As with all English motorcycles the next years models would have been on display at the previous years Olympia Motorcycle Show in October, so for 1939 Ariel would have had their latest creations on display at the 1938 show. Sadly with the outbreak of WW2 in August 1939 the manufacturers would have been very busy […]
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It is great to see that classic motorcycle clubs are still keen to put efforts into organising rallies, especially after 45 years, and even more so as it is getting harder and harder to find people who are able to assist in the organising of such events. Added to this the devastation that was created
Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Rally September 2024. Read More »
From the Clapham Series, of the Y.M.C.A or the Young Mens Christian Association. An excellent detailed photograph and well worth the price paid. The business operating within is the Tourist Motor Coy, and as can be seen were offering an array of automobiles and motorcycles. They were agents for E.M.F , Flanders, Talbot and Minerva
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Adding to the library for Ariel owners is this very tidy owners guide for the 557cc Side Valve Model VB31 and the 497cc OHV Model VF31. Starting off with an impressive view from the cockpit the manual proceeds through to the usual instructions for staring, understanding the controls and then to the mechanicals. This includes
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A parts book for the Ariel 550 side valve and the 500cc O.H.V models. A 54 page publication it covers all aspect of the parts that are the Ariel singles, including the sidecar chassis and mountings, and great illustrations for both the Sturmey Archer gearboxes and the Burman model Q gearbox fitted to these machines.
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