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MORTONS ARCHIVE (91 files)

020-Archive-3-Ariel-1961-Option-001
Fighter pilot sat astride an Ariel motorcycle in front of jet fighter plane in 1961
Keywords: Fighter pilot, Ariel, motorcycle, jet fighter, plane, 1961, motorbike, bike

054-Gordon-Blakeway-06
Keywords: Gordon Blakeway, motorcycle, motorbike, trial, off road, 497cc Ariel, Ariel, SSDT, Scottish Six Day Trial, 1958

054-Gordon-Blakeway-11
Keywords: Gordon Blakeway, Ariel, SSDT, Scottish Six Day Trial, 1959, Tyndrum

070-TACL-06
Scottish Six Day Trial - Sammy Miller (Ariel)
Keywords: February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle, 1964

1960-ISDT-03
1960 ISDT October, Alan Towell, Ariel Arrow, bike 207, Frity Kopp on an NSU bike 209
Keywords: 1960 ISDT October, Alan Towell, Ariel Arrow, bike 207, Frity Kopp, NSU, bike 209

1960-ISDT-06
1960 ISDT October, A G Towell, bike 207, 249cc Ariel, F Kopp, bike 209, 247cc, NSA
Keywords: 1960, ISDT, October, A G Towell, bike 207, 249cc Ariel, F Kopp, bike 209, 247cc, NSA

Ariel-001
Keywords: 1954, Ariel, Earls Court, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad

Ariel-002
Keywords: 1956, 500cc, Ariel, Model HS-MK1, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad, Red Hunter

Ariel-003
Keywords: 1956, 500cc, Ariel, Model HS-MK1, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad, Red Hunter

Ariel-004
Keywords: 1956, 500cc, Ariel, Model HS5, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad, Red Hunter

Ariel-005
Keywords: 1956, 500cc, Ariel, Model HS-MK1, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad, Red Hunter

Ariel-500-cc-Sammi-Miller-Trials-01
Ariel 500cc Sporting special Trials machine 1962 shows its belly, being held by Sammy Miller and Bob Currie
Keywords: Ariel, 500cc, trial, trials, motorcycle, motorbike, special, off road, offroad, Sammy Miller, 1962

Ariel-500-cc-Sammi-Miller-Trials-02
Ariel 500cc Sporting special Trials machine 1962
Keywords: Ariel, 500cc, trial, trials, motorcycle, motorbike, special, off road, offroad, Sammie Miller, 1962

Ariel-500-cc-Sammi-Miller-Trials-03
Ariel 500cc Sporting special Trials machine 1962
Keywords: Ariel, 500cc, trial, trials, motorcycle, motorbike, special, off road, offroad, Sammie Miller, 1962

Ariel-500-cc-Sammi-Miller-Trials-04
Ariel 500cc Sporting special Trials machine 1964 being ridden by Sammie Miller up a set of stairs
Keywords: Ariel, 500cc, trial, trials, motorcycle, motorbike, special, off road, offroad, Sammie Miller, 1964

Ariel-500-cc-Sammi-Miller-Trials-05
Ariel 500cc Sporting special Trials machine from 1964 ridden on the beach in 1967
Keywords: Ariel, 500cc, trial, trials, motorcycle, motorbike, special, off road, offroad, beach, coast, 1967

Ariel-500-cc-Sammi-Miller-Trials-06
Ariel 500cc Sporting special Trials machine 1964
Keywords: Ariel, 500cc, trial, trials, motorcycle, motorbike, special, off road, offroad, Sammie Miller, 1964

Ariel-500-cc-Sammi-Miller-Trials-07
Ariel 500cc Sporting special Trials machine 1964
Keywords: Ariel, 500cc, trial, trials, motorcycle, motorbike, special, off road, offroad, Sammie Miller, 1964

Ariel-Advert-1933
Ariel Red Hunter advert from January 5th 1933 issue of 'The Motor Cycle' 12000 miles of unparalleled reliability
Keywords: Ariel, Red Hunter, advert, January, 5th, 1933, The Motor Cycle, 12000 miles, unparalleled, reliability, motorcycle, motorbike, bike, rider, riding

Ariel-Arrow-1962-01
1960 Ariel Arrow 250 with sports fairing
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, The Scrapbook Series

Ariel-Arrow-250-Sport
1960 Ariel Arrow 250 with sports fairing
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel-Don-Smith-001
Keywords: Ariel, Engine, exhaust, GOV 132, m1967, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor, Motorcross, MX, Offroad, Sammy Miller, silencer

Ariel-Don-Smith-002
Keywords: 1967, Ariel, Don Smith watching, Miller Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad

Ariel-Don-Smith-003
Keywords: 1967, Ariel, Don Smith, Miller Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad

Ariel-Don-Smith-004
Keywords: 1967, Ariel, Don Smith, Miller Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad

Ariel-Don-Smith-005
Keywords: 1967, Ariel, Don Smith, Miller Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad

Ariel-ISDT-001
Keywords: 1958, 500cc, Ariel, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad

Ariel-ISDT-002
Keywords: 1962, Ariel, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Limited, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcross, MX, Offroad, Sporting

ArielSloper-1001
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1004
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1006
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1007
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1008
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1009
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1010
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1011
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1012
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1013
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1014
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1015
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1016
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1017
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1018
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1019
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1020
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1021
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1022
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1023
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1024
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1025
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1026
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1027
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1028
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1029
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1030
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1031
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1032
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1033
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1034
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1035
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1037
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1039
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1041
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1042
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1043
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

ArielSloper-1044
350cc Ariel Sloper
Keywords: Ariel, Gary Chapman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 009
1957-59 Ariel LH Colt
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 010
1957 Ariel LH Colt 197cc single cylinder
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Arrow-Tech-(1)
1960 Ariel Arrow 250 with sports fairing
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

CDB-issue-24-cover
Cover image from issue 24 of Classic Dirt Bike - Davy Morewood and the Ariel he won the pre-65 on. Here he is, showing how easy it is to ride.
Keywords: Classic Dirt Bike, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Trials

George-Brown-024
George Brown - Ariel
Keywords: Motorcycle, Motorbike, bike, rider, ride, riding, race, racer, racing, machine, Mortons Archive, George Brown, Ariel

George-Brown-026
George Brown - Ariel
Keywords: Motorcycle, Motorbike, bike, rider, ride, riding, race, racer, racing, machine, Mortons Archive, George Brown, Ariel

George-Brown-029
George Brown - Ariel
Keywords: Motorcycle, Motorbike, bike, rider, ride, riding, race, racer, racing, machine, Mortons Archive, George Brown, Ariel

H-Lines-002
on his Ariel during the Greenwich section at Brands Hatch 1951 (Photo K G Jones)
Keywords: Harold Lines, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Mr H Lines

H-Lines-004
, Whitley Trial
Keywords: 1947, 350, 350 Ariel, Ariel, cold, Harold Lines, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, motorbike, motorcycle, Mr H Lines, snow, trial, Whitley Trial

Just-His-Luck-Ariel-Petrol-Pump-Flood-Water
Just His Luck - Ariel - Petrol Pump - Flood Water - Worst floods for ten years. The Medway overflowing it's banks has caused serious floods in parts of Kent, several villages are isolated. In the picture a motorcyclist runs short of petrol in the flooded High Street at Yalding 18-11-1935
Keywords: Just His Luck, Ariel, Petrol, Pump, Flood, Water, Worst, floods, Medway, serious, Kent, motorcyclist, flooded, High Street, Yalding, 18-11-1935, 1935, motorbike, bike

