
LOT 204 N
c.1964 Greeves 246cc Challenger 250 Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 24MX1 228 Engine no. GPA1 209
Sold for £1,840 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 204N
c.1964 Greeves 246cc Challenger 250Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 24MX1 228 Engine no. GPA1 209
c.1964 Greeves 246cc Challenger 250
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 24MX1 228
Engine no. GPA1 209
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 24MX1 228
Engine no. GPA1 209
Bert Greeves began making invalid carriages after the second World War before going into production of motorcycles in 1953. Greeves' interest in off-road sport was evident by the inclusion of a scrambles model in the very first model line-up. Subsequently offering models for trials and motocross competition throughout their manufacturing time, Greeves made the break with Villiers engines by producing their own engine for the Challenger motocross model introduced for 1964.
This first year Challenger dates from approximately 1964, and is an older restoration. It has twin-shock rear suspension with the traditional cast alloy beam frame, alloy wheel rims, fibreglass petrol tank and lightweight plastic front mudguard. Fitted with drum brakes front and rear, it will require some re-commissioning prior to further use. There are no documents, and whilst the engine turns over, its mechanical condition is unknown and is sold strictly as viewed.
This first year Challenger dates from approximately 1964, and is an older restoration. It has twin-shock rear suspension with the traditional cast alloy beam frame, alloy wheel rims, fibreglass petrol tank and lightweight plastic front mudguard. Fitted with drum brakes front and rear, it will require some re-commissioning prior to further use. There are no documents, and whilst the engine turns over, its mechanical condition is unknown and is sold strictly as viewed.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.















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- 28 April 2001, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
- 27 April 2019, 09:00 - 18:00 BST
Lot symbols
| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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