Ariel Leader & Arrow 1958-65.  By Roy Bacon.  Motorcycle Monographs No.13,   Published in 1990 by Niton Publishing.  The book measures 8 1/4 x 6 inches (21 x 15 cm).  Soft cover.  55  pages.  # E13C.

Ariel broke their four-stroke mould when they introduced the Leader in 1958.  It was an example of truly fresh thinking in all respects and was quickly followed by the sporting Arrow and Golden Arrow.  All proved popular, and their history is recorded here in words and pictures.

Roy Bacon has over 40 motorcycle books to his credit and is acknowledged as a leading authority on the subject.  A chartered engineer, he comments on design, as well as describing history he has lived through.