J 017
The first postwar motorcycling superstar - Geoff Duke - Aboard the special, swinging arm Ariel Colt in 1957.
Keywords: 2012, Bookazine, Classic British Legends, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MotorCycling Sept 22nd 1949 Cover - Ariel 1000cc Square 4
Motor Cycling cover September 22nd 1949 showing the Ariel Square Four 1000cc
Keywords: 1949, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycling

N-v-S-Scramble-1960-Peter-Fletcher-(72)-Royal-Enfield-D-Battye-(36)-500cc-Ariel
North verses South Scramble 1960 Peter Fletcher (72) Royal Enfield - D Battye (36) 500cc Ariel
Keywords: North verses South, Scramble, 1960, Peter Fletcher, bike 72, Royal Enfield, D Battye, bike 36, 500cc, Ariel, bike, Motorbike, Motorcycle

New-Year-Racing-Pete-Ferbrache,-L.W.E-Hartley,-Harltey-Junior,-Ron-Bergrie,-and-Vic-Willoughby
Ringing In the New Year, 1952 new year party, back row, Pete Ferbrache, L.W.E Hartley, Harltey Junior, assistant Ron Bergrie, and Vic Willoughby. in front, guest of honour, the Hartley Ariel.
Keywords: Motorcycle, Motorbike, bike, rider, ride, riding, race, racer, racing, machine, Mortons Archive, Pete Ferbrache, L.W.E Hartley, Harltey Junior, assistant, Ron Bergrie, Vic Willoughby, guest of honour, Hartley Ariel

New-Year-Racing-Pete-Ferbrache
Ringing In the New Year, 1952 Pete Ferbrache in action on the Hartley Ariel January 1952
Keywords: Motorcycle, Motorbike, bike, rider, ride, riding, race, racer, racing, machine, Mortons, Pete Ferbrache, Hartley, Ariel, January, 1952, Archive

New-Year-Racing-Vic-Willoughby-and-the-Ariel-at-maximum-velocity
Ringing In the New Year, 1952 fine impression of Vic Willoughby and the Ariel at maximum velocity
Keywords: Motorcycle, Motorbike, bike, rider, ride, riding, race, racer, racing, machine, Mortons Archive, Vic Willoughby, Ariel, maximum velocity

NNC-13-12-12-Neg-Strip-V2-008
NNC 13-12-12 Neg Strip V2 008 - 6m8 - S Woodland - 1957 500cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, Bike Bonanza Trial, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

NNC-13-12-12-Neg-Strip-V2-012
NNC 13-12-12 Neg Strip V2 012 - 6m12 - Julian Wigg - 1956 500cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, Bike Bonanza Trial, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

NNC-13-12-12-Neg-Strip-V2-014
NNC 13-12-12 Neg Strip V2 014 - 6b14 - Sammy Miller - 1958 500cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, Bike Bonanza Trial, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

NNC-16-10-2012-N-002
NNC 16 10 2012 N 002 - 3t21 - John Lee - 1951 500cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Pre 65 Trial

NNC-16-10-2012-N-014
NNC 16 10 2012 N 014 - 3b32 - Sammy Miller - 1958 497cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Pre 65 Trial

TCM-MAR-ARCHIVE-002-Ariel-Single-with-a-trailer-caravan
Ariel Single with a trailer-caravan 1951
Keywords: Motorcycle, Motorbike, bike, rider, ride, riding, race, racer, racing, machine, Mortons Archive, Ariel, Single, trailer, caravan, 1951

TCM-MAR-ARCHIVE-003-C-M-Ray-riding-an-Ariel-in-1948-at-the-ISDT
TCM MAR ARCHIVE 003 - C M Ray riding an Ariel in 1948 at the ISDT
Keywords: Motorcycle, Motorbike, bike, rider, ride, riding, race, racer, racing, machine, Mortons Archive, C M Ray, Ariel, 1948, ISDT

TCMSEP0114
Gordon Blakeway crossesa river during the 1957 trial - on a 'GOV'Ariel
Keywords: 1957, Ariel, Classic life, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Off road

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates (13 files)

Straight from the plate images as used in the Classic MotorCycle magazine.

Bemrose- 59-032
Dave Langston (497 Ariel)
Keywords: 1959, Bemrose Trial, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Clay- 51-001
Eric Sellars (497 Ariel)
Keywords: 1951, Clay Trial, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Clay- 51-002
J C Mansfield (249 Ariel)
Keywords: 1951, Clay Trial, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Clayton- 56-014
J E Davies (497cc Ariel HT5)
Keywords: 1956, Clayton Trial, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Scot-6-day- 58-010
Sammy Miller (497 Ariel)
Keywords: 1958, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scottish Six Day Trial

Scot-6-day- 58-014
Sammy Miller (497 Ariel)
Keywords: 1958, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scottish Six Day Trial

Scot-6-day- 58-016
A Clayton (346 Ariel)
Keywords: 1958, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scottish Six Day Trial

Scot-6-day- 58-018
Gordon Blakeway (497cc Ariel)
Keywords: 1958, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scottish Six Day Trial

Scott- 50-009
Ariel team man, Bob Ray
Keywords: 1950, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scottish Six Day Trial

Scott- 50-017
J Watson (No. 25 497cc Ariel)
Keywords: 1950, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Scottish Six Day Trial

Welsh- 54-009
George Buck (497 Ariel)
Keywords: 1954, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Welsh Two Days Trial

Welsh- 54-010
Frank Wilkins (497 Ariel)
Keywords: 1954, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Welsh Two Days Trial

Welsh- 54-014
Bob Ray (497 Ariel)
Keywords: 1954, Feet up in the Fifties, Glass Plate Collection, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Welsh Two Days Trial

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1927 ACU's Six Days Stock Machine Trial (1 file)

045 SFTP 03
ACU's Six Day Stock Machine Trial - 1927 - Ariel squad of Rollason, Price and Perry. All on 497cc ohv singles, each won a gold medal.
Keywords: Glass Plates, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November, Straight from the plate

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1928 Cardiff - Leicester - Cardiff trial (1 file)

CARDIFF-LEICESTER 1928 03
H Grainger (Ariel sc) and R S Bevan (Ariel sc) making good climbs of Bushcoombe Hill.
Keywords: 1928 Cardiff - Leicester - Cardiff trial, 2011, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, November, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1928 Southern Trial (1 file)

062 SFTP A9130
We think that this is Len Heath, on his 500cc Ariel.
Keywords: 1928, 2012, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, September, Southern Trial, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1932 Colmore Cup Trial (1 file)

051 SFTP - 02
1932 Colmore Cup Trial - F E Thacker (Ariel) and T Gibson (Sunbeam) surge through Kineton Splash
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, October, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle, Trials

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > 1933 Belgian GP (1 file)

SFTP 01
1933 Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa Francorchamps - Fijma (497cc Ariel) leads the 249cc New Imperial of Ted Mellors.
Keywords: 1933 Belgian GP, 2012, February, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > British Motor Cycle Racing Club's 5th monthly meeting, Brookland (1 file)

