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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Progress chart for experimental cars showing delivery timelines from 1937 to 1939.24th Jan 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0305
The development and testing of a stabilising bumper for a Bentley Drophead Coupe.7th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0306
Requesting the creation of separate order numbers for coach work development to better track spending.8th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0307
Fitting of a stabilising bumper on a Bentley, and the potential to fit them to Wraiths and a Phantom III.7th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0308
Ordering and fitting stabilising bumpers for the Wraith and Phantom III, with a handwritten note comparing bumper weights to a Bentley.10th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0309
Estimation regarding Drop Head Coupé bodies on Wraith models affected by front movement.14th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0310
Request to obtain 2 sample sets of Hillman mud flaps and to get a cost figure for them.14th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0311
Revised blueprint showing the progress of experimental cars.16th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0312
Stiffness of frames and bodies with folding tops, comparing different constructions and suspension systems.10th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0313
Design compromises regarding torsion rod front suspension and experiences with lightweight car bodies.21th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0314
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the supply and fitting of bonnets for Bentley, B.5, B.50 and Silver Wraith experimental cars.25th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0315
Letter from Silentbloc Limited regarding the rubber hardness of anti-vibration mountings supplied for testing.28th Feb 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0316
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. enclosing duplicate prints of a revised Coachbuilders Chassis Drawing List.2nd Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0317
Evolution of the Bentley frontal appearance design.6th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0318
Evolution of front grille design for the Corniche and Cresta models.6th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0319
Despatch of bonnet handles and a stiffening plate to Messrs. Park Ward in London.10th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0320
Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about despatching parts.10th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0321
Letter to Mr. Ward of Park, Ward & Co., Ltd. arranging a visit to view experimental cars and an urgent request for part 3.B.50.16th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0322
Visit to Park Wards to check the position of various car bodies and chassis, noting issues with bonnets.18th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0323
Confirming a change in the hardness specification for silentbloc body mountings.20th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0324
Letter from Silentbloc Ltd. regarding the rubber hardness and pricing of anti-vibration mountings.25th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0325
Summary of discussions from an I.A.E. Joint Meeting about mental and physical comfort in car travel.25th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0326
Vehicle comfort factors including pivoting headlamps, ventilation, air conditioning, and suspension dynamics.25th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0327
Page discussing passenger comfort, sideways body control, and the benefits of a flat floor.25th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0328
Confidential letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the fitment of side spare wheel carriers on experimental cars.25th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0329
Attaching a revised blueprint showing the progress of experimental cars.30th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0330
Progress chart tracking the development and delivery timelines for experimental cars from 1937 to 1939.24th Jan 1939Box 117 \ 1  scan0331
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding issues with Tenax fasteners for dash carpets.3rd Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0001
Letter from the Experimental Department requesting the supply of 12 push-pull type dashboard switches.6th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0002
Official order for 12 push-pull type dashboard switches to be sent to Park Ward & Co. Ltd.6th Oct 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0003
Request for permission to transport a Bentley chassis to Messrs. Park Ward Ltd.12th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0004
Order acknowledgement slip and a letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming dispatch of dashboard switches.13th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0005
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward concerning the examination of Tenax fasteners.17th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0006
Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding modifications to a wing lamp and instrument board wiring.19th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0007
Letter discussing drawings and the production of a jig for frame assembly.22th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0008
The despatch of 9 plated hub cap centres to Messrs. Park Ward in London.22th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0009
Official order be sent to Messrs. Park Ward, amended from the originally typed recipient Sanderson & Holmes.22th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0010
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. requesting the painting of 9 press-on type hub caps for Bentley and Rolls-Royce.22th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0011
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding instructions for painting nine press-on type hub caps.24th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0012
Confidential letter regarding Tenax Fasteners for an experimental chassis.24th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0013
Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding experimental chassis prints and various design schemes.27th Apr 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0014
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the revised storage location for tools on an experimental chassis.1st May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0015
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. concerning chassis delivery, parts, and logistics.2nd May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0016
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding car collection, painted wheel caps, and dashboard switches.3rd May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0017
Request to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. for two press switches for operating an electric division, noting a cracked switch on car 3.B.50.4th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0018
Internal request to send an official order for 12 dashboard push pull type switches to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd.5th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0019
Letter from a coachbuilder regarding the dispatch and wiring instructions for door switches.5th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0020
Request to supply Park Ward Co. with 3 sets of Lucas windscreen wipers for fitting to Experimental Bodies.8th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0021
Confirming the provision of wipers for experimental bodies to Park Ward & Co.9th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0022
Official order for a rubber strip from British Tyre & Rubber Co.Ltd.12th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0023
