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Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this in our Classic & Vintage Motorcycle auction on Thursday 27th August 2020.
Live & online only.
The automobilia auction will start at 11 am and the motorcycles will start at 12 noon with lot 200. Viewing available by appointment.
Lot 241
A 1956 Ariel HS £7000 - 8000
Registration number OOU 840
Frame number PRS 220
Engine number MH205
V5C, maroon/ chrome
The Ariel HS (scrambler) and HT (trials) were competition versions of the Red Hunter
Introduced to the Ariel range in 1954 the HS featured a 500cc 9:1 high compression all alloy single engine with special camshaft, heavy duty valve springs, Lucas competition Magneto and Amal TT carburettor, all of these upgrades produced a powerful 40bhp machine
This rare matching numbers HS has been meticulously restored by its owner. Starting from a complete basket case everything was attended to with the restoration being completed in 2011
Since then approximately 10, 000 miles have been covered attending shows and local touring
The HS will be offered for auction with a history file and is only for sale so our vendor can move on to other projects
Ridden around the owners village in late June
Motorcycle location: Trowbridge
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
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