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'TW ' S V ' If ar. r , rr. r V rt ' f -v . t i .a' i 'a 'i f r . V h i 1 : , LTV Mi nliiimiM Mwmmwl , (& ..',". "v; acr "- "'"" M I...M,,:M,,"ftj rn.,,:, r.jyin w r. When we say Today's Franklin gees farther than any ether car in meeting present metering requirements, we mean exactly this: : the most comfortable, car te ride in the easiest and safest car te handle the most economical car te operate the car that is freest from trouble and can coyer most miles in a day There are geed reasons for these bread state ments. Reasons which begin with essential dif ferences in construction and end with marked differences in actual results. People new fully realize that a car's value involves hew it is built and what it does . All of these things account for last year's splendid sales record and the fine reception of Today's Franklin, FRANKLIN Sold twice as fast as the industry in general in 1921 THE following points are different from A common practice, and important in meeting the requirements of te-day: Case-Hardened Crankshaft Outlasts any ether three shafts. The only car with this big endurance feature. Seven main bearings (instead of the usual three) reduce vibration. Direct Am Cooling-Ne Water Mere efficient, weighs leas, has 177 fewer parts. Dees away with radiator troubles, cats routine care, allows chassis flexibility, reduces carbon. Laminated Weed Frame Mere costly te build, but lighter, stronger and mere shock-absorbing than steel. Increases comfort, permits wheels te conform te read without straining body. FOTTR-POINT BODT SUSPENSION Here again is flexibility, impossible with cars having body rigidly belted te frame the entire length. Prevents squeaks and strains. Twe-Point Spring Suspension See what this docs te rigidity, the enemy of comfort, safety and long life. An te noisene shackle belts. Ne Terque Tubes or Strut Reds Anether contribution te flexibility. Allows springs te absorb jar of starting, stepping and read jolts. Alse eliminates unnecessary weight and noise. Pull-Eixiptic Springs Give almost twice the usual spring movement. Deaden read shocks. Mere costly than semi-elliptic or ether kinds, but important for comfort. Absorb the forces that cause skidding. Lbekt Unsprung Weieht Lew weight below springs than any ether car. Reduce reaction of read roughness against tires, body and passengers. A New Standard for Demonstrations A let of cars have been bought in the past en impression, a short demonstration, and a big hope for the best. We want people te knew what they are getting before they buy. Se we have set a new standard of demonstration 50 te 500 miles, or mere. Yeu will like the Franklin's simple starting system, the security you feel when driving, v the absence of radiator and tire troubles, the freshness after the trip. The harder the going, the better, because the Franklin pos sesses advantages that no ether car has. It gees when and where ethers cannot. Ge te any Franklin dealer. His time and car will be at your service for this purpose at any time convenient te you. It will pay you te knew the Franklin. Tubular Frent Axle Made of drawn steel tubing. Mere expensive te produce, but is stronger, lighter and free from hidden, flaws. , Scientific Light Weight Quality materials of great strength properly used te equalize stress. Distributes leadevenly. Lengthens tire life, gives comfort, easy handling 'and economy. Generous Use of Aluminum In body, engine base and oil pan, rear axle housing, etc. Saves 440 lbs. in enclosed types, 350 in open. Costs 800 95? mere than materials it replaces. A big factor in Franklin light weight and quality. Patented Leng-Ttpe Aluminum Piston? Corebino advantages of cast irce and of erdinerr aluminum types. Silent, longer wearing, allows higher engine compression, quick acceleration. Nen-Stalling Engine A cowl switch does it. Ne pushing of pedals no mesh ing of gears. A powerful safety factor. Carburetor Adjustable Frem Dash Carburetor adjustment possible with car in motion, meeting varying conditions. Prevents gaselind wast, insures maximum power. Celd Weather Starting Devicbs Streng starter, improved electric vaperiser, closed circuit ignition system hotter Bpark. Makes starting instant. easy and dependable, regardless of temperature. Elimination of Grease Cups Wick oiling eliminates all but three, which are easily reached. Lightens routine care, guards against damag due te neglect. Pressure Oiling te Bearings Makes oiling positive, constant, and equal net a matter of chance. Saves many repair bills. Reduces carbon. New Use of Drep Forgings In lead-carrying parts. Increases endurance.saves repair bills. The first car te embody this advance in constructieB. Safer Braking System Service and emergency brake area separated, insuring cool brakes. Service brake en transmission acta through differential equally en both wheels. Multiplies braking force, prevents skidding. Automatic Spark Control Relieves the driver of guessing, Insures correct timing at all speeds. Saves engine saves gasoline. 20 miles te the gallon of gasoline 12,500 milea te the set or" tire 50 alower yearly depreciation rpl Cim A XT The fim 8tecl S4an in America, J.D.6 OJDJ-ATYrN Qnd the meat practical one ever beflU Enclosed car comfort for 5 passengers, at no sacri fice of Franklin readability. Twe doers, wide windows, lanting V front, giving broadest vision for driver and passenger. The DEMI-SEDAN J!!SZS2Z bines the advantages of open and enclosed types. Quick removable, nen-rattle glass panels permit three distinct degrees of weather protection. Seats arranged as in Touring Car. Four doers. The BROUGHAM & distinguish it as a personal car for men in business or pro fessions, and for women in their social duties. Cosy for en or two, commodious when carrying four. Anether type original with Franklin. OTHER FRANKLIN TYPES: TOURING - DEM1.COUPE - - RUNABOUT - . TOURING LIMOUSINE FRANKLIN AUTOMOBILE COMPANY, SYRACUSE, N. Y. rhlladelphia Franklin Mqter Car Ce., 22H-Z2 Market St. Camden Franklin McKenna Ce. Wet Chester Weed & Tayler Norristown Norrlstewn Meters Ce. Bristel-Charlea IS. Parker Burlington New Jergey Automotive Ce. Franklin Dealers Uasten S. A. Teel Banger S. A. Teel Atlantic City Frank J. Chambers Mount Carmel Tyc Aute Supply Ce Lancaster Franklin-Lancaster Aute Ce. ierK ii. t. uiarx nuie je. Wilmington Franklin-Wilmmglen Moter Car Ce in Thin Vicinilu: I larfUburg Franklin Sales !c Service Ce. Lykens w. J I. Cedpcr. ""Waynesboro C. L. Spoenhour & Sen nameersDurg ,. liari rewn Reading J. Miller Kalbach Ce. L.euanen jesepn k. anyqer Portsville William P. 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