Gurley (automobile company)

Gurley is a now defunct automobile manufacturing company who were based in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania.

Foundation

Tom Gurley was a jeweller and bookseller who also sold and repaired bicycles.[1] This lead him into the manufacture of cars.

Vehicles

In 1900 Gurley launched a two-seater buggy with a single-cylinder engine, tubular frame, bicycle wheels and tiller steering,[1] which Gurley built in his bicycle shop.[2] Gurley thought that he could make a profit by selling them at $600, but had to raise the price to $1,000.[1] Very few were made and Gurley ended manufacture in 1901.[1]

Side Project

In partnership with his brother Oscar, Gurley also established the first automobile dealership and garage in Meyersdale.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Georgano, Nick (2000). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: Stationery Office. p. 1792. ISBN 0117023191.
  2. 1 2 Kimes, Beverly Rae (1996). The Standard Catalog of American Cars: 1805-1942. Iola, IA: Krause Publications. p. 1612. ISBN 0873414284.


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