The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1966 Greeves 246cc 24RDS Silverstone Frame no...

The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1966 Greeves 246cc 24RDS Silverstone Frame no. 24RDS 101 Engine no. CCA330 Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast aluminium beam 'downtube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter, via a succession of highly successful off-roaders, to clubman's road-racer. Greeves' first road-racer, the Silverstone, was introduced for the 1963 season following the success of Reg Everett's converted scrambler. The production bike used a modified 24MDS scrambler frame, narrowed at the rear, and was powered by a Villiers 36A engine fitted with Greeves' own alloy cylinder barrel and head. An Amal GP carburettor and expansion chamber exhaust were standard equipment and the motor produced 31bhp at 7,400rpm. Progressively developed through versions RAS to RFS until 1968, the Silverstone provided many an aspiring star with their first taste of road racing and today remains a popular mount in classic/historic racing's 250 class. Its '101' frame number suggests that this machine is the first 1966 24RDS production model produced. There is a one sheet of information present identifying the owner as Tony Wall of Wall & Sagar Ltd, who entered the Greeves in the 1966 Manx Grand Prix, lapping in practice at 88mph but retiring from the race. He also achieved top three places in races across the UK, including Mallory Park, Oulton Park Cadwell Park. Sold by Tony Wall to Tony East, basic safety checks and recommissioning will be required before the machine returns to the racetrack. Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com