The Republic Car Company manufactured the Republic automobile in Hamilton, Ohio between 1909 and 1913. The founder of the car company was George Adam Rentschler, a prominent Hamilton industrialist. The Republic  factory was located on the north side of State Route 4 opposite the Butler County Fairgrounds.

The Republic was a sturdy car and had an attractive racy look for its time. It was designed with an especially low center of gravity. Most of the cars were painted grey-blue or green. Originally it was powered by a four cylinder hand cranked engine with an optional compressed air starter. Carbide headlights were used on the early models. In 1911 Delco starters and electric lights were added when a more powerful six-cylinder Wisconsin engine was adopted.

Wheel Base: 120"        Tires: 36 x 4

Engine: 4 Cyl. 35 HP (standard) Water cooled, w/pump

Transmission: 3 speed forward, and reverse.

 

              

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Hamilton's Republic Car Company