Beschreibung:

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 unit 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. This incomplete Leader is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed. The machine comes with an expired tax disc (1968) but it should be noted that the registration '448 AAT' no longer appears on the DVLA database. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to this machine's registration status prior to bidding.