Side view of GN Parker, fitted with a 1929 Cirrus Hermes engine at the London Classic Car Show, in "The need For Speed" display curated by Edd China
The GN was a British cyclecar made in London, between 1910 and 1925, The name derived from its founders, Godfrey and Archibald Frazer-Nash. Production ceased in 1923 but the company kept trading until 1925. 1926 GN Parker, which produces a whopping 170bhp, now successfully raced and taken on continental tours by Justin Maeers. This car started out as a racing GN, fitted with a 1100cc JAP, in 1926 by Jack Fordham Parker. Due to lack of success and constant engine blow, it was fitted with a 1929 Cirrus Hermes aero engine. in the 70's. it was originally rated at 105hp, but now, on 4 Amals, it produces 170bhp. The car was rebuilt by Mark Walker, 20years ago and holds vintage records at many sprints and hill It was modified to a single seater ultra-slim lightweight single-seater body with Riley Brakes. It was converted back to two seater in 2006 and is now successfully raced and taken on continental tours by Justin Maeers.
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Location: ExCel London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock,
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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