1966 Wards Riverside 250

$5,350

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$375

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Description

The seller has also included the following walkaround video:

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

Back in the 1960s, Montgomery Ward entered the motorcycle market in order order to capitalize on the two-wheeled trend. Accordingly, the American department store giant imported a number of motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters — from a variety of manufacturers like Benelli, Bianchi, Lambretta, and Motobecane — and sold them under the Riverside brand. Though the resulting bikes were generally on the smaller side, their displacement ranged from 49cc to 356cc, making up two-strokes and four-strokes alike.

One such model was the Wards Riverside 250. Produced in Italy by Benelli, it featured a 245cc air-cooled four-stroke single. Output was estimated to be around 20hp, which proved plenty of grunt for the bike’s svelte 231-pound curb weight. What’s more, Wards Riverside advertised an impressive 70mpg fuel economy.

Elsewhere, the bike boasted standard equipment like a set of telescopic forks, dual shocks, an 18-inch front wheel, a 17-inch rear wheel, as well as drum brakes front and rear. Because Riversides were available via mail-order, they shipped partially assembled with a corresponding tool kit. If you’d like to learn more, check out this reproduction advertisement!

This example is VIN: 13143, engine #: HS*12930*,  model #: FFA-61-14017 D, serial #: 76. The seller acquired the bike as part of a collection, from a widow whose husband frequently restored vintage motorcycles.


During his onwership, the seller has covered approximately two miles. The odometer shows 3,750 miles.

Maintenance:
Per the seller, this Wards Riverside 250 received a full restoration under previous ownership.

Modifications:
The seller notes that this example is a “completely original bike.”

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on IRC tires with date codes of 1016 and 3416.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located in Vero Beach, Florida, this Wards Riverside is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any 250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Vero Beach, Florida

Year

1966

Make

Wards Riverside

Model

250

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

13143

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Florida

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

VIN Report

N/A

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1966 Wards Riverside 250
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): $5,350
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