Vehicle Description
This 1955 Ariel Square Four MK II is powered by a 42hp 997cc
4-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and
weighs in at just 425 pounds. The unique Square Four engine was
designed by Edward Turner in 1928. After shopping the design around
and being rejected by BSA, he finally sold the design to Ariel.
This four-exhaust-pipe MK II model built between 1953-59 was
capable of 100 mph with its impressive power and light weight. From
the Larry Winkler Collection.
