[{"id": 13913212, "authorName": "wideopenthrottle1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wideopenthrottle1/", "bidAmount": 1958, "content": "$1,958 bid placed by wideopenthrottle1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710425401, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13913336, "authorName": "adbuch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adbuch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea on the shipping cost to Tucson, AZ USA? Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710426837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13913657, "authorName": "pacers35", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacers35/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! Fantastic restoration. A Square 4 has been on my bucket list for decades. I did not know Ariel made a 650 twin. I'll be watching this one.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1710429495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13913951, "authorName": "Abonchat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abonchat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@adbuch In regards to your importation question, Hemmings Daily had an article regarding importing cars from Canada. Perhaps some answers can be found here: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/importing-from-canada-to-usa/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1710431562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13914017, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful! \r\nLooks like Norton's brother.\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710431955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13914432, "authorName": "c2kid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c2kid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i always liked the shape of the timing covers and the deep in the cases cylinders on these bsa a10 engines. i have a 58 super rocket and would guess the ariel chassis is far lighter. good looking bike. glwa", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1710434999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13914675, "authorName": "Bumfluff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bumfluff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lurvlee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710436627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13915299, "authorName": "GarthClare (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garthclare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Firstly, thank you for the gracious comments about the quality of the restoration. I am proud of it, and as you can imagine it took many hours of research and work over a 4 year period!\r\n\r\nSecondly, thanks to Abonchat for the pointer to the Hemmings article on importation to the USA. Perhaps, as this would be a re-import of a vehicle that was originally delivered to, and registered in, the US that the process would be straight-forward. I can only suggest to potential buyers that you pre-check with your border agency. The picture included (near the end of the photos) of the old 1971 Title Certificate from a previous owner in Indiana (which also shows the Export stamp might be of assistance in this regard. \r\n\r\nI don't have an answer regarding transportation to Tuscon.\r\n\r\nBest wishes to you all, Garth", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1710440371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13919781, "authorName": "gjhm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjhm/", "bidAmount": 2250, "content": "$2,250 bid placed by gjhm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710456678, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13929035, "authorName": "adbuch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adbuch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ GarthClare - Here is a quote I just received for import to the US.\r\n\r\n\r\n\"The cost of transport from Qualicum Beach BC to Tucson AZ will be $3110.00USD plus customs charges if applicable.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFuel surcharge is currently 5.9% and is not included in the quoted amount. It will be added to the transport fee. It is updated weekly based on actual cost of fuel.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIf the bike can be brought to Vancouver mainland, we can do this move for $1350.00USD plus fuel and customs charges.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710541221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13929367, "authorName": "rlincoln", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlincoln/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first ever ride on a motorcycle, about 1964, was on an Ariel Cyclone in Sacramento, California. The owner told me, \"Lean with me or we'll crash.\" I did. I was hooked. The owner later traded his Ariel for a Vincent. He said when he got married that if the couple had a baby and it was a girl, they would name it Ariel. If it was a boy they would name it Vincent. We moved away soon thereafter and I lost touch. I never had an Ariel, but I did have a Vincent. My girls were not named after motorcycles. Nice motorcycle! the chances of seeing another one anywhere are remote. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1710544795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13929613, "authorName": "Kasindy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kasindy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's not often a Buddy Holly Ariel pops up anywhere. Ariel elegance with a motor you can live with. Buddy's Cyclone actually ended up at one time with Waylon Jennings. I'm not sure where it's at now, but every once in awhile you hear about it being auctioned.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710547718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13930415, "authorName": "GarthClare (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garthclare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In answer to adbuch: That is indeed a significant difference in cost.\r\n\r\nIn principle I am willing to transport (on a pickup or trailer) the bike to Vancouver (even to a rendezvous location on the BC side near the Blaine crossing). \r\n\r\nThere are several considerations:\r\n1. As ownership of the vehicle will technically have changed to the successful bidder the vehicle will no longer be insured by myself, all risk must be the new owners (this in writing).\r\n2. The receiving transporter must be willing to accept the bike in the condition it is delivered to the hand-over point. Perhaps the new owner should consider attending. \r\n2. My out of pocket expenses will be covered in cash, or pre-paid. As I am keen to see the bike acquired by a fellow enthusiast, and as I am retired, my labour is gratis.\r\n\r\nPractical considerations are:\r\n1. I will have to arrange suitable vehicle.\r\n 2. I can arrange manpower at this end to load the bike, but the receiving transportation service provider will have to assist offloading and then loading onto the transporter. \r\n3. I will be able to recommend the hand-over location. We can set time and date (preferably mid-week to minimize congestion). \r\n\r\nSince my expenses would consist of small vehicle rental (perhaps trailer), a tank of gas, ferry, food and lubrication for myself and a helper, these would be much less than the difference in the two quotations you have received.\r\n\r\nI suppose I can offer this to any other bidder.\r\n\r\nThe Buddy Holly machine is now on display in his home town of Lubbock, TX", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1710558612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13954411, "authorName": "MikeHeinz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeheinz/", "bidAmount": 2350, "content": "$2,350 bid placed by MikeHeinz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710852868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13971598, "authorName": "Buddybike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddybike/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Buddybike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710978370, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13972222, "authorName": "Brentos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brentos/", "bidAmount": 2850, "content": "$2,850 bid placed by Brentos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710985235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13972416, "authorName": "Buddybike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddybike/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Buddybike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1710987846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13974150, "authorName": "karcrazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/karcrazy/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by karcrazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711032452, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13974213, "authorName": "Buddybike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddybike/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by Buddybike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711032991, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13974301, "authorName": "9114cs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/9114cs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful bike...Buddybike? Joined this month? come on...