LOT 208
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1935 Ariel 601cc Model 4F Square Four Registration no. CMF 597 Frame no. Y10923 Engine no. WA489
Sold for £25,300 inc. premium
Lot 208
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection, 1935 Ariel 601cc Model 4F Square FourRegistration no. CMF 597 Frame no. Y10923 Engine no. WA489
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection
1935 Ariel 601cc Model 4F Square Four
Registration no. CMF 597
Frame no. Y10923
Engine no. WA489
1935 Ariel 601cc Model 4F Square Four
Registration no. CMF 597
Frame no. Y10923
Engine no. WA489
Designed by the legendary Edward Turner, the Ariel Square Four was first shown at Olympia in 1930. Unique at the time of its introduction, the 'Squariel', as it was swiftly dubbed, featured a single block of four cylinders and twin geared-together crankshafts with pistons phased at 180 degrees. The crankcase was split horizontally, unusually for a motorcycle engine of the period, while the vertical valves were operated by a single overhead camshaft. A supercharged example was raced at the Isle of Man TT in 1931 without success, which was hardly surprising as its makers had envisaged the model as more of a luxury tourer than an out-and-out sports machine. Although launched as a '500', the Squariel was soon enlarged to 601cc with an eye on the important sidecar market, this bigger 4F6 version being made available for the 1932 model year. Added to the range in 1937 was the totally redesigned Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, making the Squariel an even more enticing prospect for sidecarists.
The 4F square Four has been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque, and comes with an old-style continuation logbook and an old-style V5C document. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.
The 4F square Four has been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque, and comes with an old-style continuation logbook and an old-style V5C document. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.
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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