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National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: terça-feira 28 de outubro a partir das 13h
Auction: quarta-feira 29 de outubro a partir das 9h
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1955 Ariel KH 500
No Reserve – Offered from the collection of the late Norman Crump
Registration No: 988 XVB
Frame No: Not Clear
MOT: Exempt
Restored by the late Norman Crump
A rewarding project requiring light refurbishment
Accompanied by a substantial file of invoices and other papers
The Ariel KH was a 500cc parallel-twin motorcycle designed by Val Page and produced between 1948 and 1957 as a competitor to Triumph's popular parallel twins. It was available in a few different configurations and featured a duplex frame, swinging arm rear suspension, and telescopic front forks. The KH Red Hunter was accompanied by the rare, alloy-engined KHA, and was known for its torque and reliability as a capable tourer, though it was less commercially successful than its rivals.
This Ariel KH 500 was bought a number of years ago for the collection of Norman Crump, the late enthusiast and trials rider. Now sporting a pleasantly mellowed older restoration, the Ariel fell out of use some time ago on the grounds of Mr. Crump’s declining health, and will therefore require some recommissioning. We are pleased to report that the engine turns over on the kickstarter. Some light cosmetic work will be required, as Mr. Crump was beginning to address some paint faults on the tank before putting the bike into storage. Characterful as it is, it promises to be a very worthwhile project. The Ariel comes complete with a file of paperwork, DVLA correspondence, and handbooks. Although it is on the DVLA database, the logbook has not presently been located.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
