Unique design Franklin (automobile)
franklin runabout fitted flanged wheels doing train service delivering mail out of brownsville, texas in october 1909
franklins rather odd-looking cars, although distinctly handsome renault-style hoods. starting in 1925, @ demand of dealers, franklins redesigned conventional cars sporting massive nickel-plated dummy radiator served air intake , called hoodfront. design j. frank decausse enabled franklin employ classic styling. same year, franklin introduced boat-tail car design.
the franklin luxury car, though less costly packard or cadillac. direct competitors included buick, hudson , jordan l car.
franklin s actual horsepower lagged respect competition, yet moved on road fast. road ability exceptional. franklin had reputation being easy , restful car drive on long trips because of light spring on foot throttle. kept right foot getting tired.
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