Hi from New Zealand,
Was searching the web for information on any Greeves models in New Zealand and came across references and pictures for an AJS engined Greeves used in 1963 in Europe and 1964 in New Zealand.
I'm sure some of you will know of the rider, but while the Triumph engine seems widely used I have not heard of an AJS special before.
The rider was Tim Gibbes who was born in Australia and rode in the ISDT every year from 1955 to 1963 collecting golds in 55, 58, 60, 61, 62, and 63, as well as a bronze in 1957. He also competed in the Scottish in 1956 and 1957, as well as riding in World Scrambles (MX) events.
Tim moved to NZ in 1961 and, like a number of local riders, spent the summer here and our winter in Britain or Europe competing. After he finished travelling to Europe he ran a motorcycle shop in NZ from 1965 to 1984 and was involved in organising and promoting MX.
It seems many of his rides were AJS mounted so perhaps it was logical for him to use an AJS engine in a Greeves frame. Is this the only AJS example?
I have found two photos. The first is the October 1963 cover of Motor Cycle with a photo of Tim riding in a world event in France.
The second was taken in 1964 in Blenheim in the South Island of New Zealand It was taken in an International Series held in NZ and the caption says "Arthur Harris (Harris Triumph) leads Tim Gibbes (AMC Greeves)
Thought this might be of interest. Does anyone know more of the bikes history or fate, or examples of other specials used for competition in the 60's.
By the way, if I have put this in the wrong forum section please move it to where it should be. Enjoy the photos.
Regards,
Peter Barnett
Was searching the web for information on any Greeves models in New Zealand and came across references and pictures for an AJS engined Greeves used in 1963 in Europe and 1964 in New Zealand.
I'm sure some of you will know of the rider, but while the Triumph engine seems widely used I have not heard of an AJS special before.
The rider was Tim Gibbes who was born in Australia and rode in the ISDT every year from 1955 to 1963 collecting golds in 55, 58, 60, 61, 62, and 63, as well as a bronze in 1957. He also competed in the Scottish in 1956 and 1957, as well as riding in World Scrambles (MX) events.
Tim moved to NZ in 1961 and, like a number of local riders, spent the summer here and our winter in Britain or Europe competing. After he finished travelling to Europe he ran a motorcycle shop in NZ from 1965 to 1984 and was involved in organising and promoting MX.
It seems many of his rides were AJS mounted so perhaps it was logical for him to use an AJS engine in a Greeves frame. Is this the only AJS example?
I have found two photos. The first is the October 1963 cover of Motor Cycle with a photo of Tim riding in a world event in France.
The second was taken in 1964 in Blenheim in the South Island of New Zealand It was taken in an International Series held in NZ and the caption says "Arthur Harris (Harris Triumph) leads Tim Gibbes (AMC Greeves)
Thought this might be of interest. Does anyone know more of the bikes history or fate, or examples of other specials used for competition in the 60's.
By the way, if I have put this in the wrong forum section please move it to where it should be. Enjoy the photos.
Regards,
Peter Barnett
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