| Description | Date | Identifier | |
| Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding the production, allocation, and costing of B.5 Bodies. | 16th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0174 | |
| Page 2 of a letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. detailing the programme for building and testing car bodies 10, 11 and 12. | 17th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0175 | |
| Letter discussing meetings with Pressed Steel and others regarding B.5 body construction. | 17th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0176 | |
| Letter regarding body costs and a meeting to make adjustments to body parts. | 19th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0177 | |
| Letter discussing body cost investigations and collaboration for an upcoming meeting in Derby. | 19th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0178 | |
| Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding the programme and cost savings for building car bodies, and a delay with a Studebaker body. | 19th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0179 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd discussing comparative body weights and acknowledging a weight reduction request. | 19th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0180 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding B.5 Bodies and discrepancies found by Motor Panels. | 23th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0181 | |
| Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd to Motor Panels (Coventry) Ltd regarding B.5. Bodies. | 20th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0182 | |
| List of queries and required adjustments for B.5. Bodies. | 20th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0183 | |
| Letter to C.W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. inviting him to Derby to discuss cost figures. | 24th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0184 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. discussing weight analysis and discrepancies for various bodies and chassis. | 24th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0185 | |
| Weight analysis for chassis model 1-R-1, including a comparison to a standard Bentley V. | 24th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0186 | |
| Comparing the weight of various coachwork parts between two models. | 24th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0187 | |
| Complete weight analysis of a 4.B.50 chassis, detailing standard weight, differences, and extras. | 24th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0188 | |
| Weight summary table for a car, breaking down the total weight into chassis and coachwork components. | 24th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0189 | |
| Weight analysis for the 12.B.V. Ripple model, detailing chassis, extras, and total car weight. | 25th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0190 | |
| Secret internal memo regarding body costs, enclosing a copy of a letter from Mr. Falconer. | 25th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0191 | |
| Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to Rolls-Royce discussing body costs and arranging staff collaboration. | 25th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0192 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park, Ward & Co Ltd regarding a rescheduled meeting to discuss a new contract. | 26th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0193 | |
| Brief typed message, likely a telegram copy, confirming satisfactory arrangements for a visit. | 7th Jan 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0194 | |
| Letter forwarding a copy of correspondence and sketches from the Pressed Steel Co. regarding a new construction scheme for U-section door framing. | 7th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0195 | |
| Letter concerning the improvement of transport conditions for a postponed meeting in Derby. | 5th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0196 | |
| Copy of a letter from the Pressed Steel Co. Ltd. regarding a delayed proposition and potential charges. | 5th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0197 | |
| Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming a visit to Derby. | 9th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0198 | |
| Secret memo from 'Ev.' to 'Rm.' regarding a translated letter from M. Georges Paulin and a mix-up over the 'Comet Corniche' project. | 12th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0199 | |
| Translated letter to Mr. Evernden discussing various car design schemes, models, and specifications. | 4th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0200 | |
| Letter discussing instrument board design, suspension clearances, body construction, and a list of design schemes. | 4th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0201 | |
| The third page of a letter from G. Paulin regarding drawings for future work. | 12th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0202 | |
| Secret internal memo comparing the production costs of B.11 and B.V. car bodies. | 12th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0203 | |
| Cost analysis report on the economies of using tools for body production, comparing costs and savings across different production volumes. | 12th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0204 | |
| Cost targets and production strategies for an £800 car and a £135 body. | 12th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0205 | |
| Need for additional staff to support chassis activities during wartime. | 12th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0206 | |
| Summary of cost figures from a conference, detailing reductions due to tools and changes in body costs. | 12th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0207 | |
| Cost comparison for manufacturing car wings, doors, and bodies. | 23th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0208 | |
| Requesting further information from Park Wards regarding potential cost reductions for car bodies. | 15th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0209 | |
| Letter to Messrs Park, Ward & Co. about missing Studebaker parts and requesting the return of loaned Buick parts. | 13th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0210 | |
| Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. concerning a hydraulic torque converter, a lightened bumper bar, and body hardware. | 14th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0211 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward regarding the location of parts, return of a loaned wheel cover, and work on another. | 14th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0212 | |
| Cover letter for minutes of a coachwork meeting, discussing cost implications and potential savings on B.V. body construction. | 15th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0213 | |
| Minutes of a conference held at Derby discussing Bentley V body production costs and material specifications. | 14th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0214 | |
| Production queries regarding cost reduction, manufacturing quantities, and lighter bodies for Bentley V vehicles. | 14th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0215 | |
| Finishing instructions for a Silver Ripplet 11.R.2 and notes on the Myth model's semi-monocoque construction. | 14th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0216 | |
| Letter to Messrs Park, Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a cost analysis for a lightened type 12.B.5 model of body. | 15th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0217 | |
| Letter discussing the post-war price of aluminium and the use of light alloys in experimental cars. | 15th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0218 | |
| Letter to Messrs Park, Ward & Co. regarding door hinges, scrapping a chassis, and the potential sale of a secondhand body. | 16th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0219 | |
| Letter comparing the body costs for B.II and B.V. models. | 16th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0220 | |
| Letter to C.W.Ward, Esq. discussing parts orders, production flow, and cost reduction. | 16th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0221 | |
| Correspondence from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding delays with a sample bumper and improvements to a hydraulic torque converter. | 17th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0222 | |