A2135
British Motor Cycle Racing Club's 5th monthly meeting, Brooklands 1923. Line-up for one of the 1000cc races. Third along is a 1000c MAG-engined Ariel.
Keywords: 1923, 5th meeting, A2135, bmcrc, brooklands, December 2009, glass plate, Straight from the plate, The Classic Motorcycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Carshalton Motor Cycle Club Pillion Trial 1932 (3 files)

TCM FTP 06
Carshalton Motorcycle Club's Pillion Trial, May 1932. Ploughing a muddy furrow, an Ariel rider and passenger.
Keywords: glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate

TCM FTP 08
Carshalton Motorcycle Club's Pillion Trial, May 1932. JM Heanes and friend (499cc Ariel).
Keywords: glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate

TCM FTP 13
Carshalton Motorcycle Club's Pillion Trial, May 1932. Nearest the camera is an Ariel, behind a side-valve Norton is fettled.
Keywords: glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Straight from the plate

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Scottish Six Day Trial (2 files)

Scot 6 day 58  010
Scottish Six Day Trial 1958 - Sammy Miller (497cc Ariel)
Keywords: Classic Issues - Feet up in the 50s, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Off road

Scot 6 day 58  018
Scottish Six Day Trial 1958 - Gordon Blakeway (497 Ariel)
Keywords: Classic Issues - Feet up in the 50s, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Off road

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Sunbeam point-to-point April 1953 (1 file)

062 SFTP 05
Sunbeam point-to-point, April 1953 - Leaping through the air is Frank Bentham, on the works Ariel. Earles forks clearly evident.
Keywords: 2013, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, Point to point, Straight from the plate, Sunbeam, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > The Mansell Trophy Trial, 1950 (1 file)

SFTP August 2015 07
The Mansell Trophy Trial, 1950. T E Tattersall (Ariel) and his sidecar ballest at Duddlewick.
Keywords: 2014, August, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Sidecar, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Thruxton 500, June 1963 (1 file)

062 glass plate 02
An ariel view of the straight and the pits shows the wall of spectators on the opposite side of the track to the pits waiting for the action to begin; bikes are also lined up next to the pits.
Keywords: 1963, 2013, Glass plate, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle, Thruxton 500 mile race

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Glass plates > Varsity Velocity February 1932 > SFTP Varsity Velocity Feb 32 (1 file)

064 Glass Plate 05
Varsity Velocity February 1932 - Atherton, on his 'home-made' JAP-powered Ariel, leaves the start. He was third in the 250cc class.
Keywords: 2013, Glass plate, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Straight from the plate, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Joe Dick collection (34 files)

CBSNewark ShowJan 2015 96
The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show Sat, Jan 03 and Sun, Jan 04 - Ariel
Keywords: 2015, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Newark Show, Nick Nicholls

CBSNewark ShowJan 2015 97
The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic Show Sat, Jan 03 and Sun, Jan 04 - Ariel
Keywords: 2015, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Newark Show, Nick Nicholls

D80 1565
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 1568
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 1578
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 1593
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 1606
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7056
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7066
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7073
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7078
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7105
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7109
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7114
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7124
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7130
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7134
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7136
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7138
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7140
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7142
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7143
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7148
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7150
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7152
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7153
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7155
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7157
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7158
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7159
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7160
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7162
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7166
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

D80 7173
Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: Ariel, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection (25 files)

A collection of images from our vast archive depicting motorcycles and motorcycling lifestyle from the early 1900's through to the present day.

12 Mar 1953
The Motor Cycle 12th March 1953 - Ariel
Keywords: Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

17 Jun 1948
The Motor Cycle 17th June 1948 - Ariel
Keywords: Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

23rd June 1949
The Motor Cycle 23rd June 1949 - Ariel Twins cover.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle covers, The Motor Cycle

Ariel advert
Keywords: 19th November 1964, Advert, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motor Cycle

E Turner 001
Edward Turner studing the first Ariel Square Four ohc 500cc off the production line in 1930
Keywords: From the archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

GCR0000043
Scene at the start of the trial staged by the Norwich Club in 1910 and typical of many similar events held in those days. Kick-starters were still a novelty. The competitor is pushing off his Ariel.
Keywords: Ariel, Club Rallies etc., Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Norwich Club

GDR0000006
Always a humorist, Bill Thacker is a bit lighthearted about his bikes. This one, which he rode to the Dragon Rally, is a masterly hybrid: AJS front fork and wheel; Arial frame and rear wheel; Norton 16H engine. Cost about £10 for the lot!
Keywords: AJS, Ariel, Dragon Rally, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Norton

GP0000020
H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester inspecting the police escort at Adelaide during his Australian tour. This smart and efficient force is equipped with Ariel "Square Four" machines.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Police

GPB0000009
Ariel Arrow Police motorcycle.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Police Bikes

GR0000005
The best kept outfit of any make or type was this Ariel and Swallow owned by J. Marshall.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Rallies

GS0000020
Ancient and modern. An Ariel Twin by the stocks and thatched cottages of Great Tew.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scenic

GS0000022
Ariel 500 CC OHV.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scenic

GS0000096
E. Sellars (497 Ariel) tackles Nant Gwilt at the Welsh two day trial.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scenic

GWR0000008
Lady rider on an Ariel.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Women Riders

GWR0000045
Female rider posing with her Ariel, Square Four.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Women Riders

Nantgwyllt,-Powys
E. Sellars (497 Ariel) tackles Nant Gwilt at the Welsh two day trial.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Scenic

Sammy Miller 1960 Thruxton
Sammy Miller taking part in the Thruxton 500 mile race in 1960.
Keywords: 1960, Action, Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Sammy Miller, Thruxton 500 mile race

TCM CAL 2011 05
Negotiating a ford at Blandford in July 1954. Machines are Matchless G80 (left), BSA B31 trickling in, Ariel Square Four and Triumph Tiger 100 behind.
Keywords: Ex. guard book, July 1954, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Motor Cycle

TMC 18th May 1950cover
The Motor Cycle 18th May 1950 - Ariel cover.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle covers, The Motor Cycle

TMC 18th Sept 1952cover
The Motor Cycle 18th September 1952 - Ariel Cover.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle covers, The Motor Cycle

TMC 30th Sept 1937cover
The Motor Cycle 30th September 1937 - Ariel at Earls Court cover.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle covers, The Motor Cycle

WD435283@Ariel - right side
1932 Ariel VH32 Red Hunter
Keywords: 1932, Ariel, Dec 08, In the spotlight, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle, VH32 Red Hunter

WD445863@Ariel 1 NEW
1955 Ariel HS
Keywords: Ariel, Ariel HS 1955, Jan 09, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

WD451862@classic camera
Roadside repairs June 1963, Devon
Keywords: 1963, Ariel, Devon, Feb 09, Fieldmaster, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles (223 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.

