c1948 Ariel 500cc Twin Motorcycle
Sold: $14,000
Specifications
| Engine | Twin cylinder,500cc |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-Speed manual |
| Colour | RED |
Description
Ariel Motorcycles started out as the Ariel Cycle Co. making bicycles in Birmingham, England in 1897, and was owned by Dunlop Tire Co. They built their first powered vehicle, a tricycle in 1898.
In 1925 the company recruited Val Page to design new machines and improve the archaic engine design. The new line of Ariels, introduced at the end of the year, had been an instant success. this was not so much because of its technical innovations, but mostly for its very attractive styling. In 1944 Ariel was bought by BSA and post war Val Page was also responsible for the design of the Ariel Red Hunter, it was robust, reliable and powerful for the day. Street versions, off-road & racing bikes sold well until production stopped in 1959 to make way for Ariel's new line of 2 stroke 250s.1965 saw the parent company BSA cease production of all Ariel models.
