
LOT 442
1961 Greeves 246cc 24MCS Moto Cross Special Registration no. SPJ 493R Frame no. 61 3778 Engine no. 305D1903
Sold for £3,105 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 442
1961 Greeves 246cc 24MCS Moto Cross SpecialRegistration no. SPJ 493R Frame no. 61 3778 Engine no. 305D1903
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1961 Greeves 246cc 24MCS Moto Cross Special
Registration no. SPJ 493R
Frame no. 61 3778
Engine no. 305D1903
Registration no. SPJ 493R
Frame no. 61 3778
Engine no. 305D1903
The first Greeves machines were announced in 1953, and their interest in off-road sport was evident by the inclusion of a scrambles model in the very first model line-up. The first one was the 20S, followed by the Hawkstone 20SA. The various scrambles models found considerable success over the years with the popular Villiers 197cc engine, but were giving away the advantage of 50cc to their competitors in the 250 class. Thus, the step of an increase to 250cc was inevitable, and from 1958 onward, the larger capacity became available alongside the 200. Only available for just over one year, the Moto Cross Special was based on the machine that Dave Bickers had used to win the European Championship in 1960. Purchased by the vendor at Bonhams' Stafford sale in April 2010 (lot 436), 'SPJ 493R' was in need of restoration when acquired. The vendor advises that the frame and forks were powder coated, the wheels rebuilt, new wheel bearings and tyres fitted, the engine rebuilt by a local specialist, with new piston rings, bearings, seals and an Electrex World CDI ignition system. The new alloy petrol tank, side panels and front plate were supplied by Holt Works. The old parts replaced in the restoration are included with the machine. The bike has not been run since completion of the restoration, and will therefore require post restoration checks and careful commissioning prior to use. Documentation comprises a current V5C and sundry receipts.
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.
Saleroom notices
This lot is offered with an old V5.









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