LOT 513

Offered from the Les Thomas Collection 1957 Francis-Barnett 197cc Falcon 74 Registration no. RSU 978 Frame no. YM 82426 Engine no. 070B65073

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Lot 513

Offered from the Les Thomas Collection, 1957 Francis-Barnett 197cc Falcon 74
Registration no. RSU 978 Frame no. YM 82426 Engine no. 070B65073

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

Offered from the Les Thomas Collection
1957 Francis-Barnett 197cc Falcon 74
Registration no. RSU 978
Frame no. YM 82426
Engine no. 070B65073

After WW2 Francis-Barnett concentrated on the production of lightweight two-strokes powered firstly by Villiers engines, while from 1957 AMC's own power units were fitted to many models. In the early 1950s the Falcon used the Villiers 8E 197cc engine and by 1956 was being built with a swinging-arm frame, partially enclosed centre section and 18" wheels, the latter being introduced on the Model 74. This charming and highly original Falcon 74 was supplied new by W M Webster of Crewe and belonged to the preceding owner for ten years. Understood to be an older restoration, 'RSU 978' is said to remain in very good condition both mechanically and cosmetically. Apparently well cared for, the machine is offered with a copy of the Villiers operating instructions and parts list; a wiring diagram; correspondence; an old-style logbook; and V5/V5C registration documents.

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