1st Mar, 2007 0:00
The Centaur
1966/7 Greeves Challenger
Estimated at £2,200 - £2,600
Lot details
Registration No: N/A
Frame No: 24MX3-C1181
Engine No: GP5-878
cc: 250
Greeves introduced the first of their Challenger models in 1964. Typed the MX1, the new model headed the range of moto cross machines from the Thundersley factory and significantly introduced an engine designed by Greeves and containing no Villiers components. The barrel, head and crankcases were produced in-house, with the crankshaft assembly emanating from Alpha Bearings. An Albion gearbox and clutch were used and the magneto was supplied Stefa. The MX2 variant followed for the 1965 season incorporating a number of modifications to the transmission and was followed for the 1966 season by the MX3. The new model broke with Greeves tradition with either Ceriani telescopic forks or banana forks being specified in place of the Greeves leading link design previously specified.
This example, fitted with the Ceriani front forks is described by the vendor as being in good original cosmetically. The condition of the gearbox, engine, cycle parts and ignition system are also described as being good.
PLEASE NOTE: We apologise but this motorcycle has been withdrawn from the 1st March 2007 auction.
Registration No: N/A
Frame No: 24MX3-C1181
Engine No: GP5-878
cc: 250
Greeves introduced the first of their Challenger models in 1964. Typed the MX1, the new model headed the range of moto cross machines from the Thundersley factory and significantly introduced an engine designed by Greeves and containing no Villiers components. The barrel, head and crankcases were produced in-house, with the crankshaft assembly emanating from Alpha Bearings. An Albion gearbox and clutch were used and the magneto was supplied Stefa. The MX2 variant followed for the 1965 season incorporating a number of modifications to the transmission and was followed for the 1966 season by the MX3. The new model broke with Greeves tradition with either Ceriani telescopic forks or banana forks being specified in place of the Greeves leading link design previously specified.
This example, fitted with the Ceriani front forks is described by the vendor as being in good original cosmetically. The condition of the gearbox, engine, cycle parts and ignition system are also described as being good.
PLEASE NOTE: We apologise but this motorcycle has been withdrawn from the 1st March 2007 auction.
Auction: The Centaur, 1st Mar, 2007
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