25th Mar, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
Lot 2146
 

2146

Greeves Griffon Scrambler Frame Number: FBB-75-63F 393 Engine Number: GB 2C 2/343 Founded in...

Greeves Griffon Scrambler
Frame Number: FBB-75-63F 393
Engine Number: GB 2C 2/343

Founded in the UK in 1952 Greeves initially manufactured three wheeled cars for the disabled, but soon discovered there was an opportunity to produce lightweight motorcycles and production began in 1954. Greeves had great success during the 60's with numerous prestigious wins in trial's events leading to them receiving an important order to supply motorcycles for the 'Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team' and developed the Greeves Griffon.
This Greeves has not seen use in a lot of years and has been in storage with a dry tank.
Reputed to be an ex-factory bike ridden by Malcolm Rathmell (No evidence to prove this).
Reputed to be a Griffon 380 CC but not confirmed.
The bike is sold untested, not running and will require recommissioning, fuel tank is loose and fuel lines are missing, various items are perished and require replacement.
Viewing is essential
Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot

Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 25th Mar, 2017

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

View all lots in this sale

Sell one like this

If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch. 

YOUR DETAILS

ITEM DETAILS

Upload images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


CONFIRM & SUBMIT