LOT 611

1961 Ariel 247cc Arrow Registration no. YSR 710 Frame no. T26826/T Engine no. T-264-A

Sold for £4,025 inc. premium

Lot 611

1961 Ariel 247cc Arrow
Registration no. YSR 710 Frame no. T26826/T Engine no. T-264-A

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1961 Ariel 247cc Arrow
Registration no. YSR 710
Frame no. T26826/T
Engine no. T-264-A

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.

First registered in 1961, this 'ordinary' Arrow is believed to be fitted with an engine of earlier date. Acquired by the current vendor in 2017 it was soon after treated to a complete engine and gearbox rebuild by Dragonfly c.1,500 miles ago. Resprayed to 'Golden Arrow' colours, other noteworthy features include 10:1 cylinder heads; monobloc 376/377; 12v electric ignition; indicators; mirrors and LED headlight among other things. Offered with V5C; old style logbook and bills.
Offered with key

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