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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025
- c.1967 Greeves Silverstone 249cc
c.1967 Greeves Silverstone 249cc
Lot Number: 545
c.1967 Greeves Silverstone 249cc
Classic British road-racer restored to a good standard and fitted with a Villiers 250cc Starmaker, original Greeves front brake and leading link front suspension. Stored for last few months so will need some light recommissioning before use.
- Sold for: £2,645
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 9th November, 2025 at 10.00am local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
N/A
SUMMARY
Classic British road-racer restored to a good standard and fitted with a Villiers 250cc Starmaker, original Greeves front brake and leading link front suspension. Stored for last few months so will need some light recommissioning before use.
DESCRIPTION
- 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 restored example is presented in good overall condition
- Restored to a good standard and fitted with a Villiers 250cc Starmaker engine
- Still fitted with its original Greeves front brake and leading link front suspension
- Stored for last few months so will need some recommissioning before use
- A great classic British road-racing machine being offered without reserve
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 545
- Make
- GREEVES
- Model
- SILVERSTONE
- Registration Number
- N/A
- Frame Number
- 24RES137
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- Not Seen
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Robert Boothman
- Motorcycle Consultant
- 07860 215869
- robert@iconicauctioneers.com
Telephone Robert
Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 10th November due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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