
LOT 351
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1966 Greeves 197cc 20DC Sports Single Registration no. MDX 69D Frame no. 20DC397 (see text) Engine no. 251D 10473
Sold for £2,300 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 351
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1966 Greeves 197cc 20DC Sports Single
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1966 Greeves 197cc 20DC Sports Single
Registration no. MDX 69D
Frame no. 20DC397 (see text)
Engine no. 251D 10473
1966 Greeves 197cc 20DC Sports Single
Registration no. MDX 69D
Frame no. 20DC397 (see text)
Engine no. 251D 10473
Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'down-tube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map, generating valuable publicity that helped sell the roadsters. The 20DB Sports Single was one of four roadsters in Greeves' 1961 line-up and was powered by the four-speed Villiers 9E engine, which had first featured in the 1956 range powering the preceding D model, the Fleetstar. The model designation changed to 20DC for 1962 and the Sports Single continued in this guise until production ceased at the end of 1966, by which time it was one of only two roadsters left in the range, the other being the 25DC East Coaster twin. From 1967 onwards it would be competition machines only.
First registered on 25th January 1966, this late Greeves Sports Single was acquired by Tony East in June 2012. Restored throughout, the machine comes with a V5C document and an undated sheet of hand-written notes detailing its restoration. It should be noted that the frame number has been ground off and restamped.
First registered on 25th January 1966, this late Greeves Sports Single was acquired by Tony East in June 2012. Restored throughout, the machine comes with a V5C document and an undated sheet of hand-written notes detailing its restoration. It should be noted that the frame number has been ground off and restamped.
Footnotes
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.












Additional information
Looking for a similar item?
Our Motorcycles specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistSpecialist section

Auction Viewings
- 14 October 2023, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
- 15 October 2023, 09:00 - 17:00 BST
Bid now on these items
United Kingdom
Coming soon
Triumph T90 Racer
£1,500 - £3,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1978 Moto Guzzi Le Mans MkI
£1,500 - £2,500
United Kingdom
Coming soon
c.1970 Moto Guzzi 850GT
£1,500 - £2,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
c.1970 Honda CB450 DOHC
£1,500 - £2,500
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1982 Yamaha XS650
£1,800 - £2,400
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1969 Moto Guzzi V7 Special
£1,500 - £2,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1978 Yamaha XS650 Special
£1,800 - £2,400
United Kingdom
Coming soon
c.1965 Yamaha 305 YM1
£1,800 - £2,400
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1972 Ducati 350 Mk3
£2,000 - £5,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1976 Moto Guzzi Le Mans MkI
£2,000 - £3,000
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1976 Honda CB750
£2,400 - £4,400
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1971 Honda CB750
£2,400 - £4,400
United Kingdom
Coming soon
1978 Ducati SD 900 Darmah
£2,400 - £3,400
United Kingdom
A Victorian pedal car, circa 1900,
£1,800 - £2,400























