Lot #542 - A 1951 Francis-Barnett 'Merlin' 122cc motorcycle
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:January 2017 Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:24 Jan 2017 ~ 10am (NZ time) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 275
24 Jan 2017 ~ 5pm (NZ time) - Session 2: Lots 300 - 583 -
Lot #:542
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Lot Description:A 1951 Francis-Barnett 'Merlin' 122cc motorcycle
One of Francis-Barnett's first post-war offerings was the Model 51 Merlin. Introduced in 1946, it was powered by the 122cc Villiers 9D twin-port engine, within a rigid frame equipped with a girder front fork. Handsome and lightweight, the well-equipped Merlin came with a speedometer and direct lighting as standard. A particularly neat touch was the oil tank- complete with petrol mix measure - attached to the rear chain stays. Restored and in working condition. -
Provenance:Ex the estate of an Auckland gentleman who completed the restoration.
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Estimate:NZ$4,000 - 4,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Automobiles & Accessories
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