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- 1938 Ariel Square Four Concours-winner 998cc
1938 Ariel Square Four Concours-winner 998cc
Lot Number: 572
1938 Ariel Square Four Concours-winner 998cc
The 1999 Hurlingham Club Louis Vuitton Classic Concours-winning bike.
- NOT SOLD
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
XVS 646
SUMMARY
The 1999 Hurlingham Club Louis Vuitton Classic Concours-winning bike.
DESCRIPTION
- 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
- Some of the highlights of the bike include a 'new/old stock' Smiths 8-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
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 572
- Make
- ARIEL
- Model
- SQUARE FOUR
- Registration Number
- XVS 646
- Frame Number
- P1008
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- DE225
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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Please 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).
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