Description
This motorcycle is Lot 148 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 148
1955 Francis-Barnett 197cc Falcon
Registration no. KBW 151
Frame no. VM76093 (see text)
Engine no. 367A 12120E (see text)
First introduced for 1949, the Falcon used the Villiers 6E 197cc engine, which was housed in a rigid frame with telescopic front fork. In August 1951 the Falcon (together with the 122cc Merlin) was upgraded with swinging arm rear suspension that used dampers of F-B's own manufacture. The model continued in this form up to 1954, latterly with the Villiers 8E engine, when a new frame featuring central enclosure and a dual seat was introduced. An older restoration, displaying 15, 862 miles to the odometer and last taxed until 3/ 15, this Falcon was acquired in 1997 and is offered with a V5C, photocopy old V5 and a 1967 replacement logbook (listing a different engine number). Its mechanical condition is not known and thus the machine is sold strictly as viewed, the engine turns over. It should be noted, the V5C lists the frame number as UM76493.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
