
LOT 255
Property of a deceased's estate 1959 Ariel 650cc FH Huntmaster Registration no. YCR 406 (See Text) Frame no. CAPR13748 Engine no. CNLF5266 HCS
Sold for £3,105 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 255
Property of a deceased's estate, 1959 Ariel 650cc FH Huntmaster
Property of a deceased's estate
1959 Ariel 650cc FH Huntmaster
Registration no. YCR 406 (See Text)
Frame no. CAPR13748
Engine no. CNLF5266 HCS
1959 Ariel 650cc FH Huntmaster
Registration no. YCR 406 (See Text)
Frame no. CAPR13748
Engine no. CNLF5266 HCS
A BSA Group exercise in 'badge engineering', the Huntmaster deployed the 650cc twin-cylinder engine of the BSA A10 in Ariel's new swinging-arm frame. In Ariel guise the power unit differed only in detail, its origins being disguised beneath a reshaped timing cover, while on the primary drive side Ariel's traditional 'dry' clutch was retained. The factory claimed a top speed of 90-95mph with fuel consumption of 65-70mpg when cruising at 45mph. Produced from 1954, the Huntmaster disappeared along with the rest of Ariel's four-strokes in 1959. Unfortunately, nothing is known of the history of this late example, which currently displays a total of 26,750 miles to the odometer (the engine turns over). Interestingly, the machine has modern flashing indicators (front pair semi-detached and hanging). 'YCR 406' is offered without documents. The registration number appears in the HPI/DVLA database; however, the successful purchaser will need to apply for a V5C document.
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