1919 Republic Model 19 Flatbed Truck

Chassis #192205

With a 2.5 ton chassis, a 4-cylinder Continental engine, four speed manual transmission, and is equipped with hard/solid rubber tires. It requires manual crank in front to start.

The chassis and wheels are yellow, with a black cab body, and green stake bed rails. The seat is covered in black vinyl.

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From the Collection of the late Raymond Payne.

The Republic Motor Truck Company was a manufacturer of commercial trucks from 1913 - 1929, in Alma, Michigan. The company was originally founded by Frank Ruggles as the Alma Manufacturing Company which was producing trucks in early 1913 for the Maxwell Motor Company under its Hercules vehicle name. During later part of 1913 Ruggles decided to begin producing his own vehicles under the Alma Motor Company label, then soon it became the Republic Motor Truck Company. The Hercules vehicle also had its name changed to the Republic. By 1918, it was recognized as the largest exclusive truck manufacturer in the world, and the maker of one out of every nine trucks on the roads in the United States.

The following condition report, while thorough, is not exhaustive as vintage cars have inherent wear and imperfections. We welcome personal inspections, please contact mt@lelandlittle.com to schedule. Public previews are available the second Saturday each month from 9am-12pm.

One of the boards on the bed is broken and missing; no other apparent concerns.