We are now down to the final hour of the auction for this incredible 1931 Franklin! As many collectors know, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity, with only two known surviving examples of this model. There is steady international interest, and we have received inquiries regarding logistics from buyers across both Europe and the US. I want to reassure everyone watching that whoever wins this auction will get a beautiful car with a rich history, and we will assist you through the entire process—providing full "Door2Door" service from paperwork to delivery. Don't let this rare piece of pre-war history slip away. Good luck to all the bidders!
For any European bidders interested in this Franklin: We can easily arrange fully enclosed transport within Europe to deliver the car safely to your doorstep. Feel free to hit the "Contact Seller" button for a shipping quote. Payment can be made in either USD or EUR.
Just a quick clarification on the history: after its time at the Automotive Heritage Museum, the car actually returned to California for a period before it was ultimately sold and exported to Sweden, where it is now being offered on the global market.
Buyers can easily complete the payment in USD through our US sister company and its US bank account. Since this is a US-made classic being re-imported, it enters duty-free. We will provide full assistance with all export documentation and shipping. Please feel free to hit the "Contact Seller" button with any questions regarding payment options and documents.
This beautiful Franklin spent a long time in California before being proudly displayed at the Automotive Heritage Museum in Kokomo. Please feel free to hit the "Contact Seller" button with any questions or if you need assistance with shipping quotes. I´m happy to help!
This 1931 Franklin Series 15 Model 153 Deluxe Oxford Sedan has a documented award-winning history on both sides of the Atlantic!
In April 1999, it competed at the CCCA Grand Classic in Arlington, Texas. It was awarded First Prize in the Primary Division with a score of 97.5 out of 100 points, officially earning Senior Badge No. 2215.
This achievement was published in The Classic Car magazine, and the car was later featured in the reference book The Classic Era by Beverly Rae Kimes.
I have attached photos of official trophies, the book feature, the original judging score sheets, and the Senior badge to the comment! It has been meticulously maintained ever since and remains in beautiful, road-ready condition today.
@Jags_in_the_barn Thank you for the kind words and great insights! As the representative for the seller, we really appreciate you highlighting how advanced these cars are. This particular car is actually one of only two known to exist of this model, and it has won a CCCA National First Prize along with numerous other awards in the US and Sweden. Your tip about cross-referencing the hydraulic brakes to Dodge parts is highly valuable for the next owner. Thanks for sharing!
@ES-175
According to the H. H. Franklin Club documentation that accompanies the car, this particular example is one of only two known 1931 Franklin Series 15, Model 153, Oxford DeLuxe sedan with a Walker body. That helps explain why this model so rarely comes up for sale.
@Broxtop Thanks for asking! For a dedicated 20ft container where your car is the only one inside, the estimated cost to port in Florida is $4,500, estimated handling in the US port is $1850. If you can share a container it should be less. Please note that insurance is not included in this quote. Insurance is based on the value of the vehicle plus the shipping cost. Inland from Kalmar, Sweden to Port Gothenburg is estimated to $1,500 enclosed. I don´t have a quote for inland in Florida at this point but I can look into that on Monday if you want to give me your zip code. I assume you prefer enclosed transport. There is no import duty on this car.
We will assist both the seller and buyer and handle everything on our end—including the secure container booking, Swedish export handling, and professional loading to make this a completely seamless experience for you! Please let me know if you have further questions. Thanks again!
@ES-175 Thanks for your interest in the Franklin. That flexible, ribbed hose is actually part of the original factory cabin heating system. Since Franklins are air-cooled, there's no liquid heater core. Instead, the engine fan pushes fresh air through this hose into a shroud around the hot exhaust pipe. Once heated up, the air travels through that long duct under the chassis straight to a vent in the rear floorboard to keep back-seat passengers warm. It's completely separate from the actual exhaust gas. I attached a photo of the hose in the engine bay.
@boaboyoz Thanks for your kind remarks. I am glad you like the 1931 Franklin. It is a beautiful example featuring a US restoration that has won awards in both the US and Sweden. As shown in the listing, the included CCCA judging sheet shows a final score of 97.5, and the National Competition First Prize plaque (#2215) is attached to the right side of the cowl. We can ship worldwide, will assist the buyer with all shipping arrangements, and have international references available upon request. Logistics and USD payments are handled through our US sister company, or payment can be made in Euro to our Swedish bank.
