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1903 November. '[[Hubbard's Motor and Engineering Co]] has been registered with a capital of £1,000, in £1 shares, to acquire the business of manufacturers of and dealers in motor engines, carburettors, silencers, cycle and motor parts and accessories, etc, carried on at Much Park Street Coventry by [[Charles Hubbard|C. Hubbard]] as [[Hubbard Brothers]], and to carry on the same and any kindred business. The subscribers are: [[W. H. Evans]], [[H. Gandy]], [[J. Pettefer]], [[H. Ball]], [[Charles Hubbard|C. Hubbard]]. [[Mrs. F. A. Hubbard]], and [[Mrs. R. Ball]]. No initial public issue '<ref>Coventry Evening Telegraph - Saturday 28 November 1903</ref> | 1903 November. '[[Hubbard's Motor and Engineering Co]] has been registered with a capital of £1,000, in £1 shares, to acquire the business of manufacturers of and dealers in motor engines, carburettors, silencers, cycle and motor parts and accessories, etc, carried on at Much Park Street Coventry by [[Charles Hubbard|C. Hubbard]] as [[Hubbard Brothers]], and to carry on the same and any kindred business. The subscribers are: [[W. H. Evans]], [[H. Gandy]], [[J. Pettefer]], [[H. Ball]], [[Charles Hubbard|C. Hubbard]]. [[Florence A. Hubbard|Mrs. F. A. Hubbard]], and [[Mrs. R. Ball]]. No initial public issue '<ref>Coventry Evening Telegraph - Saturday 28 November 1903</ref> | ||
The machine was a forecar fitted with an inclined 4.5hp water-cooled engine, separate two-speed gearbox and flat-belt drives. There was the option of chain drive and also, for trade use, a carrier basket that went in place of the usual passenger seat.<ref> The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press 2004 ISBN 1 86126 674 X</ref> | The machine was a forecar fitted with an inclined 4.5hp water-cooled engine, separate two-speed gearbox and flat-belt drives. There was the option of chain drive and also, for trade use, a carrier basket that went in place of the usual passenger seat.<ref> The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press 2004 ISBN 1 86126 674 X</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 07:15, 11 August 2019
of Much Park Street, Coventry
Formerly Hubbard Brothers
Connected with the Whitley Motor and Engineering Co
1903 November. 'Hubbard's Motor and Engineering Co has been registered with a capital of £1,000, in £1 shares, to acquire the business of manufacturers of and dealers in motor engines, carburettors, silencers, cycle and motor parts and accessories, etc, carried on at Much Park Street Coventry by C. Hubbard as Hubbard Brothers, and to carry on the same and any kindred business. The subscribers are: W. H. Evans, H. Gandy, J. Pettefer, H. Ball, C. Hubbard. Mrs. F. A. Hubbard, and Mrs. R. Ball. No initial public issue '[1]
The machine was a forecar fitted with an inclined 4.5hp water-cooled engine, separate two-speed gearbox and flat-belt drives. There was the option of chain drive and also, for trade use, a carrier basket that went in place of the usual passenger seat.[2]
1906-1910 Cars made in Coventry[3]
See Also
Sources of Information
- Coventry’s Motorcycle heritage by Damien Kimberley