
LOT 205 N
c.1970 Greeves 246cc Griffon Model 56 Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 56J-571 Engine no. GPF1/596
Sold for £1,150 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 205N
c.1970 Greeves 246cc Griffon Model 56Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. 56J-571 Engine no. GPF1/596
c.1970 Greeves 246cc Griffon Model 56
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 56J-571
Engine no. GPF1/596
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. 56J-571
Engine no. GPF1/596
Greeves had already made the break with Villiers engines by producing their own engine for the Challenger model in 1964. In 1967 another change happened when the traditional Greeves leading link forks were also substituted with Cerianis. Thus equipped, came the Griffon 250 motocross machine which followed the Challenger. Also, to vanish at the same time was the famous Greeves alloy beam frame, replaced by a new tubular steel type.
This 250 Griffon dating from approximately 1970, was acquired for the collection in 2008, and is an older restoration. It has twin-shock rear suspension with the tubular frame, steel wheel rims, fibreglass petrol tank and side panels. 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 250 Griffon dating from approximately 1970, was acquired for the collection in 2008, and is an older restoration. It has twin-shock rear suspension with the tubular frame, steel wheel rims, fibreglass petrol tank and side panels. 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
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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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