Indentifying Ariel Square Four

[jfarrell71]

Picked up an Ariel Square Four at an estate sale a few weeks ago, and am trying to first figure out what year it is.  Former owner said 1938, but engine codes and frame codes indicate 1948.  Engine code: CJ356, Frame Code: AX1087

Photos of the Ariel can also be seen at:

http://www.renaissancerestorations.com/ariel/arielmotorcycle.htm

I'll probably be looking for parts in the future also

Thanks
J

[L.A.B.]

The engine and frame numbers do appear to identify it as a 1948 plunger square four, and the photo shows it certainly looks like it is a post-war model.

http://www.draganfly.co.uk/data/pdf/ariel_vin.pdf
Does the gearbox have the matching G32 or G49 D48 date code?

For parts and information try Draganfly: http://www.draganfly.co.uk/main.html

Or
The Ariel Owners Club:
http://www.arielownersmcc.co.uk/