chassis, detailing components and their corresponding drawing numbers for various models. | 5th Sep 1936 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0290 | |
| Confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding experimental work on windscreen controls and air bags in driving seats. | 28th Dec 1938 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0291 | |
| Letter to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing the dispatch of various chassis blueprints and drawings. | 3rd Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0292 | |
| Technical memorandum discussing the pros and cons of removing running boards from modern sports cars based on tests on an experimental Bentley. | 6th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0293 | |
| Design of mud shields, bodywork, and running boards to prevent mud spray and improve vehicle access. | 6th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0294 | |
| Letter from Briggs Motor Bodies Limited following up on a quotation for Bentley Frame requirements. | 9th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0295 | |
| Letter to Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. explaining the selection of a cheaper frame manufacturer and the suspension of the body programme. | 10th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0296 | |
| Letter from Briggs Motor Bodies expressing disappointment at being unsuccessful in securing a contract for frame business. | 11th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0297 | |
| Letter to Briggs Motor Bodies regarding negotiations for a frame contract and the process for 'Bought Out' parts. | 12th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0298 | |
| Letter from Briggs Motor Bodies discussing frame maker pricing tactics and business. | 13th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0299 | |
| Continuation letter from Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. to W. A. Robotham regarding a confidential business matter. | 13th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0300 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of chassis prints and updates on their availability. | 14th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0301 | |
| Letter to Briggs Motor Bodies Limited regarding deficiencies with a frame manufacturer. | 14th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0302 | |
| Confidential letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitting of ventilating windows and ventilators to experimental cars. | 31th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0303 | |
| Progress of experimental cars, noting changes in production numbers and body weights since 1937. | 31th Jan 1939 | Box 117 \ 1 scan0304 | |
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