Caps (United States) - AllCarIndex

Caps Bros Manufacturing Co. was an American automobile manufacturer based in Kansas City, Missouri, that operated from 1902 to 1905. Founded by the Caps brothers, the company initially specialized in the production of printing machines. However, they ventured into the automotive industry by creating a small number of automobiles for local customers.

The first vehicle produced by Caps Bros was a 14-horsepower, two-cylinder, two-seater car, which marked the company's entry into car manufacturing in 1902. Over the next few years, they expanded their offerings to include models with tonneau bodies, reflecting the evolving preferences of early automobile buyers.

In 1905, a group of bankers established the Farmer's Auto-Motor Co. with the intention of manufacturing Caps cars. However, before production could commence, the company shifted its focus to a different model known as the Kansas City. J.G. Caps remained involved in the automotive sector, overseeing the production of this new vehicle. Despite its brief existence, Caps Bros Manufacturing Co. contributed to the early automotive landscape in the United States.