Chris Draper's Salmson.

Notes on the history of Salmson chassis number 17601, Registration number MT 603 by Chris Draper writer of "The Salmson Story", 1974 (Editions-Palmier.fr).

The chassis number is from a VAL 7 so presumable an existing registration document was used when the car was rebuilt in the 1960s. It was quite common for cars to be sold for “parts” at this time and the owner to return the original papers to the registration authority or in many cases retain the papers so an extra petrol allowance could be claimed! The engine is stamped GSS but no number. This may indicate it is a factory replacement part which should have stamped with the correct number when fitted. The bonnet is stamped 429 – a GSC number. This GSC is currently in Australia, the car having been sold new to SMS London. Salmson chassis frames are not stamped with the chassis number, the date of frame manufacture can usually be found on the right hand side member near the radiator cross member. All paint must be removed and this has not...... (photo courtesy Chris Draper)

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