Description
1938 francis barnett f43 seagull 250cc, rare bike in good condition and running well.
founded by gordon francis and arthur barnett, francis-barnett set up shop in the old excelsior works in coventry in 1919, but by the early '20's and the downturn in the market, meant the switch to more utilitarian models and the ‘built like a bridge’ advertising slogan was born.
francis-barnett used villiers two-stroke engines exclusively throughout the 1930s. Powered by a long-stroke (63x80mm) villiers engine, the 249cc seagull debuted in 1935 as the model 42/ 43 and remained a feature of the range into 1940.
this model from 1938 was off of the road for many years and restored in 2010 and returned to the road, with a (non-transferable) age related plate.
the previous onwer has fitted an amal carb, for ease of starting and better running and she is a lovely easy starting bike and runs well. Recently she has been rewired with a new lucas ignition, new lucas ameter, battery and is ready to give her next owner many years of good service.
she comes with some paperwork and the v5 is in my name
a video of her running can be shared, please just message me and i can also send high-res images of the bike to you via we transfer if required -again please just message me.
viewing most welcome near henley-on-thames: Rg9 5nb and i can help with courier/ or delivery if required -just ask.
an inexpensive route into pre-war biking and a super example of the rare franny b seagull and offering excellent value at just £3, 850
