
LOT 319
1960 Ariel 247cc Leader Registration no. BSL 224 Frame no. T3522/A Engine no. T3522/A
Sold for £2,530 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 319
1960 Ariel 247cc LeaderRegistration no. BSL 224 Frame no. T3522/A Engine no. T3522/A
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|15 October 2022, 16:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1960 Ariel 247cc Leader
Registration no. BSL 224
Frame no. T3522/A
Engine no. T3522/A
Registration no. BSL 224
Frame no. T3522/A
Engine no. T3522/A
Designed by Val Page and his team, 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 while the rear chain was fully enclosed. A highly promising design capable of further development, the Leader/Arrow deserved better than to be prematurely axed by BSA in 1965.
Offered from the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior, this Leader is an older restoration, completed at date unknown. Last taxed in July 2000 and sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with its original buff logbook (for the registration '42 NPG'); some expired MoTs; assorted marque-related literature; and an old-type V5C document, the latter stating five former keepers.
Offered without key
Offered from the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior, this Leader is an older restoration, completed at date unknown. Last taxed in July 2000 and sold strictly as viewed, the machine comes with its original buff logbook (for the registration '42 NPG'); some expired MoTs; assorted marque-related literature; and an old-type V5C document, the latter stating five former keepers.
Offered without 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.



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