
LOT 229
1933 Francis-Barnett 148cc Lapwing 27 Registration no. TXS 787 Frame no. C27176 Engine no. GY 4934
Sold for £2,300 inc. premium
Lot 229
1933 Francis-Barnett 148cc Lapwing 27
The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1933 Francis-Barnett 148cc Lapwing 27
Registration no. TXS 787
Frame no. C27176
Engine no. GY 4934
Registration no. TXS 787
Frame no. C27176
Engine no. GY 4934
Francis Barnett were in business from 1919, and their slogan from the outset was 'Built like a bridge', derived from their method of frame construction, which comprised a series of straight tubular sections bolted together. Their production of machines ran until 1966, and consisted almost exclusively of lightweight machines powered by proprietary Villiers engines, latterly AMC engines, in capacities ranging from 98cc to 249cc, although there was a brief sojourn in the 1930s with Blackburne four stroke engines. In 1933 the range included a number of models, ranging in size from the 98cc Snipe to the new Cruiser 250. The 148 Lapwing 27 featured ignition and lighting courtesy of Villiers flywheel magneto, an Albion three-speed gearbox, lights, and an extravagant twin exhaust system. Acquired by the owner in need of some attention, this machine was recommissioned, benefiting from a pair of new tyres, during 2023, but thereafter not used on the road. TXS 787 was last run in 2023, so will require some degree of re-commissioning and basic safety checks prior to any use by a new owner. It should be noted that the V5C does not record either the engine or frame number prefixes. Documentation comprises a current V5C, some old receipts for the bike, some marque-related copy articles and sundry papers.
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