Trek
Registration

Trek Register for the 2025 Trek here. To review the agenda and/or register by mail, click here and print a registration.
If you would like
to register on-line, click here.


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

Average number of persons employed by company during 1923 was 2768.

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 1
>April 26. (11AM, Northeast Classic Car Museum)
>During the Trek Week
>November 1


2025

The Trek, Union College
July 26 to August 1
Click here for promo

Midwest Fall Meet Taconite Trail Iron Range Tour
Mountain Iron, MN
Sept 18 – 20.

2026

56th Franklin Westrek
Lewiston, ID
June 7 through June 13


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

2024 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:

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 June 27?

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For Sale: Price reduced on 1923 Franklin Series 10-B Sedan. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.




Updated on May 27.

Trek



Comming soon to a mailbox near you: The Franklin Trek Registration. Review the agenda, print and register by mail, or register on-line to the right.




SK Cover

Now available, selected articles from the magazine Skinned Knuckles. Skinned Knuckles was dedicated to Car and Truck Restoration and Preservation. Go to the Tech page or click here for articles reprinted for Club members and others to assist in the repair, maintenance, and preservation of their cars.



Updated on May 3.

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For Sale: 1929 Franklin 137 Seven Passenger. Project car. Click here for more info.


Updated on April 15

Florida Trek 3 Pictures! For your viewing pleasure some photos from the February Florida meet are now on the pictures page. Check it out on the Pictures page, or click here.


Available soon king pins for Series 12, 13, 14, 15 and oil pump wear plate for Series 9 from the Reeves. Go to the For Sale/Services page, or click here for more info.




In Memoriam

We honor and remember these valued members, spouses, and dear friends of The Franklin Club who have passed on. Their passion, friendship, and contributions to our community will always hold a special place in our hearts. We are dedicated to preserving their memory and celebrating the joy they brought to our lives and to the road.

Armand

Sadly we note the passing of Armand Aquilino, who passed away on April 25. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 8 in DeWitt, NY. Click here for more info.




Jim Hull

Sadly we note the passing of Jim Hull, who passed away on April 2. Click here for more info.



Chuck Roy
We sadly note the passing of Chuck Johnson on March 9, and Roy Bernick on February 14. A celebration of life will be held on May 17th for Roy. For more information go to the News page or Click here.




Don Chapman

Sadly we note the passing of Don Chapman, who passed away on February 22. Click here for more info.

There will be a memorial service for Don on Friday, June 13 at 10am in Liverpool, NY at the Liverpool First United Methodist Church. This will be followed by a graveside service at White Chapel Memory Gardens in DeWitt.

On Wednesday, June 25th from 1 - 4:30 there will be an open house in Don's honor at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, NY. We will also be paying tribute to Armand Achilleno, Michael and Mary Reeve, and Roy Powers. Admission is complimentary for the full day. Don’s life will be celebrated in May 2025




Welcome New Club Members


Ronald and Enid Jones
Whitney Point, NY
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CJ Noiseux
Indianapolis , IN
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Derek Kleinschmidt
Elgin, IL
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Steve J and Maria Stout
San Jose, CA
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Richard T. Huges
Clearfield , PA
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Ryan Thornton
Nicholasville, KY
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William Novalany
Brackenridge, PA
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Christopher Thompson and Jordan Fink Robinson
Yorba Linda, CA
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Martin R. T. Mersch
Hinckley, IL
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Glenn C and Lynda Hamilton
Oakwood, OH
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S. Mark Tyler
Woodville, WI
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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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