002-003 DSC 0197
Built by Arrow Tech, this racing Arrow has thousands of putnds worth of work on the engine alone.
Keywords: 2014, Ariel, Joe Dick, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Stafford Show

004 Archive images 01
The London to Edinburgh runJUne 11th 1914 - Robert Croucher (3 1/2hp Abingdon King-Dick) and W F Guiver (3 1/2hp Ariel) in Broughbridge on the return trip of the run.
Keywords: 2014, Classic Bike Guide, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

004 JOE 6713.jpg
TCM editor James Robinson out for a ride on 1932 Ariel Square Four.
Keywords: 2013, January, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

006 classic archive 06
Up in the Alps, 1930 on a Ariel 200
Keywords: 2015, April, Classic archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

006 NEWS 02
Ammy Miller (500cc Ariel) 1965
Keywords: 2015, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

006 News Ariel
1938 Ariel
Keywords: 2013, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, September, The Classic MotorCycle

008 906
Buddy Holly's 650cc Ariel Cyclone
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

014 Ariel Square Four 01
1931 Ariel won the Maudes Trophy - the seven school boys that were invited to kick start the Ariel Square Four at the factory.
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

014 Ariel Square Four 02
500cc Aeriel Square Four that lapped at Brooklands at 110mph
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

014 Ariel Square Four 03
1933 Ariel Square Four
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

014 Ariel Square Four 04
1935 Brooklands Freddie Clark attempts the 10 to 100mph - he managed to reach 99.22mph
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

016 Subs image
Bristol 2015 classic bike show - Ariel
Keywords: 2015, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

018 Off-road show 5
Classic Off-road and Racing Show ar Telford - Five of the best Ron Langston machineswere on display - this 500T Norton and HS Ariel
Keywords: 2014, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

020 Bristol Peter Febrache 500 Ariel 1957 01
Peter Febrache 500 Ariel 1957
Keywords: 2015, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

020 Bristol show (12)
Hartley Ariel
Keywords: 2015, April, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

024 Banbury Run (5)
VMCC Banbury Run 2015 - Bruce Moore and Marcus Whating with two Black Ariels
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, September, The Classic MotorCycle

026 ARCHIVE 011
December 1959, Sammy Miller shows his Ariel the way forward
Keywords: 2014, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 30, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

026 Ariel 500 twin (10)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (11)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (12)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (13)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, June, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (2)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, June, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (3)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, June, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (4)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, June, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (6)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, June, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (7)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, June, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (8)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, June, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Ariel 500 twin (9)
The 500cc Ariel KH/KG 500 Twin
Keywords: 2015, June, The Classic MotorCycle

026 Classic Advert Ariel -1
From the Motor Cycle 4th January 1962 advert for Ariel
Keywords: 2012, Classic Advert, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, November, The Classic MotorCycle

026 CLASSIC AD 01
Cover from the Motor Cycle with an advert for the Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: 2012, Classic Advert, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

026 every budget4
Ariel Model A
Keywords: 2012, August, For various budgets, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

028 Every Budget 4
Ariel Leader
Keywords: 2012, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, November, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Ariel Huntmaster (12)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Ariel Huntmaster (14)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Ariel Huntmaster (18)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Ariel Huntmaster (20)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Ariel Huntmaster (24)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Ariel Huntmaster (28)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Ariel Huntmaster (8)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster (4)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster (5)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster (6)
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster 1
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster 2
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster 3
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster 4
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster 5
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster 6
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster 7
Ariel Huntmaster
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster scan 1
Ariel Huntmaster road test from Motor Cycling January 28th 1954
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

032 Huntmaster scan 2
Ariel Huntmaster road test from Motor Cycling January 28th 1954
Keywords: 2014, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

034 Malta to use (15)
Island mentality Malta is a hotbed of classic enthusiasm. Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: 2015, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

034 TT 02
Tangible Technical Triumphs plagiarists or pioneers? 1954 Cabton 350cc has more thatn a look of Ariel about it.
Keywords: 2012, Classic Bike Guide, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

036 Zundapp 01
498cc Ariel Red Hunter Twin
Keywords: 2015, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

048 Ariel Square Four
Ariel Square Four engine
Keywords: 2015, August, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

058 1930 Ariel Model A (10)
1930 Ariel Model A - Arile had a few 'glorious' periods but for many diehards, the 1926-30 'Black Ariel' time was the best of all.
Keywords: 2014, Issue, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, September, The Classic MotorCycle

058 1930 Ariel Model A (3)
1930 Ariel Model A - Arile had a few 'glorious' periods but for many diehards, the 1926-30 'Black Ariel' time was the best of all.
Keywords: 2014, Issue, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, September, The Classic MotorCycle

058 1930 Ariel Model A (4)
1930 Ariel Model A - Arile had a few 'glorious' periods but for many diehards, the 1926-30 'Black Ariel' time was the best of all.
Keywords: 2014, Issue, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, September, The Classic MotorCycle

058 1930 Ariel Model A (6)
1930 Ariel Model A - Arile had a few 'glorious' periods but for many diehards, the 1926-30 'Black Ariel' time was the best of all.
Keywords: 2014, Issue, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, September, The Classic MotorCycle

058 1930 Ariel Model A (7)
1930 Ariel Model A - Arile had a few 'glorious' periods but for many diehards, the 1926-30 'Black Ariel' time was the best of all.
Keywords: 2014, Issue, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, September, The Classic MotorCycle

064 ariel JB 01
Jackie Beeton
Keywords: 2015, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

064 Ariel Leader 08
Ariel Leader line drawing
Keywords: 2015, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

066 Ariel Squre Four 6522 NEW
Fine four - Ariel Square Four 4F/6.32
Keywords: 2015, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

066 Ariel Squre Four 6538
Fine four - Ariel Square Four 4F/6.32
Keywords: 2015, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

066 Ariel Squre Four 6557
Fine four - Ariel Square Four 4F/6.32
Keywords: 2015, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

066 Ariel Squre Four 6564
Fine four - Ariel Square Four 4F/6.32
Keywords: 2015, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

066 Ariel Squre Four 6630NEW
Fine four - Ariel Square Four 4F/6.32
Keywords: 2015, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

066 Ariel Squre Four 6699 NEW
Fine four - Ariel Square Four 4F/6.32
Keywords: 2015, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

066 Ariel Squre Four 6701
Fine four - Ariel Square Four 4F/6.32
Keywords: 2015, June/July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

066 PEOPLE 08
Gordon Blakeway - the star all rounder An invite to Join Ariel's factory team meant an HT5 for the 1958 SSDT and fourth place.
Keywords: Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 34, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

070 TACL 06
Scottish Six Day Trial - Sammy Miller (Ariel)
Keywords: 2015, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

072 closer look06
Precious few risers managed to tackle all of the hills, but F C North (Ariel) was one of those who did.
Keywords: 2015, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, September, The Classic MotorCycle

072 Closer Look May 02
Airfield racing - The first race winner, D R Woolley, on his Ariel Square Four.
Keywords: 2014, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

074 Closer Look Ariel 02
Ariel Leader
Keywords: 2014, Ariel, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle make, The Classic MotorCycle

074 Closer Look Ariel 04
The Arrow/Leader engine could largely be rebuilt in the frame.
Keywords: 2014, Ariel, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle make, The Classic MotorCycle

074 Closer Look Ariel 07
Ariel Leader
Keywords: 2014, Ariel, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motorcycle make, The Classic MotorCycle

084 Marque Ariel 01
The 500cc Ariel Model D
Keywords: 2015, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

084 Marque Ariel 02
Ariel Colt
Keywords: 2015, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

084 Marque Ariel 03
Ariel Leader
Keywords: 2015, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

084 Marque Ariel 04
Ariel HT5
Keywords: 2015, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

084 Marque Ariel 05
Ariel V-twin
Keywords: 2015, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

084 Mbox ARIEL3
Piaggio three wheeled scooter
Keywords: 2014, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Sept/Oct, Twist & Go

084 Resto Guide 01
Ariel Square Four
Keywords: 2013, January, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sales literature, The Classic MotorCycle

