c.1963 Greeves Silverstone
Early 24RAS Mk1 version.

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: 24RAS156
Engine No: None
CC: 250
MOT: N/A

• Greeves’ early 1960s over-the-counter racer
• Authentically restored back to standard trim
• Amal GP carb, alloy rims and top half-fairing

Greeves Motorcycles was founded by Bert Greeves in 1951 and produced a range of road machines and later competition mounts for trials, scrambles and road racing. Using some of the knowledge and production techniques gained from their Invacar involvement and utilising Villiers supplied engines they went onto great success in off-road competition including Dave Bickers wins in the 1960 and 1961 European Scrambles World Championship. Greeves' first road-racer, the Silverstone, was first seen in 1963, following the success of Reg Everett's converted scrambler still utilising their trademark alloy cast downtube frame and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork. The bike used a narrowed 24MDS frame and was powered by a modified Villiers engine. Priced at £285, the bike was very popular with road racers and became the mainstay of 250cc class racing in the1960s.

This early c.1963 RAS model is presented in a good authentic condition, still sporting its Amal GP carb, with a short circuit fuel tank and half fairing. From a deceased estate, unfortunately, not much is known of its history and the bike has been stood for a while, so will need some recommissioning. An interesting and genuine-looking bike that would be ideal for classic racing or parading.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189