LOT 221

1962 Francis Barnett 199cc Falcon 87 Project Registration no. 545 DBE (see text) Frame no. DF91742 Engine no. V20T 7379

Sold for £690 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 221

1962 Francis Barnett 199cc Falcon 87 Project

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1962 Francis Barnett 199cc Falcon 87 Project
Registration no. 545 DBE (see text)
Frame no. DF91742
Engine no. V20T 7379

Post-WW2, Francis-Barnett concentrated on the production of lightweight two-strokes powered by Villiers engines at first, though from 1957 Associated Motor Cycles' own engine was fitted to many models. In the Falcon's case, the 199cc AMC engine was first fitted to the Falcon 87 for 1960. Production ceased in 1966.

It is not known when the elderly vendor acquired this Falcon 87, which displays a total of 31,986 miles to odometer. Surface corrosion is evident throughout and it is obvious the machine has not been used for some considerable time. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, it comes with its original RF.60 logbook. It should be noted that the vehicle registration number '545 DBE' has lapsed from the DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the validity of the VRN prior to bidding, and will need to apply to the DVLA to re-register.
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