1961 Ariel 247cc Leader Frame no. T29780/B Engine no. T29780/B

1961 Ariel 247cc Leader Registration no. 844 VVX Frame no. T29780/B Engine no. T29780/B The Ariel Leader and its sports derivative, the Arrow, sought to combine the virtues of speed and agility with those of cleanliness and convenience. Launched in 1958 and powered by an all-new 247cc air-cooled two-stroke twin with unit gearbox, the Leader also broke with British tradition in its frame and suspension, employing a stiff, fabricated-steel beam instead of tubes, and a trailing-link front fork. This example was purchased from Bonhams' sale of the Geeson Brothers Motorcycle Museum Collection, Peterborough in March 2003 (Lot 171). It was stated that the machine had formerly belonged to the celebrated motorcycle racer and record breaker, George Brown, whose name is forever associated with that of the Vincent factory. Restored during the Geeson family's lengthy ownership, the machine is offered with an old-style continuation logbook and a V5C. Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com