Ariel unveiled the all new Square Four to the motorcycle world at the Olympia Show in 1930. It was the product of the fertile brain and the design genius of Edward Turner and was powered by an overhead camshaft, square four cylinder engine, originally in 500cc form but later to be offered as a 600cc model and then as the most powerful 1,000cc version. The model lent itself particularly well to sidecar use but was equally exhilarating as a solo machine with tremendous torque in top gear and handling that would not disgrace a lighter more sporting machine. For the 1937 season overhead valves superseded the overhead camshaft design and the Square Four was significantly redesigned in most areas. The frame featured a single down tube with duplex rails under the engine. The new model was fast and smooth and the 1,000cc model would achieve a top speed in excess of 90mph. This machine is believed to have been in the present family ownership from new and was first registered with Middlesex County Council in February 1938. A tax disc from 1946 confirms ownership in the Bradford area that year and a letter to the present owner's father from Ariel Motors dated June 1948 confirms family ownership at that stage. An old buff log book dates from February 1954, recording present family ownership, and it appears that this machine was last licenced in April 1957. It is believed that this machine was carefully dismantled at that time by its then owner and placed in storage. There it has remained for the last 53 years and only a house move and loss of storage brings this rare bike to the market. It is believed to be substantially complete but it is offered strictly as viewed. It comes with a Watsonian sidecar body and part of the sidecar suspension for restoration, along with a Watsonian Spare Parts List. We feel that this is a well preserved machine offering a straightforward restoration challenge that will be well rewarded. As well as the buff log book and other items listed above this machine comes with a Swansea V5 registration document.
Ariel unveiled the all new Square Four to the motorcycle world at the Olympia Show in 1930. It was the product of the fertile brain and the design genius of Edward Turner and was powered by an overhead camshaft, square four cylinder engine, originally in 500cc form but later to be offered as a 600cc model and then as the most powerful 1,000cc version. The model lent itself particularly well to sidecar use but was equally exhilarating as a solo machine with tremendous torque in top gear and handling that would not disgrace a lighter more sporting machine. For the 1937 season overhead valves superseded the overhead camshaft design and the Square Four was significantly redesigned in most areas. The frame featured a single down tube with duplex rails under the engine. The new model was fast and smooth and the 1,000cc model would achieve a top speed in excess of 90mph. This machine is believed to have been in the present family ownership from new and was first registered with Middlesex County Council in February 1938. A tax disc from 1946 confirms ownership in the Bradford area that year and a letter to the present owner's father from Ariel Motors dated June 1948 confirms family ownership at that stage. An old buff log book dates from February 1954, recording present family ownership, and it appears that this machine was last licenced in April 1957. It is believed that this machine was carefully dismantled at that time by its then owner and placed in storage. There it has remained for the last 53 years and only a house move and loss of storage brings this rare bike to the market. It is believed to be substantially complete but it is offered strictly as viewed. It comes with a Watsonian sidecar body and part of the sidecar suspension for restoration, along with a Watsonian Spare Parts List. We feel that this is a well preserved machine offering a straightforward restoration challenge that will be well rewarded. As well as the buff log book and other items listed above this machine comes with a Swansea V5 registration document.
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