LOT 264
1965 Ariel 247cc Arrow Super Sports Registration no. DUF 458C Frame no. T35445/G Engine no. T9459-S
Sold for £1,840 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 264
1965 Ariel 247cc Arrow Super SportsRegistration no. DUF 458C Frame no. T35445/G Engine no. T9459-S
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|19 October 2019, 14:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1965 Ariel 247cc Arrow Super Sports
Registration no. DUF 458C
Frame no. T35445/G
Engine no. T9459-S
Registration no. DUF 458C
Frame no. T35445/G
Engine no. T9459-S
The Ariel Leader, and its sports derivative, the Arrow, sought to combine the virtues of speed and agility with those of cleanliness and convenience. Launched in 1958 and powered by an all-new 247cc air-cooled two-stroke twin with unitary gearbox, the Leader also broke with British tradition in its frame and suspension design, employing a stiff, fabricated-steel beam instead of tubes, and a trailing-link front fork. Detachable panels enclosing the engine and most of the rear wheel extended forwards to meet leg-shields and screen, and the rear chain was fully enclosed. Announced late in 1959, the Arrow dispensed with the Leader's enclosure panels and weather protection while remaining mechanically virtually identical. The Arrow was revised for 1961, gaining squish-band, centre-plug cylinder heads while a third model - the Super Sports, universally referred to as the 'Golden Arrow' after its distinctive colour scheme - was added at the same time.
This Golden Arrow was acquired for the London Motorcycle Museum in April 2007. Apparently, an older restoration, now deteriorating as evidenced by the peeling paintwork, the machine is offered with an old-style V5C Registration Certificate.
This Golden Arrow was acquired for the London Motorcycle Museum in April 2007. Apparently, an older restoration, now deteriorating as evidenced by the peeling paintwork, the machine is offered with an old-style V5C Registration Certificate.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.


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