Very sorry to hear of this Paul. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for you and a quick return to health for the bike.

This was offered by the auctioneer last year in one of their previous sales IIRC but didn't reach its reserve.

The bike sold to an onsite bidder for $3500.

there's plenty video footage of this bike on Youtube - search "Paul Henshaw Ariel"

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but I did have a very quick look into what's involved in getting something like this back to the uk, and you need to go into it with an idea of the likely total bill. There are several internet bidding sites that these auctioneers use as well as their own, not...

Thanks for that - I'll try to imagine how. Would be very disappointing to get the frame paint all good and then chip it getting the engine manouvered into place.

Rob,
When you refitted the engine using the wooden frame did you do it single handed or did you have a "glamorous assistant" to help?
Serious question - it looks like you need someone on either side of the frame to lift it in unless I am missing a trick.

have a look at Paul Wirdnams "My 4G restoration blog" in the "Members bikes" - first post in the thread about 5 pictures down also the last page in the last picture of the bike from the nearside when restored.

was sold just 6 days ago at H and H auction for £4140 incl buyers premium.

I had a hunch it was your father's old bike Rob. How funny it turned out to be right