Classic 1929 Franklin project car

[James Newtons Massmind]

I apologize in advance for sending this, but I’m desperate to sell this car.
A major financial calamity has left us in dire need of several thousand
dollars to preserve our home and the way of life of our older disabled son.
Thank you in advance for your patience with the intrusion and for passing
this on to anyone you might know who could want a very classy and rare
project car:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&&item=330240418998

Jay Leno has a Franklin:
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=188049 click
"Vintage" then "Franklin"

http://www.franklincar.org/ is the online club for Franklin owners.

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James.

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From: eBay Member: classiccar@...
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 20:05
To: jamesnewton@...
Subject: jeffsclassiccar thought you might like this item on eBay

Here we go.....Hope it does well!

Jeff

1929 Franklin
What we have here is an on-line Estate sale of a very unique vehicle! Look
around, there aren't many for sale. You can have this very restorable 1929
Franklin Sedan for a meager amount of loot compared to what I've seen out
there!

It was owned by a somewhat eccentric older gentleman who just had too many
irons in the fire! He has since passed away and the proceeds will go to his
family. You might notice a few other cars in the pictures (they're already
sold). He was something of a genius in many ways...liked to take things
apart and see how they worked...Clocks, radios, model trains.....built his
own parts if he couldn't find them...that sort of thing. I will make sure
everything we know is Franklin from the garage goes in the car, and the
extra engine pictured is available to the winning bidder if he so desires,
but keep in mind the shipping is up to you, and it might present some minor
difficulties.

We believe the engine that is in the car was rebuilt by a local machine shop
before the owner's death. When I was at the location a couple of years ago,
we charged up the battery and jump started the car. It drove out of the
garage and back in for us. This was a couple of years ago, but I think we
can safely say this is not for from being a running chassis. I also believe
the brakes and frame were gone through a few years ago. This car is being
sold as exempt, miles unknown! Obviously, it needs to be finished in your
shop. If you consider it as a rebuilder, then are surprised by the good
things you find, that would be a proper outlook!

Now a little info about the manufacturer:

Franklins were built from 1902 -1934 in Syracuse N.Y. and approximately
250,000 cars total were built in that 32 years. By 1929 the FRANKLIN was
equipped with its best ever to date and until the end engine. It was a 100
Horse power, air-cooled overhead valve engine. This same engine was proven
by installing it in a Waco airplane and flown.

For more information on FRANKLIN Automobiles AND A LINK TO A great club GO
TO WWW.FRANKLINCAR.ORG. This is a wonderful club to join, where you will see
Franklins of all years and conditions. The club has many functions including
the yearly event "FRANKLIN TREK" where approximately 100 Franklins and
owners gather in Cazenovia NY from July 26th to Aug 2nd. The club welcomes
everyone, young and old, and the cars are in all conditions from perfectly
restored to "barn fresh". Check out the site!!!!

If you are impatient, hit the 'Buy it Now' button right now! It's a good
price. If you've made it this far in the description (you know who you are),
you know you're interested and should make a bid! I will tell you the
reserve is a bit less than the 'Buy it Now', but do you want to take the
chance on someone else getting your new Project? Hit the button! Go
ahead...you deserve it!

 
SPECIFICATIONS

Year: 1929  
VIN: 123456  
Transmission: Manual  
Engine: 6 - Cyl.  
 
FEATURES

Interior
Cloth Upholstery
Front Bucket Seats
Wood Trim
 Exterior
Cabriolet Roof
Fender Flares
Running Boards
 Drivetrain
Air Cooled Engine
Rear Wheel Drive

WARRANTY INFORMATION
 
 
AS IS - NO WARRANTY


This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed
written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct
description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no
warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on
account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any
descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are
not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied
himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that
judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to
disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's
request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any
repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

 
  COMMENTS

Rare Find! Not Many of these around anymore!
Garage Kept in our Sunny Southern Oregon Climate!
Extra Engine included with Purchase!
Seats were re-upholstered several years ago¸ but never used
Anyone can Build a Ford or a Chevy...Be Unique! Buy your Franklin NOW!
Just waiting for YOUR loving hands to finish restoring this Gem!
Look closely at all the pictures...email with questions!
Thanks for looking...tell your friends today!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
 
 
Fee and Tax Information: There will be a $50.00 administrative fee added to
the winning bid. Any other fees or taxes required by your state are the sole
responsibility of the Purchaser (that means YOU)!

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Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make
arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 deposit is due within 48
hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 working days of
Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to
re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise.
Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1997 or with
more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution
accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange
financing prior to bidding.

Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to
have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate, you can locate
shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`.

If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not
listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive
negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is
no longer available for sale, as most are for sale locally also.

Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this
vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative
feedback posted.

PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE
MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.

Other Makes
Current price:
$1,234.00
Buy It Now price:
$6,200.00
End time:
Jun-08-08 18:35:53 PDT



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