The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024

258 The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 Motorcycles • Introduced in 1954 and in production until Ariel ceased producing four-stroke engines in preference of two-strokes •Reliable and well built using a swing-arm frame and 650cc twin engine • Interestingly, the engine was basically BSA A10 internals within Ariel castings • This very well restored example is presented in good running order • ’No expense’ restoration by our vendor during COVID with professional engine rebuild, paintwork, new bearings, new tyres, 12-volt conversion with electronic ignition, new wheels, wiring, exhaust and new seat •History file including numerous receipts and other related paperwork •Great example of the British classic •UK-registered on a current V5C Very well restored Ariel FH Huntmaster. Estimate: £3,500 - £4,500 Registration: 553 UXE Frame No: PR2155 Engine No: MLF2149 Specialist: Mark Bryan Telephone No: 07958 107974 Lot 513 1956 Ariel FH Huntmaster 648cc • The original Edward Turner-designed four-cylinder ‘superbike’ launched in 1930 as a 500cc OHC fitted into a conventional Ariel 500cc frame •By 1935, it’s capacity was 1,000cc with a totally revised engine layout including dry sump, one-piece crankshaft and a Solex carburettor • Previously sold by ourselves one year ago as a restoration project in a disassembled and ‘barn find’ condition, as shown in the photos • The buyer then commenced a year long extensive restoration and engine rebuild using many new parts • The bike is now in running condition and has completed only 20 miles since the work was finished • The list of new parts is extensive and includes stainless steel wheels, engine parts, connecting rods, pistons and cylinder head, wiring harness and rebuilt dynamo, backed up by a plethora of receipts •Also included is a brand new AMAL carburettor complete with correct cables as a spare •Supplied with the current V5C and paperwork from the restoration Plunger-framed Square Four fresh from a recent restoration. Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Registration: GM 5186 Frame No: SC573 Engine No: TH1123 Specialist: Michael McDowell Telephone No: 07717 897525 Lot 514 1951 Ariel Square Four 997cc More Details Lot 513 Bid On Lot 513 More Details Lot 514 Bid On Lot 514