Franklin Speedster 1930

Franklin Speedster
Year
1930
Transmission
3-speed manual
Color
Black
Cylinder capacity
400cui Straight Six
Mileage
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Horsepower
200hp
Price on request --- Very rare and restored original Franklin Speedster. Only a few of these are known to exist. Powered by a 400 cubic inch air cooled straight six cylinder that produces around 200 horsepower. Tripple Webber 40 side draft carburators, 1 inch flange exhaust headers, 3-speed manual transmission.
- Rare original Franklin Speedster with very few known to exist
- Fully restored with documented registration in the Franklin Registry
- Performance-enhanced 400ci air-cooled straight-six engine
- Triple Weber 40 side draft carburettors for improved performance
- Racing history in New York
Here we have one of the most distinctive American sports cars of the pre-war era - a Franklin - known for its innovative air-cooled engines. This Speedster-bodied example stands as a rare find, with very few originals of its kind known to exist today.
This car has undergone a combination of a comprehensive restoration with thoughtfully implemented performance enhancements that maintain the car's character while improving its drivability and performance capabilities. For fans of this evocative era of early performance cars, this Speedster represents an unmissable opportunity. The standard of finish is very high, and it drives exceedingly well.