
LOT 612
Long-term family ownership 1953 Ariel 998cc Square Four 4G MkI Registration no. NTG 162 (see text) Frame no. ES776 Engine no. JJ 506 (see text)
Sold for £8,050 inc. premium
Lot 612
Long-term family ownership, 1953 Ariel 998cc Square Four 4G MkIRegistration no. NTG 162 (see text) Frame no. ES776 Engine no. JJ 506 (see text)
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Long-term family ownership
1953 Ariel 998cc Square Four 4G MkI
Registration no. NTG 162 (see text)
Frame no. ES776
Engine no. JJ 506 (see text)
1953 Ariel 998cc Square Four 4G MkI
Registration no. NTG 162 (see text)
Frame no. ES776
Engine no. JJ 506 (see text)
Offered from long-term family ownership, this Ariel Square Four belonged to the current vendor's late father. A motorcycle enthusiast, the latter had acquired the machine in the late 1960s and restored it circa 1970. The Ariel was passed down to the current vendor circa six years ago (when his father passed away). The vendor does not have a bike licence and has never ridden the machine. The Ariel was last run at the end of June 2022, when the brakes were overhauled and the steering head bearings checked over and re-greased by a local classic-motorcycle engineer. This and the 4G MkII in this sale (Lot 613) are only being sold as they are not being used and the vendor would like them to go to enthusiasts with the time to ride and enjoy.
The Ariel is offered with an old-style RF.60 logbook. However, it should be noted that the registration number 'NTG 162' does not appear in the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the validity of this motorcycle's registration prior to bidding. The machine will require re-commissioning following a period of storage and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted, the machine incorporates an earlier 'JJ' prefixed engine, the engine change detailed to the RF.60 logbook.
Offered without key
The Ariel is offered with an old-style RF.60 logbook. However, it should be noted that the registration number 'NTG 162' does not appear in the HPI/DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the validity of this motorcycle's registration prior to bidding. The machine will require re-commissioning following a period of storage and thus is sold strictly as viewed. It should be noted, the machine incorporates an earlier 'JJ' prefixed engine, the engine change detailed to the RF.60 logbook.
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.
Saleroom notices
This machine is offered with a key.


















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