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 July 19?
Register now for the Midwest Fall Meet Taconite Trail Iron Range Tour, in
Mountain Iron, MN.
September 18 to 20.
Go to the News/Events page or
Click here for promo
and
Click here for registration form.
Updated on July 11.
For Sale: Price reduced on 1922 Series 10-A Touring and 1933 16-B.
For more information, go to the For Sale page, or
click here.
or click here.
Updated on July 10.
Westrek Pictures! For your viewing pleasure some photos from the
Westrek are now posted. Check it out on the Pictures page, or
click here.
Updated on July 3.
Spring Midwest Region Meet Pictures! For your viewing pleasure some photos from the May meet are now posted. Check it out on the Pictures page, or click here.
Updated on June 27.
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.
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.
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 Judith Zwaaf, of Hopwell, NJ, who passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 82.
Click here for more info.
Sadly we note the passing of John Huffnagel, who passed away on July 9. A graveside service will be held on July 12.
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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.
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Sadly we note the passing of Jim Hull, who passed away on April 2.
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Welcome New Club Members
| Bill Mervis Kokomo, IN ---------- | | | | |
Morgan R. Blanchard Anchorage, AK ---------- | | | | |
Marcelo Laviano Carmel, NY ---------- | | | | |
| Robb and Kolleen Sykes Amaranth, Ontario ---------- | | | | |
Steve and Uta Turcotte Augusta, MI ---------- | | | | |
Jeffrey Greening Redvers, Saskatchewan ---------- | | | | |
| Jeremiah Thomas and Vivianne Donnelly Milford, DE ---------- | | | | |
John Paul and Audrey Saunders Brooklyn Park, MN ---------- | | | | |
Randall and Gennie Parkman Layton, UT ---------- | | | | |
| Aaron and Tanja Greer Saint Clair Shores, MI ---------- | | | | |
Ronald and Enid Jones Whitney Point, NY ---------- | | | | |
CJ Noiseux Indianapolis , IN ---------- | | | | |
| 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 ---------- | | | | |
Franklin Vintage
Franklin Vintage — An elegant photo book with text by Sinclair Powell.
Buy the book.
Banner image: Andy Wittenborn