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Absolutely Beautiful 1958 Ariel Square Four Resto Mod

September 15, 2016 by Paul Crowe

1958 Ariel Square 4
1958 Ariel Square 4

This 1958 Ariel Square 4 restomod is one of the nicest looking examples to be offered for sale for quite some time. It was recently treated to a complete frame off restoration and the seller made some very nice upgrades though all of the original pieces go along with the sale.

1958 Ariel Square 4 restomod
1958 Ariel Square 4 restomod is a beautiful build

The Ariel Square 4 engine is interesting in itself. It’s essentially two parallel twins set fore and aft of one another in a single crankcase with the two counter rotating crankshafts geared together. The counter rotation cancels gyroscopic forces and makes the engine quite smooth.

1958 Ariel Square 4
1958 Ariel Square 4

Filed Under: British, Motorcycles Tagged With: 1950s, Ariel, British, Square Four

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Comments

  1. davidabl says

    September 15, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    I think it lost a little to much of it’s original quirky character. More resto less mod.
    Actually more of a (Shudder) “Bobber.”

    • Paul Crowe says

      September 15, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      Perfectly restored Ariel Square Fours are actually quite common, this one takes a different route and the workmanship seems to be first class. I like the looks of it, though some, like you, might find it less appealing. That’s the beauty of being able to choose from the many to find your perfect ride.

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