Francis-Barnett

Francis-Barnett

Francis-Barnett was a British motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1919, by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett. The company which was based in Lower Ford Street, Coventry, was acquired by Associated Motor Cycles in 1947, and remained in business until 1966.

A number of models were named after birds including the Falcon, Hawk, Kestrel, Merlin, Plover and Snipe.

External links

* [http://www.francis-barnett.co.uk/history.htm Francis-Barnett Owners Club]


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