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£45,769 (Est: £22,650 - £30,200)
1917 Franklin Series 9-A Sedan
United States • 13 Jun 2026 • Lot 21
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AI Listing Summary
This 1917 Franklin Series 9-A Sedan is a historically significant air-cooled automobile, restored by Harrah's in 1971 and maintained in good condition. It features an elegant design with a distinctive vee windshield and Renault-style hood, making it a rare example of early luxury automotive engineering.
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7
The car underwent a restoration by Harrah's in 1971, and the description states that the restoration has held up well over the years. However, it also notes that the upholstery and interior trim are older, frayed, and show more age and wear than the body, paint, engine, and chassis. This suggests it's in very good condition but not perfect or outstanding.
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199.1ci Air-Cooled Overhead Valve Inline Six-Cylinder Single Franklin Carburetor 30bhp 3-Speed Manual Transmission Live Axles with Full Elliptical Leaf Springs Mechanical Band Transmission Brake, Rear Wheel Contracting Band Rear Emergency Brake * A long time Harrah's and National Automobile resident * Restored by Harrah's some fifty years ago * Elegant style with distinctive vee windshield and Renault-style hood * Air-cooled for reliability and simplicity THE CAR OFFERED Franklin was America's foremost and by far most successful air-cooled automobile.
That it was based in the frozen winters of Syracuse in Upstate New York was not a surprise as no water or coolant made it ideal for the Syracuse winters.
The first Franklins were designed by John Wilkinson who got backing from Herbert H.
Franklin, owner of a die casting business in Syracuse.
The first Franklins had transversely mounted 4-cylinder engines, later evolving to longitudinal engines with proprietary gearboxes and shaft driv...
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