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
- Sales Literature
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 12?
On Wednesday, June 25th from 1 - 4:30 there will be an open house in Don Chapman'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.
Updated on May 30.
Price reduced on 1933 16B Franklin sedan. Click here for more info.
Updated on May 27.
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.
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.
For Sale: 1929 Franklin 137 Seven Passenger. Project car. Click here for more info.
Coming soon to a mailbox near you: The May Franklin Service Station, issue #179. Also available now in the Members Only pages or by clicking here.
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.
Updated on March 30.
To supplement the Spring 2025 ACN article on Wood Sill Frames there is some supplemental information from the Club library. Go to the Members Only
page or
click here to see sill manufacturing photos from the factory.
To read Franklin Factory dealer's bulletins on 'The Inspection of Franklin Cars' and 'Stock Moving at the Franklin Factory' for
more background,
click here.
Updated on March 16.
WATCH: Restoring classic cars in the classroom. This segment was broadcast on CBS Sunday Morning", 16 March, regarding McPherson College. Check out a couple of familiar faces in it!
Click here.
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.
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.
Sadly we note the passing of Jim Hull, who passed away on April 2.
Click here for more info.
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.
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
Sadly we note the passing of Mike Reeve, 83 years, who passed away on February 1st. Services will be March 7th. Click here for more info.
Welcome New Club Members
| Derek Kleinschmidt Elgin, IL ---------- | | | | |
Steve J and Maria Stout San Jose, CA ---------- | | | | |
Richard T. Huges Clearfield , PA ---------- | | | | |
| Ryan Thornton Nicholasville, KY ---------- | | | | |
William Novalany Brackenridge, PA ---------- | | | | |
Christopher Thompson and Jordan Fink Robinson Yorba Linda, CA ---------- | | | | |
| Martin R. T. Mersch Hinckley, IL ---------- | | | | |
Glenn C and Lynda Hamilton Oakwood, OH ---------- | | | | |
S. Mark Tyler Woodville, WI ---------- | | | | |
| Jeffry Hunt Clintonville, PA ---------- | | | | |
Richard Michael Clarke Smeeton Westerby Leicester, Leicestershire, UK ---------- | | | | |
Franklin Vintage
Franklin Vintage — An elegant photo book with text by Sinclair Powell.
Buy the book.
Banner image: ACN No. 8