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Ariel Square Four MK II 1000 cc — 1955

Here is an unusual vintage motorcycle that’s been very nicely renovated.

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"This motorcycle is in good condition and only needs a simple review to be ready for the coming season. It only has 32,000 km on the clock."

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"This motorcycle is in good condition and only needs a simple review to be ready for the coming season. It only has 32,000 km on the clock."

Description

This motorcycle was owned for many years by a well-known profile in motorcycle circles, Egon Nilsson in Öljehult. Egon was a good motorcycle mechanic and had several fine motorcycles in his possession. Arielen was at one time a "worst" with its 1000 cubic meters and Egon modified it to look sportier in his opinion. After Egon's death, the machine was put away for a few years by the family and the current owner found out about it and wanted to buy it. After a bit of persuasion, he managed to become the owner and an original renovation was started. As it is an unusual machine, he enlisted the help of experts on the model and got it finished in this fine original condition. Now the machine is no longer used so the owner wants to let someone else enjoy this wonderful bike.

Technical data

  • Year
    1955/1955 
  • Registration date
     
  • Mileage
    3234 mil 
  • Kw / hp
    32 / 45 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
     
  • Colour
    Black 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Renovated in the 1990's and lightly driven during the summer months, everything works and the engine is running well reportedly. Not tested by BWA.

  • Interior condition:

  • Exterior condition:

    Fine paint and chrome work, older renovation that’s remained clean and fresh.

  • General condition:

    A ready-to-drive classic that’s rare to find on Swedish roads, nicely renovated and ready to go

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2004-02-17
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1973-06-08 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1973-06-08
Senast godkända besiktning: 2018-05-24
Besiktigad tom: -
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 4

Facts about the model

The Square Four is a motorcycle produced by Ariel between 1931 and 1959, designed by Edward Turner, who devised the Square Four engine in 1928. At this time he was looking for work, showing drawings of his engine design to motorcycle manufacturers.[5] The early engine with "two transverse crankshafts"[2] was essentially a pair of 'across frame' OHC parallel twins joined by their geared central flywheels, with a four-cylinder block (or Monobloc) and single head.[6] The idea for the engine was rejected by BSA, but adopted by Ariel. Thus it became the Ariel Square Four.

In 1966 Phil Vincent wrote in Motor Cycle: "Alas, in 1959 the Square Four went out of production, a victim of the modern trend towards small, high-revving modern power units. The demand had tailed off a bit, and with reduced output, the price would have had to be hoisted excessively high. At the time it was approaching £350—out of reach of all but a few of the potential buyers."[2]

Location and viewing Information

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Ted Gryth
phone: +46 705 65 67 27
email: ted.gryth@bilwebauctions.se

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Auction information

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