The History

During the years that the Hurley-Pugh Motor Bicycle Company was in existence, many historic, glorious, momentous and - sadly - horrific events took place. Our researchers are working hard to re-create the history of this company and as these dates and events surrounding them are uncovered, they will be documented for posterity here on these pages.

1904	The Hurley-Pugh Motor Bicycle Company was established in 1904 by Sir John Hurley and Alaric Pugh.
1924-25	Captain Steerforth's involvement with the BMW "Boxer"
1936-37	The Outrigger Gentleman's Double Combination developed at Scunthorpe.
1938	"Killer" Steerforth excluded from Isle-Of-Man TT for alleged course cutting. An unsubstantiated eye witness report.
1938	The Motor-Cycle show disaster
1943	Hurley-Pugh ceases trading.
1997	The death of Motorcycle International - home of "The Fettler"