1929 Franklin – Innovation, Elegance, and the Crash That Killed It

Unlike Packard or Cadillac, the Franklin didn’t need a radiator. Its air-cooled engines had been a trademark from the very beginning. By 1929, that same technology was being used in airplanes, which gave Franklin a natural connection to aviation—and even endorsements from Charles Lindbergh. Discover how this unusual luxury car carved its own path with a design philosophy decades ahead of its time.

Published

October 3, 2025

Written by

Rick DeBruhl