Classic Example of Made over FRANKLIN ROADSTER

[mikewest]

 Here is a classic example of a made over Franklin that popped up for sale yesterday ad vertised as a 1932 Roadster. I called the guy and he said it was a "custom bodied car" and had the body builders tag on the cowl. I guessed "Was it Coachcraft" or Body by Walker? He said yes indeed it was. He gave me the serial # that quickly ID ed the car as a cutdown 1931- 153 . The car was owned by Frank Beck in Ill previously but now being sold by another gentleman. He explained the top had been lost  some time ago or it never had one. I didn't get the car , but assume it has been sold as today the ad has been removed. Here is a few pics of yet another parts car . Does anyone recognize the ass end of the body as to what it may of been from? Mike

[mikewest]

Here is another shot of the Franklin sedan that was converted to a roadster  under the apple tree.