The 'Ariel' radio brand was introduced in NZ in 1932 and lasted until 1940.
Ariel was manufactured by Imperial Radio Manufacturing Co. Ltd,
they were distributed by Warwick Smeeton Ltd .
Currently there are 9 documented models.
| IMAGE | YEAR | MODEL CODE | VALVES | BANDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
1933ish | Ariel 7VBC | 7 | Broadcast |
 |
1935 | Ariel 6V_DW_35 | 6 | Dual Wave |
 |
1935 | Ariel 6V_GF_DW_35 'Grandfather Clock Radio' | 6 | Dual Wave |
 |
1937 | Ariel 117-6 'Grandfather Clock' | 6 | All Wave |
 |
1937 | Ariel model 1176 | 6 | All Wave |
 |
1937ish | Ariel model 3176 | 6 | All Wave |
 |
1937ish | Ariel 6V_GF_AW 'Grandfather Clock Radio' | 6 | All Wave |
 |
1939ish | Ariel model 1194 | 5 | Dual Wave |
 |
1949ish | Ariel 5VBC-49 | 5 | Broadcast |
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