| Letter to C.L. Breedon of Wilmot-Breedon Ltd. arranging a meeting. | 20th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0223 | |
| Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding the costs of personnel and office setup for an investigation on project B.5. | 20th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0224 | |
| Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Wards Ltd. regarding the urgent completion of a car body using Rover materials. | 21th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0225 | |
| Minutes of a chassis conference discussing the Rover car as a standard for the 'Myth' model and associated body costs. | 21th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0226 | |
| Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd's Managing Director's Office arranging a meeting with W.A. Robotham. | 22th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0227 | |
| Letter arranging a meeting in London to discuss the progress of production bodies. | 22th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0228 | |
| Letter to Mr. Breedon of Wilmot-Breedon & Co. arranging a lunch meeting. | 23th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0229 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park, Ward & Co Ltd proposing to use Rover materials on an unallocated car to save time and money. | 23th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0230 | |
| Secret internal memo detailing the 'Rationalised Programme' for simplifying wheelbases and car bodies. | 23th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0231 | |
| Comparison of vehicle dimensions for various car models and a proposal for coachwork rationalization. | 23th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0232 | |
| Letter to arrange a meeting and travel, mentioning petrol rationing. | 25th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0233 | |
| Letter arranging a visit to P.S.C. on a specific day. | 22th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0234 | |
| Copy of a letter from The Pressed Steel Co. Ltd. to E.A. Green arranging a visit to discuss the fabrication of light alloys. | 22th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0235 | |
| Telegram confirming an appointment for Tuesday the 27th. | 26th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0236 | |
| Recommendations for using specific bodies on a Bentley chassis and agreeing on wheelbase dimensions. | 27th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0237 | |
| Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the supply of body hardware and a request for quotations. | 28th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0238 | |
| Letter confirming a meeting arrangement with a Mr. Green in Coventry. | 28th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0239 | |
| Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd regarding a loaned Buick car and the analysis of a sectioned oil cooler, detailing issues with pressings and brazing. | 29th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0240 | |
| Letter discussing a compromise for a sprung steering wheel design. | 29th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0241 | |
| Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the installation of a roller lock. | 1st Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0242 | |
| Letter to Pressed Steel Co. regarding Bentley body schemes and tooling for post-war production. | 1st Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0243 | |
| The interview of Mr. Hewitt for the body project and the need for additional draughtsmen. | 1st Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0244 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd confirming the design specifications for two types of 2-light car bodies. | 4th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0245 | |
| Letter concerning the design of a bumper bar and sourcing of oil cooler elements. | 4th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0246 | |
| Requesting the analysis of door hinge material used on experimental and standard bodies. | 6th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0247 | |
| Follow-up letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding an unanswered request for door hinges. | 7th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0248 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. requesting door hinges and discussing a chassis. | 16th Feb 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0249 | |
| Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co confirming arrangements for the completion of car bodies. | 7th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0250 | |
| Letter from Pressed Steel Company Limited to W. A. Rowbotham regarding a visit and an ongoing job. | 7th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0251 | |
| Letter to E.A. Green regarding the search for a body draughtsman with expertise in all-steel construction. | 7th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0252 | |
| Notes on a visit to the Pressed Steel Co. regarding body construction, quotations, and future business. | 8th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0253 | |
| Use of aluminium welding for a lightweight Duralumin-panelled body. | 8th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0254 | |
| Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd concerning the supply of door hinges and the scrapping of a chassis body. | 8th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0255 | |
| Official order for Bentley door hinges and noting delivery dates for a previous shipment. | 12th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0256 | |
| The delivery of a chassis to coachbuilder Messrs. Park Wards. | 13th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0257 | |
| Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a lost indicating clock and experiments on a coupé. | 14th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0258 | |
| Letter to supplier Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the testing of a sample oil cooler, patent positions, and other parts. | 14th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0259 | |
| Letter to C.L. Breeden regarding an inspection of a newly fitted, rattling car lock. | 14th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0260 | |
| Letter to Messrs Park, Ward & Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of a chassis and requesting the return of a Studebaker body. | 15th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0261 | |
| Covering letter from Park, Ward & Co. Ltd to Mr. Robotham enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Messrs. Wilmot Breeden. | 20th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0262 | |
| Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd. to Willmot Breedon Ltd. about dispatching Bentley hardware. | 20th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0263 | |
| Investigation and payment of three invoices from Park Wards. | 28th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0264 | |
| Letter to Park Ward Ltd. concerning experiments to solve scuttle shake on a coupe. | 29th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0265 | |
| Rationalisation of coachbuilding practices, including body types and wheelbases. | 29th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0266 | |
| Inquiry from the Royal Arsenal regarding the manufacturer of a special adjustable driving seat for use in War Department Fast Launches. | 29th Mar 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0267 | |
| Letter replying to an enquiry about a type of seat, providing supplier details. | 3rd Apr 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0268 | |
| Minutes of a meeting held at the Wilmot-Breeden works to discuss body hardware. | 4th Apr 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0269 | |
| Meeting notes discussing the design, sourcing, and pricing of interior car door and window handles. | 4th Apr 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0270 | |
| Pricing and specification comparison for vehicle fittings including doors, locks, arm rests, and floor rings. | 4th Apr 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0271 | |
| The pricing and specifications for various car fittings like straps, visors, and locks. | 4th Apr 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0272 | |
| Meeting notes discussing the design, production, and pricing of locks, ash trays, roof lamps, switches, and hinges. | 4th Apr 1940 | Box 117 \ 2 scan0273 | |
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