Beschreibung
Lot 75
1956 Francis Barnett Falcon 74 197cc
Reg. no. XHU 787
Frame no. WM 80212
Engine no. 070B 66058
After the war Francis Barnett concentrated on making good quality small engined lightweight motorbikes for the mass market. The Falcon 74 used the reliable 197cc Villiers 2-stroke engine and with its swinging arm frame it handled well, was economical and reliable.
Prior to being purchased by the present owner this bike had previously spent many years in dry storage where although it was not run, the engine was turned over, using the kickstart and the bike was moved around to prevent things seizing up. Since purchasing the bike as a winter project, the current owner has sympathetically restored it using as many of its original components as possible. The bike was fully stripped down, media blasted and repainted, a new wiring loom fitted, electrics updated including a remote coil, a new battery, a fused lighting/ ignition system and a separately fused charging circuit. The fork seals were renewed, and the bike now starts, runs and rides nicely giving any perspective new owner a sound base to either further restore to show condition or just use and enjoy.
Comes with – a current V5C.
Estimate: £1, 300 – 1, 600
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.
Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
