Mark 1 Square Four for sale, South Australia - SOLD to forum member - thanks!

[leon.mitchell]

If the three Squariels for sale in the UK (see previous post) are a bit far away, there is a very nice Mark 2 for sale in Adelaide, Australia.

The bike has a long history in the Veteran and Vintage Motor Cycle Club of South Australia, and is said to be ex-SA-police. The present owner is getting older, and would like to find a new home for the outfit.

Brenton and I spent a pleasant morning going over the bike, draining stale petrol, and fitting a fresh battery. The bike had not run for a few years, but the motor has nice compression on each cylinder, started easily, and ran quietly. The bike is very presentable, and I would imagine it is ready for the road with just the usual fettling.

The sidecar is a replica Dusting (fiberglass body) on a Melbourne-made Goulding chassis. It has done zero miles, but is professionally painted, trimmed and fitted. The style of the the body is particularly pleasing.

A local sale would be nice, but shipping could be arranged at your cost.

More photos available - please ask any questions here.

Haggling starts at $A20,000.

Thanks

Leon

Mk 2 Square Four Ariel for sale

[simon.holyfield]

That would appear to be a Mk1, but it does indeed look very presentable.

[leon.mitchell]

Hi Simon,
I'll confess it's all a bit modern for me! The engine number is RD337, frame number SC354, gearbox number G106L50. Does this make sense?
Leon

A four cylinder Ariel!

Square four Ariel

Stylish side car

[brenton.roy]

Yep, it's a '51 Mk 1. (Numbers are both for this year)
I played second mechanic for Leon - who is donating his time to support the owner of this bike. You may not be aware that he does a fair bit of that around the club.
Started easily is an understatement. There was shellac where petrol used to be and it still started first kick! - then burbled away nicely.
The motor sounds quite new and has a cartridge filter (white, below the rag in the photo) - which is great news for the crankshaft. Oil pressure was good. Lots of beautifully hand made engine bolts. A little rust on the rims.
My guess is a 70's/80's full resto, last ridden about 20 years ago.
I would be happy to work with Leon to help a buyer with shipping. I have a bit of experience via importing Paul's '27 a couple of years ago and we have a shipping agent nearby.

[leon.mitchell]

Nicely trimmed sidecar might appeal to the other half?

Square Four sidecar trim

Square Four sidecar trim

[leon.mitchell]

Anyone? Yes I know Adelaide is far away, but we will help to get it to eastern states.

Leon

[leon.mitchell]

Oh dear, it's still there. Any takers before we advertise more widely? Will consider offers over $A15,000.

Cheers

Leon

Update 23/3/18: Now SOLD to forum member - thanks!