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Various tests to reduce shake and stiffen the scuttle and dashboard structure.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0026
Test report detailing the effects of various strengthening stays and stabilisers on scuttle and wing shake.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0027
Car chassis testing for scuttle shake and the structural modifications trialled.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0028
Road test report investigating scuttle shake on a coupe, with vibration readings at various speeds.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0029
Road test results with graphical data comparing two scuttle mounting configurations.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0030
Various conditions for a bumper test rig, with corresponding waveform diagrams.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0031
Conditions and results of a bumper test rig experiment, page 4.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0032
Road tests on the Ashbourne-Derby road under various vehicle setup conditions at 60 M.P.H.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0033
Line drawing showing the dashboard and windscreen supports of a vehicle.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0034
Road test report from the Ashbourne to Derby Road, showing vibration traces under different test conditions and speeds.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0035
Diagram of a strengthened body rail assembly for a coupe.6th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0036
Diagram illustrating the fitting of scuttle support plates and stays.26th May 1941Box 117 \ 3  scan0037
Letter to Wilmot-Breeden Ltd. regarding the manufacture of two car bodies for the 'Myth' model.26th May 1941Box 117 \ 3  scan0038
Requesting the return of a partly finished windscreen regulator and handle to the supplier for completion.26th May 1941Box 117 \ 3  scan0039
Photograph of the driver's side footwell area, showing floor panels, wiring, and structural components.26th May 1941Box 117 \ 3  scan0040
Front-quarter view of a vintage car showing the bumper, radiator grille, and multiple horns.26th May 1941Box 117 \ 3  scan0041
Photograph of the left side of a Bentley engine and engine bay.15th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0042
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. concerning a report on experimental efforts to eliminate coupe scuttle shake on the 10.B.V. model.15th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0043
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd confirming placement of Rexine and Leather orders for 4 cars.16th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0044
Meeting notes detailing discussions about body design, modifications, and staffing.16th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0045
Travelling facilities for Mr. Green and his planned visit to the Pressed Steel Company.16th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0046
Return of rexine and leather samples from Park Wards.17th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0047
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. instructing them to cease production of instrument boards for Bentley V bodies and switch to a new design.17th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0048
Concluding page of a typed letter from the Chassis Design Office.20th Aug 1938Box 117 \ 3  scan0049
Letter regarding a petrol coupon, car registration, a service contract, and arranging an inspection.18th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0050
Letter discussing arrangements for stiffening the front end of a Coupé.18th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0051
The defects and unsatisfactory finish of the first production B.V. body, comparing it to Rover standards.18th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0052
Complaints, criticisms, and improvements for car B.22.AW.15th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0053
List of points needing attention regarding the vehicle's boot lid, doors, and related components, with accompanying diagrams.15th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0054
List of observations and faults found on a car body and its interior trim.15th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0055
Faults and observations on car bodywork and interior components, including doors, hinges, and sun visors.15th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0056
Faults and suggested improvements for vehicle interior fittings and seating.15th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0057
Inspection report detailing interior and exterior design faults and required modifications.15th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0058
Body design suggestions, weight analysis, and a critique of the paint finish.15th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0059
Critiquing the quality of the first production B.V. body, comparing its finish, cost, and interior materials to a Rover body.18th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0060
Letter from coachbuilder Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding delays and progress on the Silver Ripplet 2-R-2.17th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0061
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. providing final details for the design of the Bentley V instrument board.20th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0062
Instructions regarding modifications to the dashboard layout, steering wheel position, and wiring.1st Sep 1930Box 117 \ 3  scan0063
Confirming the return of a sample door lock and stating that an official order is required.21th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0064
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd concerning criticisms of a trials car and a promised report on another vehicle.21th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0065
From Rm concerning a comprehensive report by Hewitt on a new car.22th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0066
Letter discussing a visit to inspect the fitting of experimental units and suggesting a modification.22th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0067
Memo discussing progress on limousine and coupe body designs, chassis work, and related arrangements.22th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0068
Cover letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Wards Ltd, enclosing a report and memo.22th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0069
Letter regarding a quotation for Vanvooren type bucket seats and comparing costs with standard B.5 bucket seats.23th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0070
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd to W.A. Robotham regarding oil cooler samples.24th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0071
Letter discussing the re-organisation of the Experimental Department due to wartime hostilities.24th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0072
Letter regarding a delayed visit due to work on aircraft engines, and a request for samples of Accles Pollock car seats.24th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0073
Letter apologizing for a delayed response and chasing up a delivery of oil coolers.25th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0074
Letter to Wilmot Breedon Ltd. concerning the design, tooling, and samples of oil coolers for a marine range.27th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0075
Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward Ltd., requesting the return of a loaned clock.27th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0076