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711033617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13974325, "authorName": "19jazz65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19jazz65/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by 19jazz65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711033795, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13974419, "authorName": "Buddybike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddybike/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by Buddybike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711034543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13974675, "authorName": "kad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kad/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by kad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711036287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13974942, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@9114cs,\nSome people lurk, and when they see what they want, join and bid.\n Not unusual.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1711038455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13975216, "authorName": "Buddybike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buddybike/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Buddybike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711039925, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975396, "authorName": "GarthClare (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garthclare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have no prior knowledge of Buddybike.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711040703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13975490, "authorName": "19jazz65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19jazz65/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by 19jazz65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711041062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975577, "authorName": "900gts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/900gts/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by 900gts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711041374, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975672, "authorName": "Royaladd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royaladd/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Royaladd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711041645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975674, "authorName": "J-525", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j-525/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GarthClare. Beautifully restored! An amazing bike. You deserve all the accolades and highest merit for your achievement.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711041649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13975755, "authorName": "GarthClare (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garthclare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I appreciate the compliments. I've thoroughly enjoyed the restoration project, and expect the new owner to be happy with it.\r\n\r\nI thank all who have participated.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711041913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13975763, "authorName": "GarthClare (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garthclare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bids are US$.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711041937, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13975837, "authorName": "19jazz65", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19jazz65/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by 19jazz65", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975882, "authorName": "Royaladd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royaladd/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Royaladd", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042341, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975892, "authorName": "Large-one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/large-one/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Large-one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042378, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975914, "authorName": "Tigerman1953", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerman1953/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Tigerman1953", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042453, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975927, "authorName": "Large-one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/large-one/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Large-one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042487, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975936, "authorName": "Tigerman1953", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerman1953/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by Tigerman1953", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975940, "authorName": "Large-one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/large-one/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Large-one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975969, "authorName": "Tigerman1953", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerman1953/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by Tigerman1953", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042640, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975974, "authorName": "Large-one", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/large-one/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by Large-one", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042657, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13975995, "authorName": "Tigerman1953", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerman1953/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Tigerman1953", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042742, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13976034, "authorName": "Tigerman1953", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerman1953/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/21/24 for $6,500 to Tigerman1953", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042862, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13976050, "authorName": "gpsuya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gpsuya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711042896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13976054, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @Tigerman! That was a fantastic purchase.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711042908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13976064, "authorName": "Tigerman1953", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerman1953/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wasn\u2019t even looking at this bike before the last few minutes, glad I was. This was a beautifully restored bike and deserves a good home. @GarthClare", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711042953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13976079, "authorName": "Dobb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dobb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So much for Buddybike conspiracies. ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711042997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13977754, "authorName": "majors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have bid on it had it been in the US", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711047288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13979152, "authorName": "Abonchat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abonchat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful bike, congratulations!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711051742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13981013, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dobb,\nI didn\u2019t think there was anything nefarious with the Buddybike bids. There are a lot of \u201cviewers\u201d here, that just pounce when their interest is peaked.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711064961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13981816, "authorName": "halcyonmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halcyonmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous resto of a rare and interesting bike @GarthClare- very nicely done... These days it could easily cost north of $10K to get a bike to this standard - this one certainly deserved more than the selling price, no doubt the cross-border shipping logistics kept some potential bidders from pulling the trigger... Good on you @Tigerman1953!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711074512, "type": "comment"}]