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- The Shuttleworth Spring Motorcycle Sale 2024
- 1956 Ariel Square Four 998cc
1956 Ariel Square Four 998cc
Lot Number: 786
1956 Ariel Square Four 998cc
The Edward Turner-designed 1-litre Ariel Square Four.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 7th April, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
The Edward Turner-designed 1-litre Ariel Square Four.
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, its capacity was 1,000cc with a totally revised engine layout including dry sump, one-piece crankshaft and a Solex carburettor
- This older restoration plunger-framed example is on offer from a long term private Collection
- Unused for some time so will require recommissioning before use, engine turns over with compression
- History file included containing a 1964 RF60 'green' logbook, old MOT from 1971, spare parts catalogue, old photos and a 1939 reprint Motor Cycle feature
- Currently not UK-registered. Registration will be the buyer's responsibility
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 786
- Make
- ARIEL
- Model
- SQUARE FOUR
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- GM 574
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- XJ731
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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