1960 Ariel Leader

Registration No: OFF 410
Frame No: T14020A
MOT: Exempt

• Reported engine overhaul approximately 645 miles ago
• Supplied with V5C registration document
• Fitted with period-style panniers and touring screen

The Ariel Leader was introduced in the late 1950s as a highly distinctive British lightweight motorcycle, designed to offer clean, practical and weather-protected transport at a time when many riders relied on their machines for everyday use. With its pressed-steel bodywork, enclosed mechanicals and integrated panniers, the Leader stood apart from conventional motorcycles of the period and has since become one of Ariel’s most recognisable post-war models.

This example dates from 1960 and is fitted with the desirable factory-style screen and panniers, enhancing both its period appearance and touring practicality. The vendor reports that the engine was overhauled approximately 645 miles ago, and the motorcycle was running well at the time of photography. While no workshop invoices are supplied for the work, this information is noted for guidance only.

The machine is offered with its V5C registration document present and correct. An HPI check confirms the vehicle as clear and records a total of six former keepers. The motorcycle was first registered in the UK in 1994, having previously been registered overseas.

Increasingly appreciated for its originality, usability and unmistakable styling, the Ariel Leader remains an appealing choice for collectors of characterful British lightweights and those seeking something genuinely different from the period.

For more information, please contact:
Charles Slack
charles.slack@handh.co.uk
07889223904