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£14,147 (Est: £29,904 - £37,381)
From the Minden Automotive Museum 1927 Franklin Model 11B "Lindbergh" Sport Coupe
United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 96
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1927 Franklin Model 11B "Lindbergh" Sport Coupe, a rare variant from the Minden Automotive Museum's collection, is offered for restoration. It features the unique "Spirit of St. Louis" grille ornament and has been in the same collection for over 60 years, though it requires extensive recommissioning.
Condition
3
The car has been on static display for decades and requires extensive recommissioning. The paint is dull, the upholstery has a cut, the headliner is stained and torn, and the leather roof covering is cracked and aged. The engine compartment is oily and aged, indicating substantial work is needed.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
165317-3
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
199.1ci Overhead Valve Inline Six-Cylinder Stromberg Updraft Carburetor 32bhp at 2,200rpm Three-Speed Manual Transmission Live Axles with Full Elliptical Leaf Springs Rear Wheel Mechanical Contracting Band Drum Brakes * One of very few Lindbergh Sport Coupes built * Spirit of St.
Louis grille ornament * In the Minden collection for over 60 years * Complete and ready to restore or recommission and drive THE FRANKLIN MODEL 11 Franklin made its market aware that its air-cooled engines were lighter than comparable liquid cooled powerplants and emphasized that difference by making the rest of the car as light as possible with aluminum bodies, tubular axles and its famous laminated wood chassis frames.
The result was that Franklins performed well despite relatively low engine power.
The Model 11, introduced as a 1926 model, featured bodies designed by J.
Frank de Causse and conceded to the public's expectations by continuing the square-edged, upright, conventional appearing grille that h...
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£14,147
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,501
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,855
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