LOT 322
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection 1958 Ariel 650cc Model FH Huntmaster & Garrard Sidecar Registration no. VXW 187 Frame no. CAPR13264 Engine no. CNLM5885 (see text)
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Lot 322
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection, 1958 Ariel 650cc Model FH Huntmaster & Garrard Sidecar
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
The Anthony R. East Classic Motorcycle Collection
1958 Ariel 650cc Model FH Huntmaster & Garrard Sidecar
Registration no. VXW 187
Frame no. CAPR13264
Engine no. CNLM5885 (see text)
1958 Ariel 650cc Model FH Huntmaster & Garrard Sidecar
Registration no. VXW 187
Frame no. CAPR13264
Engine no. CNLM5885 (see text)
• Acquired by Tony East in 1993
• An older restoration
• One of Tony's favourites
Following Ariel's acquisition by the BSA Group in 1951, an exercise in 'badge engineering' a few years later saw the launch of a new model - the Huntmaster - which 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. "High performance combined with remarkable tractability and notable fuel economy: first-class steering and braking" was how Motor Cycle magazine summarised the Huntmaster's virtues in December 1955. The factory claimed a top speed of 90-95mph with fuel consumption of 65-70mpg when cruising at 45mph. Announced in October 1953 as a new-for-1954 model, the Huntmaster disappeared along with the rest of Ariel's four-stroke models in 1959.
Dating from the penultimate year of production and attached to a Garrard Grand Prix single-seater sports sidecar, this stunning motorcycle combination was acquired by Tony East in 1993. It was last taxed in 2013 and currently displays a total of 912 miles on the odometer. In 2006 Tony's restored Huntmaster outfit was treated to a glowing road test report by Richard Rosenthal in The Classic MotorCycle's November edition. A copy of the aforementioned article is on file and the machine also comes with some old MoTs (most recent expired 2013); a quantity of invoices dating from 1994/1995; an original Ariel owner's guide; old/current V5C documents; and a quantity of invoices relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles totalling £5,839, plus £729 for an engine rebuild. Invoices relating to the Garrard's restoration total £2,190. It should be noted that the V5C records the engine number as 'CNLF5885'.
• An older restoration
• One of Tony's favourites
Following Ariel's acquisition by the BSA Group in 1951, an exercise in 'badge engineering' a few years later saw the launch of a new model - the Huntmaster - which 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. "High performance combined with remarkable tractability and notable fuel economy: first-class steering and braking" was how Motor Cycle magazine summarised the Huntmaster's virtues in December 1955. The factory claimed a top speed of 90-95mph with fuel consumption of 65-70mpg when cruising at 45mph. Announced in October 1953 as a new-for-1954 model, the Huntmaster disappeared along with the rest of Ariel's four-stroke models in 1959.
Dating from the penultimate year of production and attached to a Garrard Grand Prix single-seater sports sidecar, this stunning motorcycle combination was acquired by Tony East in 1993. It was last taxed in 2013 and currently displays a total of 912 miles on the odometer. In 2006 Tony's restored Huntmaster outfit was treated to a glowing road test report by Richard Rosenthal in The Classic MotorCycle's November edition. A copy of the aforementioned article is on file and the machine also comes with some old MoTs (most recent expired 2013); a quantity of invoices dating from 1994/1995; an original Ariel owner's guide; old/current V5C documents; and a quantity of invoices relating to its restoration by Bryan Small Motorcycles totalling £5,839, plus £729 for an engine rebuild. Invoices relating to the Garrard's restoration total £2,190. It should be noted that the V5C records the engine number as 'CNLF5885'.
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The engine number is CNLF 5885.
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