Francis Barnet

Look at this beast, clocked at “the owls nest” between Mydfai and Llandovrey today. 1938 Francis Barnet, guys had it 46 years, he’s the second owner. He has two others of the same model he bought years back to cannibalise for spares but he’s not needed to use anything yet, mad.


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Wow, 2 owners! Now that’s value for money.

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Aye, in 84 years.

Did you ask if he had a full service history? :laughing:

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Strangely no, and i forgot to ask what his dad rides…

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I keep seeing them pop up for sale… competitive prices compared against the other Brit bikes

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All villiers engines pretty much. I learned to ride on a FB Plover.

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I had no idea FaceBook even made bikes… :astonished:

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Don’t give them any ideas…

You make a good point.

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