| Description | Date | Identifier | |
| Proposing a meeting to inspect illuminated instrument patches and new sample dials for the 20/25 Instrument Board. | 28th Jun 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0117 | |
| Requesting the dispatch of special instrument panels and a set of instruments to London by train. | 28th Jun 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0118 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding sketches and samples for a new type of dial printing. | 28th Jun 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0119 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. confirming discussions about producing experimental instrument dials for the 20/25 chassis. | 30th Jun 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0120 | |
| Improvements to instrument board illumination and dials for 20/25 and 40/50 models. | 30th Jun 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0121 | |
| Handover of a complete set of Smith 20/25 instruments and a petrol tank unit to stores. | 1st Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0122 | |
| Clarifying a suggestion regarding the improved illumination of instrument patches on 20/25 and 40/50 HP models. | 4th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0123 | |
| New dials proposed by Smiths for the 20/25 instruments. | 8th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0124 | |
| Letter to S. Smiths & Sons Ltd. regarding proposed new dials for the 20/25 chassis and enquiring about an ammeter dial. | 8th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0125 | |
| Criticisms and required changes for new 20/25-HP instrument dials. | 9th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0126 | |
| Production issues with instruments and dials, particularly for trials cars. | 9th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0127 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the approval and production of Experimental 20/25 Instrument Dials. | 9th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0128 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. concerning experimental 20/25 instrument dials and a petrol gauge. | 11th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0129 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the submission and production of special hand-made instrument dials. | 12th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0130 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the production and despatch of a set of dials. | 13th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0131 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons to Rolls Royce enclosing a copy of another letter and photoprint. | 19th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0132 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a suggested speedometer dial design marked in miles and kilometres. | 19th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0133 | |
| The required specifications for improved instrument dials from Smith's Instruments for the 20/25-HP Chassis. | 19th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0134 | |
| Letter regarding improved dials for Smith's Instruments. | 20th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0135 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a revised speedometer dial design for approval. | 19th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0136 | |
| Correspondence with S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the approval of a revised speedometer dial design for a 20/25-HP chassis. | 20th Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0137 | |
| The modifications for improved dials on the 20/25 chassis instruments. | 1st Aug 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0138 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. requesting sample Smith dials for inspection for the R.R. 20/25 Chassis. | 2nd Aug 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0139 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a request for sample dials and advising of a despatch delay due to works closure. | 3rd Aug 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0140 | |
| Proposed dual-scale (kilos and miles per hour) speedometer dial for the 20/25 HP model. | 5th Aug 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0141 | |
| 20/25 HP instrument patch for the Olympia Show in collaboration with Smith & Son. | 26th Aug 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0142 | |
| Dispatch regarding instrument dials from Smiths for the 20/25 HP model at the Olympia Show. | 27th Aug 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0143 | |
| The unsatisfactory finish of a 20/25 HP instrument patch from Smith & Son for the Olympia Show. | 26th Aug 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0144 | |
| Extract from conference minutes regarding the standardisation of Smith's instruments to save costs. | 1st Sep 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0145 | |
| Minutes from a conference discussing the General Electrical Installation and the Instrument Patch for the first six production cars. | 1st Sep 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0146 | |
| Instrument patch for the S. Smith & Sons' exhibit at Olympia, including modifications and quality control. | 6th Sep 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0147 | |
| Order for six sets of Peregrine instruments with specified exceptions. | 21th Sep 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0148 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons chasing a sample and details for an Electrical Speedometer. | 2nd Nov 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0149 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. regarding a mock-up electrical speedometer arrangement sent for testing. | 9th Nov 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0150 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a comparative test of an Electrical Speedometer. | 10th Nov 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0151 | |
| Layout of the instrument board and gauges for the B.3 sports car. | 10th Nov 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0152 | |
| Standardisation report for improving instrument board illumination due to a sales complaint. | 1st Jul 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0153 | |
| Implementation logistics and costs for a new part. | 14th Nov 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0154 | |
| Design of the instrument board and controls for a mock-up car. | 14th Nov 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0155 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning the return of a generator and voltmeter for an electric revolution indicator. | 17th Nov 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0156 | |
| Layout and components of the instrument board for the first Bensport car. | 19th Nov 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0157 | |
| Parts required to test an improved instrument patch illumination scheme. | 22th Nov 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0158 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. inquiring about their future policy on electrical revolution indicators. | 3rd Dec 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0159 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons to H.E. West regarding an Electric Revolution Indicator. | 7th Dec 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0160 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the development of an electric speedometer and potential co-operation. | 7th Dec 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0161 | |
| Letter to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. arranging a meeting at the works. | 8th Dec 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0162 | |
| Deferring a visit from Mr. Gordon Smith of Messrs. Smith & Sons until the New Year. | 14th Dec 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0163 | |
| Requirement to improve the instrument patch lighting for the 25HP patch for use on the 40/50 chassis. | 23th Dec 1932 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0164 | |
