Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
26th Mar, 2025 9:00
1961 Francis Barnett Cruiser 80
No Reserve
Registration No: 657 BPX
Frame No: BBC15495
MOT: Exempt
Good looking Cruiser 80 single cylinder 250
Authentically restored in classic Arden green
Supplied with a current V5C
Francis & Barnett Limited was an English motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1919 by Gordon Inglesby Francis and Arthur Barnett and based in Coventry. Early motorcycles were affectionately known as ' Franny B's and were produced for enthusiasts and as affordable bikes for use as general transport. The majority of the lighter motorcycles used Villiers two-stroke engines with the later bigger capacity models using Associated Motor Cycles engines. AMC took over Francis & Barnett Limited in 1947 merging this with the James motorcycle company in 1957 and this combined company remained in business until 1966.
This Francis Barnett Cruiser 80 single, being offered at no reserve, is part of a deceased estate having been part of the vendors collection of mainly British bikes. As a lifelong motorcyclist, he maintained and rode all of his bikes in VJMC events and runs and rallies. Francis Barnetts are a good introduction to classic motorcycling featuring a sturdy and simple to maintain design with an easy to work on two stroke engine. Not run for a while due to ill health, it will need recommissioning and comes supplied with a current V5C.
Please note. The frame number listed has been taken from the V5C as it is not clearly visible under a thick layer of paint. There's also an engine number typography error on the V5C; it shows as 197CH instead of 19764 as stamped on the crankcases.
