New Password

The 'Members Only' page password has changed on April 1. Members: watch your email for the new ID and password. The old password will continue to work for a little bit as we get the word out to members. Thanks for your patience.


Club Store

T-shirt Franklin Club merch- andise for sale.

Show off your club spirit.



Trek Student Experience

Click here for Franklin Trek Student Experience Program Application for students with a focus in automotive restoration, machining, or engineering to attend the Trek.



Tidbit of Franklin History

A fire department had been in existence in connection with the factory since 1903 and in the spring of 1908 it was entirely re-organized and perfected.
Drills ware held each week and occasionally a drill master from the Syracuse Fire Department gave instructions. Men in the factory were appointed for each station and were so trained that each knew his particular duty when the alarm was sounded. The equipment consisted of rope, hose, fire extinguishers, pails, tools, and water pumps scattered throughout the buildings. An inspection of the fire pails and hydrants was made each week.

From Book 1 and
Book 2 of the contemporaneous notes of the Franklin Board of Directors. Refresh your browser for another random entry.



Franklin Audio

Listen to a fun song written for and about the Franklin car. Click here to jump to the song page.

Not a member and wondering what the "Trek" is all about? Listen below to an NPR radio report done during the 2006 Trek.


Make a Donation

Make a Tax Deductible Donation to The H. H. Franklin Club.


Franklin Forum

Get Answers to Technical Questions - Connect with Franklin Enthusiast

Check out the Franklin Forum hosted on the AACA website.

Read Discussions


Events

Board Meetings
February 3
April 27
During the Trek Week
November 2


2024

54th Westrek
Baker City, OR
June 2-7,hosted by Alice and Chuck Steffensen
More Info.

Midwest Spring Meet
With the Air Cooled Gathering, Hickory Corners Michigan
June 13 -15
Click for more info

70th Trek, Union College, Schenectady, NY
July 27 to August 2

Midwest Fall Meet
Eastern Ohio, October 2-5. Details TBA


3rd Tuesday of each month
Lehigh Valley Franklinites
Allentown, PA


Click here for more info on these and other events.







The H. H. Franklin Club, Inc. is a non-profit membership organization devoted to the preservation and exploration of the H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company history and its effects on the history of the automobile.

The H.H. Franklin Manufacturing Company of Syracuse, NY built America's most successful air-cooled automobile, with its first innovative air-cooled motorcar in 1902 and continued production until 1934. Of the 150,000 Franklins built between 1902 and 1934, it's estimated that about 3,700 have survived.


Become a Member

2023 Trek Photo (Refresh for new image)
Trek Picture

Join TODAY and enjoy the many benefits of belonging to our club. Tour with other Franklins at the Trek, the Westrek, the two Midwest Regional meets each year, and other club sponsored meets. The H.H. Franklin Club offers a variety of resources to repair, restore, and/or maintain your Franklin. Enjoy the comraderie of our members who all appreciate the Franklin marque and will share that enthusiasm with you. As a 501(c)3 educational club the H.H. Franklin club has a variety of technical and historical resources available for club members and the public. Club members receive the award winning club magazine 'The Air Cooled News' three times a year, the club newsletter 'The Franklin Service Station' three times a year, and the Franklin Registry of all members and Franklin cars around the world. As a member you will also receive access to our Members Only section on the web which includes:


What's New on the Web and News

Do you have news or information (or corrections) for your Franklin Club website?
Click here to send mail to the webmaster at "Webmaster@Franklincar.org"


What's New on April 17?

Car Wanted. Help a member in the market for a '30 or newer Franklin or Olympic. Go to the For Sale/Cars Wanted page or click here for more information.

Updated on March 26.

Episcopo


We sadly note the passing of John Episcopo. For more information, go to the News page, or click here.



Updated on March 13.

Kathy

We sadly note the passing of Kathy Wittenborn.





Updated on March 11.

gauge


For sale: Series 9, 10, and 11 Reproduction, tank mounted, gas gauges. Go to the For Sale / Parts page, or click here.



Updated on February 14.

Terry

We sadly note the passing of Terry Fitch. Calling and services will be Thursday, February 15, at Mills Funeral Home, Boonville NY. Go to the News page or click here for more information.




Updated on January 23.

Series 15 Book
The Franklin Club library has recently acquired a colorful pamphlet for Series 15. This is now available for your viewing pleasure in the Members Only pages, or members can click here.
A full resolution version is available on request.


Updated on January 14.

Roy




We are sad to report the passing of Roy Nelson.








Welcome New Club Members


Joe Perusse
South Haven, MN
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Douglas A St George Smith and Caroline
Hambleton, Lancashire, England
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William C. Cassanelli
Spencer, MA
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Greg and Linda Long
Spring Valley, CA
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Kip James Bilderback and
Kathleen Woolsey Bilderback
Saint Louis, MO
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Matthew T Wise
Auburn, WA
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Lisa M Taber
Johnston, IA
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Ron Zimmer
Mt Laurel, NJ
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Franklin Vintage

Franklin Vintage
Franklin Vintage — An elegant photo book with text by Sinclair Powell. Buy the book.





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