ARIEL

Bespoke made-to-order V4s built to your spec in the Somerset factory

START WITH THE HEART

One bloke builds each Ace. The Honda V4 goes on the bench, then the frame is positioned over it. Swingarm, shock and your choice of front-end (fork or girder) follow. It takes 150 to 200 hours, depending on spec. The perfectly-routed wiring loom is the longest job.

JUST FOR YOU

Think of the Ace as a factory-built custom – you specify everything, from suspension to paint to tank size. Ariel have built around 60 to date, only a handful for people who already own their Atom car.