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1952 ARIEL VHA 500CC ridgid

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https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1538460

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Very rare and desirable 1952 Ariel VHA 500cc all aluminium engined restoration project.
The VHA was produced for two years and had unique crankcases, barrel, cylinder head and also featured steel flywheels which are included.
Also included is a GB Burman gearbox complete with kickstart and gear levers, 1952 rigid frame, oil tank and toolbox.
Mudguards and stays I believe to be correct for the year.
A big end bearing, cylinder liner and standard piston complete with rings and gudgeon pin are also included.
Lucas magdyno and Smiths Speedometer will also require restoration.
I have owned the engine for 30 years and have since acquired the rest. Sadly I don’t have the time to do the restoration myself due to over commitments.
Please contact me for more comprehensive details.
Thanks for looking.


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Nice project!
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It's now in my shed.... I'll post pics of the build as it progresses.
1939 VH Redhunter;1942 RN WNG;1951 Triumph 6T Thunderbird;1970 BSA B175 Bantam;1986 Yamaha SRX600 single;1952 VHA engined project
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alan.moore wrote: Wed Apr 26, 2023 5:04 pm ... I'll post pics of the build as it progresses.
Looking forward to that already Alan!

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Congratulations Alan!
A very nice project!
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Very nice indeed Alan

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First instalment of the build in members bikes section of forum
1939 VH Redhunter;1942 RN WNG;1951 Triumph 6T Thunderbird;1970 BSA B175 Bantam;1986 Yamaha SRX600 single;1952 VHA engined project
http://cloggymoore.wix.com/triumph-pre-unit-6t
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Re: 1952 ARIEL VHA 500CC ridgid

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Congrats Alan

There is something about those VHAs one just has to love!
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