Description
This motorcycle is Lot 349 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 349
The Robin Spring Collection
1961 Ariel 247cc Arrow Super Sports
Registration no. 4469 MY
Frame no. T21793/ G
Engine no. T-21793-G
The Ariel Leader, and its sports derivative, the Arrow, sought to combine the virtues of speed and agility with those of cleanliness and convenience. Launched in 1958 and powered by an all-new 247cc air-cooled two-stroke twin with unit gearbox, the Leader also broke with British tradition in its frame and suspension design, employing a fabricated-steel beam instead of tubes, and a trailing-link front fork. Announced in 1959, the Arrow dispensed with the Leader's enclosure panels and weather protection while remaining mechanically virtually identical. The Arrow was revised for 1961, gaining squish-band, centre-plug cylinder heads, while a third model - the Arrow Super Sports, universally referred to as the Golden Arrow after its distinctive colour scheme - was added at the same time.
This Arrow Super Sports was acquired by Robin Spring on 28th June 2005. The machine has been restored by renowned specialist Nigel Everett and not run since. Following a period of storage recommissioning will be required before further use. Apparently, the chain case was made by an ex-Benetton Formula One mechanic! The Arrow is offered with an old/ current V5C documents, an older V5, two pre-restoration photographs, the original buff logbook, and reproduction 'Book of the Ariel Leader & Arrow'. Supplied with an assortment of spares including two cylinder barrels. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Sold strictly as viewed.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
