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1928 Franklin 11B 5-Passenger Sedan

United States • 10 May 2014

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This is a 1928 Franklin 11B 5-Passenger Sedan, a classic air-cooled car known for its aluminum construction and engineering innovations. While the car is largely sound and straight with an older restoration, the interior is missing, and some nickel work has been painted over.

Condition

5

The car is described as "largely sound and straight" with some light restoration work done decades ago. The paint has been redone, and the engine compartment freshened up. However, the interior was removed and not located at the time of cataloging. Most of the nickel work has been covered in silver paint. This indicates some wear and tear and the need for some reconditioning, but not extensive damage.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

168238-11

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

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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.

The Series 11 cars were the first low profile, ...