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Spinning Wheel Classic Cars Ltd

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1965 Greeves 250 cc Works ISDT Bike Registered MEV8C SOLD

1965 Greeves 250 cc Works ISDT Bike Registered MEV8C on the 24/ 5/ 1965 , Ridden by "Trish Sharp" 1965 Manx ISDT and 1966 Sweedish ISDT gaining a silver medal in the latter . One of 4 works entrants MEV 7 , MEV 8 , MEV 9 and MEV 10 . The vendor states the Greeves is 90% original with the original engine it left the factory with . Both frame and engine numbers match the original green log book (Supplied) and the current V5C . The former keeper tells us the Greeves has the original strengthened ISDT forks , Original handle bars "High tensile steel" which are 1" tube steeped down to 7/ 8 for the twist grip throttle . Original Dunlop high tensile steel rims fitted with new period pattern Dunlop tyres , The full width hubs have had the fins machined out leaving only only one rib on the brake drum side . The former keeper informs us that marque specialist "Terry Silvester" has rebuilt the engine as follows , New piston , New piston rings , New bearings and seals , New primary chain and Heavy duty clutch . A new chain and sprockets are fitted and the cycle parts refurbished . Started and running upon arrival . Presented as authentically as possible and in beautiful condition . Comes with extensive history and photographs . Copy, s included Motor Cycle 23 September 1965 "Coverage of the 1965 Manx ISDT" , Motor Cycle 21st of April 1966 "Greeves Ready" "On The Rough" Pre ISDT test ride by "Peter Fraser" , Correspondence with the "Greeves Riders Association" and many others , Period press photograph copies , Pre restoration photographs , Period photographs , Original Greeves 24MX parts manual , Original green log book , 1st registered to "Invacar" of Thundersley , MOT certificate from 1974 MOT by "Mick Bridge Motor Cycles" of Chesterfield , Derbyshire . Current V5C . A truly unique opportunity to acquire a genuine period works motorcycle . Delivery and Shipping arranged


Frame 241N175
Engine GPA6/ 104

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