1967 Greeves Silverstone RES

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 Moto Cross and Trials events. In 1963 they developed their first road Racing model, the "249cc Greeves Silverstone" powered by a Villiers engine. The next 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. It was an important win for a British motorcycle as the Japanese were starting to dominate in the smaller capacity classes.

Easily identified by its leading link front forks and cast alloy tube frame, the Silverstone model started in 1963 as the RAS and successive years were identified with the change to "B", "C" and so on, culminating in 1968 with the 347cc RFS Greeves Oulton.

Still popular in classic racing today this motorcycle is one of only 20 known to be in existance, and is in very original nice condition including the GP carb; the only deviation from standard being a slightly larger front mudguard to accommodate a modern race tyre, however, the original guard is sold with this Lot. Although dry stored and unused for the last 25 years the current owner understands from the previous owner that during this period the following work was carried out: New Alpha racing big-end, new piston, new gearbox bearings and re-spoked wheels. This motorcycle will however require recommissioning prior to rolling in anger...