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1909 FRANKLIN TOURING MODEL D
Identification No. 6282D
Engine No. 7655
Black with red pinstriping and black leather interior
Engine: four cylinders, concentric valves with auxiliary exhaust valve, 25hp; Gearbox: selective sliding type with three forward gears and reverse; Suspension; fully elliptic springs; Brakes: service brake on rear wheel drum, hand brake on transmission drum. Right hand drive.
The Franklin idea of air-cooled engines originated in 1901 when the company ventured into the motor car manufacturing business. The four cylinder models developed seven horsepower and year by year this engine was continually improved. These refinements are expressed in every Franklin engine today. The main features of the Franklin air-cooled system are the auxiliary exhaust, sheet metal radiating flanges, the concentric valves and the domed cylinder head. Water-cooled engines have only one exhaust at the top of the cylinder, whereas the Franklin cylinder has the main exhaust and also an auxiliary exhaust at the bottom of the piston stroke. With two exhaust valves at each end of the stroke, the hot dead gases discharge better and more quickly, avoiding excessive heating of the cylinder wall or contamination of the new charge of fuel. The number of radiating flanges on a cylinder varies according to the position of the cylinder in relation to the cooling fan and this allows the cooling of different cylinders to equalize, thus giving all cylinders equal power and efficiency. Innovations such as this helped Franklins to achieve unusual success in such contests as the Glidden Tour, Bretton Tour and the Chicago-Cleveland Endurance run. Franklin shattered the transcontinental record and surprised the industry by being the first air-cooled car to cross the California/Nevada desert and continue on to New York City in just 32 days, 17 hours and 20 minutes.
This fine example has at some time received a thorough and correct restoration. Finished in the traditional black color with matching leather interior, the paintwork is in very presentable condition, as is the hand tufted interior. The underbody appears to be clean and shows no signs of road wear. Overall this Franklin is cosmetically very impressive. This lovely example would be welcome on all Horseless Carriage Club and Veteran Motor Car Club tours and events.
Identification No. 6282D
Engine No. 7655
Black with red pinstriping and black leather interior
Engine: four cylinders, concentric valves with auxiliary exhaust valve, 25hp; Gearbox: selective sliding type with three forward gears and reverse; Suspension; fully elliptic springs; Brakes: service brake on rear wheel drum, hand brake on transmission drum. Right hand drive.
The Franklin idea of air-cooled engines originated in 1901 when the company ventured into the motor car manufacturing business. The four cylinder models developed seven horsepower and year by year this engine was continually improved. These refinements are expressed in every Franklin engine today. The main features of the Franklin air-cooled system are the auxiliary exhaust, sheet metal radiating flanges, the concentric valves and the domed cylinder head. Water-cooled engines have only one exhaust at the top of the cylinder, whereas the Franklin cylinder has the main exhaust and also an auxiliary exhaust at the bottom of the piston stroke. With two exhaust valves at each end of the stroke, the hot dead gases discharge better and more quickly, avoiding excessive heating of the cylinder wall or contamination of the new charge of fuel. The number of radiating flanges on a cylinder varies according to the position of the cylinder in relation to the cooling fan and this allows the cooling of different cylinders to equalize, thus giving all cylinders equal power and efficiency. Innovations such as this helped Franklins to achieve unusual success in such contests as the Glidden Tour, Bretton Tour and the Chicago-Cleveland Endurance run. Franklin shattered the transcontinental record and surprised the industry by being the first air-cooled car to cross the California/Nevada desert and continue on to New York City in just 32 days, 17 hours and 20 minutes.
This fine example has at some time received a thorough and correct restoration. Finished in the traditional black color with matching leather interior, the paintwork is in very presentable condition, as is the hand tufted interior. The underbody appears to be clean and shows no signs of road wear. Overall this Franklin is cosmetically very impressive. This lovely example would be welcome on all Horseless Carriage Club and Veteran Motor Car Club tours and events.