Air Cooled Franklin motor cars were produced in Syracuse by The H.

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Franklin Manufacturing Company from 1902 to 1934.

Franklins used more aluminum in their vehicles than any other domestic maker.

The engine block, transmission, and rear end were made from cast aluminum.

Single cylinders were cast iron and bolted to the block.

A three ply ash frame carried the drive train along with an aluminum body over an ash framework.

Franklins from 1904 until 1927 utilized a service brake on the transmission which slowed the drive shaft when applied.

There was also a hand brake that activated rear wheel brakes.

The Series 11 Franklin was the first Franklin model to be styled by an outside designer.

Previously, Franklin motor cars were styled by factory engineers.

Franklins were long known for their progressive engineering, scientific light weight, responsive handling, and dependability, but had not previously been known for their design.

In 1923, due to changing public tastes and slum...