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LOT 209

Property of a deceased's estate c.1958 Greeves 197cc 20TA Scottish Trials Registration no. CHN 20T Frame no. 9085-TA Engine no. 372B1727

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Lot 209

Property of a deceased's estate,c.1958 Greeves 197cc 20TA Scottish Trials
Registration no. CHN 20T Frame no. 9085-TA Engine no. 372B1727

Property of a deceased's estate
c.1958 Greeves 197cc 20TA Scottish Trials
Registration no. CHN 20T
Frame no. 9085-TA
Engine no. 372B1727

Greeves' unorthodox trademarks of a cast beam 'downtube' and rubber-in-torsion leading-link fork proved adaptable to almost all forms of motorcycle from humble commuter to clubman's road-racer, but it was the firm's off-road products which really put it on the map. The off-road range was extensively revised for 1958, gaining new frames with increased ground clearance together with a narrower rear sub-frame and swinging arm. Villiers' 197cc 9E sports engine was used for both the Scottish trials and Hawkstone scrambler, suitably modified to suit the particular application. The name 'Scottish' had been adopted following Jack Simpson's victory in the Scottish Six Days Trial's 200cc category in 1957, the first year Greeves had fielded a factory team in this prestigious event. Purchased at an auction in 1987, this Scottish is offered for restoration (the engine turns over and has compression). Offered with purchase invoice and an old-style V5.

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