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£320
c.1953 Francis Barnett Falcon, Project, 197 cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number TM 8210. Engine number 296B 59288 E.
After WW2 Francis-Barnett concentrated on the production of lightweight two-strokes powered firstly by Villiers engines, though from 1957 AMC's own power units were fitted to many models. First introduced for 1949, the Falcon used the Villiers 6E 197cc engine, which was housed in a rigid frame with telescopic front fork. In August 1951 the Falcon (together with the 122cc Merlin) was upgraded with swinging arm rear suspension that used dampers of F-B's own manufacture. The model continued in this form up to 1954, latterly with the Villiers 8E engine, when a new frame featuring central enclosure and a dual seat was introduced.
The engine with this lot has been rebuilt and has no oil in it.
There is no history with this machine that has been in long term storage.
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