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303Property of a deceased’s estate1952 Ariel 995cc Square Four Mark IRegistration no. TFC 252Frame no. ES140Engine no. TM1254In 1937 a total redesign saw the Ariel ‘Square Four’ re-emerge as theModel 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, making it an even moreenticing prospect for sidecarists. Anstey-link plunger rear suspensionbecame an option in 1939 but would not be offered again until 1946,when a telescopic front fork replaced the previous girder type. Anexercise in weight shedding saw the cast-iron cylinder head and barrelreplaced by alloy components for 1949 on the revised ‘Mark I’, whichwas now capable of 90mph-plus. ‘TFC 252’ was sold new via Kingsof Oxford and comes with its original old-style logbook confirmingmatching numbers. Ariel Owners MCC correspondence on file statesthat it is one of 45 late 1952 Square Four Mark Is that left the workswith early 1953 frames. The machine was purchased by the late ownerin May 2010 from Atlantic Motorcycles (sales receipt on file). Also onfile is an invoice for stripping and rebuilding the transmission, repaintingthe tank; checking the timing, tappets, carburettor, etc; fitting a newbattery; and various other works. There is also a bill for new wheel rimsand spokes. Last MoT’d to May 2011 and dry stored since then, themachine will require re-commissioning before returning to the road.Accompanying documentation consists of the aforementioned logbook,correspondence and bills; SORN paperwork and V5C registrationdocument. The machine also comes with various instruction andmaintenance manuals, spare parts books and price lists.£8,000 - 12,000€11,000 - 17,000304Property of a deceased’s estate1935 Ariel 500cc Red HunterRegistration no. BOH 280Frame no. 713Engine no. CB166Accompanying VMCC extracts from the Ariel factory records showthat this Red Hunter consists of a frame originally forming part of amachine supplied in November 1935 to Elite Motors in Tooting, SouthLondon and the engine of another supplied that same year to JackHunt in the Selly Oak firm’s Experimental Department. Of particularinterest is the ‘remarks’ section, which states ‘speedo 100mph forexperimental test’, perhaps indicating that the engine was speciallytuned. The late owner acquired the machine in November 2009 anda few years ago told Bonhams that it was very powerful and sweetrunning, emitting no smoke, and with no gearbox problems. ‘BOH280’ benefits from re-commissioning, undertaken in February 2010,which included overhauling the carburettor and stripping the gearboxto fit a new kickstart spring. The related invoice is on file together withothers for rebuilding the clutch and repairing and repainting the fueltank. Last MoT’d to December 2010, the machine has been dry storedsince then and will require re-commissioning and the customary safetychecks before returning to the road. Accompanying documentationconsists of the aforementioned bills and factory records, an old-stylecontinuation logbook (issued 1957), SORN paperwork, two expiredMoTs, copies of old V5Cs and current V5C document.£10,000 - 12,000€14,000 - 17,000Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lotprior to bidding. All lots are sold “as is/where is” with all defects and faults.motorcycles | 89