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LOT 308

1933 Francis-Barnett Falcon 196cc Super Sports Registration no. APC 417 Frame no. C 25981 Engine no. KZS 3179

Sold for £3,450 inc. premium
Lot 308

1933 Francis-Barnett Falcon 196cc Super Sports

1933 Francis-Barnett Falcon 196cc Super Sports
Registration no. APC 417
Frame no. C 25981
Engine no. KZS 3179

'APC 417' was registered new, albeit only briefly, to Francis-Barnett specialist T G 'Tommy' Meeten before passing to its only other registered keeper in period. Fitted with Villiers' top-of-the-range 196cc three-speed Super Sports engine, this Falcon came from the collection of Tommy Meeten's godson in 2010, as did the circa 1928 Francis-Barnett Brooklands racing motorcycle in this sale. It appears to have been fitted in period with the older style of gear-change lever rather than the newer tank-mounted gear-change which was then standard. Anecdotally, it seems some sportsmen preferred the longer lever as a gear could be changed with a deft movement of the knee.

This Falcon appears to have had only a short active life, such that the engine and cycle parts were in surprisingly good condition prior to its lengthy professional restoration, which was recently completed by Aspire Classic Restorations at a cost of over £5,500 (copy invoices available). This lovely Francis-Barnett Falcon is presented in beautiful condition, the time taken to finish the rebuild having resulted in a charming patina. The machine starts and runs well but should, of course, be set-up to suit the new owner.

The original RF60 logbook comes with the machine; the frame, engine, and registration numbers match the original details and the current V5C document. Key not required.
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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 27 April, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

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