1956 Ariel KH500 Fieldmaster Classic Vintage Oily Rag Barn Find Last Used 2005
Price: £3 789 ≈ $5035 ≈ €4480
Item location: Greenford, UK
Last update:
Seller notes: Motorcycle has been kept in dry storage since 2005.
Brand: | Ariel |
Model: | KH500 |
Type: | Sports Touring |
Year: | 1956 |
Condition: | Used |
Color: | Burgundy, Maroon |
Mileage: | 21 031 |
Engine (cc): | 500 |
VIN: | PR1571 |
Starter: | Kick start |
Drivetype: | chain |
Owners: | 3 |
V5: | present |
ID: | mfs0390169071 |
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Description
Genuine barn find.
Year: 1956
Make: Ariel
Model: KH500 Fieldmaster
VIN/Chassis/Frame No.: PR1571
Engine No.: MD262
Mileage: 21,031
Last used on the road in 2005, with an old MOT showing mileage as 20,971.
Various receipts and bills from Dragonfly Motorcycles dated around 2004/5 for:
- Cables, seals, bearings
- Rear light assembly
- Silencers
- Fuel cap seal
- Head race set (upper and lower)
- Electronic regulator box
- Battery case
- Speedo cable, etc.
Includes various old tax discs from 1961, 1962, and 1964.
Comes with original owner's handbook and Ariel parts book.
Various photos from 2005 when the bike was last on the road.
This 1956 Ariel KH500 has been in long-term storage. It had its last MOT in 2005 and covered just 60 miles that year. The engine is still free and would make an ideal oily rag bike or a great restoration project.
The bike comes with a box of spares, including:
- New spoke kit with nipples
- Seat cover
- Various gaskets, etc.
Ownership history:
- Last owner since 2006
- Previous owner since 1997, located in Ayr (postcode KA7 2XN)
We can easily arrange delivery of this barn find Ariel KH500 Fieldmaster anywhere.
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