Guest danceswithpumps Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I saw this beauty in Estes Park, Co. at their car show on the 4th of July and thought I'd share the pics here. Quite a thrill to see one of 3 left!Rod van Pelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 V12 Franklins are cool. I really like the club sedans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 This car is for sale in Hemmings this month. 125k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 19 hours ago, alsancle said: This car is for sale in Hemmings this month. 125k. That is actually a deal. They were changing hands in the club for more than that (at times up over 200) - the disadvantage though is that people outside the club never know such as they never see such publicly. Parts availability is not good - that may be an issue. They are huge cars and they are also impressive on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Surprised someone has not bolted the trunk to the rack - that is a big heavy trunk if all that is holding it on is the two leather straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Personally I would lose the trunk, or go with something smaller. If you are touring with it, there is a ton of room inside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 On 4/3/2019 at 5:15 PM, alsancle said: Personally I would lose the trunk, or go with something smaller. If you are touring with it, there is a ton of room inside. Now that you mention it, that is an exceedingly tall trunk. I am a big fan of trunks though as I hate the whole car filled with stuff. And, I do not know about a V-12 what you have in under seat tool storage (all be it you do get two decent sized glove boxes - one for the glove for your left hand and one for the glove for your right hand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 By the way, I have been in Brougham doing 100 mph - we were out driving in Syracuse one evening at a Trek and the fellow said: This will impress you and he pulled it up onto the highway and we did from one entry ramp to the next exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 13 hours ago, John_Mereness said: By the way, I have been in Brougham doing 100 mph - we were out driving in Syracuse one evening at a Trek and the fellow said: This will impress you and he pulled it up onto the highway and we did from one entry ramp to the next exit. Which Brougham is it? I don't count very many. I stood next to the one in the Nethercutt which is parked next to the 845 Packard with the Dietrich body and it was noticeable how much taller the Franklin was. I'm wondering if the 2 speed is basically like the Auburn, where on today's roads there is never a reason to take it out of High. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 (edited) Al Noppert 3 hours ago, alsancle said: Which Brougham is it? I don't count very many. I stood next to the one in the Nethercutt which is parked next to the 845 Packard with the Dietrich body and it was noticeable how much taller the Franklin was. I'm wondering if the 2 speed is basically like the Auburn, where on today's roads there is never a reason to take it out of High. Let's just say it was a Brougham and it is one of the best of the best of the bunch of V-12's. Yes, they are proportionally larger (both taller and longer at 144 wheelbase) and are same category size as a Duesenberg or a Rolls-Royce Phantom I My understanding is that the Franklin used a 2-Speed Columbia that mirrored an Auburn V-12, though I do not believe anything interchanges. I have also gone 65mph in one down the State Route without a floor in it and with the doors held closed by wire Edited April 7, 2019 by John_Mereness (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cornman Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 By the way, the trunk is bolted to the rack. signed the Proud New Owner 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akstraw Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Congrats Bob. A stunning motorcar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Now if I can only find 30-32 airman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFitz Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Very nice, Bob. As much as I enjoy seeing your Sportsman, will we be seeing the 33 at the Trek this year ? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 franklin Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Beautiful car Bob. Good luck with it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I drove one once. It felt like my '32 Airman, if the back see were filled with cement blocks. Once it got rolling it was nice, but very heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Would love to see a driving video. I have never even sat in a Franklin of any model, let alone driven one. My one significant memory of the V12 in the Nethercutt was that it was 6 inches taller than the 845 Packard parked next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 9:10 PM, alsancle said: Would love to see a driving video. I have never even sat in a Franklin of any model, let alone driven one. My one significant memory of the V12 in the Nethercutt was that it was 6 inches taller than the 845 Packard parked next to it. They are really big cars in height and length too- you do not notice when they sit alone, but pull it up next to another 30's car and it makes a statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pughs Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 AJ, I have ridden in a Franklin V12 many times. In fact, I believe this is the very car I rode in when it belonged to Len Urlik (same owner as your Reo Royale). We used to go to dinner every week and we often took this car. I can't read the serial number in the photo but Len's Franklin was serial # 73-10315L23. Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cornman Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 This was Len’s car at one time. The S/N’s are one in the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 How was the cooling situation worked out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 26 minutes ago, Brooklyn Beer said: How was the cooling situation worked out ? Same as your car more or less - really big fan and shrouding to direct air (basically it is two 6 cylinders joined in a V'ee albeit no parts interchange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 36 minutes ago, alsancle said: Magnificent cars ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 It sounded cool too. I watched them load it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 5/29/2019 at 4:54 PM, Steve Braverman said: I drove one once. It felt like my '32 Airman, if the back see were filled with cement blocks. Once it got rolling it was nice, but very heavy. We once did a trip to the factory while being torn down and filled all the cars up with bricks - everyone's car felt that way for a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/8/2020 at 12:55 PM, alsancle said: Bob, the stainless trim rings on the wheels are a huge pick-me-up in looks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 On 3/16/2020 at 1:29 PM, John_Mereness said: We once did a trip to the factory while being torn down and filled all the cars up with bricks - everyone's car felt that way for a couple of days. My dad was there for that. I have a few bricks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odat Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 There is a gorgeous 32 airman on the club for sale sight now. Selling for less that my paint job cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 21 minutes ago, odat said: There is a gorgeous 32 airman on the club for sale sight now. Selling for less that my paint job cost. This one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, odat said: There is a gorgeous 32 airman on the club for sale sight now. Selling for less that my paint job cost. It is a nice car - Jeff Wyle and I were the first people to go out riding in it with Frank Gardner as we were walking through the parking lot while the restorer was unloading it - I think the restorer wanted everyone to see it first and we said let's go driving = the restorer was most objectionable, though Frank was very enthusiastic. I would say that was in the early 1980's. It is a well done car and a nice article is in an ACD publication with front and rear cover shots. Frank's son (a very nice fellow) reverted it back to most all its standard equipment other than it still retains a rather ingenious power steering assist. And, restoration appears to have held up well, but probably no longer suited to win AACA and CCCA events without significant under hood and undercarriage upgrading/detailing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cornman Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 John Who owns the V12 pictured at Amelia Island? By the way I am adding trim rings to the wheels on mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I think it is a big collection in Texas. Could we see pictures of yours? 3 hours ago, Bob Cornman said: John Who owns the V12 pictured at Amelia Island? By the way I am adding trim rings to the wheels on mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cornman Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Will do once trim rings are installed and I back the car out of the garage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFitz Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Bob Cornman said: Will do once trim rings are installed and I back the car out of the garage Bob, Will we be seeing it up close at the Trek ? Hint, hint !!!!! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cornman Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Paul, yes, assuming the college is open so we can have the Trek. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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