Club Store

T-shirt Franklin Club merch- andise for sale.

Show off your club spirit.

The club online store has been deactivated for now. However all the great club merchandise will be available at the Trek.

Tidbit of Franklin History

June 17, 1922 severe cloudburst caused Harbor Brook to overflow causing damage at the plant amounting to $117,000.00. Heroic efforts were necessary to save 55 finished cars in Final Inspection.

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

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

Midwest Fall Meet
Eastern Ohio, October 2-5. Registration info shortly to those with hotel reservations.

2025

55th Franklin Westrek
Petaluma, CA
Hosts: Bill and Jan Charpier

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

Trek Picture — 2023 Trek Photo (Refresh for new image)

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 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.

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.

Updated on June 20.

Nunnink

We sadly note the passing of Louise Nunnink who passed away on June 18. For more information click here.

Updated on May 30.

For Sale. 1927 Franklin 11B Sedan. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.

For Sale. 1921 Franklin Series 9B "V" windshield sedan. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.

Updated on May 27.

Reeve

We sadly note the passing of Mary Reeve. A memorial mass will be on June 4th in Fayetteville, NY. For more information, go to the News page, or click here.

Updated on May 5.

For your reading interest the latest Franklin Service Station is in your mailbox and is available on the 'Members Only' page, or click here.

Updated on May 4.

Zwaaf

We sadly note the passing of Allan Zwaaf. Funeral services are on May 6 at Highland Cemetery in Hopewell, NJ. For more information, go to the News page, or click here.

Welcome New Club Members

Theron G. and Krista M. Colucci Utica, NY ----------	\| \| \|	Matthew Kohl Fair Haven, VT ----------	\| \| \|	William McCutchan Hillsdale, NY ----------	\| \| \|
David and Joan James Wayne, MI ----------	\| \| \|	Joe Perusse South Haven, MN ----------	\| \| \|

Franklin Vintage

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

Banner image: Great Race Staff

H. H. Franklin Club, Inc.

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