Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: AEO 362BFrame No: T34407HMOT: Exempt
Very high-quality older restoration
One of the rarest and most unusual British bikes of the ’60s
Seen to start and run well
Ariel produced some of the most fascinating motorcycles of the 1960s, starting with the Leader in 1958, with its enclosed engine and integral weather screen. While combining scooter-level comfort with motorcycle performance, the market for it was small. To broaden its appeal, Ariel kept the 250cc two-stroke twin and the monocoque frame, but discarded the bodywork to create the Arrow in 1959. Both models had their fuel tanks concealed within the frame, while a dummy fuel tank was actually a luggage locker. Its unconventional design deterred buyers, and survivors are extremely scarce. The Ariel 200 was introduced in 1964 with a 48. 5mm bore to place it within a lower tax band, but production of all Leaders and Arrows ended in 1965.
This beautiful 1964 Arrow 200 sports a very well-preserved restoration in a factory-correct colour scheme. Retaining its matching engine and frame numbers, it has been in intermittent use during recent years and was last on the road in late 2024. While some checks are to be advised, we have seen it start and run very well, and do not believe it will require anything more than cursory attention. Supplied with the V5C, this could be star of many a classic motorcycle rally.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
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)
