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- 1938 Ariel Square Four - Concours Winner - 998cc
1938 Ariel Square Four - Concours Winner - 998cc
Lot Number: 558
1938 Ariel Square Four - Concours Winner - 998cc
The 1999 Hurlingham Club Louis Vuitton Classic Concours-winning bike.
- Sold for: £20,700
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 12th November, 2023 at 10.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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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
- 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
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 558
- 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.
CONTACTAll motorcycles must be removed from the NEC between 9am and 2pm on Monday 13th November. Full payment must be received before any items are available to be released.
A member of the administration team will contact you to confirm your transport plans. If we do not hear back from you by 9am on Monday 13th we will arrange for our transport partner, Moving Motorcycles to collect the motorcycle on your behalf and take it to their storage facility in Northamptonshire for a fee of £120 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day thereafter.
Moving Motorcycles can assist with collection and delivery, please use the link below for a quote or call them on +44 (0) 1933 448 555.
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