1917 Franklin 9A Sedan
1917 Franklin 9A Sedan photo by Remarkable Cars taken at the National Automobile Museum, in Reno, Nevada.
The Franklin Sedan was a popular year-round car. It seated five people comfortably with sufficient space for hand luggage. The V-shaped windshield, new for the Series 9 Franklins. eliminated a pillar on each side, removed all obstruction from straight-ahead vision, and reduced wind resistance. The body cowl was designed to join flush with the hood, soemthing never before accomplished on V-front bodies.
Light weight was attained by making body, fenders, engine base, transmission case and differential case of aluminum. Additional weigth reduction by using direct air cooling (no radiator) and a wooden frame resulted in the Franklin producing more miles per gallon of fuel and more miles to a set of tires.
Model: Series 9-A Sedan
Built By: Franklin Automobile Company, Syracuse, New York
Price: $2,850
Engine: Air-cooled 6-Cylinder, 30-hp, 1991.-cid
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