Registration No: XOK 350
Frame No: T1001A
Engine No: T1001A
CC: 250
MOT: Exempt

• Distinctive fully enclosed 1960 Ariel Leader 250
• Fitted with original optional set of Ariel panniers
• Supplied with workshop and owners manual and a V5C

Like a lot of British motorcycle companies, Ariel began producing bicycles in the late 1800s eventually progressing onto motorcycles in 1902. After a typically rocky few years for manufacturers in the early part of the century, in 1932 Jack Sangster bought Ariel from the receivers at a bargain price. The company was renamed Ariel Motors (J.S.) Ltd, and promptly resumed production in a new factory in Selly Oak Birmingham and one of their first bikes produced was the Ariel Square Four designed by Edward Turner followed by the Ariel Red Hunter. The Red Hunter was such a success it enabled Ariel to purchase Triumph motorcycles, eventually becoming part of the BSA group in 1951. Designed by Val Page and Bernard Knight, the Ariel Leader featured a 250cc two-stroke engine suspended from a monocoque frame fabricated from pressed steel panels. The fuel tank was hidden inside this structure and accessed by lifting the hinged dual seat and a dummy petrol tank was used for storage, large enough to fit a spare crash helmet. The fully enclosed bodywork, first developed by Phil Vincent for the innovative Vincent Black Prince, was the most prominent feature with none of the working parts of the motorcycle in view

This 1959 Leader has been part of an enthusiast private collection and is fitted with the original optional colour matched pannier set and tall screen and what look to be aftermarket indicators. The bike has not been run for a while so will need recommissioning before use and comes supplied with a new workshop manual, an original owners manual and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189