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1952 Other Makes

Title:	1952 Ariel Square Four
Mileage:	29 miles
Location:	Seffner, Florida

Vehicle Information
VIN:	SC695
Warranty:	Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Type of title:	Clear
Condition:	Used
For sale by:	Private seller

Features
Engine size (cc):	1000	Type:	Classic	Exterior color:	Black

1952 Ariel Square Four

Vehicle Description

I have owned this Square Four for about 6 years now. I first saw this machine on display at the Amelia Island Concours de Elegance around 9-10 years ago in Fernandina Beach. It was part of a collection of rare vehicles that were owned by Bob Snodgrass. Mr Snodgrass was the president of Brumos Racing, and president and CEO of the Brumos auto dealerships in Jacksonville, Florida. Brumos Porsche is one of the largest Porsche dealers in the US. Sadly Bob passed away in April of 2007. This bike was restored by Bob with incredible attention to detail. It runs and rides fine. It has been kept in a climate controlled garage.

I have decided to trim down my collection a bit and am offering this fine example as well as my Vincent ( Ebay item 110450645280). The milage is not correct - the odometer was reset upon completion of the restoration.

There is one shallow dent on top of the gas tank that is not visible in the pictures. It is minor but does need to be disclosed. The overall condition is very nice - please see the pictures for detail. There are no broken fins on the engine. I have a clear Florida Title for the bike.

A word please about feedback - I have had well over 400 transactions on eBay over the years and received only 1 negative comment from some bloke who did not read the description, nor see a minor scratch on a $100 stainless steel luggage rack. Since eBay has recently changed their feedback policy to only calculate the percentage based on the last 12 months history my rating is what it is, rather than what it should be. If you have any concerns at all please take the time to read the comments from folks I have bought and sold with.

Please take a look at my other bike for sale. Thanks for taking the time to look.

11/03/09 - I have received some comments from other eBayers questioning the year and the number. I must confess that I do not know very much about Ariels and bought this because I absolutely fell in love with it when I saw it. I checked the title and it is titled as a 1952, but who knows what happened over the years so it could have been a typo that followed it for part of it's life. I also found a score sheet from a concours that Bob had entered and the bike was listed as 1952. So I really don't know. The bike did get 97.1 points out of 100 in this concours.

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Questions and answers about this item


	Q: I knew Bob and this bike and am currently finishing restoration on a 53 almost identical. The 1952 had a single pipe head on each side while 1953 on had dual pipe heads designating the engine as a Mark II g. The top end is... Continue reading A: Hi Jim - thanks so much for that note of clarification.	Nov 09, 2009

	Q: Hello Would you be willing to assist in ceating the Bike and shipping for international buyer Regards Robert A: Yes I can assist in crating the bike for shipment.	Nov 07, 2009

	Q: How badlt does the bike smoke when you let it sit and idle? A: no smoke while idling	Nov 05, 2009

	Q: Hi, Does everything work on the motorcycle? Does it leak oil or gas? Has the inside of the gas tank been sealed? Is it ready to run? Whwre is Seffner in Florida? Thank you, John A: Hi John - it does run and everything works.It does not leak gas at all, however as with virtually everything British I have ever owned it does leak a small amount of oil. I think that the gas tank was sealed when it was... Continue reading	Nov 05, 2009
	Q: What a wonderful collection you have! After collecting cars for decades and hoping to begin a new career in my later years restoring cars, I've fallen in love with motorcycles and have some nice ones. This square... Continue reading A: Thank you for your comments!	Nov 03, 2009

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