SQ4 MkII in swingarmframe
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1737674
This unique Square Four has been in the custodian of legendary British actor Sir David Jason and has been one of his prize possessions that he has enjoyed using but feels now is the time to find a new owner of this remarkable Square Four.
Purchased by Sir David over 30 years ago, he took upon the challenge to rebuild it back to its former glory when he spotted an advert in a classic motorcycle magazine for some Ariel spares and also a modification to the Ariel frame to convert it to a swinging arm instead of plunger suspension. Upon meeting the gentleman who put the advert up, it transpired his father worked for Ariel at the factory and when the factory closed, his father acquired the Jig to make the swinging arm conversions as he had been working on the initial concept of swinging arm frames and kept it in his workshop at home. Sir David decided it was the right decision, so he decided to use a donor frame and have a swinging arm conversion made (the original frame comes with the Lot, the original frame number is stamped on the donor frame), fitting the original engine and carried on with the restoration. Within the restoration process, he decided to increase the, in his words, feeble braking power of the original front brakes and fit a Grimeca 4 leading shoe front brake which compliments the looks of the Ariel very well. Upon completion, the Ariel was stored and has rarely been used since restoration so it will need careful recommissioning before returning to the road. An ideal opportunity to own a motorcycle that has been part of one Britians most beloved actors collection. Offered with a V5C.
Offered with key
