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Tidbit of Franklin History

During January, 1904, the casting business was dull. The automobile business, however, was good, 53 motor cars being built and 49 shipped. There were 401 men on the pay roll not including the office. During February, 1904, the casting business was still dull; 70 automobiles were built and 44 shipped. The number of employees was increased from 401 to 434.

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

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

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

Midwest Fall Meet
Ohio, 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

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 November 14?

For sale: 1923 Franklin Touring Car. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.

Also today, added for your perusal, photos of the recent Midwest Region meet on the Keweenaw Penninsula of Upper Michigan. Go to the Pictures page or click Here

Updated on November 9.

For sale: 1929 Franklin 130 Sedan. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.

Updated on November 5.

For sale: 1923 Franklin Limo. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.

Updated on October 31.

For sale: 1930 Club Sedan. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or click here.

Updated on October 30.

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

Updated on October 18.

We sadly note the passing of Al Nippert who passed away Monday, October 16th. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Click here or go to the News page for more information.

Updated on October 8.

Help a member out who is looking for a set of 6 demountable wood wheels to fit a 1929 Model 135. For more information, go to the For Sale/Parts Wanted page, or click here.

Updated on October 2.

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

Updated 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.

Welcome New Club Members

Mark Chandler Santee , CA ----------	\| \| \|	David and Terri Quinonez San Ramon, CA ----------	\| \| \|	Julio Albernaz Rio de Janeiro , Brazil ----------	\| \| \|
Roland Gutmann Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France ----------	\| \| \|	Geoff Rogers and Sally McCannon Bonney Lake, WA ----------	\| \| \|	Joseph and Amy Aikens Commodore, PA ----------	\| \| \|

Franklin Vintage

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

Banner image: Therese Eby