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1924 FRANKLIN TOURER
Chassis No. 145646
Red with black interior
Engine: six cylinders, concentric valves with auxiliary exhaust valve, 30hp; 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 concept 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 Franklin 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.
By 1919 Franklin had changed from their shovel nose hood design to a shape known as the 'horse collar', which is no doubt how this car left the factory. Following the demand from the dealers to give the Franklin a more conventional look, a dummy radiator was introduced in 1925.
The previous owner attests that this particular car was updated in the late 1920s, prior to being purchased by him. This update included lowering and widening the windshield and raking back the convertible top to give a lower and sleeker look. The owner was obviously motivated by the style of the post-1925 models. The previous owner then purchased this car in 1933 or 1934 and registered it until 1936. It was then put into storage until the late 1990s when the current owner purchased it in unrestored condition. A restoration was then completed retaining all of the late 1920s updates. Finished in red with new black interior, this car is offered in very presentable and running condition.
WITHOUT RESERVE
1924 FRANKLIN TOURER
Chassis No. 145646
Red with black interior
Engine: six cylinders, concentric valves with auxiliary exhaust valve, 30hp; 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 concept 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 Franklin 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.
By 1919 Franklin had changed from their shovel nose hood design to a shape known as the 'horse collar', which is no doubt how this car left the factory. Following the demand from the dealers to give the Franklin a more conventional look, a dummy radiator was introduced in 1925.
The previous owner attests that this particular car was updated in the late 1920s, prior to being purchased by him. This update included lowering and widening the windshield and raking back the convertible top to give a lower and sleeker look. The owner was obviously motivated by the style of the post-1925 models. The previous owner then purchased this car in 1933 or 1934 and registered it until 1936. It was then put into storage until the late 1990s when the current owner purchased it in unrestored condition. A restoration was then completed retaining all of the late 1920s updates. Finished in red with new black interior, this car is offered in very presentable and running condition.
WITHOUT RESERVE
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.