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Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. arranging a visit with W.A. Robotham.12th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0100
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. detailing the results of cornering power tests on India and Dunlop tyres.18th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0101
Urgent internal order request for 5 Dunlop Fort tyres and tubes for a Bentley going to France.22th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0102
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. discussing a confusion over tyre and rim sizes and standardisation recommendations.22th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0103
Follow-up letter from Dunlop regarding the supply of two 4.00x17 wheels.22th Dec 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0104
Internal request to order Dunlop foot covers and tubes for use on a Packard vehicle.1st Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0105
Letter to the Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding inadequate clearance with Michelin wheels on a steering arrangement.4th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0106
Letter from Dunlop regarding the modification of tyre moulds and the dispatch of tyres for noise testing.5th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0107
List detailing various types of tyres to be supplied, with specific modifications and destinations.14th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0108
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch of tyres and updating mileage information.14th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0109
Request to issue a covering order to Messrs. Dunlops for two special wheels.16th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0110
Invoice from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for tyres and tubes, requesting a covering order be issued.20th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0111
Authorisation to pay an invoice from Dunlop Rubber Co. for tyres and tubes to be sent to Mr. Hancock in France.22th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0112
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. confirming the dispatch of 4 tyre covers to Derby.22th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0113
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to Mr. W.A. Robotham regarding the testing of tyres.23th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0114
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the testing of tyres, a preliminary report, and a request for further tyre sets.25th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0115
Covering order for two sets of tyres from Dunlop.25th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0116
Testing four new types of Dunlop tyres to reduce noise on the Phantom III model.25th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0117
Testing various Dunlop tyres for noise on the Phantom III model.25th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0118
The trial of a Dunlop Fort tyre and tube for a customer's trip.27th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0119
Request to order new tyres and tubes from Dunlop and to return an unsuitable wheel and tyre.29th Jan 1936Box 157 \ 2  scan0120
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding tyre testing and the supply of two new sets.29th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0121
To obtain six Dunlop wheels and tyres for a trials car.29th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0122
Request to place an official order with Dunlops for fort covers and tubes.30th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0123
Official order for a sample N.2. wire wheel from Dunlops.1st Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0124
Internal request to order four spare inner tubes for 7.50 x 18 tyres.1st Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0125
Internal request to obtain Dunlop Fort Covers and Tubes for a Wraith Chassis.12th Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0126
Confirming the dispatch of Dominion Tyres and Tubes for car 35-EX.15th Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0127
The testing of new Dunlop 'Silent Tyres' on a Phantom III, comparing noise levels to older tyres.15th Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0128
Potential sources of noise, such as exhaust or transmission, in relation to testing silent tyres.16th Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0129
Extract from a report on a Bentley car fitted with smaller rear wheels and Dunlop tyres, detailing handling and ride characteristics.17th Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0130
Performance of new 'Silent Tyres' on a Phantom III, noting that reduced tyre noise accentuates other chassis noises.18th Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0131
Authorization to pay an invoice from the Dunlop Rubber Co. for a tyre and tube.19th Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0132
Urgent internal order request for Dunlop Fort tyres and tubes for a Wraith Chassis.21th Jan 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0133
Order for Dunlop Fort Covers and tubes for a Chevrolet car.22th Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0134
Authorizing an order for 210 x 18 Dunlop Cover and Tube.22th Feb 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0135
Upcoming visit of Mr. Healey from the Dunlop Rubber Co.1st Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0136
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. confirming a telephone conversation about a set of six 7.00-18 tyre covers.1st Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0137
Request for a covering order for tyre covers to be sent to Dunlops.2nd Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0138
Inquiry to Dunlop Rubber Co. about tyre pressures and deflection rates for alternative Bentley tyres.2nd Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0139
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. regarding the supply and specification of tyres.8th Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0140
Invoices from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for various tyre covers and tread modifications.13th Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0141
Authorising payment for experimental test tyres and requesting a covering order be sent to Dunlops.15th Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0142
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming tyre modifications, new moulds, and standardisation for the Wraith and Bentley models.16th Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0143
Procurement of special Dunlop tyres for testing on the Wraith model.18th Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0144
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. requesting an increase in an order of special tyres.18th Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0145
Despatch docket and packing slip from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd for experimental Fort Covers and tubes.26th Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0146
Despatch docket and packing slip from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for experimental tyres and tubes.24th Mar 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0147
Letter from Dunlop regarding the dispatch of modified tyres and a delay in further supplies pending a new mould.2nd Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0148
Letter to The Dunlop Rubber Co. regarding a new set of solid tyres for two dynamometer wheels.6th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0149
