Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1959 Francis Barnet Light Cruiser 79
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
From the attic of a barn
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 a ' Franny B'. Motorcycles were produced for enthusiasts and reasonably affordable for citizens for use as general transport. The majority of the lighter motorcycles used Villiers two-stroke engines and later Associated Motor Cycles AMC engines. AMC took over Francis & Barnett Limited in 1947 combining with the James motorcycle models in 1957. The combined company remained in business until 1966.
This 1959 Francis Banet Light Cruiser 79 has formed part of a collection of motorcycles that the late vendor had amassed. It is not known when he bought it, however, it was purchased in its current condition some time ago and taken to steam rallies in the early days of ownership, it was then placed in the attic of a barn for storage until our pictures were taken. The Francis Barnet will need recommissioning before use. It is offered with a V5C.
