For Sale - 1928 - 1932 Franklins (Chico, CA) - Not Mine - Ad Deleted

[Mark Huston]

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/chico-franklins/7441034313.html

 

These are not my cars and you will need to connect with seller through his Craigslist ad.

Sellers Craigslist ad:

 

Currently we have 7 Franklins still available for sale
Please see list below
3500-9500
We are showing the Cars again this Friday In Chico
10 am to 3 pm
Email me for an address

The Jewel of the collection
1928 Franklin, Series 12A Sport Sedan from the Ron Hunt Collection. Ron’s collection focused on 16 1928-31 Franklins, and it is one of the largest collections of its kind. Information on 7 more Franklins is available upon request.

Listed in the H. H. Franklin Club Register of Franklins, Serial No. 174119L12, Engine No. E122158. Reportedly, the car was purchased from Tom Hubbard. Fairly rare body style, 1 of 7 Series 12A Sports Sedans in the Franklin Register. Car is ±99% complete. Solid wood. Many parts plated including the bumpers, hub caps and rub rails. Includes a trunk rack and large trunk. Upholstery is good with some varmint damage. Factory installed wing windows. The car was running and driven before storage.

Asking $15,000. Reasonable offers will be considered.

1928 Series 12B Standard Coupé (S1 L6) X 178769L20 E 126583 $9,500

1929 Series 135 Victoria Brougham (S1 L8) 35-190557 35-137506 $9,500

1929 Series 135 Oxford Sedan (S1 L4) 35-194978L19 35-143071 $9,000

1930 Series 145 Coupé (S2 L3) 45-202020L14 engine 150123 $4500
1931 Series 151 Convertible Coupé (S1 L7) basket case 9-% complete $5000
1932 Series 16 Club Sedan with walker body 98% complete $6000

FOR SALE: 1928 Franklin Series 12A Oxford Sedan and 1928 Franklin Series 12B Sedan parts car from the Ron Hunt Collection. Ron’s collection focused on 16 1928-32 Franklins, and it is one of the largest collections of its kind

The 12A is listed in the H. H. Franklin Club Register of Franklins, Serial No. X 174616L19, Engine No. E122670. This is a former “Truly Nolan” car with the logo visible on the rear. Truly Nolen Pest Control Company started a new advertising paradigm in the 1950s by parking cars around towns (many of them being vintage cars) with the company logo on them. Six wire wheels with dual spare mounts. Roof wood and upholstery are in poor shape.

The 12B parts car is not listed in the Register of Franklins. Serial No. X 181486L11. Rear half of the body has been cut off. It appears the car had been converted into a truck. Both wood frame rails are broken.

Asking $5,000. Reasonable offers will be considered.

Car is located in Chico, California, about a 1½ hour drive north of Sacramento. No California Certificate of Title has been found. Buyer will be responsible for applying for a new registration and title, and for any associated costs.

 

 

 

 

Edited March 7, 2022 by Mark Huston (see edit history)

[Lahti35]

That red interior! Feels like you're stepping into Madam such and so's house of ill repute. Nice cars, I do love Franklins!