Ariel The Complete Story
The first Ariel motorcycle was
manufactured
in Birmingham 1901, and for the next sixty-odd years the name would be
associated with some of Britain’s best motorcycles. Most famous of all
was the Square Four – a mighty four-cylinder bike designed by the great
Edward Turner. The Square Four, in all its forms, and its sister bike
the
Red Hunter were two of the classic bikes of the 1930s.
The post-war period saw a
change
of ownership, with the company becoming part of the BSA group, and the
emphasis switched towards less sporting machines. Ariel fell victim to
the malaise that was affecting the whole British motorcycle industry
and
soon the name would disappear forever. 216 pages, Hardback ,
246x189
mm
8 page colour section 200 b&w
photos £19.95 now available
Ariel leader, Golden Arrow, Arrow
Limited edition Portfolio .
Magazine
roadtests & features re published....£13.95
Ariel Square Four
Limited edition Portfolio .
Magazine
roadtests & features re published....£13.95
British Classic Bike Guide (Westworth) the essential guide to the world of classic
motorcycling, buying tips, Checking cycle parts & engine, plus marque histories & more on
Ariel, AJS & Matchless, BSA, Norton, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Sunbeam, Panther, Velocette,
& Vincent, 192 pages, hardback, over 300 illustrations..........................£17.99
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