Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Francis Barnett recordsetter


 In 1927, this 172cc 2 stroke Francis Barnett set a record of 6 hours at almost 55 mph at Brooklands racetrack. Note the expansion chamber-like exhaust, now...where did Walter Kaaden get the idea?

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2 comments:

  1. ratsFebruary 1, 2023 at 11:04 PM

    SLEEK. Even standing stil, its flowing lines; its brutish low-slung silhouette; its every detail positively scream "55 MPH!"

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2023 at 8:47 AM

    Yes, barely-restrained speed! Big news in 1927 for basically a lawnmower engine:-)

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