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£34,855
1927 Franklin Model 11-B Boattail Roadster
United States • 5 Nov 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1927 Franklin Model 11-B Boattail Roadster, one of 17 with aluminum bodywork by J. Frank de Causse, boasts a rich history including ownership by a US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of the US Navy. Refurbished with a rebuilt engine and new components, it features a cream exterior, brown leather interior, and period-correct accessories.
Condition
7
While the car has undergone refurbishment and has several new or rebuilt components, the listing mentions that the total mileage is unknown and the car has been repainted. There are some signs of wear, such as the slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels. One or two small dents or curb marks may be present but are not prominent. Therefore, it is in very good condition.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1665222
Odometer:
23,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
TMU Air-Cooled 234ci Inline-Six Three-Speed Manual Transmission Cream Paint w/Brown Fenders Brown Leather Upholstery Rumble Seat Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes 19" Wire Wheels Side-Mount Spare Wheel Glass Wind Wings Tan Soft Top & Side Curtains Fold-Down Luggage Rack Waltham Clock Recoiling Cigar Lighter Lap Belts Spare Engine Components
This 1927 Franklin Model 11-B is said to be one of 17 examples outfitted from the factory with aluminum boattail roadster bodywork designed by J.
Frank de Causse.
Chassis 1665222 was reportedly completed in 1928 before being purchased new by New Hampshire resident Ms.
Priscilla Manning, who kept the car until 1932.
It was repurchased in the 1930s by her husband John L.
Sullivan, who later became US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under Franklin D.
Roosevelt and Secretary of the US Navy under Harry S.
Truman.
The car was relocated to Hawaii in the 1940s and underwent a refurbishment that was begun in 1980.
It was moved from Hawaii to Wash...
Points of note
£14,147
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,501
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,855
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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