Brief History of the Marque: Grindlay-Peerless
Built in Coventry from 1923 to 1934, early models had 490cc JAP
singles and 350cc Barr & Stroud sleeve valve engines. Subsequently
they used a large variety of power units by Rudge Python,
JAP and Barr & Stroud in capacities ranging from 248cc to 996cc. There
was also a 172cc Villiers Super Sport two-stroke.
Racing success was achieved by Bill Lacey who set a world record in
1928, and also by Jan Mocchari of Czechoslovakia and Karl Aboart of Austria.
Mon Mar 19 2007
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Grindlay Peerless
Model TI
The two-stroke Grindlay Perless was powered by the very popular 172cc
Villiers Super Sport, not a 150. At the time this engine was renowned for
the endurance and speed records it held and was in many sporting makes
of the late 20's including McEvoy, Zenith, Dot & Excelsior. Excelsior
won the Lightweight TT in 1929 and catalogued a Super Sports powered bike
that year also. I won't list all the more utility makes that also used
the Super Sport. Having a 172 Super Sports powered machine in your lineup
was very acceptable in the late 20's. Pity Villiers stopped making them
in 1932.
Australia
Fri Nov 24 2006
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Grindlay Peerless at Brooklands Circuit
Grindlay Peerless replica of Bill Laceys 500 which was the first single
cylinder 500cc motorcycle to cover 100 miles in one hour at Brooklands.
The factory made 6 replicas called the "100". This example was tuned by
Wal Phillips, Bill Laceys mechanic and achieved a Brooklands Gold star
by lapping at 100mph on Brooklands outer circuit.
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