Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 21st July from 1pm
Auction: Wed 22th July from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: KAH 792Frame No: G5420MOT: Exempt
Extensive history from new
A fantastically well-preserved, original and unrestored machine
Sold with a very rich paperwork file
Probably the nicest-looking of all the Square Four Ariels, the Mk. I of 1949 was the first model to feature an all-alloy engine, but it still retained the handsome panel tank of the prewar 4F and 4G models. Indeed, 1949 was the last year that the speedometer was set within the fuel tank. Telescopic front forks were introduced on the 4G in 1946 and ‘plunger’ rear suspension had been an option since 1939, but became virtually standard for the Mk. I. A tiny number, however, were produced with a rigid frame.
This magnificent, unrestored ‘oily rag’ Square Four from early Mk. I production was sold new through Chapman’s of Norwich in 1949, with the purchase receipt on file. It has spent the last 15-20 years in the Chris Harris Collection, and in that time has been well maintained and occasionally used. The present mileage of 47, 574 has increased from 44, 585 in 2011. The late Mr. Harris found it always started easily and, when warm, would start by just pushing the kickstart with his hand (a favourite party trick). Documentation includes the V5C, the original bill of sale, the original RF60 logbook, and extensive handwritten logs of journeys and maintenance.
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Entry by catalogue and can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
