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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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Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. about producing car bodies at a reduced cost and plans for post-war models.30th Oct 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0074
Letter discussing the cost and specifications for producing a car body, mentioning competitors and post-war strategies.1st Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0075
Letter to Mr. Robotham arranging a meeting at Derby to discuss a proposed body.1st Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0076
Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the development of an all-steel body and a water leak issue.4th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0077
Letter to Mr. E.A. Green discussing deferring a visit to Derby to further review a new project.4th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0078
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing windscreen water leaks and proposed solutions.8th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0079
Page 2 of a letter advocating for a draining scheme for 31.G.7. and 2.R.2. bodies.8th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0080
Four comparative designs for a window frame seal and drainage system, labelled A, B, C, and D.8th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0081
Official order for parts be sent to Messrs. Park Ward & Co.8th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0082
Invoice No.1995 from Messrs. Park Ward and a related covering order.13th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0083
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding modifications to address screen leaks on cars.13th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0084
Letter discussing a new project and the need for a preliminary meeting to decide on designs and materials.21th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0085
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd discussing the difficulty of pricing a body due to uncertainties in labour and material costs.22th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0086
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to W. A. Robotham regarding the quality and cost of upholstery materials compared to competitors.24th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0087
New blue colour for a car, referencing a colour used by Jaguar.24th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0088
Change of control at supplier Motor Panels Ltd. and its future policy implications.30th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0089
Letter clarifying plans for the new Bentley V, including production quantities and cost reduction strategies.23th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0090
Price reduction strategies, production targets, and cost comparisons for a new range of motor cars.23th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0091
Letter to C.W. Ward, Esq. discussing B.V. car body production specifications, costs, and quantities.23th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0092
Letter discussing the specifications, quantities, and pricing for car body production.23th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0093
Letter to C.W. Ward discussing the feasibility, machinery, and costs associated with producing 6,000 bodies at a target price.23th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0094
Letter to E.A. Green discussing a cost project, a visit to Derby and B.V. body costs.24th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0095
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd acknowledging a letter regarding future coachwork.27th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0096
Letter from E.L. Green to Mr. Robotham regarding points for a new project and arranging a meeting.12th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0097
To Ward in London requesting an agenda be posted for the next week's body discussion.14th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0098
Letter from coachbuilders Park, Ward & Co Ltd arranging a meeting to discuss future coachwork.14th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0099
List of agenda items discussing various aspects of car body and chassis design and construction.15th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0100
Letter to Mr. E.A. Green regarding answers to questions and arranging a meeting at Park Ward's.15th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0101
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. providing replies to questions about car body specifications.15th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0102
Letter to C.W. Ward discussing car body production, costs, materials, and comparisons with Rover and Studebaker models.15th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0103
Letter to C.W. Ward regarding a visit to Park Wards and the costs of painting and drying equipment.15th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0104
Letter from Park Ward coachbuilders to Rolls-Royce discussing business challenges and future cooperation after the start of the war.20th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0105
Minutes of a conference at Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the costs and manufacture of bodies for quantity production.22th Nov 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0106
Cost analysis document for vehicle body shells and wings.22th Dec 1920Box 117 \ 2  scan0107
Cost-saving analysis for various car manufacturing sections, including trimming, joinery, painting, and electricals.22th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0108
Cost breakdown and analysis for car body production, comparing material and labour costs with competitors.22th Dec 1931Box 117 \ 2  scan0109
Meeting notes detailing future procedures and agreements for car body production, design, and costing.22th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0110
Meeting minutes detailing agreements on sample body construction, available parts, production rates, and tooling costs.22th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0111
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the dispatch of tracings for 12 B.V. bodies.22th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0112
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward regarding the production of car bodies for a rationalised range.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0113
Minutes of a meeting held at Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the design of the Ripplet, Cresta, and L.H. Silver Phantom models.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0114
The development and analysis of Studebaker, 12.B.V., and Coupe car bodies.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0115
Minutes of a meeting with Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing body design and features for various car models.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0116
Meeting minutes discussing the analysis and production of Studbaker, 12.S.V., and Coupe car bodies.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0117
Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding meeting minutes and the dispatch of parts.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0118
Minutes of a meeting with Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing body design and fittings for several car models.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0119
The development and comparison of Studebaker, 12.B.V., and Coupe car bodies.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0120
