Brecht (United States) - AllCarIndex

The Brecht Automobile Company was established in St. Louis, Missouri, and operated from 1901 to 1903. It was a subsidiary of the Brecht Butcher's Supply Company, which was owned by the Brecht brothers: Gus, Frank, and Charles. The company was managed by H.F. Borbein, who acquired it in October 1903 and subsequently rebranded it as Borbein.

Brecht produced vehicles in both steam and electric variants. The steam-powered models, known as Rushmobiles, were equipped with 6-horsepower, 2-cylinder non-condensing engines and were offered in four different body styles, including a delivery van. The electric models closely resembled their steam counterparts and were available with either solid or pneumatic tires. In a notable innovation for the time, Brecht also marketed engineless cars, which were sold as "ready for power," a concept that Borbein continued after taking over the company.