1965 Ariel Motorcycles - "The Passing of an Era"

The first public showing of the Ariel motor tricycle was at the Crystal Palace Show in England in 1898, thus heralding the birth of a great marquee. Ariel was in competition with the French De Dion three-wheeler for the lion's share of the motorized market. By being one of the first companies to produce motorized vehicles, Ariel established a reputation as a great pioneer in the motor industry of Europe. From this humble beginning a name, which was to become world famous, was born to take its rightful place in the annals of two-wheel history...

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