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' four 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
Do you have news or information (or corrections) for your Franklin Club website?
Click here to send mail to the webmaster
at "Webmaster@Franklincar.org"
What's New on August 10?
We sadly note the passing of Lynda Johnson on Saturday, July 30th. Lynda
was the wife of Charles "Chuck" Johnson, long time member and past club president.
Go to the News page or click here for more information.
Updated on August 5.
Midwest Maryland Meet. "M3" Fall Meet September 29 to October 2 Flyer and Registration form are available on the News/Midwest page, or click here.
A compilation of all of the scanned Franklin and related publications in the Franklin club library are available for members on thumb drive or portable storage media from the club librarian. Email the librarian at library@franklincar.org
Updated on August 3.
Just during the Trek, and until August 14, order Franklin apparel from our Pop-Up store.
Click here to see what's available.
Updated on July 21.
Miscellaneous Franklin Parts for sale. Look at the new ad for 10-C Hoods, running board, Steering column, Gas pick up, Dashboard for 10-C?, Overdrive unit for 1932 era Car, and more. Go to the Forsale/Parts page or click here.
Updated on July 19.
For Sale. Series 12 Coupe.
For more information, go to the For Sale page,
or click here.
Updated on July 18.
Midwest Region Spring Meet Photos. View some photos of the recent Midwest meet in Winona, Minnesota. Go to the Pictures page or click here.
Updated on July 8.
Franklin Line. The Spring issue of the Midwest Region's newsletter, the 'Franklin Line" is now on line for your viewing pleasure. Go to the News/Midwest page or click here.
Updated on July 7.
Just added to the Members Only page: Search for tech tips from the John Burns columns. The John Burns column appeared in the Air Cooled News from 1955 until the mid-1990's. Early issues were written by the late John Burns, a prominent engineer at the Franklin company. (Click here for John Burns bio.) He responded to technical questions submitted to the ACN. Later, questions and issues were handled by Franklin engineers and experts, as well as tips and suggestions which were submitted by members. Go to the Members Only page, or click here to search the John Burns columns.
Updated on May 28.
Franklin Service Station. The May issue of the Service Station is now on line. Go to the Members Only/Service Station page or click here.
Updated on May 18.
For Sale. 1914 Franklin Series 4 Touring.
For more information, go to the For Sale page,
or click here.
Welcome New Club Members
| Jamie Brewer Tuscaloosa, AL ---------- | | | | |
Dick and Ann Bilharz Manlius, NY ---------- | | | | |
James T. Snyder and Georgette Gonzales-Snyder Fayetteville, New York ---------- | | | | |
| Chuck and Amy Mcclain Sturgis, Mi ---------- | | | | |
Mason and Alaina Polston McPherson, KS ---------- | | | | |
Wayne and Sharron Kinne Beaverton, MI ---------- | | | | |
| Donald Winzer and Nuthagon Paisankinkhuntod Decatur, GA ---------- | | | | |
Robert Traylor Tucson, AZ ---------- | | | | |
Edmund and Kate Chapman Yoder, CO ---------- | | | | |
| Scott Bowen Santa Ana, CA ---------- | | | | |
Stuart and Kathie Duguid Harper Woods, MI ---------- | | | | |
Franklin Vintage
Franklin Vintage — An elegant photo book with text by Sinclair Powell.
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Banner image: Andy Wittenborn