LOT 116

c.1966 Greeves 246cc Silverstone Frame no. 24RDS159 Engine no. GFA5/61697 (see text)

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Lot 116

c.1966 Greeves 246cc Silverstone

Motorcycles Online - The January Sale|22 January 2024, 12:22 GMT|Online, Milton Keynes

c.1966 Greeves 246cc Silverstone
Frame no. 24RDS159
Engine no. GFA5/61697 (see text)

Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast aluminium beam 'downtube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter, via a succession of highly successful off-roaders, to clubman's road-racer. Greeves' first road-racer, the Silverstone, was introduced for the 1963 season following the success of Reg Everett's converted scrambler. The production bike used a modified 24MDS scrambler frame, narrowed at the rear, and was powered by a Villiers 36A engine fitted with Greeves' own alloy cylinder barrel and head. An Amal GP carburettor and expansion chamber exhaust were standard equipment and the motor produced 31bhp at 7,400rpm. Progressively developed through versions RAS to RFS until 1968, the Silverstone provided many an aspiring star with their first taste of road racing and today remains a popular mount in classic/historic racing's 250 class.

This time warp Silverstone was purchased by the vendor over 30 years ago from a gentleman in Edinburgh who advised the current vendor that it was previously raced at Beveridge Park. Dry stored and not started since purchase, it will require recommissioning or restoration to a greater or lesser extent before returning to the track. At the time of cataloguing, we were unable to check whether the engine turned over due to the gears not selecting, therefore it is sold strictly as viewed. Offered without documents. It should be noted the engine number has been restamped.
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