Reliance Motor Car Company Embroidered Dad Cap Hat
One size / Black
$29.99
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Reliance Motor Car Company Embroidered Dad Cap Hat
$29.99
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Celebrate a little-known name from Detroit’s early automotive era with this Reliance Motor Car Company embroidered dad cap hat. Reliance produced passenger cars from 1904 before adding commercial trucks in 1906. The company turned to truck-only production in February 1907, and General Motors purchased it in 1909. Its truck line later evolved into the first GMC truck, making Reliance a compelling part of the story for collectors interested in automotive origins and changing marques.
Reliance automobiles were built in Detroit, Michigan, from 1904 to 1907 by the Reliance Automobile Manufacturing Company. Designed by E. O. Abbott and W. K. Ackerman, both formerly with Cadillac, the two-cylinder cars had 3.2-liter water-cooled engines, selective transmissions, and shaft drive. The company promoted its side-entrance tonneau as a first in the United States and dated production to 1903, although the article identifies 1904 as the start of manufacture and notes that Peerless and Orlo also introduced side-entrance bodies that year. A 1905 model used a King of Belgium tonneau body and cost $1,250. Under-capitalized, the company reorganized in 1904 as Reliance Motor Car Company, with Fred O. Paige taking charge shortly afterward. It added commercial trucks in 1906 and, from February 1907, made trucks only. Reliance sold its passenger-car production, which later became the Crescent automobile. General Motors purchased Reliance in 1909; the truck line evolved into the first GMC truck. Paige later left to build his own Paige automobile.
Celebrate a little-known name from Detroit’s early automotive era with this Reliance Motor Car Company embroidered dad cap hat. Reliance produced passenger cars from 1904 before adding commercial trucks in 1906. The company turned to truck-only production in February 1907, and General Motors purchased it in 1909. Its truck line later evolved into the first GMC truck, making Reliance a compelling part of the story for collectors interested in automotive origins and changing marques.
Reliance automobiles were built in Detroit, Michigan, from 1904 to 1907 by the Reliance Automobile Manufacturing Company. Designed by E. O. Abbott and W. K. Ackerman, both formerly with Cadillac, the two-cylinder cars had 3.2-liter water-cooled engines, selective transmissions, and shaft drive. The company promoted its side-entrance tonneau as a first in the United States and dated production to 1903, although the article identifies 1904 as the start of manufacture and notes that Peerless and Orlo also introduced side-entrance bodies that year. A 1905 model used a King of Belgium tonneau body and cost $1,250. Under-capitalized, the company reorganized in 1904 as Reliance Motor Car Company, with Fred O. Paige taking charge shortly afterward. It added commercial trucks in 1906 and, from February 1907, made trucks only. Reliance sold its passenger-car production, which later became the Crescent automobile. General Motors purchased Reliance in 1909; the truck line evolved into the first GMC truck. Paige later left to build his own Paige automobile.
Product features
- Unstructured 6-panel body for a relaxed, low-profile fit
- Permacurv® precurved visor with 4-row stitching and color-matched underbill
- Self-fabric hideaway strap with antique brass buckle and grommet for adjustable fit
- 100% cotton construction (Green Camo variant 65% polyester / 35% cotton)
- Sewn-in label and brand sticker on visor; adult sizing (not for ages 0–3)
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Yupoong 6245CM, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults. For adults. Not for use by ages 0-3
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.