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Nice Franklin. Dual sidemounts and a rear spare? Must be a business coupe for someone in west Texas.
This 1929 FRANKLIN VICTORIA BROUGHAM was for sale last year on eBay for 17,500. Did you buy it Mike?
That makes sense. I read that some Model A Fords were sold to salesmen in west Texas, who needed that many spares to get to El Paso and back. Lots of puncture vine on the roads, I guess, though not a huge # of salesmen hitting the road in '32 Franklin Coupes.
Mike, did your car originally have wooden wheels?
Think that is your car in the picture?
Mike, do you know who owns the 29 Series 13 Convertible coupe by Holbrook that was in the Harrah's collection?
https://www.estatesales.net/CA/Carlsbad/92009/1486137
1930 FRANKLIN CONVERTIBLE COUPE PROFESSIONAL RESTORED. NICE cosmetic condition, stored and not started in 10+ years. Sold non-op and as is. Clean title and currently registered. ASKING $29,500 OBO
Fantastic Franklin.
Yes. Feels like a pretty decent deal.
A nice looking 32 Airman.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1932-Franklin-G80-Airman-5-Passenger-Sedan/202203882459
Franklin manufactured air-cooled engine cars in Syracuse, NY from 1902 - 1934, creating approximately 150,000 cars in that time frame.
They were competing with other luxury cars such as Cadillac, Packard, Pierce Arrow, etc. They only made 1,820 cars, of all models, in 1932!
This is a very low mileage car and the reportedly original upholstery is still in excellent shape! No stains! (I was told it is original, and it matches the pattern in my original sales literature)
The car was disassembled when I bought it in May 2014.
From May 2014 through May 2015 I had the body and fenders restored and painted, and
I reassembled the car.
I refinished all the interior wood trim, restored the hydraulic brake system, updated all of the chrome and installed five new tires.
It is converted to a 12 volt system and an Air Conditioning system is installed!
I showed the car at the Million-Air lease company's "Wings and Wheels" show at Dallas Addison airport in May 2015 and was awarded "Best Domestic Car" trophy from among 50+ domestic and custom show vehicles.
In July 2017 I updated the engine with new Egge pistons, re-seated the valves and validated the connecting rod clearances.
The car looks beautiful and runs well - it is ready for a new owner.
Mike has his Dietrich on eBay. Somebody gonna step up?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/173164843770
Im selling my 1930 Franklin Dietrich Speedster. This car came from a garage in Georgia where it has been many decades. The car was owned my a long time H H Franklin club member. I bought the car because it is a original custom bodied car by Ray Dietrich Inc. Detroit, Mich. The car is very complete, starts runs and yard drives. When I bought in 3 years ago I pulled the oil pan down ,checked the bearings and cleaned the lower end. I was amazed how clean it already was and how good the bearings looked. With new oil , battery and a set of points/plugs the car started right up! It runs very good with no bad noises or smoke. I also rebuilt the Stromberg U-3 and fuel pump.
The car is a very handsome closed 4 passenger , close coupled sedan. Its Dietrich body # is 1633 and job # 4629. Franklin supplied the running gear with fenders and a cowl, and Dietrich did the rest. In the pictures the bumpers weren't on the car but I have everything needed to restore the car. This includes the correct taillight, headlights, running board light, rear window chrome trim, windshield frame, air cleaner, correct popout ignition/coil switch, crank hole cover, hand crank, jack and handle, hub caps, door handles, gauges and more. I have collected Franklins 40 years (Yes 40) and never intended to sell THIS car when I bought it. I was injured badly 15 months ago and am not going to be able to fix the car.
Overview- A good original , running, complete car that needs a complete restoration except the motor. The wood sills in the body are solid, as well most of the body. Around the rear window and in the rood is going to need repairs. The body is aluminum skinned and is in excellent condition. There isn't a single hole or dent in the body . The fenders are solid but need dents hammered out of them. They are rock solid! The splash aprons and the back body tub are straight and corrosion free. I have the original owners / shop manual. Come and inspect the car and it can be driven onto the trailer . The car has had the wheels bead blasted , painted and new tires, tubes and flaps installed.
The car is going to be sold now but can sit here in my shop for a few months if you need time to make room. Mike with any questions 5 8 5 7 3 8 1 5 4 1
I have much information and can answer any questions you might have. PS This car has never been back to Syracuse since new and would be a hit at the Franklin show in Cazenovia NY this summer as a Survivor Car! I can arrange reasonable shipping anywhere with a trusted friend/ shipper.
Ive LOWERED the RESERVE to $16,500 . Im not going any lower. Ive posted some more pictures tonight , take a look. The car starts and runs good , yard drives and is very complete. It can sit here in my heated building for a few months if the buyer needs time to make room. Im selling because since my accident last Sept ,I will not be able to fix the car. Im hoping a someone who wants a very smart looking and fast classic car will get it.
