Description
Royal Enfield Continental GT 250cc from 1965, running and in good condition. Videos available on other platforms.
My dad bought this in 2018, along with a similar GT from 1967, and never got the chance to ride or work on them. I am now selling both of them.
This is the 1965 one, registration Number CEN 816C.
Here is the original advert from the 17/ 06/ 18 Charterhouse Auctions description (as seen in photo):
“A 1965 Royal Enfield Continental GT, registration number CEN 816C, frame number 71292, engine number GT18113, red.
“Based on Royal Enfield's Crusader the Continental GT was a true production café racer. They encapsulated all the style of a works road racer that a young motorcyclist could ask for, with rear sets, clip on handle bars, sporty dual two tone seat, five speed gearbox and natty fly screen. Performance and handling were also exemplary as was witnessed by Royal Enfield's John o'Groats to Lands End winter of '64 publicity run where a stock machine covered the distance in 20 hours 20 minutes including a performance test thrash round the Siverstone race circuit.
“This Continental GT was restored by a previous owner and has seen little use since, forming part of a private collection in recent times. Due to the motorcycles recent inactivity, it would be advised that the motorcycle would benefit from a general shakedown and check over before taking to the road. The GT is offered to auction with the accompanying history file which contains a Sothebys purchase receipt (1992), previous MOTS, receipts, VMCC dating letter, parts catalogue and instruction book.”
We have done no work on this one. The bike comes with V5C, and is Tax and MOT exempt of course. I am selling another 15 motorcycles so feel free to keep an eye on my Ebay listings.
Any questions or fancy a viewing, just ask. I’ve got no problem with “tyre kickers”, so feel free to arrange to come and have a look. I am based in Portishead.
