Pappin
Manufactured E. B. Pappin, at Kensington Cycle Works, Bridge Street, Kensington S.A.
The firm was in business from at least 1902, and motorcycles fitted with JAP V-twins are known to have been built in 1914 and 1915.
Registrations:
Pappin JAP 1915 Motorcycle Radloff SA
veterancarclub.org.au TAVCCA Index
16866. - H. R. Gilmour, Torrens road, Brompton, 6 (h.p.) Pappin J.A.P.
Registered SA June 1920 (possibly a re-registration) (Trove)
Sources: Trove NLA, et al
PGM
In 2015 Paul G. Maloney, a man of considerable experience in the fields Moto GP , F1 and WSBK as an engineer, gathered a team in Melbourne to meld a pair of Yamaha YZF-R1 engines into an extremely compact V8 of almost 2000cc. The result was an attractive beast capable of melting the paint off almost anything, with the possible exception of an RAAF Hornet.
Specification include 334 hp @ 12,800 rpm from the 40 valve engine, carbon fibre frame, Öhlins suspension front and rear, with state of the art brakes, wheels and tyres.
Price: US$180,000
Website: pgmv8.com.au
Phoenix
This brand is listed by Simon Fleming with no further information.
The Kapunda Herald of Fri 7 Apr 1905 writes:
"...Mr R J Hancock (the company's manager) visited Europe for the express purpose of gaining experience and purchasing plant, and the works, as already stated, are fitted up in the latest and most approved manner. The manager will be pleased to receive correspondence from bicycle agents and others feeling sure that complete satisfaction will be given..."
Pirie 1903-1914 (S.A.)
Planet S.A. c.1915
Platt-Betts
Tandem Pacer built in Sydney, 1901
Source: Trove NLA
Referee (Sydney, NSW) Wed 19 Jun 1901
Premier Sidecars
Established by Ian Souter in Ferntree Gully, Victoria, the firm was relocated under new ownership to Broken Hill by Rob Wilson, before changing hands once more and moving to Bathurst with Sean Kelly at the helm.
Pride 1905-1910
Prince and RTV 1970s-1990s
QSB Sidecars
Manufactured in Victoria, these are fully enclosed units suitable for an adult and child, built from plywood and fibreglass. With a 13" car wheel and trailing arm suspension, they convert to a sleeper by folding the seat down.
Several photos at kzrider.com
Source: Hal Kendall
Rarer Australian Marques
