DESCRIPTION

The downturn in the motorcycle market in the early 1920s prompted F-B to switch from producing expensive, high quality machines to the more utilitarian. First seen in 1923, the first of these was the triangulated, pin-jointed, straight-tube frame models whose novel method of construction gave rise to the ‘Built Like A Bridge’ advertising slogan.

We have A very original collectable 'Barn Find' example 'Black Hawk' powered by a 196cc Villiers engine with an Albion 2 speed hand change gearbox. This 1930's Francis Barnett fires into life with a lovely 2 stoke crackle and could be ridden or restored. Sat very low on its wheels with a flat tank, lightweight frame and filled with lots of patina. This bike has been registered to a father and son since 1950. Original buff log book, V5 and FB owners club documentation present. This bike is still retaining its original London registration number OY 538

USED AND CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES ARE LOCATED AT OUR TADCASTER STORE.