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Francis-Barnett was central in the two golden eras of the motorcycle industry, the 1930s and the 1950s. The company was founded in 1919 by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett, and based in Lower Ford Street, Coventry, England. Francis-Barnett played a key role in the motorcycle industry with the production of it's 'home to work' commuting two-stroke motorcycles. The author looks at the key role these innovative and unique bikes played in the glory days of the British motorcycling industry. Topics covered include:- Company origins and history. Manufacturing seasons from 1919 to 1966. Engines and carburetors. Detailed technical specifications. This fascinating book is primarily intended to be an authoritative work for reference for those wanting to establish the authenticity of a machine, particularly as the company's early records were lost during the bombing of Coventry during Word War II and the post-war records appear to have been destroyed with the collapse of the parent company AMC (Associated Motor Cycles). AUTHOR: Arthur Gent, like most people in the 1950s, had a series of motorcycles for commuting to work and for pleasure purposes; these were James and BSA two-strokes. In 1980 he was given the remnants of a 1958 Francis-Barnett Cruiser 80, which languished in his garage until he joined the Francis-Barnett Owners Club and with their help rebuilt the Cruiser to award winning condition. The enthusiasm of the Club members, especially John Baker, rubbed off on him so that he began obtaining other Francis-Barnetts. In 2000, he became a Francis-Barnett Owners Club committee member responsible for keeping the Register of surviving Francis-Barnetts and in 2003 the post of Librarian. SELLING POINTS: -A fascinating account of the history of the company from its birth in 1919 to its demise in 1966 -An authoritative work of reference for those wanting to establish the authenticity of a machine -Traces the key role that these innovative and unique bikes played in the glory days of the British motorcycling industry ILLUSTRATIONS 177 b/w photographs *Product Identifiers
PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press LTD
ISBN-139781847972460
eBay Product ID (ePID)99855228
Product Key Features
Book TitleFrancis-Barnett: the Complete Story
AuthorArthur Gent
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicMotorcycles
Publication Year2011
Number of Pages208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height246mm
Item Width189mm
Item Weight765g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorArthur Gent
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 30 Jul, 2017
Francis-Barnett - the complete story
This is a really good book, for anyone interested in this make of motorbike. It is readable for its own sake and also well laid-out as a reference book, especially useful for identifying the different models, motors, carburettors etc., for correctly tracking down parts. Well worth the price!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Mar, 2018
book
a very interested and detailed book and of good qualityVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Aug, 2018
Excellent
Good detailVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 May, 2016
Fascinating behind the scenes record of the producer of my first Motorcycle.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
