Ariel 600cc 1954

sparkypete · 06-30-2009, 04:58 PM

Well the offers of projects are like buses, nothing for ages then they all come together, today I’ve been offered a 1954 Ariel 600, complete, but stripped.

I am waiting for a few more details as to the exact model.

It belongs to a work colleague’s dad who bought it stripped it and then left it for 20 years but he assures me nearly all parts are there.

He wants £1500 for it, any thoughts out there.

Pete

nibo · 06-30-2009, 05:41 PM

I'd see what it would be worth when complete and usable before deciding on its value, there must be some in a classic bike mag? I bought a Matchless G12650CSR for £200 in one piece but needs restoring, looking at its value it'll cost me as much as it's value to restore so going to run it around in rough as f' order! What are you planning on doing with it should you buy it and finish it?

06-30-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkypete

He wants £1500 for it, any thoughts out there.

Pete

too much money for a box of bits that may or may not be any good. like nibo says try to value a complete & running one, then make an offer based on that.

stroppybitch · 06-30-2009, 06:11 PM

£1500 quid for a box of bits

wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much.

Ddraig · 06-30-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkypete

Well the offers of projects are like buses, nothing for ages then they all come together, today I’ve been offered a 1954 Ariel 600, complete, but stripped.

I am waiting for a few more details as to the exact model.

It belongs to a work colleague’s dad who bought it stripped it and then left it for 20 years but he assures me nearly all parts are there.

He wants £1500 for it, any thoughts out there.

Pete

Assurances don't count for much when you're missing that one evasive solenoid which is why it was stripped in the first place. Out of pocket by a fair wedge as well.

Personally I'd batter him down to something more realistic.

iano · 06-30-2009, 06:32 PM

this one looks good unrestored: old bikes can be a money pit, like mine and old old cars, bet you'll get loads of expert advice from the club.

May be wrong but square four apart don't think these are major collectables.

Iano

rubbersidedown · 06-30-2009, 06:37 PM

i'd love a project like this, if only i had a garage in which to fiddle around with it lol

iano · 06-30-2009, 06:37 PM

apols that should be old cars and not old old cars

iano

imallraglan · 07-01-2009, 07:57 AM

I'm interested in a Brit project. Who do I contact?

Having re-read the mails - I should have said, 'if you aren't intersted'

Chris

sparkypete · 07-01-2009, 01:08 PM

Thanks for the advice, your right I thought a tad dear for what is basically a box of bits.

I was interested in it for a winter project, as I haven’t restored a bike before, done a few cars though.

Think Ill just concentrate on the 750XS for the moment, probably the easier option to start with.

Pete

06-30-2009, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
sparkypete Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haworth West yorkshire Posts: 37	Ariel 600cc 1954 Well the offers of projects are like buses, nothing for ages then they all come together, today I’ve been offered a 1954 Ariel 600, complete, but stripped. I am waiting for a few more details as to the exact model. It belongs to a work colleague’s dad who bought it stripped it and then left it for 20 years but he assures me nearly all parts are there. He wants £1500 for it, any thoughts out there. Pete

06-30-2009, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
nibo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 32	Re: Ariel 600cc 1954 I'd see what it would be worth when complete and usable before deciding on its value, there must be some in a classic bike mag? I bought a Matchless G12650CSR for £200 in one piece but needs restoring, looking at its value it'll cost me as much as it's value to restore so going to run it around in rough as f' order! What are you planning on doing with it should you buy it and finish it?

06-30-2009, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
stroppybitch Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In a flat in Banbury Posts: 9,366	Re: Ariel 600cc 1954 £1500 quid for a box of bits wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much. __________________ *Pfft, Haynes is for girls, if you can't fix it with a hammer and swearing you may as well take to a professional* Hammerong www.planetrock.co.uk http://www.bff.org.uk/index.cfm

06-30-2009, 06:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
iano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thame, 0xon Posts: 933	Re: Ariel 600cc 1954 this one looks good unrestored: old bikes can be a money pit, like mine and old old cars, bet you'll get loads of expert advice from the club. May be wrong but square four apart don't think these are major collectables. Iano

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rubbersidedown Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Posts: 2,304	Re: Ariel 600cc 1954 i'd love a project like this, if only i had a garage in which to fiddle around with it lol

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iano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thame, 0xon Posts: 933	Re: Ariel 600cc 1954 apols that should be old cars and not old old cars iano __________________ global warming - scientists examine MZ pollution

07-01-2009, 07:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
imallraglan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Ariel 600cc 1954 I'm interested in a Brit project. Who do I contact? Having re-read the mails - I should have said, 'if you aren't intersted' Chris Last edited by imallraglan; 07-01-2009 at 10:08 AM.

07-01-2009, 01:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
sparkypete Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haworth West yorkshire Posts: 37	Re: Ariel 600cc 1954 Thanks for the advice, your right I thought a tad dear for what is basically a box of bits. I was interested in it for a winter project, as I haven’t restored a bike before, done a few cars though. Think Ill just concentrate on the 750XS for the moment, probably the easier option to start with. Pete

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