The Brecht Automobile Co. 1901 - 1903 Brecht Automobile Co. St. Louis, MO Original models, powered by 2-cylinder non-condensing steam engines, were available in four body styles as well as a delivery wagon. Later, electrically-powered cars were built. In 1903 cars were marketed ‘ready for power,’ in other words, engineless. This would indicate some indecision on the part of the manufacturer. Brecht also built the Rushmobile and was succeeded by Borbein, another manufacturer who distained to furnish ready-powered cars.[1] [1] Georgano, G. N., Encyclopedia of American Automobile, (New York, E. P. Dutton & Co., 1968), p. 30. © 2007 Donald & Carolyn Hoke Collection All Rights Reserved. |