Atom 2 - 245 for sale - SOLD (sniff, sniff!)

[JoP]

ARIEL ATOM 2 - built at Crewkerne new works by Simon Taylor of Ariel - enjoyed for 2 years by me - but now gone to live in South Wales, look you.

Registered 24 July 2006 - only 825 dry road miles - never driven on a track - not involved in even a light knock - absolutely 'standard' as built by Ariel and in as new condition

The only all red Atom made by Ariel UK (and possibly in the world?) - Tom of Ariel has stated that they'd only make another 'for a hefty premium' - a unique vehicle and a real 'looker'

Included with personalised number plates - AA02 BYE - and Ariel and Honda decals, as used by Factory on their racing Atom

The car has always been garaged, with a dust sheet, and is in absolutely pristine condition with no faults

Running in has been carried out as recommended by the AAOC and detailed in the Handbook

Battery conditioner plug-in lead fitted

Always, and only, fuelled with Super Unleaded

Full log kept for this vehicle including all fuel purchases, and this will be made available to purchaser

Oil change and service at factory by Ariel at 500 miles

1998cc Honda vtec engine with 245bhp Hondata ECU (easily upgraded to 300bhp if required)

Honda 6 speed gearbox

Factory Fitted Options:

Road Pack
Limited Slip Differential
Baffled Sump
Competition Rear Brakes
Alcon Four-Pot Caliper/290mm Front Disc Brakes
Competition Rod Ends
Full Polished Stainless Steel Exhaust System
Cat Bypass Pipe
Stainless Steel Fittings and Nuts/Bolts throughout
16" Wheel Package with Track Tyres
Clear Side Panels Kit
Passenger Full & Driver's Left Foot Rest
Wider Seats Option
Highest Bubble Screens
Suede Light-Shift Indicator Lights Steering Wheel
Locking Fuel Cap
Seat & Panel Anti-Slip Coating
Aluminium Gearknob & Handbrake Grip
Clear Light Lenses with Tinted Bulbs
12v. Auxillary Feed Socket

£35,200

Only serious enquiries please.  You know if you are truly in the market for one of these fabulous machines.  Buying this immaculate example will save you waiting the factory quoted 18 months (but likely to increase) for a new one, for considerably more money.  This is one of those rare chances that serious Atom seekers should grab with both hands.

Please telephone me on 01929-459368 (or 07810-035619 if I'm out and not answering my land-line phone).  Email is-  joandeve.puttick@dsl.pipex.com

NOW SOLD

[JoP]

Front View Photo

[JoP]

Side View Photo

[bolus]

the red actually looks pretty cool 

[JoP]

Thanks Bolus - that's certainly the stated opinion of all those who've had the chance to drool over it close-up - it stands out from the crowd in any case, just by being an Atom, but the all in one colour has attracted many compliments, and the finish Ariel achieved is brilliant.

[Driver]

Simon himself discussed paint schemes  at AtomFest. He said there's been several they thought would never work and after it was all said and done turned out really good. On paper not so good, in the flesh . I think he may've been talking about this one.

[JoP]

Yes Simon & Tom were initially concerned that the finish of the panels designed to be a flat black colour wouldn't come out of the moulds in a high enough standard as the moulds' surface for these panels are not polished to give a gloss finish.

The guys at the mould shop shop did their magic however, and the finish turned out great, in a contrasting surface finish that sets off the gloss panels; as the photos show.

They did an all orange Atom, destined for Belgium, at the same time as mine and the finish on that was also excellent.  However, the worry of it gave Tom grey hairs and he said they'd only do another for a hefty premium!

[Driver]

Yep, seen pics of the orange one. Thought for a sec your picts were the same vehicle at first.

[Alec]

Everyone says how much better the Brammo nosecone looks, as it's all moulded in one piece, but I don't think that would work as well with your colour scheme because the nostrils in black look really good. 

[AndyG]

yup - looks very cool 

Good luck with the sale

White panels on it would be interesting also 

[JoP]

[quote="Driver"]
Yep, seen pics of the orange one. Thought for a sec your picts were the same vehicle at first.
[/quote]
Unfortunately this Belgian orange Atom has just been totalled.