Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1959 Francis Barnet Falcon
Estimate
£1, 000 - £1, 500
Registration No: SSY 707
Frame No: AAD111
MOT: Exempt
Part of a private collection
Appears to be an older restoration
In the attic of a barn
Current V5c on file
Francis & Barnett Limited was an English motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1919 by Gordon Inglesby Francis and Arthur Barnett and based in Lower Ford Street, Coventry, England. Early motorcycles were affectionately known as ' Franny B'. Motorcycles were produced for enthusiasts and was reasonably affordable for citizens for use as general transport. The majority of the lighter motorcycles used Villiers and later Two-stroke engine and later Associated Motor Cycles AMC engines. AMC took over Francis & Barnett Limited in 1947 combining this with the James motorcycle models in 1957. The combined company remained in business until 1966.
This 1959 Francis Banet Falcon has formed part of a collection of motorcycles that the late vendor had. It is not known when it was purchased by him for the collection. Purchased in its current condition some time ago and taken to steam rallies in the early days. It was then placed in the attic of the barn for storage until the pictures were taken. The Francis Barnet will need recommissioning before use. It comes complete with a current V5c.
