26th Mar, 2025 12:00
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
1948 Ariel Red Hunter
Sold for £4,600
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: WXG 971
Frame No: BP14512
MOT: Exempt
- Early post-war Airel Red Hunter
- Despatched 1st June 1948 to James Brown & Sons
- Older restoration by a previous owner
- A current V5C and Dating Certificate on file
The Ariel Red Hunter was the name used for a range of Ariel single-cylinder and twin-cylinder motorcycles. They were designed by the firm's chief designer Val Page in 1932 around an overhead-valve single-cylinder engine he developed six years earlier. Originally a 'sports' version of the Ariel 500, 250 and 350cc versions were developed and became popular with grass track and trials riders. From 1948, the 500cc twin-cylinder Ariels were produced in De Luxe (KG) and Red Hunter (KH) models. All Red Hunters had distinctive Dark Red petrol and oil tanks, which were painted in the Bournbrook cinema opposite the main Ariel factory in Dawlish Road.
Despatched on the 1st June 1948 to James Brown & Sons this charming Ariel NH was the subject of a previous and older restoration, after many years, it has mellowed and now shows signs of use. An 'all correct numbers' machine, it is accompanied by a current V5C, various DVLA paperwork and an Ariel Dating Certificate. Some recommissioning may be required before use, due to short-term storage.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 26th Mar, 2025
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