A Brief History of the Marque
Founded by MM. Hurtu, Hautin and Diligeon in 1864 with a factory in Albert (Somme), they built motorcycles in the early 1900s. They also manufactured engines, tricycles and sewing machines. Their cycle and automobile posters from this period are quite impressive.
Post-war
In 1946 a new company was formed, Compagnie Nouvelle des Cycles Hurtu, based at 104 rue Castagnary, Paris (15°). It is unclear whether this company was related to the earlier one. In 1953 the firm became part of Automoto.
1952 models were identical to those of Talbot and Radior.
Models include:
Sources: Motos dans la Loire, Cyclememory.org
On the stand of the Hurtu Company of Paris, is a motor-bicycle with the engine of 1¾ h.p. placed in an upright position in front of the bracket. The motor is fed through a spray carburettor of the F.N. type and a laminated V-shaped belt conveys the power. The inlet valve is in a dome, held in position by a stirrup piece. A compression release tap is provided, and a lever for opening it is carried to the top of the tank. The tank is large, but the coil looks curiously small. Brake power consists of a New Departure back-pedalling hub and a spoon brake on the front tyre.
Paris Salon 1902 in Motor Cycling, December 17th, 1902.
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