088 YWA 02
The Kendaall brothers in action on the Kenman powered by a 500cc Ariel single engine
Keywords: 2014, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November, The Classic MotorCycle

092 Closer Look 05
Ariel sales brochure
Keywords: 2013, Closer look, Magazine, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November, The Classic MotorCycle

094 Ariel 4
Ariel Squariel
Keywords: 2013, Joe Dick, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, October, The Classic MotorCycle

104 Buyers Guide 02
1957 Ariel FH Huntmaster
Keywords: 2013, Classic Bike Guide, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

112 Buyers Guide 01
1954 Ariel Square Four
Keywords: 2014, Buyers Guide, Classic Bike Guide, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

112 Buyers Guide 02
1949 Ariel Square Four
Keywords: 2014, Buyers Guide, Classic Bike Guide, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

112 NEXT MONTH 01
Ariel's oft-overlooked 650cc twin
Keywords: 2014, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, November, The Classic MotorCycle

114 Classic Archive 01
Gone fishing, 1928 - Walton-on-Thames these two young ladiestaking the time to enjoy a spot of fishing. The motorcyle in a 1928 Black Ariel.
Keywords: 2015, Classic Life, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

120 BSBG 02
1961 Ariel Leader
Keywords: 2014, Buyers Guide, Classic Bike Guide, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

120 BSBG 08
1963 version of the Ariel Leader touring mode
Keywords: 2014, Buyers Guide, Classic Bike Guide, July, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

128 buyers guide 1
1959 Model VH 500cc Ariel Red Hunter
Keywords: 2014, Classic Bike Guide, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

14
Hermann Meier (left) was the very man to coax the horses out of an Ariel Arrow engine. Former TT winner Harold Daniell (right) would be sponsoring Mike )'Rourke through the coming season.
Keywords: 1960, 2005, February, From our archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

1948 SSDT07
1948 SSDT - A light alloy cylinder head and barrel are employed on the 497 c.c Ariel P competing in the trial- C21826
Keywords: 1948, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sottish Six Day Trial, The Motor Cycle

198 Ariel 62 Leader 1
ARIEL 1962 247cc Leader
Keywords: Ariel, Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

199 ariel 62 leader 2
ARIEL 1962 247cc Leader
Keywords: Ariel, Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

200 ariel 62 leader 3
ARIEL 1962 247cc Leader
Keywords: Ariel, Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

201 ariel 62 sport 4
ARIEL 1962 247cc Arow Super Sports
Keywords: Ariel, Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

202 ariel 62 sport 5
ARIEL 1962 247cc Arow Super Sports
Keywords: Ariel, Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

203 ariel 62 sport 6
ARIEL 1962 247cc Arow Super Sports
Keywords: Ariel, Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

204 ariel 62 standard 1
ARIEL 1962 247cc Arrow
Keywords: Ariel, Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

205 ariel 62 standard 2
ARIEL 1962 247cc Arrow
Keywords: Ariel, Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

206 ariel 62 standard 3
ARIEL 1962 247cc Arrow
Keywords: Ariel, Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

254 ariel pixie 64 1
Ariel 1962 50cc Pixie
Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

255 ariel pixie 64 2
Ariel 1962 50cc Pixie
Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

256 ariel pixie 64 3
Ariel 1962 50cc Pixie
Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

257 ariel pixie 64 4
Ariel 1962 50cc Pixie
Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

258 ariel pixie 64 5
Ariel 1962 50cc Pixie
Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

259 ariel pixie 64 6
Ariel 1962 50cc Pixie
Keywords: Classic Images - Tried and Tested, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

aprilcover
The Motor Cycle cover for April 1962 - Ariel
Keywords: 1962, Ariel, Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motor Cycle

Ariel-Bullet-001
Keywords: Line drawing, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel-Square-Four-01
Keywords: Line drawing, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel 1949 models
Ariel advert
Keywords: 1948, Advert, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motor Cycling

Ariel advert
Ariel advert from The Motor Cycle 17.12.53
Keywords: 17th December 1953, Advert, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Motor Cycle

Ariel Four Strokes 001
1934 Ariel Square Four 600cc
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 002
Ariel 1938 RH 500cc unit
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 003
Ariel Model FH 650cc Huntmaster Twin
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 004
1957-59 Ariel NH
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 005
Ariel trials reg GOV 132 that was ridden by Sammy Miller in the 1956 Scottish Six Day Trial
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 006
1959 Ariel Model VH 500cc Red Hunter Single
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 007
Val Page Ariel designer with K Whiistance (Ariel factory manager) watching the work on the line in the factory.
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 008
Ariel four stroke
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 011
1935 Ariel VB 550cc
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 012
Ariel 598cc Side Valve with a Watsonian Maxstrokechild and adult saloon in 1954
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 013
Ariel VB 600cc side valve spring frame
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 014
1949 Dyno test engine stripped after test - Ariel four stroke
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 015
1963 Ariel
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 016
Ariel Square Four
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 017
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 018
Ariel Square Four 1000cc
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Four Strokes 019
1956 Ariel Model VH 500cc Red Hunter single
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel Leader 003
1960s-style traffic jam, John Ebbrell on a Ariel Leader turning out of the junction near the Odessa Inn, Tewkesbury.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ariel SG31 01
Keywords: 2014, Ariel, Cover, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycling, The Classic MotorCycle

Ariel SG31 03
Keywords: 2014, Ariel, Cover, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycling, The Classic MotorCycle

Ariel SG31 04
Ariel SG31
Keywords: 2014, Ariel, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

Ariel SG31 05
Ariel SG31
Keywords: 2014, Ariel, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

Ariel SG31 06
Ariel SG31
Keywords: 2014, Ariel, February, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

Ariel winner (1)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (14)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (15)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (16)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (17)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (18)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (19)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (4)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (5)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (6)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel winner (9)
Ariel HT5 on test
Keywords: 2012, Classic Dirt Bike, Issue 24, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

aug
The Motor Cycle cover for August 1962 - Triumph & Ariel
Keywords: 1962, Ariel, Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motor Cycle, Triumph

AW109
BMCRC Trial 1960 - Phil Read (497cc Ariel)
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Phil Read

Bemrose 59 032
Dave Langston(497cc Ariel) in the 1959 Bemrose Trophy Trial 1959
Keywords: Ariel, Feet up in the fifties, Glass plate, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Trials

BSA Factory 008
Ariel view of the BSA works
Keywords: BSA, Factory, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

Ex BG May 65 043
Visitors to the New Forest wathing the ponies near Beaulieu with their picnic packed onto the Ariel Leader
Keywords: 1965, Ex guard book, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

G0000005
Christmas comes to Moseley - Birmingham, as the lights on this tree gives a warm, colourful glow for a picture of Bob Currie with an Ariel Leader.
Keywords: Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Iconic Engines Ariel 500
Ariel 500 engine line drawing
Keywords: 2013, Iconic Engine, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Old Bike Mart

Image 9
The horror of unloading the ferry as Manx Norton crashes against a fans Ariel ahead of the 1960 TT.
Keywords: Isle of Man, Manx, Manx Grand Prix, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ken Sprayson slide 01
1971 TT - Ken Sprayson riding a 1923 994cc Ariel
Keywords: 1971, Ariel, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, TT

