1963 Greeves Silverstone, 246cc, race bike. Registration num...

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£2,900

1963 Greeves Silverstone, 246cc, race bike. Registration number not registered. Frame number 24RAS 144. Engine number not found.
Sold with a copy of the British 250 Racer book.
Greeves entry into the world of road-racing was prompted by the efforts and success of Reg Everett who, during the 1962 season had campaigned a machine built from a combination of Greeves roadster and motocross components. Mr Everett's success led to the factory developing their own racing model, which debuted at the 1962 Earls Court Show. The new machine utilised a Villiers derived engine and was offered with a price of £285.
This machine was ridden by Stuart Compton in the 1970's in the CRMC and was top three most outings, with the occasional win. In the 80's it was ridden by Ashly Brooks, he won the CRMC 250 race of the year in 1988 on it. The next rider was Phil Burman. It features on page 72 of the British 250 Racer book by Derek Pickard.
The engine is an Alpha 250.
Now in need of restoration, it would make a great historic racer again.
Sold with a copy of the book.