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1927 Bentley 6½ Litre ST3 Saloon
Chassis No. WK2665
Engine No. WK2665
Registration No. VM 5718
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"Lucas Salmons owns 6� Litre Bentley, WK2665, probably with the original Arnold body enhanced with a Tickford top." — From the article 'A Gallery of Salmons Bodies'
Source: The Flying Lady, September-October 2006
Posted: Jun 27, 2013
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"My digging for Bentley information has uncovered some images in a book about Salmons coachwork. WK2665 was purchased by Lucas Salmons of the coachwork family and was converted with a Tickford folding roof on its Arnold body."
Source: James Taylor
Posted: Nov 22, 2011
Earliest Record Of Historical Facts & Information
| Chassis No. | WK2665 |
|---|---|
| Engine No. | WK2665 |
| Registration No. | VM 5718 |
| Date of Delivery: | 30 Nov 1926 |
| Type of Body: | Saloon |
| Coachbuilder: | ARNOLD |
| Type of Car: | ST3 |
| First Owner: | GREENWOOD J W |
| More Info: | Michael Hay, in his book Bentley: The Vintage Years, 1997, states: "Believed reg N129, used by Arnold, sold 7/29 reg VM5718. Broken up 1959. Engine WK2665 on display at BDC HQ." |
Mar 1, 2007