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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  Warbirds & Wheels
• Sale Date:
  30 Mar 2014 ~ 1pm (NZ time)
• Lot #:
  30
• Lot Description:
  1953 Ariel Square Four MKII 1000cc
  Engine Number: XJ796; Chassis: 7A80G041197735350
• Notes:
  This machine represents the final development in the beautiful overhead-valve machine that was first loosely conceived of by Edward Turner in 1928 and finally introduced to the public in 1937. After that, the SQ4 steadily evolved, adopting rear suspension, telescopic forks, the all-alloy engine and, most importantly, a four pipe exhaust outlet. In this form, it delivered on Edward Turner’s original ambitions of creating the ultimate touring machine of the day with a power plant that delivered “ample power for high-performance riding without undue compression, racing cams or big choke carburetors”. The MKII is smooth, effortless and, above all else, imposing, especially in this original format. With its square-jawed good looks and broad shoulders, the MKII is one of the best-looking machines of its era. Details such as the chrome tank scallops and that remarkable all-alloy four-cylinder layout capture something quintessentially British (remarkably, without being a parallel twin!). They deliver on Edward Turner’s vision that started with a sketch on the back of a cigarette pack some 25 years earlier to deliver “ultimate reliability and performance with minimum attentions”. Acquired by the current owner in 1967 it was the sheer size of the power plant that originally attracted him. Previously owned by Len Perry the machine was restored by Ken McIntosh (of McIntosh Racing Developments) in 1997 and has travelled less than 550 miles since.
• Estimate:
  NZ$18,000 - 22,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Automobiles & Accessories

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