Tom Laferriere Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi all,I am looking at purchasing a 1926 Model 11a 2 passenger coupe. It has Landau bars and a small trunk that is hinged and lifts from the back. I am trying to learn about this 2 passenger body style. Who built the body? Is this body style desirable? Rare? Unfortunately, I don't have a photo at this time, nor can I find one on the internet.Thanks for any input.Tom Laferriere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clincher Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Most of the Series 11-A Coupes were built by Walker Body Co. in Amesbury, Massachusetts, but there are some by other coachmakers. There may be a Walker tag on the lower right cowel. If not, look under the floor mat on the left side between the hand brake lever and the seat frame; you may find stamped in to the wood sill: "W B" followed by the body number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Thanks, I will try and get a photo this weekend and look for the tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Hi Clincher, yes it was WB 934 and it was where you said. Now, how do I find out if its a rare body style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clincher Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Tom, Does it look like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I believe this is referred to as a "Doctor's Coupe." They are not particularly rare, but then again rare is a relative term. Nice looking cars though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Yes, exactly like that! Thanks for the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clincher Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 When you consider that Franklin's total production for 1926, including all body types, was 7,606 cars; it's probably fair to say that any Franklin is a rare car. Comparing that to the production figures for the more popular mass-produced makes of the period, it's amazing that such a high percentage of Franklins have survived. The latest edition of The H. H. Franklin Club's "Roster of Cars" lists about a dozen 1926 11-A Coupes. They sold new for $2,700 and at that time you could buy a Ford Model T Coupe for about $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFitz Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 How rare? The Franklin Club Roster lists 12 Coupes out of about 95 11a's registered.PFitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hi all, I have purchased this car and will be picking it up this week. I need to "wake it up", shake it down and get pictures and video. It will be in the next issue of Hemmings. If you have any interest, please contact me offline or at 401.651.2295 Thanks,Tom Laferriere - RI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadtrip Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Does it run? Id like to see some pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Yes, it does run well. I need to "wake it up" after a long storage and give it a shakedown cruise. Pictures soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 What ground should this car have...postive or negative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clincher Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Greetings Tom, The negative post on the battery should be grounded to the transmission case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 OK, here is a picture. $16,500 Car is in RI 401.651.2295See attachement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 Still available. I will even deliver it to your door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Bring it to the Franklin Trek in two weeks. You probably won't bring it home, and you might even have a good time and want to keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 I would love to bring it, but it is just not feasable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cullen Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 How are the frame rails Tom? does it track straight? Someday I'll own a Franklin, My Father worked there and then moved on to Air-Cooled Motors when they stopped car production. It would be pretty cool to own one that my Dad (or my Grandfather at Brown and Lipe) may have had a hand in building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 Frame rails are fine, drives straight. It will need some tinkering. Looking to make room in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Reasonable offers invited. The car will be at Hershey if it does not sell prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Laferriere Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 OK, This is Model A money and its a full Classic. Ready to move this car.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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