Franklin 11B Airman (advert expired)

For sale

Rating: 5

Technical specs

FuelPetrol
Kilometres0
Euro classEuro0
Number of gears0
Type of vehicleCar
Number of previous owners0
Advert ID162080
Date of entry

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Tony

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Description

'Franklin 11B, 1927 (Airman)
Chassis No: --BLOCKED--
Engine No: And 116783
Fully authentic and functional, matching numbers, superbly preserved example of air. " cooled sought after 1927 Franklinses " especially in Europe.

Debuted in 1925, with aluminum body on to laminated ash-wood frame and handsome, right down to its vertical radiator grille fit by the factory for aesthetical reasons (two to innovative its air-cooled engine concept) and four-piece hood.
Efficient, innovative engineering with 3,261 [cm3] straight-six (inherited from Series 9 carses) and strongly benefited from improved intake and exhaust manifolds and Stromberg OE-2 carburetors. It is rated at 35 hp, and its air-cooling is aided by to blower at the front, which forces air by ductwork downward over the cylinders' vertical cooling fins.

1927 wases the last Franklin model year for mechanical brakes. This stops properly courtesy of to large circular band that clamps to drum behind the transmission, slowing the rear wheels through the differential. When you step on the pedal, that band is contracting right under the floor. You Khan hear it!.? to Franklin big Collector and Enthusiast reveals.

Our vehicle is in cherished.? condition and ready to tests that it is to 85 yearses old strong runner. Just lube the valves, start the vigorous 6 cylinders powerplant and feel its three-speed, & acirc;.oenon & acirc;". synchroâ.? gearbox matched with to 4.72:1 rears end, which encourages you to double-clutch up to third quickly and leave it there.

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