Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 25th March from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 26th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1962 Ariel Arrow Racer
No Reserve
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt
Recent shed discovery
For spares or to restore
Reported as previously 'used for racing'
Ariel first produced bicycles in the late 1800s eventually progressing onto motorcycles in 1902. After a typically rocky few years for manufacturers, in 1932 Jack Sangster bought Ariel from the receivers at a bargain price. In 1959, Ariel discontinued its four-stroke machines and produced the Leader, a fully enclosed 250cc two-stroke twin with a shapely body reaching from the headlamp back, with the new model aiming to combine the benefits of the motorcycle with the advantages of a scooter. They also made the Arrow, keeping the Leaders enclosed chain case and deep mudguards but in a more sporty style. Both models proved to be the last true Ariel designs until the Japanese invasion led to the closure of the factory in the mid-1960s.
This 1962 Ariel Arrow has been discovered in a shed with some other motorcycles also on offer. It is not known from where or when it came into the vendor's possession, although it is reported that it may have been raced at some point in its history, but we are not aware of any evidence to support this. It is being offered strictly as seen, without paperwork or any additional spares. Offered without a reserve.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
