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Tidbit of Franklin History

With the announcement of the Series 11 car and the popularity with which the car was received by the public, Franklin common stock commenced to show activity. On April 8, 1925 the stock was placed on the curb at 19 1/2 and reached high point July 25 at 42 3/4. Record sales reported on curb June 27 when 10,800 shares changed hands.

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.

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Events

Board Meetings
February 4
April 29
During the Trek Week
November 4

2023

Midwest Fall Meet
Keweenaw Peninsula, UP of Michigan
September 28 to 30
Register here.

2024

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

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

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 September 17?

Neil

We sadly note the passing of Neil Sugermeyer, past Club president, on Friday, September 15. Go to the News page for more info.

Updated on September 14.

We sadly note the passing of Donald Taylor, of Milton, DE, who passed away on Wednesday, September 6. Family and friends may call at Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Oxford, PA on September 16 with services to follow. A memorial service will also be held September 30. Go to the News page for more info.

Updated on August 17.

For your viewing interest, the 2023 Trek photos are now available. Go to the Pictures page or click here.

Updated on August 6.

For sale: 1923 Franklin 10 B, four door sedan. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.

Updated on July 18.

For Sale - Relisted at new lower price: 1927 11-B Sedan. Completely original unmolested survivor For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.

Updated on July 6.

For your viewing interest, the 2023 Westrek photos are now available. Go to the Pictures page or click here.

Updated on June 20.

For sale: 1925 Franklin 11A Sedan. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.

Welcome New Club Members

Roland Gutmann Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France ----------	\| \| \|	Geoff Rogers and Sally McCannon Bonney Lake, WA ----------	\| \| \|	Joseph and Amy Aikens Commodore, PA ----------	\| \| \|
Mark and Katie Parmelee Anchorage, AK ----------	\| \| \|	Robert and Sarah Noiseux Canterbury , CT ----------	\| \| \|	Daphine deRosa Syracuse, NY ----------	\| \| \|
Kent and Helen Galow Cooperstown, NY ----------	\| \| \|	John Mishanec Schenectady, NY ----------	\| \| \|	Ray and Siobhan Schubert La Honda, CA ----------	\| \| \|
Charles Baldwin Fayetteville, AR ----------	\| \| \|	Janet and David Book Pittsburgh, PA ----------	\| \| \|	Robert and Julia zu Hone Saraslota, FL ----------	\| \| \|

Franklin Vintage

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

Banner image: Bob Kern