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- 1928 Ariel Model E Super Sports 497cc
1928 Ariel Model E Super Sports 497cc
Lot Number: 580
1928 Ariel Model E Super Sports 497cc
Val Page-designed, range-topping Model E Super Sports.
- Sold for: £6,975
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
OX 4564
SUMMARY
Val Page-designed, range-topping Model E Super Sports.
DESCRIPTION
- The new Val Page-designed machines introduced in 1925 consisted of five models, from a Model A side-valve to the range-topping 500cc OHV Super Sports Model E
- The Model E was a 497cc, OHV single with a twin-port head and a 3-speed Sturmey Archer gearbox
- The bikes were very successful and boosted Ariel's sales tenfold by 1927
- This restored example was probably assembled in 1927 and first registered in January 1928
- Extensive history folder containing old RF60 logbooks, old V5C, old MOTs, tax discs, numerous receipts, photographs and newspaper articles
- A well known bike within the VMCC and a previous regular on the Banbury Run
- Restored to its current condition in the 1990s and well maintained since with the same owner since 1999
- Correct numbers and Banbury eligible. Supplied with a sprung pillion seat, not currently fitted
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 580
- Make
- ARIEL
- Model
- MODEL E
- Registration Number
- OX 4564
- Frame Number
- W5578
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- W4376
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
CONTACTPlease note that, due to restrictions, we need to be clear of the venue by 2pm on Monday 31st July.
Motorcycles are available to collect after the auction until 6pm, and then from 10am until 2pm on Monday 31st July from: The Discovery Hub, The Shuttleworth Collection, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP (please use the gate off Hill Lane).
Full payment must be received before any item is available to be released.
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