Beschreibung:

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 design, employing a stiff, fabricated-steel beam instead of tubes, and a trailing-link front fork. Detachable panels enclosing the engine and most of the rear wheel extended forwards to meet legshields and screen, and the rear chain was fully enclosed. Announced late in 1959, the Arrow dispensed with the Leader’s enclosure panels and weather protection while remaining mechanically virtually identical. A highly promising design capable of further development, the Leader/Arrow deserved better than to be prematurely axed by BSA in 1965, thus allowing the Japanese to exploit the growing market for 250 two-stroke twins without serious competition. We are advised that this restored Arrow was returned to the road in 1982 and - it seems - given a Liverpool Vehicle Licensing Office (LVLO) frame number. Once the pride of a private collection, it benefits from ‘no expense spared’ treatment over the years and comes with numerous bills for work carried out. Finished in red/white, the machine is described by the vendor as in excellent condition and offered with Swansea V5.