The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 10th - 12th November 2023

278 The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2023 Motorcycles Lot 558 1938 Ariel Square Four - Concours Winner - 998cc • The original Edward Turner-designed four-cylinder ‘superbike’ launched in 1930 as a 500c 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 • This very well-restored example won the prestigious Louis Vuitton Classic Concours at Hurlingham Club in 1999 and the Ariel Owners Club Rally in 2008 •Comprehensively restored over three years to its current condition by its previous owner, a renowned Ariel specialist, including a full engine rebuild, rebuilt forks and paint by Lewis and Templeton •Highlights include a new/old stock Smiths Eight-Day clock, original Solex carb, Lucas panel light and original tyre pump • The engine number dates the engine as 1939, both 1938 and 1939 engines were identical • Forming part of a large private Collection, the bike has not been used since purchase, so may require some recommissioning before use •Small history file included, containing an old MOT, old receipt, numerous press cuttings and an original Ariel Sales Brochure •UK-registered on a current V5C The 1999 Hurlingham Club Louis Vuitton Classic Concours-winning bike. Registration: XVS 646 Frame No: P1008 Engine No: DE225 Estimate: £18,000 - £20,000 Specialist: Mark Bryan Telephone No: 07958 107974 Lot 559 c.1973 Puch Motocross 125MX 123cc • Launched in 1970, produced in Austria and aimed at the US market •6-speed gearbox and two-stroke 123cc engine • This example is mostly original and was recently running •Recent carb rebuild •Original plastic fuel tank •Will possibly require some recommissioning before use •Being offered without Reserve Rare Puch 125 motocross bike being offered without Reserve. Registration: UNREGISTERED Frame No: 3701632 Engine No: Estimate: Offered Without Reserve Specialist: Mark Bryan Telephone No: 07958 107974 More Details Lot 558 Bid On Lot 558 More Details Lot 559 Bid On Lot 559