The H. H. Franklin Club, Inc. is a non-profit membership organization devoted to the preservation and exploration of the H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company history and its effects on the history of the automobile.
The H.H. Franklin Manufacturing Company of Syracuse, NY built America's most successful air-cooled automobile, with its first innovative air-cooled motorcar in 1902 and continued production until 1934. Of the 150,000 Franklins built between 1902 and 1934, it's estimated that about 3,700 have survived.
Become a Member
Join TODAY and enjoy the many benefits of belonging to our club. Tour with other Franklins at the Trek, the Westrek, the two Midwest Regional meets each year, and other club sponsored meets. The H.H. Franklin Club offers a variety of resources to repair, restore, and/or maintain your Franklin. Enjoy the comraderie of our members who all appreciate the Franklin marque and will share that enthusiasm with you. As a 501(c)3 educational club the H.H. Franklin club has a variety of technical and historical resources available for club members and the public. Club members receive the award winning club magazine 'The Air Cooled News' three times a year, the club newsletter 'The Franklin Service Station' three times a year, and the Franklin Registry of all members and Franklin cars around the world. As a member you will also receive access to our Members Only section on the web which includes:
- Factory Engineering Drawings. Click here for an example.
- Back issues of The Franklin Service Station
- Back issues of The Air Cooled News
- Repair and Maintenance Q's and A's. Click here to see the index of the topics covered over 15 years of member questions.
- Factory Dealer and Service Men's Bulletins
- Factory Owner's Bulletins
- Owner's Instruction Manuals
- Parts Manuals
So join us and help preserve the heritage of these fine cars and the historic air-cooled technology pioneered by the H.H. Franklin Company.
What's New on the Web and News
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at "Webmaster@Franklincar.org"
What's New on March 26?
We sadly note the passing of John Episcopo. For more information, go to the News page, or
click here.
Updated on March 15.
For sale: 1929 Franklin Victoria Brougham. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or
click here.
Updated on March 13.
We sadly note the passing of Kathy Wittenborn.
Memorial events are Saturday, March 23. Visitation is 2:00pm to 3:00pm.
Funeral Service is 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Ridgeway Alliance Church, White Plains, NY
Updated on March 11.
For sale: Series 9, 10, and 11 Reproduction, tank mounted, gas gauges.
Go to the For Sale / Parts page, or
click here.
Updated on February 14.
We sadly note the passing of Terry Fitch.
Calling and services will be Thursday, February 15, at Mills Funeral Home, Boonville NY.
Go to the News page or click here for more information.
Updated on January 23.
The Franklin Club library has recently acquired a colorful pamphlet for
Series 15. This is now available for your viewing pleasure in the Members Only pages,
or members can click here.
A full resolution version is available on request.
Updated on January 14.
We are sad to report the passing of Roy Nelson.
Updated on January 7.
We are sad to report the passing of Randy Fusco on January 1.
Updated on January 3.
For sale: 1927 Tandem Sport. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or
click here.
Updated on December 4.
For sale: 1930 Frankin Victoria Brougham. For more information, go to the For Sale page, or
click here.
Also today, added for your perusal, the latest Air Cooled News, Franklin Service Station, and Midwest Region Line. See them on the Members Only page or the News/Midwest page.
Welcome New Club Members
Douglas A St George Smith and Caroline Hambleton, Lancashire, England ---------- | | | | |
William C. Cassanelli Spencer, MA ---------- | | | | |
Greg and Linda Long Spring Valley, CA ---------- | | | | |
Kip James Bilderback and Kathleen Woolsey Bilderback Saint Louis, MO ---------- | | | | |
Matthew T Wise Auburn, WA ---------- | | | | |
Lisa M Taber Johnston, IA ---------- | | | | |
Ron Zimmer Mt Laurel, NJ ---------- | | | | |
Alan La Briere Fort Jones, CA ---------- | | | | |
Howard Zendle Vestal, NY ---------- | | | | |
Franklin Vintage
Franklin Vintage — An elegant photo book with text by Sinclair Powell.
Buy the book.
Banner image: Roger Moffat