Ken Sprayson slide 02
1971 TT - Ken Sprayson riding a 1923 994cc Ariel
Keywords: 1971, Ariel, Isle of Man, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, TT

kevelos 1952
Miss Olga Kevelos in the Wye Valley Traders Cup Trial on an Ariel as Vic Willoughby watches her get away.
Keywords: 1952, Black and white, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycling, Trials

Lewis NEW 01
Images used by Lewis Leathers - Badge collection from 1966 show major makes (L-R top row) Mallory Park, Crystal Palace, Silverstone, Derek Minter, Goodwood, Le Mans, Brands Hatch (middle row) Lewis Leathers, Ariel, Norton, Triumph, BSA, Panther (bottom row) Greeves, Rudge, MV, JAP, Triton, OK Supreme and HRD Vincent.
Keywords: Clothing, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

MC Covers 09
17th June 1948 The Motor Cycle - Ariel TT Isle of Man scene
Keywords: Ariel, Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

MC Covers 13
The Motor Cycle cover - Ariel
Keywords: Ariel, Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

MC Covers 20
20th November 1958 The Motor Cycle - Ariel Leader
Keywords: Ariel, Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

Motor Cycling 15.11.56
Motor Cycling cover 15th November 1956 - Ariel
Keywords: Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Motor Cycling

M O Rouke A
Michael O'Rourke on an Ariel Arrow in the TT at Govenors Bridge
Keywords: Ariel, Arrow, Michael O'Rourke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

M O Rouke B
Michael O'Rourke on an Ariel Arrow in the 1960 TT on a Ariel Arrow
Keywords: Ariel, Arrow, Michael O'Rourke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

M O Rouke C
Brands Hatch May 19th 1960 - 250cc race - No. 56 Mike O'Rourke (Ariel Arrow) No. 142 F D Hardy (247cc NSU) No. 144 Mike Hailwood (248cc Mondial) at Druids
Keywords: Ariel, Arrow, Michael O'Rourke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

obm cover pic1
Outside the Craven Arms Hotel - seen in the 1960s this group of Ariel Leader and Arrow riders
Keywords: Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart

Pic 1
Ken Kendall and his brother Des in thier Kenman outfit, Kirkham Trial
Keywords: 1966, Ariel, Ken Kendall, Kenman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sidecar

Pic 1
Special meeting staged on the Beenham Course by H R Taylor and the South Reading Club. W J Stocker (499 Royal Enfield) the winner of the sidecar race enjoyed a close struggle with W A Turner (497 Ariel) throughtout.
Keywords: 1954, December, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Off road, Television Scramble, The Motor Cycle

Pic 2
Ken Kendall and his brother Des in thier Kenman outfit - Wye Valley Traders Cup Trial
Keywords: 1965, Ariel, Ken Kendall, Kenman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sidecar

Pic 3
Ken Kendall and his brother Des in thier Kenman outfit - Ken Kendall's Ariel engined Kenman Trials outfit
Keywords: 1964, Ariel, Ken Kendall, Kenman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sidecar

Pic 4
Ken Kendall and his brother Des in thier Kenman outfit - Cotswold Cup Trial
Keywords: 1966, Ariel, Ken Kendall, Kenman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sidecar

Pic 5
Ken Kendall and his brother Des in thier Kenman outfit - Victory Trial
Keywords: 1968, Ariel, Ken Kendall, Kenman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sidecar

Pic 6
Ken Kendall and his brother Des in thier Kenman outfit
Keywords: 1964, Ariel, Ken Kendall, Kenman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sidecar

Pic 7
Ken Kendall and his brother Des in thier Kenman outfit - British Experts Trial
Keywords: 1964, Ariel, Ken Kendall, Kenman, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sidecar

Resto Guide Red Hunter 02
Ariel Red Hunter brochures
Keywords: 2016, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd

SUPP TCM MARCH 02
Ariel Hunter
Keywords: 25 Memorable British Bikes, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Part 1, The Classic MotorCycle

SUPP TCM MARCH COVER 05
1934 Ariel Red Hunter road test from Motor Cycle
Keywords: 25 Memorable British Bikes, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Part 1, The Classic MotorCycle

S Miller J Smith37
Assault Ben Nevis - Sammy Miller (250cc Ariel Arrow) and Jeff Smith (C15 BSA) set to conquer Ben Nevis on their motorcycles 4,406ft
Keywords: 1960, Jeff Smith, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle, Sammy Miller

S Miller J Smith38
Assault Ben Nevis - Sammy Miller (250cc Ariel Arrow) and Jeff Smith (C15 BSA) set to conquer Ben Nevis on their motorcycles 4,406ft
Keywords: 1960, Jeff Smith, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle, Sammy Miller

S Miller J Smith39
Assault Ben Nevis - Sammy Miller (250cc Ariel Arrow) and Jeff Smith (C15 BSA) set to conquer Ben Nevis on their motorcycles 4,406ft
Keywords: 1960, Jeff Smith, March, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle, Sammy Miller

TCM CALENDAR 02
An Ariel Arrow rider stops to enjoy the view over the North Wales mountains of Snowdonia in 1965.
Keywords: 2012, Calendar, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

TCM SUP 10
The Classic MotorCycle 1899-1967 British Motorcycles and the Military. Motorcyclists served on ambulance convey duty, including Lance Corporal Michael Jones ASC and DR Cecil Hambden, ASC (both on Ariel 31/2hps) photographed in France while attached to the No. 5 Motor Ambulance Convoy.
Keywords: 2014, March, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

TCM SUP 42
The Classic MotorCycle 1899-1967 British Motorcycles and the Military. A Combined Army and Home Guard exercise. these Ariel outfits are fitted with sidecars built to specifications supplied by the Home Guard, who wanted a motorcycle personnel carrier which could be armed as a gun ship.
Keywords: 2014, March, Military, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

The Motorcycle Cover Nov 13th 1930 posterized
The Motor Cycle cover from 13th November 1930 showing Olympia and a Ariel and Triumph motorcycle
Keywords: Cover, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle

TMC 18th Sept 1952cover
The Motor Cycle 18th September 1952 - Ariel Cover.
Keywords: Garage Wall Poster Collection No. 1, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Motor Cycle covers, The Motor Cycle

WD195835@15 our archive
Geoff Duke sat on a Ariel Huntmaster in November 1956
Keywords: 2006, From our archive, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

WD25987@FAO - 15
The Ariel Leader was as modern as the hour. Unfortunately, the hour has passed too quickly.
Keywords: 2005, April, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

WD42654@cyrilsmith02
Cryil Smith with Wilf Wellstead in the sidecar at Warstock on a Ariel Red Hunter.
Keywords: Cyril Smith, June 2005, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Sidecar, The Classic MotorCycle

WD435282@Ariel - left side
1932 Ariel VH32 Red Hunter
Keywords: Dec 08, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

WD435283@Ariel - right side
1932 Ariel VH32 Red Hunter
Keywords: Dec 08, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

WD439105@Ariel HS 1
Ron Langston at the 1958 International Motorcross GP at Hawkstone Park in 1958.
Keywords: Jan 09, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

WD439107@Ariel HS 2
Harold Lines, Ariel's works scrambles rider, on a swinging arm framed single at the Sunbeam Point-to-Point in 1949.
Keywords: Jan 09, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

WD439310@Ariel H5 New big 3
Ariel H5 New Big 3
Keywords: Jan 09, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

WD445646@ariel cover
1965 Ariel HS
Keywords: Jan 09, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

WD445863@Ariel 1 NEW
1965 Ariel HS
Keywords: Jan 09, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

