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US $30000
YearYear:1947 MileageMileage:12
Location:

Danville, California, United States

Danville, California, United States
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Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):500 For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

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 1947 Ariel VH500 Red Hunter.

The finest single-cylinder motorcycle ever built" - "the best ever built single-cylinder motorcycle." So called by Ariel Red Hunter fans.

The spiritual father of the "red hunter" was Val Page, the chief designer at Ariel Works Ltd., unveiled its new sports model for the first time 1932 on the London Motor Show before. First bike was called VH 32 and the machine had a 24-hp single-cylinder engine with an almost square stroke ratio of 86.4 x 85. They had four overhead valves, solenoid and racing carburetor as well, new to Ariel, and a four-speed transmission. Also new was the high-set dual port exhaust system. Because of the striking red paint that Ariel had quickly gone their nickname "Red Hunter", which was soon taken over by the factory.
By the following year, Ariel dispensed with the four-valve design in favour of a two-valve set-up with high or laid down exhaust pipes.. And there was now beside the 500 VH the models NH 350 and LH with 250cc displacement. 1935 was the next major change. Edward Turner changed the engine again with extremely long-stroke: 81 x 95 mm. Each engine had to be run according to Ariel test protocol prior to its installation.  Output now rose to 26 horsepower with a top speed of 90 miles (about 145 km/h) and with additional tuning rose to 160 km/h! 

Bike has been well maintained. Starts and runs very well.
Rare Anstey link plunger suspension.
New Amal Monobloc carburetor for smooth running and idle. (original side float Amal carb included)
The gas tank is in excellent condition.
Cosmetically the bike has some scratches and chips in the paint but it shows very well. Rear fender at tail light is slightly dented (see photo). "Pedestrian Slicer" front number plate is a little bent but a replacement is included in sale (see photo).
Speedometer works perfectly.
Oil pressure gauge is inoperable.
Tail light works.
"Trouble light" works.
Headlight suffers from the Lucas curse. Sometimes it works, sometimes not.
Horn works.
Rear tire has approx 1500 miles. Front is older but with good tread.
Chrome on the rims is shiny but with some minor rust spots.
Brakes are good.
Manuals and some misc spares included.
Overall the bike is in nice condition and would make an easy restoration or enjoy it as is.
Bike has a clear title and is currently registered non-op.
Sold "as is".
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