| Clarifying the correct instrument patch for a chassis, the scope of a temporary patch for three chassis, and lighting improvements for the Phantom. | 4th Jan 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0165 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons requesting bevelled glasses for an A.T. Speedometer. | 11th Jan 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0166 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding a proposed meeting in Derby or London. | 17th Jan 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0167 | |
| Letter to A. Gordon Smith of S. Smith & Sons apologising for a delayed reply and arranging a meeting at the Derby works to discuss a rev. counter. | 24th Jan 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0168 | |
| Arrangement, legibility, and sizing of instruments on vehicle instrument boards. | 25th Jan 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0169 | |
| Branding on the dials of the Bensport Instrument Board. | 31th Jan 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0170 | |
| Disappointing instrument illumination on the 20/25 HP model, comparing it unfavourably to a 1933 Buick. | 7th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0171 | |
| Request to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. for a sample electric revolution indicator and a quotation. | 7th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0172 | |
| Issues and solutions for the 20/25 HP instrument patch illumination. | 8th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0173 | |
| Improvements to the 20/25 model's instrument illumination. | 8th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0174 | |
| Design and layout of instruments on the dashboard for Bensport and Peregrine models. | 10th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0175 | |
| Design of an instrument panel, referencing drawing RR scheme 334. | 10th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0176 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons responding to an enquiry for a sample Electric Revolution Indicator. | 13th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0177 | |
| Report comparing the instrument board illumination of a 1933 Buick with the existing 20/25 model. | 13th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0178 | |
| Instrument boards and controls, referencing other communications. | 15th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0179 | |
| Design and sourcing of a universal instrument panel for various car models. | 11th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0180 | |
| Instrument board illumination, arguing for uniform illumination and silver lettering over bold white. | 16th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0181 | |
| Request to see a sample instrument board with improved illumination for 20/25 and 40/50 HP chassis. | 20th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0182 | |
| Internal memorandum discussing the design and construction of an instrument board panel for RR and Bentley cars. | 22th Feb 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0183 | |
| Testing and improvement of instrument dials with white lettering and their illumination. | 14th Mar 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0184 | |
| Requesting the dispatch of an experimental instrument patch to Conduit Street. | 15th Mar 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0185 | |
| Improved instrument board illumination and dials for 40/50HP and 20/25HP chassis. | 17th Mar 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0186 | |
| Request for a detailed list and costs for Bensport and Standard 20/25HP instruments. | 17th Mar 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0187 | |
| Cost of Smith instruments for the Bensport model and liaising with the supplier. | 20th Mar 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0188 | |
| Price and parts list for instruments on the 20/25 HP Chassis, comparing standard and 'Bensport' options. | 21th Mar 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0189 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding an American speedometer sent for inspection, praising its bold figures. | 21th Mar 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0190 | |
| Instructing direct communication with Smiths regarding Bensport Instruments. | 22th Mar 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0191 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding an A.C. Speedometer. | 23th Mar 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0192 | |
| Sourcing of alternative, lower-cost Bensport instruments like speedometers and rev counters. | 19th Apr 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0193 | |
| The introduction of improved instrument dial and board illumination on 40/50 and 20/25 chassis. | 21th Apr 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0194 | |
| Acquisition of a rev counter on approval for testing. | 27th Apr 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0195 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons discussing the difference between a bespoke hand-made instrument and a cheaper mass-produced 'Watford' fitting. | 27th Apr 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0196 | |
| Design modifications for Bentley instrument patches and associated components. | 4th May 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0197 | |
| Proposal to improve an instrument board mount design by using a pressed flanged box to prevent damage. | 4th May 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0198 | |
| Follow-up memo concerning the status of Bensport Instruments. | 23th May 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0199 | |
| The procurement and pricing comparison of Bensport instruments. | 24th May 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0200 | |
| Returning two spare Bentley instruments for modification and specifies new calibration requirements. | 17th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0201 | |
| Cover letter from S. Smith & Sons to Rolls Royce, enclosing correspondence for the attention of Mr. H. Royce. | 22th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0202 | |
| Letter from supplier S. Smith & Sons regarding an order for Rolls-Bentley instruments, discussing quantities, price, and specifications. | 22th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0203 | |
| Continuation sheet of a letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding future business. | 22th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0204 | |
| Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. confirming actions regarding a combined instrument, speedometer, and petrol gauge. | 23th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0205 | |
| Visit to Messrs. Smith's regarding faulty petrol gauges and other instruments. | 23th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0206 | |
| Faulty and new instruments including thermometers, speedometers, petrol gauges, and clocks. | 23th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0207 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the provision of sample instruments for testing. | 24th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0208 | |
| Continuation sheet of a letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd. to Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ld. | 24th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0209 | |
| Letter to S Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a petrol gauge test plant and chassis tests. | 27th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0210 | |
| Internal memorandum requesting an update regarding Bensport Instruments. | 27th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0211 | |
| Testing and comparison of instruments from Watford and Smiths for the Bensport chassis. | 28th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0212 | |
| The need to expedite a decision on Bentley instruments, referencing a related communication from S. Smith & Sons. | 28th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0213 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding manufacturing delays and specification queries for Bentley instruments. | 27th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0214 | |
| Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a letter from Rolls Royce and confirming they will handle instrument testing. | 28th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0215 | |
| Cover letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd to H. E. West of Rolls Royce Ltd. | 28th Jun 1933 | Box 62 \ 2 scan0216 | |
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