Franklin Speedster 1930

09/05/2025

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.