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1927 Bentley 6½ Litre
Chassis No. WK2665
Engine No. WK2665
Registration No. VM 5718
 
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"Lucas Salmons owns 6½ 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
 
     
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Chassis No. WK2665
Engine No. WK2665
Registration No. VM 5718
Date of Delivery: Dec 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."  
     
     
  Posted: Mar 01, 2007  
     
 
 
 
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