Highlights
- Rare original Franklin Speedster with very few known to exist
- Fully restored with documented registration in the Franklin Registry
- Performance-enhanced 400ci air-cooled straight-six engine
- Triple Weber 40 side draft carburettors for improved performance
- Racing history in New York
The Appeal
Here we have one of the most distinctive American sports cars of the pre-war era - a Franklin - known for its innovative air-cooled engines. This Speedster-bodied example stands as a rare find, with very few originals of its kind known to exist today.
This car has undergone a combination of a comprehensive restoration with thoughtfully implemented performance enhancements that maintain the car's character while improving its drivability and performance capabilities. For fans of this evocative era of early performance cars, this Speedster represents an unmissable opportunity. The standard of finish is very high, and we're informed that it drives exceedingly well.
History and Paperwork
- Recorded in the Franklin Registry
- Has racing history in New York, though supporting documentation is not available
- Full restoration completed with attention to originality while incorporating select performance upgrades
- 34 miles indicated
The Condition
- Fully restored bodywork presenting the classic Franklin Speedster styling
- Impeccably presented to a very high standard
- Interior appears to have been restored as part of the comprehensive refurbishment
- Period-correct appearance maintained despite performance modifications
The Mechanics
- 400ci (6.6-litre) air-cooled straight-six cylinder engine
- Air-cooled design typical of Franklin's innovative engineering approach
- Three-speed manual transmission
- Engine enhanced with triple Weber 40 side draft carburettors
- Custom 1-inch flange exhaust headers for improved breathing
- Produces approximately 200hp, we are told
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