Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
1963 Greeves Fleetwing
Estimate
£2, 000 - £3, 000
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Bid
No boost
Lot details
Registration No: RPV 690
Frame No: 24DC101
MOT: Exempt
A well sorted Mk2 Greeves Fleetwing
Used regularly by the owner
Fitted with electronic ignition
V5C and paperwork on file
Greeves Motorcycles was a British motorcycle manufacturer founded by Bert Greeves which produced a range of road machines and later competition mounts for observed trials, scrambles and road racing. The company produced motorcycles from 1952, funded by a contract with the Ministry of Pensions for their Invacar, a three-wheeler for disabled drivers.
This second-generation Greeves Fleetwing is fitted with the dependable Villiers 250cc 32A engine and leading link front forks. Reported to be well sorted and regularly used on club runs, 'RPV' is fitted with electronic ignition and, we are told, a ready starter and a delight to ride! Recently, it has been fitted with a ‘quiet’ silencer, although the original is included in the sale. The paperwork file includes various receipts, including the present owner's purchase receipts, RF60 and V5C logbooks. Greeves machines have an illustrious history across a wide spectrum of competition motorcycling and also a good reputation for dependable and comfortable road mounts, 'RPV' represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a practical and comparatively rare example of the marque. We are advised it is in good order and following the ‘usual checks’ would be ready to go!