The creation of a mock-up for 2.R.2 and the dispatch of a radiator and Studebaker body to Park Ward & Co. Ltd.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0121
Minutes of a meeting with coachbuilder Park Ward regarding car body designs and fittings.19th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0122
The development and comparison of Studebaker, 12.B.V., and Coupe car bodies.27th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0123
Costs and feasibility of producing a new body for a rationalised chassis.28th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0124
Car body production methods, costs, and supplier negotiations for quantity-produced bodies.28th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0125
Despatch of two spare wheel covers to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd.1st Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0126
Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the dispatch and specification of two spare wheel covers.1st Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0127
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the excessive weight of car boot lids.4th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0128
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the excessive weight of boot lids.5th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0129
Comparative table showing the weights and designs of luggage boot lids from various car makes.5th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0130
Comparison table of two different car lid types, detailing their weight, area, and weight per square foot.5th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0131
Letter to A.E. Green requesting a progress update on a fully pressed steel body and associated costs.6th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0132
Analysing the effect of production quantity on car price, based on figures provided by Englebach.8th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0133
Table comparing the selling price of an Austin Car versus a Rationalised Car at various production quantities.8th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0134
Graph showing the effect of mass production volume on various cost components and the trade selling price per car.1st Nov 1936Box 117 \ 2  scan0135
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd discussing future coachwork projects and requirements.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0136
Page two of a letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd to W.A. Robotham.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0137
Letter discussing a meeting with Pressed Steel people about a fully pressed body and future travel arrangements.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0138
The cost of six bodies and chasing up a docket.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0139
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward & Co. regarding the weight reduction of a luggage boot lid.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0140
Requesting the dispatch of a Buick luggage lid on loan to Messrs. Park Ward.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0141
Letter from coachbuilder Park, Ward & Co Ltd regarding the finalisation of material details for B.V. bodies.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0142
Parts and cost list for the Body Shop, sheet number 2.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0143
Bill of materials or costing sheet for body shop, body mounting, and mock fixing components.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0144
Parts and price list for body shop assemblies including mounting, rear flap, and elbows.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0145
Continuation of a parts list for the Body Shop, Seat, and Wipers, detailing quantities, specifications, and pricing.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0146
Continued list of parts and materials for the assembly floor body makers, including quantities and costs.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0147
List of materials and costs for the Trimmers department.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0148
Priced list of materials and parts for the 'Trimmers' department.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0149
Continued list of materials and costs for trimmers, part No. 5.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0150
Cost breakdown of materials for Panel Beaters, Painters, and Smiths.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0151
Parts and costings list for the 'Wings and Mounting' assembly.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0152
Parts and costs list for wings, mounting, rear components, and stone shields.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0153
Priced list of joinery and finishing parts for window lifts and instrument boards.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0154
List of materials and parts for the instrument board, timber, and general finishing.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0155
Continued list of parts and costs for joiners and finishers.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0156
Priced list of parts for the electricians' department, including quantities and costs.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0157
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd concerning the weight reduction of boot lids for various car bodies.9th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0158
Letter chasing Mr. A.E. Green for information regarding delays on Park Ward body costs and a fully pressed steel body.10th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0159
Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding job progress, B.V. costs, and a Park Ward body investigation.10th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0160
Visit to Park Wards to inspect the 'Ripplet' mock-up and discuss body construction.11th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0161
List of Studebaker parts sent to Park Ward.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0162
List of components for front and rear seats.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0163
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. concerning the weight of various car bodies.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0164
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding the production of a light body, B-V costs, and sourcing material.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0165
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd to Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd discussing parts, prices, and the production of six car bodies.13th Dec 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0166
Cost analysis document listing car body components, part-off costs, and tooling costs.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0167
Inspection report detailing faults and necessary modifications for B.5. parts.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0168
Issues and required corrections for B.5. model door and boot lid interior parts.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0169
Cost negotiation sheet for various car body panels and tooling.10th Mar 1939Box 117 \ 2  scan0170
Priced list of car parts with comments detailing agreements and disagreements on costs and alterations.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0171
Costs and potential reductions for B.V. bodies manufactured by Park Ward.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0172
Potential production cost reductions by comparing Park Ward and P.S.C. car bodies.15th Jan 1940Box 117 \ 2  scan0173


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