Description
This motorcycle is to be auctioned at The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
'Here it is. Whatever it is.' That was how the BSA Group's advertisers heralded the arrival of the ill-conceived Ariel 3 in 1970. A tricycle aimed squarely at commuters, the Ariel 3 was powered by a 50cc Dutch Anker engine and featured a clever banking front end controlled by torsion bars, while its closely-spaced rear wheels, which remained upright, allowed the Ariel trike to be classed as a moped. Sadly, the machine turned out to be a disastrous flop, the 2 million wasted on the project playing a big part in precipitating the Group's subsequent collapse. There is no history known of this Ariel 3 which the late vendor purchased some 20 years ago, offered for recommissioning or restoration and without documents.
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND GUIDE FOR BUYERS
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VIEWING TIMES
Saturday 14 October 9am to 5pm
Sunday 15 October from 9am
SALE TIMES
Saturday 14 October
Spares and Memorabilia (Lots 1-161) 10:30am
Motorcycles (Lots 201 – 293) 2pm
Sunday 15 October
Motorcycles (Lot 301 - 534) 10:30am
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