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    Franklin established its reputation for durability in 1904 when driver L.L. Whitman drove from New York to San Francisco in 33 days, breaking Packard's record of the previous year by over one month. At the time, Franklin was the most successful air-cooled car in America.

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    1905 Franklin Type E Front-Entrance Detachable Tonneau
    Chassis#: F1782
    Sold for USD$61,600
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