LOT 519
From the estate of the late Roy Houghton 1964 Ariel 49cc Pixie Registration no. KEL 147E Frame no. P615 Engine no. P615
Sold for £1,380 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 519
From the estate of the late Roy Houghton, 1964 Ariel 49cc PixieRegistration no. KEL 147E Frame no. P615 Engine no. P615
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
From the estate of the late Roy Houghton
1964 Ariel 49cc Pixie
Registration no. KEL 147E
Frame no. P615
Engine no. P615
1964 Ariel 49cc Pixie
Registration no. KEL 147E
Frame no. P615
Engine no. P615
One of the brilliant Val Page's final designs, the Ariel Pixie would have had an advanced overhead-camshaft engine had Ariel's owners, the BSA Group, not dictated that it should use a downsized version of the 75cc overhead-valve unit intended for the BSA Beagle. Built up from sheet steel pressings, the frame had much in common with that of the Ariel Leader/Arrow - another Page design - while the use of rubber as the suspension medium, although not new, was certainly unusual. This Pixie was purchased as a restoration project but in the event was kept in 'as discovered' original condition. Accompanied by a V5C document, an old-style continuation logbook and a quantity of spares, the machine is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed.
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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