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Following the sudden death of Franklin chief stylist J. Frank deCausse in 1928, Raymond Dietrich was hired to continue Franklin's tradition of innovative features and add industry leading style to Franklin's image. The Pirate body style accomplished both, featuring an extremely rigid body substructure and the first concealed running boards. The Pirate's fixed second windshield helped give two cozy, weather=tight compartments in a true convertible touring car. Franklin naturally loved the functionality and the marketing department loved the styling. Two models were offered - this 5-passenger Tourer and a 7-passenger Phaeton. The factory accessory hood ornament - Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis - is a tie to Franklin's aircraft connections.
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Recent Sales of the Franklin Series 147
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
Franklin Series 147s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Franklin Series 147's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Franklin Model 147 Series 14 Convertible Sedan | 47-201070L27 | 2007 Bonhams Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia featuring The Frank Cooke Collection Part II | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
| 1930 FRANKLIN 147 7 PASSENGER SEDAN | 512204553443 | 2006 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 1719, 2006 |
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