Beschreibung:

Founded by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett in 1919, Francis-Barnett became part of Associated Motor Cycles in 1947 and was joined there in 1951 by James. The two marques' model ranges became ever more similar until the transfer of Francis-Barnett production to the James factory in 1962 ushered in an era of unashamed 'badge engineering'. Francis-Barnett concentrated on the production of lightweight two-strokes powered by Villiers engines at first, though from 1957 AMC's own engines were fitted to many models and by 1961 the home-grown product - although now manufactured by Villiers - was used exclusively; though that situation soon changed with the introduction for 1962 of the Villiers 2T-powered Cruiser Twin 89, based on the existing single-cylinder Cruiser 80. This example of the Cruiser Twin was acquired by its late owner circa 2002/2003. Apparently to original specification and in sound condition, the machine is offered with Swansea V5 registration document. Please note: the V5 incorrectly gives the date of manufacture as 1959.