Franklin 147 Saloon Special

Vehicle Ref 128

Franklin 147 Saloon Special

About this vehicle:

This amazing American Vintage car in Devon is very rare indeed and after spending it’s early life in the USA it went to Canada to be fully restored, and now there are only 11 left in the world with this particular car being the only one left in europe so if you want your wedding transport to be unique then this Franklin should top the list. 

The engine in the Franklin is actually an aeroplane engine although we are assured your chauffeur will keep strictly to the roads on the way to the ceremony venue, although the Bride may have her head in the clouds !  With it’s wide band whitewall tyres and hickory spoked wheels this vintage car is truly a little bit of American history. 

You will definitely be noticed in this head turning automobile.  Although a rare car we actually have a matching pair of these Franklins if two are required.

Features

Exterior / Interior Colours:

White & Black / Grey Cloth

Total Number of Seats:

4 Passengers (+ Chauffeur)

Chauffeur's Attire:

Fully Uniformed

Children & Babies:

Children (3+ years)

Number of Passenger Seats:

1 Front , 3 Rear

Passenger Seat Belts Fitted:

0 Front , 0 Rear

Vehicle's Year:

1930

Vehicle Local Area:

Plymouth, Devon

Vehicle Make:

Franklin

Vehicle Operating Area

This Franklin 147 Saloon Special is available in and around the following places:

Verified Reviews from Past Clients

We were delighted with our choice of car. Our driver Dave was great, he couldn’t do enough for us and all the timings were perfect. Highly recommended!
From Kate Easton
16-12-2025

We were delighted with our choice of car. Our driver Dave was great, he couldn’t do enough for us and all the timings were perfect. Highly recommended!

Excellent service from start to finish. Very professional, punctual, and incredibly helpful. They made everything stress-free on our wedding day. Highly recommended — 10/10.
From Jay Samuel
13-12-2025

Excellent service from start to finish. Very professional, punctual, and incredibly helpful. They made everything stress-free on our wedding day. Highly recommended — 10/10.

Everything was perfect. Driver was pleasant and very good communication
From Noah Vanmol
13-12-2025

Everything was perfect. Driver was pleasant and very good communication

A huge thank you to Nick for the most amazing service on our wedding day. He arrived with plenty of time to spare and there was no pressure to leave for the ceremony until I was ready. Nick then drove us from the ceremony to our venue and made the whole experience so easy and such fun for us. We had so many compliments on the car. Thanks for making us feel so special!
From Phoebe Boag
29-11-2025

A huge thank you to Nick for the most amazing service on our wedding day. He arrived with plenty of time to spare and there was no pressure to leave for the ceremony until I was ready. Nick then drove us from the ceremony to our venue and made the whole experience so easy and such fun for us. We had so many compliments on the car. Thanks for making us feel so special!

Great service, travelled a long way, timings. Were perfect, very pleasant driver. Thank you.
From chris mccormack
06-12-2025

Great service, travelled a long way, timings. Were perfect, very pleasant driver. Thank you.

Absolutely amazing from first contact to saying goodbye. Communication through WhatsApp was good and nothing was too much hassle. We requested a play list to be played to our wedding and to the after venue and was no problem. Harry arrived at our home early which was nice to show off the wedding car before setting off. The car itself "WOW" there is no more explanation needed. We asked for gold ribbon which was the perfect colour match. He was the perfect chauffeur and didn't rush us and let us take our time. We were even surprised to find a small gift from Harry when we got back into the gorgeous car when heading to the after venue. A massive thank you for making our day that little bit more special.
From Nicola Woods
20-11-2025

Absolutely amazing from first contact to saying goodbye. Communication through WhatsApp was good and nothing was too much hassle. We requested a play list to be played to our wedding and to the after venue and was no problem. Harry arrived at our home early which was nice to show off the wedding car before setting off. The car itself "WOW" there is no more explanation needed. We asked for gold ribbon which was the perfect colour match. He was the perfect chauffeur and didn't rush us and let us take our time. We were even surprised to find a small gift from Harry when we got back into the gorgeous car when heading to the after venue. A massive thank you for making our day that little bit more special.

Had a fabulous experience from start to finish with Keyhole Motors for my daughter’s wedding car! Hired a beautifully spotless blue & ivory Imperial Landaulette and can’t thank driver Dave enough. Would definitely recommend everyone involved!! Thanks
From Warren Davies
23-11-2025

Had a fabulous experience from start to finish with Keyhole Motors for my daughter’s wedding car! Hired a beautifully spotless blue & ivory Imperial Landaulette and can’t thank driver Dave enough. Would definitely recommend everyone involved!! Thanks

Wow, what a car and what a driver. Everything was perfect, no rush service in a fantastic car. My daughter had no idea that we had arranged the car and was genuinely blown away. A perfect start to a perfect day.
From David Hawkins
29-11-2025

Wow, what a car and what a driver. Everything was perfect, no rush service in a fantastic car. My daughter had no idea that we had arranged the car and was genuinely blown away. A perfect start to a perfect day.

Thank you so much for your chauffeur professionalism, he was patient and very polite. Our car was amazing and a nice treat for our day.
From Neil Ridsdale
28-11-2025

Thank you so much for your chauffeur professionalism, he was patient and very polite. Our car was amazing and a nice treat for our day.

Everything ran to the agree times so no hiccups. The driver was great and the bride & groom loved travelling in the car. Thanks to everyone for helping to make this happen.
From Julie Antill
22-11-2025

Everything ran to the agree times so no hiccups. The driver was great and the bride & groom loved travelling in the car. Thanks to everyone for helping to make this happen.

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