Hamilton (automobile company)

Hamilton Motors Company
Industry	Automobile manufacturing
Predecessor	Alter Motor Car Company
Founded	1917; 109 years ago in city, country -->
Founder	Guy Hamilton
Defunct	1921; 105 years ago
Products	Model A-14

The Hamilton Motors Company was founded in 1917 by Guy Hamilton, after his Grand Haven, Michigan Alter Motor Car Company went bankrupt. The company produced only one car, the Model A-14, which was a four-cylinder, 28 hp touring car with a 112-inch (2,800 mm) wheelbase. He promised to make a six-cylinder car, but never did.

In 1918, the H. A. Oswald Engineering Company tried to resurrect the Hamilton as the Oswald, but it failed. However, Hamilton's Alter truck was produced until 1921.

Production figures Hamilton Motors Company trucks

The pre-assigned serial numbers only indicate the maximum possible production quantity.

Year	Production figures	Model	Load capacity	Serial number
1917	59	A „Panhard“	1 t	100 to 158
1918	302	A „Panhard“	1 t	159 to 460
	162	B „Panhard“	1.5 t	1050 to 1210
1919	513	A „Panhard“	1 t	461 to 973
	582	B „Panhard“	1.5 t	1211 to 1792
	24	E „Panhard“	2.5 t	250 to 273
1920 ^[1]	410	C „Apex“	1 t	5039 to 5448
	427	D „Apex“	1.5 t	15041 to 15467
	408	E „Apex“	2.5 t	40017 to 40424
1921
Sum ^[2]	~ 2.887

References

↑ "Hamilton Apex". Power wagon reference book 1919- ; a handbook of practical information for makers, sellers and owners of motor-driven vehicles for commercial and agricultural purposes ... c.1 1920. 1920-01-01. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
↑ "Hamilton". Branham automobile reference book, showing in illustrated form the location of motor and serial numbers on all passenger cars and trucks 1923. 1923-01-01. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.

[1] "Hamilton Apex". Power wagon reference book 1919- ; a handbook of practical information for makers, sellers and owners of motor-driven vehicles for commercial and agricultural purposes ... c.1 1920. 1920-01-01. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

[2] "Hamilton". Branham automobile reference book, showing in illustrated form the location of motor and serial numbers on all passenger cars and trucks 1923. 1923-01-01. Retrieved 2025-12-07.

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