LOT 503
Property of a deceased's estate 1958 Ariel 499cc HT5 Trials Motorcycle Registration no. NJR 537 Frame no. CRT58D Engine no. CND386
Sold for £6,670 inc. premium
Lot 503
Property of a deceased's estate, 1958 Ariel 499cc HT5 Trials MotorcycleRegistration no. NJR 537 Frame no. CRT58D Engine no. CND386
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Property of a deceased's estate
1958 Ariel 499cc HT5 Trials Motorcycle
Registration no. NJR 537
Frame no. CRT58D
Engine no. CND386
1958 Ariel 499cc HT5 Trials Motorcycle
Registration no. NJR 537
Frame no. CRT58D
Engine no. CND386
Ariel was one of the last manufacturers to introduce a trials frame with rear suspension, the prototype of what would become the HT5 first appearing at the 1955 Scottish Six Days event with production proper commencing in September of that year. Little was achieved by the works HT5s in their first season, but the arrival of Ron Langston for 1956 brought with it the success Ariel had been seeking, their new signing winning the Cotswold and Greensmith trials. For the next few seasons the HT5 was the class of the field. Arguably the most capable of the 'heavyweight' trials irons, the HT5 disappeared along with the other Ariel four-strokes in 1959 after only 450-or-so had been made, though Sammy Miller's famous and much modified example - 'GOV 132' - would continue winning at the highest level well into the 1960s.
First registered on 24th September 1958, this HT5 was purchased by the late owner in November 1959 (sales receipt on file). Sadly, little else is known of the Ariel's subsequent history or present mechanical condition, although there is a tax disc present that expired in 2010, which is almost certainly when it was last used. Two spare wheels, a seat and an unused tyre come with the machine, which is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with a V5C.
Offered with key
First registered on 24th September 1958, this HT5 was purchased by the late owner in November 1959 (sales receipt on file). Sadly, little else is known of the Ariel's subsequent history or present mechanical condition, although there is a tax disc present that expired in 2010, which is almost certainly when it was last used. Two spare wheels, a seat and an unused tyre come with the machine, which is sold strictly as viewed. Offered with a V5C.
Offered with key
Footnotes
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding
Saleroom notices
There is no key with this Lot. We have been unable to locate the frame number. Engine number is CNJ386. There is a V5C offered with this lot.
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