Used Ariel
Britain has long been home to an array of ‘giant killing’ automotive manufacturers, but none are more impressive, creative or plain insane than Ariel. It’s one of the smallest car companies in the UK but it punches well above its weight in the sports car stakes. Big name brands move over, there’s a new icon in town!
Originally formed in 1991 under an entirely different name, Ariel proper was created in 2001. The company is the ultimate ‘build it in your shed’ outfit and is proudly located in Somerset. By no means does the small scale hinder operations, and actually the cars that are produced by the tiny team are world beaters.
The flagship car is the Ariel Atom, which is plain bonkers in every respect. The first ever exo-skeletal car, the Atom weighs in at around 600 kilos and is powered by Honda Type R engine; the 0-60 time of the standard version is an eye watering 2.9 seconds. It’s a face warping, mind blowing beast that’s akin to a go-kart and can make anyone feel like a Formula 1 champion!
The company only produces around 100 new cars every year, so the Atom is understandably hot property and you only have to take one look at it to see where the appeal lies. Ariel has its own brand of automotive wizardry, as what you get in terms of price versus performance is staggering. It’s just irrefutable proof that you don’t need billions to mix it with the big boys.
Getting your hands on a used Ariel is very straightforward here at Motors.co.uk, although you’ll have to pay attention as the Atom doesn’t hang around. The reduced prices across a range of cars for sale mean it’s very affordable and you’ll have a permanent smile etched on your face, mainly due to the awesome acceleration!
For the most fun you can have on 4 wheels, there’s no need to consider anything else than a second hand Ariel!