Gurley (automobile company)

Gurley is a now defunct automobile manufacturing company that was 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. In partnership with his brother Oscar, Gurley also established the first automobile dealership and garage in Meyersdale.^[2]

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]

References[]

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

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[Georgano-1] Georgano, Nick (2000). The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: Stationery Office. p. 1792. ISBN 0117023191.

[Kimes-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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