WD51818@Archive Pic
Getting dresses up for the show. An Ariel Red Hunter receives some touch ups prior to the opening of the 1954 Earls Court Show.
Keywords: Archive picture, July 05, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > Aviation images (7 files)

014 Ariel Square Four 01
1931 seven school boys were invited to kick start that Ariel Square Four test model at the factory
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

014 Ariel Square Four 02
In 1933 Ben Bickell rode the supercharged 500cc Ariel Square Four at Brooklands
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

014 Ariel Square Four 03
Ariel Square Four
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

014 Ariel Square Four 05
1953 Motor Cycling test rider tries the 1000cc Square Four
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

014 Ariel Square Four 06
1000cc Mk 2. Ariel Square Four adn double adult chair sidecar
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

014 Ariel Square Four 07
Ariel Square Four
Keywords: Archive feature, Ariel, June, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Old Bike Mart, Square Four

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Collection > From our issues - motorcycles > Heritage images (1 file)

WD134619@HC - Comment
Police riders on Ariel Leaders escort this loaded convoy.
Keywords: Heritage Commercials, May 2006, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection (15 files)

The Nick Nicholls collection is recognised as one of the finest collections of motorcycle-sport images from the second half of the 20th century.

41m15 P Inchley
Peter Inchley riding Ariel Sports Arrow at Silverston 19th June 1962

45b15a P Inchley
Peter Inchley riding an Ariel Sports Arrow 250cc in the Thruxton 500 mile race on 23rd June 1962.

45t6a P Inchley
Peter Inchley riding an Ariel Sports Arrow 250cc in the Thruxton 500 mile race on 23rd June 1962.

Ken-Sprayson-on-a-1923-Arieal-1000cc
Ken Sprayson on a 1923 Ariel 1000cc riding in a 10 mile Vintage Rally 10-06-1971
Keywords: Ken, Sprayson, 1923, Ariel, 1000cc, riding, Vintage Rally, 1971, Motorcycle, Motorbike, Bike, Vintage

M ORourke 23.06.62 45b17a
Mike O'Rourke riding an Ariel 248cc Sports Arrow at Thruxton 500 23rd June 1962
Keywords: 1962, Action, Ariel, Mike O'Rourke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Thruxton 500 mile race

M ORourke 23.6.62 45t5a
Mike O'Rourke riding an Ariel 248cc Sports Arrow at Thruxton 500 23rd June 1962
Keywords: 1962, Action, Ariel, Mike O'Rourke, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Thruxton 500 mile race

NNC Odd1
1962 Exeter Trial start - Brian Potter (52) Ariel Leader, Allan Robinson (51) Ariel Arrow, Peter Arnold (50) Ariel Arrow
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls

NNC RB 1
Cyril Quantrill on a 250cc Ariel Leader
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

NNC RB 2
Motorcycle Show 12.11.62 cutaway Ariel
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

NNC RB 3
BMF Rally Woburn May 1971 - Ariel
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

NNC RB 4
BMF Rally Woburn May 1971 - Ariel
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

O Kevelos 43b13
Olga Kevelos, riding a Ariel 248cc Sprts Arrow in the 1962 Thruxton 500 race
Keywords: Action, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Thruxton 500 mile race

P Wise 44t15
Pat Wise taking a pit stop at the Thruxton 500 in 1962 when she rode a Ariel Sports Arrow 248cc.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Thruxton 500 mile race

Sammy Miller Silverstone
Sammy Miller riding a 250cc Ariel at Silverstone 20th May 1961
Keywords: Action, Ariel, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Sammy Miller, Silverstone

S Miller SSDT 1960 37b22
1960 SSDT Sammy Miller on Devils Staircase, he gained the best over 350cc.
Keywords: 1960 Scottish Six Day Trial, Action, Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Sammy Miller

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Nick Nicholls collection > Off road images (42 files)

16 b9 3 8 58
Dick Langstone in the Clayton Trial in August 1958 on a Ariel 350cc
Keywords: Dick Langstone, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Trials

1961-SSDT-15-B-05-Bert-Thorn-497-Ariel
1961 SSDT 15 B 003
Keywords: 1961, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Scottich Six Day Trial 1961 SSDT, Scottish Six Day Trial

1961-SSDT-16-M-16-184-Sammy-Miller-Ariel
1961 SSDT 16 M 002
Keywords: 1961, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Six Day Trial

1961-SSDT-18-M-001-Bert-Thorn-497-Ariel
1961 SSDT 18 M 001
Keywords: 1961, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Six Day Trial

1961-SSDT-18-M-002-Bert-Thorn-497-Ariel
1961 SSDT 18 M 002
Keywords: 1961, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Six Day Trial

1961-SSDT-18-T-003-Sammy-Miller-497-Ariel
1961 SSDT 18 T 003
Keywords: 1961, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Six Day Trial

NEW PRE 65 SCOTTISH01
1998 Pre 65 Scottish, Mick Grant, 1955, 500 Ariel, Loch Eild Path, Finished 4th on 9 after a disaster on pipeline.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off Road, Pre 65 Scottish

NEW PRE 65 SCOTTISH04
1999, Pre 65 Scottish, 79, Mick Grant, 500 Ariel, Over 350 Class Winner, 4 lost, Coalasnacoan.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off Road, Pre 65 Scottish

NEW PRE 65 SCOTTISH05
1999, Pre 65 Scottish, Mick Grant, Ariel, Mamore, Over 350cc Trophy Winner, Lost 4.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off Road, Pre 65 Scottish

NEW PRE 65 SCOTTISH07
1999. Pre 65 Scottish, 10, Peter Hampton, 500 Ariel, Lost 55, Caolasnacoan
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off Road, Pre 65 Scottish

NEW PRE 65 SCOTTISH24
Scottish Pre 65 Trial, 2002, Albere Huygens, 500 Ariel, Mamore.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off Road, Pre 65 Scottish

NEW PRE 65 SCOTTISH25
Pre 65 Scottish, 2000, Albert Huygens, 500 Ariel, Caolasnacoan.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off Road, Pre 65 Scottish

NEW PRE 65 SCOTTISH41
1999, Pre 65 Scottish, 163, Alan Ketley, 500 Ariel, Caolasnacoan
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off Road, Pre 65 Scottish

NEW PRE 65 SCOTTISH42
Pre 65 Scottish, 28/9-4-00, Alan Ketley, 500 Ariel, Caolasnacoan
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off Road, Pre 65 Scottish

NEW PRE 65 SCOTTISH43
Pre 65 Scottish, 28/9-4-00, Alan Ketley, 500 Ariel.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off Road, Pre 65 Scottish

Nick Nicholls A083
Mick Andrews (500 Ariel) on the first day of the 1997 Pre 65 Scottish he finished 3rd on 7 under the watchful gaze of Dave Thorpe and Peter Gaunt
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Trials

NNC 11 10 12 N 003
NNC 11 10 12 N 003 - 1m8 - Deep in discussion 116 Julian Wigg on a 1956 498cc Ariel and 104 Sammy Miller on a 1957 499cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Talmag Trial

NNC 11 10 12 N 019
NNC 11 10 12 N 019 - 2b18 - Simon Cale riding a 1949 350cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Pre 65 Trial

NNC 11 10 12 N 027
NNC 11 10 12 N 027 - 1t3 - 148 Walter Dalton 497cc Ariel, Sammy Miller sat on the other motorcycle with Arthur Wheeler
Keywords: 1986, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Talmag Trial

