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LOT 347

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1961 Greeves 246cc 24DC Sports Single Registration no. WMN-250 (Isle of Man) Frame no. 24DC124 Engine no. 452D 2709

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Lot 347

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1961 Greeves 246cc 24DC Sports Single

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1961 Greeves 246cc 24DC Sports Single
Registration no. WMN-250 (Isle of Man)
Frame no. 24DC124
Engine no. 452D 2709

First registered to one J M Banks (Monty Banks Motorcycles) of Cambridge Heath, East London, this machine is one of the last six 24DC models completed before production ceased in 1962 (see file). It has a glassfibre fuel tank and mudguards that were widely used in 1963 but would have been a special order for this example. Previous owner and Isle of Man resident David Wright purchased this Sports Single from well-known Greeves collector Andrew King in November 1998, at which time it was UK-registered as 'JSK 868'. To conform with Manx legislation, the Greeves was re-registered as 'WMN 250' in June 2000. According to David it was tidy and rideable, but he did have the engine rebuilt by Villiers Services. The Greeves was used mostly on local VMCC runs and also in Northern Island, taking part in the Antrim Coast Run on several occasions. The Greeves never let David down in 11 years of ownership (see email on file).

In October 2009 David sold the Greeves to Tony East, who immediately set about fully rebuilding it to his museum standard. The machine currently displays a total of 5,430 miles on odometer and was last taxed in May 2017. Accompanying documentation includes IoM registration documents; numerous invoices; photocopy old V5; miscellaneous paperwork; correspondence; old tax discs; and a quantity of photocopied technical and historical literature. The machine also comes with a letter from Andrew King and a Monty Banks supplier's plate.

Footnotes

If purchased by a UK resident, this machine will be subject to a NOVA Declaration, which Bonhams will undertake at no cost to the buyer. This declaration facilitates the registration process with the DVLA in the UK.

All lots are 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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The recorded mileage is 9,430.

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