1931 Franklin 151

Franklin cars were manufactured in Syracuse, New York from 1902 to 1934 by the HH Franklin Manufacturing Company.  The Franklin 151 has an all-aluminum body powered by an air cooled 6-cylinder engine, engine, is equipped with double elliptical springs in the front and rear and has hydraulic brakes on all four wheels.  This particular car was found in a junkyard in northern New York in the early 1960’s.

Taken at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival.

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