NNC 13-12-12 Neg Strip 003
NNC 13-12-12 Neg Strip 003 - 5t27 - Ray Walker on a 1958 497cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Pre 65 Trial

NNC 13-12-12 Neg Strip 007
NNC 13-12-12 Neg Strip 007 - 5m35 - Ian Barker on a 1957 497cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Pre 65 Trial

NNC 13-12-12 Neg Strip 008
NNC 13-12-12 Neg Strip 008 - 5m34 - Alan Morewood on a 1957 497cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Pre 65 Trial

NNC 15-11-12 Neg 003
Mick Ash on a 1955 497cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, May, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Pre 65 Trial

NNC 16 10 2012 N 008
NNC 16 10 2012 N 008 - 3m26 - Alan Morewood - 1957 500cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Pre 65 Trial

NNC 16 10 2012 N 015
NNC 16 10 2012 N 015 - 3b33 - Rear view of Sammy Miller - 1958 497cc Ariel
Keywords: 1986, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Scottish Pre 65 Trial

NNC 22-9-11 042
1973 British Experts Trial - Narrow streams are a favourite sidecar section R Martin on a 500cc Ariel with passenger C Warren.
Keywords: 1973 Experts Trial, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls

NNC BW ISDT148
1965, ISDT, ISLE OF MAN, 277 PETE G.SUCKLING, 500 ARIEL, 278 ROY PEPLOW, 500 TRIUMPH.
Keywords: Black and white, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

NNC BW ISDT150
1961, ISDT Wales, Sammy Miller, 497 Ariel, Won a gold medal.
Keywords: Black and white, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

NNC BW ISDT39
1961 ISDT No. 268 Brian Piggott (348cc Matchless) and No. 281 Sammy Miller (497cc Ariel) who went on to win gold
Keywords: Black and white, ISDT, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

NNC MC A 055
Dormansland Scramble 1.3.59 - Alan Angear (497 Ariel) another scrambler who also rode on the grass
Keywords: Action, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Moto Cross, Nick Nicholls, Off road

NNC T A00066
NNC T A 066 - 1997 Pre 65 Scottish 1st day on Bodach, Mick Andrews on a 500cc Ariel, under the watchful gaze of Dave Thorpe and Peter Gaunt
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Trials

Pre-65 200217
Pre 65 Scottish 28/29-4-00, Mick Asle, 500 Ariel, Mamore.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Pre-65 Scottish

Pre 65 scottish 007
Pre 65 Scottish, 1999, 180 Rob Anderson, 500 Ariel, Clean First Day, punctured on Loch Elld Path, Day 2 1st Class award. 11 Marks lost, Mamore
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Pre 65 Scottish, Trials

Pre 65 scottish 17
Pre 65 Scottish, 2002, Joel Corroy, 500 Ariel, Lost 10 Marks, 4th overall
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Pre 65 Scottish, Trials

Pre 65 scottish 29
Pre 65 Scottish, 1999, 32 Paul Edwards, 500 Ariel, Lost 14
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Pre 65 Scottish, Trials

SCOTTISH pre 65 03
Pre 65 Scottish 2004, All the way from Jersey, Graham Du Feu, 500 Ariel, Caolasnacoan
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Pre-65 Scottish

SCOTTISH pre 65 04
Pre 65 Scottish, 2004, Graham Du Feum 500 Ariel, AM bodach, All the way from Jersey for 6th overall losing 11 marks with Loch Leven and the pap of glencoe to the left and Callich on the right.
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group, Nick Nicholls, Off road, Pre-65 Scottish

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Brookalnds (1 file)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

Archive-121
Historic images from the heady years of Brooklands. Ariel Square Four engine close up
Keywords: Historic, images, Brooklands, motorcycle, motorbike, vintage, racer, racing, rider, riding, race, Ariel, Square Four, engine, close up

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection (3 files)

We have picked a range of stunning images from our vast archive for you to enjoy in print format. We add to this collection on a regular basis.

$26-27 Bathtub 019 Wallet at the ready, a rider keeps a close eye on the meter as he watches the petrol pump attendant filling the under-seat petrol tank of his Ariel Leader. The '4/4' (four shellings and fourpence) on the side of the 'Areo Petrol' pump indecates that you could get over four gallons from \ pound note in the early 1960s. Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd$

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection (71 files)

The Mortons Archive team have carefully selected a collection of classic images from our archive, which have been used in our magazine titles recently.

014 Banbury 2018 (1)
1913 Alldays and 1914 Ariel behind
Keywords: 2018, Banbury Run, Event, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

020 02 Pionner - Dave Jones
Dave Jones poses with his 1913 Ariel
Keywords: 2016, Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Pioneer Run, The Classic MotorCycle

1928 Maudes Trophy
Comedian Harry Tate waves the riders off at Banbury for the 10,000 mile run in 1928, both riders were riding an Ariel
Keywords: Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group

Ariel Side Valve 01
1931 Ariel Side Valve
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 02
1932 Ariel Side Valve 350 MB32
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 03
1934 Ariel 557cc VB
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 04
1928 Ariel 5.5 HR Side Valve
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 05
1935 Ariel 597cc Side Valve
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 06
1933 Ariel 557cc VA side vlave
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 07
1933 Ariel 557cc VA side vlave
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 08
1936 Ariel VB side valve
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 09
1934 Arielside valve
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 10
1928 Ariel 5.5 HR Side Valve
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 11
1935 Ariel 597cc Side Valve
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 12
1939 Ariel 499cc VA standard side valve
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 13
1935 Ariel 557cc Side Valve VA or VB
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

Ariel Side Valve 14
Ariel VB 600cc side valve spring frame
Keywords: Ariel, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, Side Valve

WD451862@classic camera
Roadside repairs to Ariel Fieldmaster inJune 1963, Devon
Keywords: 1963, Ariel, Devon, Feb 09, Mortons, Mortons Archive, Mortons Media Group Ltd, The Classic MotorCycle

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Archive collection > From our issues - motorcycles (36 files)

Images used in our publications, now available for commercial use.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders (13 files)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders > Nick Nicholls collection (14 files)

The Nick Nicholls collection is recognised as one of the finest collections of motorcycle-sport images from the second half of the 20th century.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Famous motorcycle events and riders > Nick Nicholls collection > Off road images (37 files)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > 1927 ACU's Six Days Stock Machine Trial (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > 1928 Cardiff - Leicester - Cardiff trial (1 file)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > 1928 Southern Trial (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > 1933 Belgian GP (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > 1928 Cardiff - Leicester - Cardiff trial (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > 1928 Southern Trial (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > 1933 Belgian GP (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > British Motor Cycle Racing Club's 5th monthly meeting, Brookland (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > Carshalton Motor Cycle Club Pillion Trial 1932 (3 files)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > Scottish Six Day Trial (2 files)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Glass plates > Varsity Velocity February 1932 > SFTP Varsity Velocity Feb 32 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Scottish Six Day Trial (2 files)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Sunbeam point-to-point April 1953 (1 file)

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Mortons Archive Print Collection > Glass plates > Thruxton 500, June 1963 (1 file)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

MORTONS ARCHIVE > Trials - Nick Nicholls Collection > General (2 files)

Images from Mark Wernham and Nick Nicholls collections - famous motorcycle racing events from the TT to modern day World Superbike races.

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