Mr. Ward's visit to Derby to discuss criticisms of experimental car bodies, focusing on wind noises.12th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0024
List of notes on vehicle body and interior fittings, including flooring, ashtrays, ventilation, and seating.12th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0025
List of observations and suggested improvements for various car body components.12th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0026
Decisions on Lancegaye glass, defroster ducts, windows, and bodywork for specific car models.12th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0027
Confirmation of agreed bodywork modifications, including moulding, screen capping, and a rear number plate design.19th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0028
Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding parts for experimental cars and acknowledging the receipt of a speedometer.19th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0029
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning modifications for Production B.5 Bentley bodies.19th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0030
Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. enclosing updated blueprints for a B.5 production chassis.27th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0031
Notice about replacing a drawing for a tail pipe with a newer version.28th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0032
Letter to designer Georges Paulin requesting drawings for several car design projects.28th May 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0033
Translated letter from M. Paulin to Mr. Evernden regarding progress on the Corniche car project.1st Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0034
Vehicle designs, accessories, competitive analysis, and a request for a test drive of the Corniche prototype.1st Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0035
Page 3 of a letter from G. Paulin expressing gratitude following a visit to Derby and awaiting designs.3rd Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0036
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing modifications to the front body crossmember and change gear lever for the Production B.5. Chassis.3rd Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0037
Request for a drawing of the wheelarch to assist with modifying a bracket for tail pipe suspension clearance.17th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0038
Letter to M. Georges Paulin detailing the construction programme for Corniche bodies for the Salon & Earl's Court shows.17th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0039
Instructions regarding chassis delivery, and design proposals for steering wheels, medallions, and bodywork.17th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0040
Request for design studies for a competition car body, a 2.3-litre monocoque chassis, and bumpers.28th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0041
Letter in French to M. Paulin regarding the progress and testing of the Corniche cars.28th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0042
French language memo outlining vehicle testing requirements and design study priorities.28th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0043
French-language letter detailing accessories for a Bentley, logistics for vehicle 14.B.5, and performance data for the Corniche.30th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0044
Letter to Mr. C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. arranging a visit to see 'mock-ups'.30th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0045
Attaching updated blueprints showing the progress of experimental car bodies and requesting the destruction of a previous sheet.29th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0046
Progress chart tracking the development and delivery of experimental cars.24th Jan 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0047
Progress chart tracking the development of experimental cars from 1939 to 1940.27th Jun 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0048
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding blueprint PD.464 for the Silver Wraith and Silver Dawn models.7th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0049
Confidential letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. enclosing print PD.465 for a Front Apron, Starting Handle & Bumper.8th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0050
Experimental research into coupé bodies and the potential acquisition of an American car for analysis.22th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0051
Difficulties in developing a coupé and proposing to reverse-engineer an American model for the 'Ripple' project.22th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0052
Body shake issues with the 10.B.V. Drophead Coupé, including proposed modifications.21th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0053
Technical analysis of the probable cause of shake, comparing torsional stiffness across various Bentley models and detailing attempts to stiffen the scuttle.21th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0054
Body stiffness modifications and measurements for a Coupé model.21th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0055
Need for a mock-up scuttle and coordinating with Park Ward for the supply of parts.21th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0056
Request from coachbuilder Park Wards for a dummy chassis to assist with production.22th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0057
Letter discussing difficulties in sourcing two-door foursome Coupe bodies and arranging a meeting.25th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0058
List of used Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Buick cars for sale with mileage and price details.25th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0059
List of used American cars with model details, mileage, and prices.31th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0060
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing the dispatch of blueprints for Bentley S Bonnets.31th Jul 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0061
Programme of work detailing tasks and status updates for various vehicles for the week commencing 14th August 1939.11th Aug 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0062
Status report and task list for various cars requiring maintenance and coachbuilding work.11th Aug 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0063
The transportation arrangements for two experimental chassis.12th Aug 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0064
Letter to Park Ward & Co. regarding the effect of production quantity on motor-car cost.31th Aug 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0065
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to W.A. Robotham thanking him for a curve prepared from figures given by Mr. Englebach.4th Sep 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0066
Invoice from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. and requesting a covering order be issued.23th Sep 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0067
Covering order for work done by Messrs. Park Wards on chassis 25.G.VI.26th Sep 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0068
Payment for two head lamp rims from Messrs. Park Wards.3rd Oct 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0069
The postponement of Mr. C. Ward's visit to Derby.11th Oct 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0070
Letter to Mr. E.A. Green regarding a meeting to discuss post-war body production.27th Oct 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0071
Feasibility of using different car bodies on the Ripplet and Rippletto chassis.28th Oct 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0072
Modifications to a car's scuttle and the placement of the spare wheel.28th Oct 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0073


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