Manufacturer of sidecars in the early 1920s of Melbourne Works, Spon End, Coventry. An advertisment for the firm appeared in The Motor Cycle, April 3rd 1919. The company became Grindlay-Peerless in 1923.
1922 models included Club, Sports Superb, Light Sporting, Light Touring and Tourist 1, 2, 3 and 4. Grindlay-Peerless
Spring Wheel and Sports Sidecars.
GRINDLAY. Ltd., Spon End, Coventry.
The Grindlay range of sidecars is complete and workmanlike. An introduction is a chassis which encircles the hub suitable for interchangeable wheel outfits, while the rear spring-slides on the cantilever chassis have been abandoned, the springs now being pivoted. Probably the most striking exhibit on the stand is the Club model, a well-designed sidecar with a polished aluminium dash suitable for any powered machine. A slight alteration to the locker on this model provides greater luggage accommodation. The Club model with spring wheel sells at £30, but with the new enclosed wheel chassis the price is £26.
Another likeable body is attached to a light chassis and finished in primrose. Its rakish lines are suitable for a sports mount and should attract the speedman who wants a sidecar light in weight and offering small wind resistance. For £16 15s. a lightweight touring model is offered which is suitable for hard work with any type of machine up to 500 c.c.
Olympia Show 1922, The Motor Cycle November 30th 1922, page 868.
Sources: Graces Guide, The Motor Cycle.
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