Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025 on Sunday the 4th of May, Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP .
Greeves Motorcycles Ltd started manufacturing competition motorcycles in late 1951 and by 1953 had branched into using proprietary engines from Villiers and British Anzani
The competition bias of the company led to worldwide success in motocross and trials events
In 1963, Greeves developed their first road-racing model - the 249cc Greeves Silverstone, powered by a Villiers engine. The following year saw the launch of their own engine using an Albion gearbox
In its inaugural year it won the Manx Grand Prix with rider, Gordon Keith, recording an 87. 6mph lap
This Villiers Starmaker-powered version is offered in complete condition
Not used for some time so will require recommissioning or restoring before use
Fitted with an Albion gearbox
No paperwork
