1957 Ariel HT5
A fantastic period trials machine

Registration No: MFR 159
Frame No: RT.245
MOT: Exempt

• Recipient of a very high-quality restoration from 1992 to 1994
• Little recent use, but seen to start easily and run well
• An ideal machine for pre-'65 trials

Generally regarded as one of the finest trials machines ever, the Ariel HT5 was only produced from 1956 to 1959 but had tremendous success within that time. Equipped with a 500cc single-cylinder engine and a four-speed transmission, the model was most famously ridden to victory on numerous occasions by Sammy Miller, and also won awards in the International Six Days’ Trial. Countless more were purchased by private owners and conquered trials slopes all over Britain and further afield.

Recently part of a small private collection, this fantastic 1957 HT5 was formerly in the possession of one long-term keeper since 1995, and had been restored to a very high standard from 1992 to 1994. While its history is not known, it would be safe to assume that it saw some action in trials in period, and with that in mind we think it really ought to be campaigned again in historic trials. With little recent use, the restoration has held up extremely well and we have seen the bike start readily and idle contentedly. It is supplied with the V5C and assorted other papers.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217