Request to obtain an ignition distributor rotor and a speedometer drive gear from Studebaker distributors in London.27th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0077
Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs. Park Ward & Co. regarding the return of lorry 1.B.50.27th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0078
Letter from a coachbuilder about a missing report concerning a customer's car.28th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0079
Letter to W.C. Ward of Park Ward Ltd. arranging a factory visit to inspect wings on the 'Ripplet' and discuss future programmes.28th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0080
Requesting the return of sample coolers to Messrs. Wilmot Breedon.30th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0081
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd to W.A. Robotham clarifying which samples were sent from Detroit.30th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0082
Post Office Telegram confirming a convenient meeting time.20th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0083
Letter to C. W. Ward of Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a report on B.V. Bodies.30th May 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0084
Cover letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. regarding a report on a recent works visit.1st Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0085
Design modifications for the bodywork of the Ripplet 2.R.2 car.1st Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0086
Adjustments to the radiator, bonnet, and rear boot lid.1st Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0087
Letter from Park Ward & Co. Ltd regarding the return of a loaned clock and a report.1st Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0088
Letter to Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting branding to be painted on a lorry body.3rd Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0089
Notes on a discussion regarding the basic dimensions and features of the 'Myth' car model.3rd Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0090
Chassis units, body layout, rear track, and rear road spring length.3rd Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0091
Letter to C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward Ltd. concerning project progress, staffing, and logistics.3rd Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0092
Letter to C.L. Breedon of Wilmot Breedon Ltd regarding the despatch of oil coolers.4th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0093
Letter to Mr. C.W. Ward of Messrs Park Ward Ltd. requesting a tracing of a front end and work on a proposed Vee front.4th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0094
Letter from Wilmot-Breeden Ltd concerning the return of sample coolers and a previous letter.6th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0095
To Mr. Parkworth requesting the collection of a Bentley chassis fitted with a lorry body.6th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0096
Letter to Park Ward Ltd. concerning a lorry with an inadequate wooden truss for transporting Merlin engines.11th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0097
Sent to Mr. Greene of Clan Foundry listing a series of blueprints and drawings with additional clarifying notes.12th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0098
Letter from Park, Ward & Co Ltd apologising for the omission of a steel section member of the Warren Truss.13th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0099
Record of a telegram received from Mr. Ward regarding a convenient meeting time.14th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0100
Letter to C.L. Breeden regarding a mislaid piece of correspondence from the 5th of June.14th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0101
Request to pass an invoice from Park Ward & Co. for payment for fitting a Lorry Body to chassis 1-B-50.19th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0102
Letter to coachbuilder Park Ward regarding patterns, finishing instructions, and coachwork progress for the Silver Ripplet 2.R.2.26th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0103
Notes from a chassis conference held on June 27th, 1940, detailing decisions on body type, headlamp positions, wings, wheels, and basic dimensions.28th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0104
List of agreed-upon design specifications for a car body, covering aspects from shape to window regulation.28th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0105
Letter to Pressed Steel Co. Ltd. confirming arrangements for a meeting to discuss monocoque construction.1st Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0106
Payment for springs required for an experimental seat.3rd Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0107
Outstanding payments for invoices from Park Ward & Co. Ltd.3rd Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0108
Notes following a visit from a representative of Pressed Steel Company to discuss the design of the Myth Monocoque body.5th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0109
Meeting notes discussing chassis stiffness, pedal spacing, turning circles, and suspension design for a small car, with comparisons to competitors.5th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0110
Suspension design, steering characteristics, and body structure for a small car model.5th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0111
Difficulties of creating a coupe body using the dies intended for the saloon model, with a comparison to Jaguar's methods.26th Feb 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0112
Secret memo regarding payments for coachwork by Messrs. Park Ward & Co. Ltd.8th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0113
The collection and storage of a Limousine and a saloon.10th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0114
Letter accompanying two samples of Harrison oil cooler material for experimentation.10th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0115
Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd. requesting a specific blue-grey hide for a job.11th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0116
Request to dispatch two samples of Harrison oil coolers to Messrs Wilmot Breedon, Ltd.12th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0117
Letter to Messrs Park Ward & Co. querying an invoice for a lorry body that was higher than the original quotation.12th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0118
Authorising payment to Park Wards for a lorry body and querying additional costs.19th Jun 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0119
Letter from Park Ward & Co Ltd regarding additional charges for extra work on a Lorry Body on a 1-B-50 Chassis.15th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0120
Invoice from Park Ward Ltd. for fitting a lorry body to a chassis.15th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0121
Dispatch note for experimental goods and potential payment authorisation.16th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0122
Letter to Messrs Park Wards Ltd. acknowledging receipt of details and confirming an account has been passed for payment.17th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0123
Authorising payment for an account concerning Chassis 1.B.50.17th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0124
Attachment of Park Ward & Co. Ltd invoices and a request for payment instructions on the outstanding balances.18th Jul 1940Box 117 \ 3  scan0125


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