Ariel HT 500

1958 HT5. matching numbers. owners club records list it as released to dealers Warburtons. Hazel Grove nr Stockport. on 3/10/57. as a '58 model HT5

Engine had full rebuild around 500 miles ago. new valves. guides. New standard barrel and new old stock standard piston. new little end. new Alpha big end. new mains. head and cases bead-blasted.

Original Jones rims (19"+21") were stripped and rechromed. along with most of the rest of the brightwork.

Frame was powder coated by previous owner and is in good order. a few nicks in out of the way places. but nothing to detract from the bike.

Has correct sprung steel footrests. speedo. steel fork shrouds.

Mag rebuilt

Silencer is exact copy in Stainless. looks right and fits right

Nice transferable reg valued at £1850

Currently taxed and obviously no need for MOT

I constructed a side stand which you can just see in rear wheel pic. it uses the footrest bolts underneath. HTs came without a stand but it becomes a chore looking for somewhere to lean it on !

Reluctant sale due to new purchase as wife thinks I'm building a bike museum.

Selling elsewhere so reserve right to end.

Some spares included. sprockets. clutch bits and pieces. Also a Burgess copy air cleaner and rubber boot.

Just done a photo shoot for a `coffee table` glossy classic bike book due out in the New year.