Dispatch of Dunlop tyre covers to Lillie Hall.6th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0150
The despatch of 6 x 17 Dunlop tyre covers to Lillie Hall.6th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0151
Communication regarding the supply of the latest Dunlop silent tyres for Phantom III and 25/30 demonstration cars.16th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0152
Requesting the latest type of silent Dunlop tyres for trials on Phantom III and 25/30 HP cars.19th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0153
Request to despatch new silent tyres from Dunlop for use on Sales Trials cars.20th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0154
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. arranging a meeting to view new tyres.21th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0155
Internal request to order Dunlop silent covers and tubes.22th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0156
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. requesting performance information on Hiduminium Rims under test on a Bentley chassis.22th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0157
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. confirming a meeting to show new tyres.23th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0158
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the performance of aluminium rims being tested on a Bentley car.23th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0159
Internal request to the Shipping Office to order four Dunlop Fort tyres.27th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0160
Querying a discrepancy in a tyre order from Dunlop for testing on a Wraith vehicle.28th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0161
The delivery status of hand-made tyres from the Dunlop Co.29th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0162
Investigation into the effect of different tyre sizes on the braking performance of a Bentley.3rd May 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0163
Chart showing brake drum temperature over distance during two test runs to the Royal Red Gate.5th May 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0164
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and testing of experimental Fort tyres.5th May 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0165
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the progress of tyre testing.7th May 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0166
Letter from Dunlop regarding the testing of experimental Fort tyres on wet roads.20th May 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0167
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding an urgent requirement for tyres.21th Apr 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0168
Return of two special Dunlop tyres loaned for testing purposes.27th May 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0169
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the dispatch and testing of 2 Experimental Fort tyres.27th May 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0170
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. concerning the retention of two experimental tyres for wet road tests.28th May 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0171
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the delay in despatching experimental tyres for wet road testing.29th May 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0172
Invoice from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for tyre covers and tubes.4th Jun 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0173
Clarifying that two special Fort covers are on loan from Dunlop's for testing and will be returned, while the associated tubes will be kept and paid for.7th Jun 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0174
Letter to Messrs. Dunlop & Co. Ltd. regarding the receipt of tyres and a delay on the remaining balance.22th Jun 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0175
Update on the development of silent tyres for Bentley.2nd Jul 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0176
Letter to Dunlop & Co. Ltd. requesting an urgent delivery of tyres.2nd Jul 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0177
Letter to Dunlop & Co. Ltd. reporting an issue with tyres cracking down the centre of the tread.5th Jul 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0178
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. enquiring about the testing of a new Fort tyre on wet roads.6th Jul 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0179
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. regarding the delayed testing of tyres on wet roads due to a prolonged dry spell.7th Jul 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0180
Request to place an official order with Dunlop for six covers and tubes to be dispatched to a Mr. Hancock in France.16th Jul 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0181
Letter from Dunlop regarding the fitting and testing of a new Fort tyre for the Duke of Kent's car.9th Jul 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0182
Official order for six tyres from Dunlops.30th Jul 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0183
Letter requesting the urgent supply of 6 latest pattern tyres from Dunlop & Co.30th Jul 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0184
Letter from the Experimental Department to Messrs. Fort Dunlop Ltd. requesting a supply of 20 tyres and tubes.3rd Aug 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0185
Letter from Dunlop confirming the dispatch of tyre covers and tubes for testing.5th Aug 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0186
Invoice from Dunlop Rubber Co. for tyres and tubes, seeking authorisation for payment.6th Aug 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0187
Official order for tyre covers and tubes from Dunlops.11th Aug 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0188
Request to send an official order to the Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. for tyre covers and tubes.12th Aug 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0189
Two special Fort Covers on loan from Dunlop for testing purposes.12th Aug 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0190
Two special Fort tyre covers that will be used by the Experimental Department.13th Aug 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0191
Official order be placed with Messrs. Dunlop for tyres.24th Aug 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0192
Letter to Dunlop Ltd. providing feedback on the testing of special 7.00 x 18 tyres.10th Sep 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0193
Letter to Dunlop Rubber Co. complaining about tyre noise developing after 4,000 miles.5th Oct 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0194
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. acknowledging a letter from the 5th of the month is receiving attention.6th Oct 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0195
Covering order for six Fort covers and tubes from Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd.7th Oct 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0196
Letter from Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. arranging a meeting with Mr. W.A. Robotham.7th Oct 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0197
Order for four 5.50 x 18 Dunlop tyre covers.9th Oct 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0198
Letter to F.G.W. King of Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd. to arrange a meeting.9th Oct 1937Box 157 \ 2  scan0199


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