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
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:
- Factory Engineering Drawings. Click here for an example.
- Back issues of The Franklin Service Station
- Back issues of The Air Cooled News
- Repair and Maintenance Q's and A's. Click here to see the index of the topics covered over 15 years of member questions.
- Factory Dealer and Service Men's Bulletins
- Factory Owner's Bulletins
- Owner's Instruction Manuals
- Parts Manuals
So join us and help preserve the heritage of these fine cars and the historic air-cooled technology pioneered by the H.H. Franklin Company.
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 September 16?
1930 Franklin Sedan. Great restoration project.
For more information, go to the For Sale page, or
click here.
Updated on September 9.
We sadly note the passing of Bruce Levey on September 5th.
Celebration of Life hosted by the family in Ottawa on Saturday September 21st.
For more information go to the News page
or click here.
Updated on September 7.
1928 Franklin Airman Sedan. For more information, go to the
For Sale page, or
click here.
Updated on September 5.
We sadly note the passing of Kathryn Harry
who passed away on September 2. Visitation is September 7.
For more information go to the News page
or click here.
Updated on September 2.
Franklin Club Publications.
The Series 9 Franklin Parts Catalog is now available for purchase on-line. Go to the For Sale/Merchandise/Literature page or click here.
An updated inventory of all publications available from the Club library
is available by clicking here.
Updated on August 24.
Trek and Midwest Region pictures
For your viewing pleasure, there are now photos of the 2024 Trek and the Hastings, Michigan
Midwest meet. View them at the Pictures page, or
click here for the Trek photos or
click here for Midwest
photos.
Updated on August 13.
For Sale. 1931 Franklin Woodie. For more information, go to the
For Sale page, or
click here.
Updated on August 10.
Franklin Club Publications.
The Franklin Instruction Book, Series 151, 152, 153: Operators' and Mechanics' Instructions is now available for purchase on-line. Go to the For Sale/Merchandise/Literature page or click here.
An updated inventory of all publications available from the Club library
is available by clicking here.
Updated on July 23.
Fall Midwest Regional Meet Update
The response to the Fall Midwest meet in Ohio has been great. The block of rooms reserved for the meet has been completely filled. The venues of the meet have limited capability so sadly the meet has to limit attendance to those of you who have made those hotel reservations. Registration information will be distributed shortly.
Updated on July 20. August 29 - Price Reduced!
For Sale. 1922 Franklin 10-A Touring. For more information, go to the
For Sale page, or
click here.
Updated on July 1.
Help a member in the market for a tail light housing, crank hole cover, and starting crank for 1934 Airman Model 19A. Go to the For Sale/Parts Wanted page or click here for more information.
Welcome New Club Members
| Peter Grant Buckeye, AZ ---------- | | | | |
David and Susan Costello Forest, VA ---------- | | | | |
Steve Keppler Lorain, OH ---------- | | | | |
| Aaron James Shoreline, WA ---------- | | | | |
Richard Coulombe Magog, Québec ---------- | | | | |
Daniel and Donelda Buckalew Plentywood , MT ---------- | | | | |
| Gavin Rice Rochester, NY ---------- | | | | |
Austin Craig Billhime Orlando, FL ---------- | | | | |
Franklin Vintage
Franklin Vintage — An elegant photo book with text by Sinclair Powell.
Buy the book.
Banner image: Bill Eby