Our original photos of Brush Runabout Company automobiles were taken by RemarkableCars.com at automobile museums and car shows across America.
Brush Runabout Company
Detroit, Michigan
1907-1911
In the early 1900s, hundred of American manufacturers introduced a wide variety of automobiles. The Brush Runabout Company focused on building small, well crafted vehicles that consistently proved themselves in events like the Glidden Tour and the Pikes Peak climb.
The Brush Runabout Company was established in 1907 by Alanson P. Brush, who was no stranger to the automobile industry as he had contributed to the design of the first Cadillac and Oakland automobiles.
Advertised as "Everyman´ Car," the Brush Runabout was very basic and changed little throughout its total production. All models has wooden frames and axels, chain drive and left-hand control. Coil springs, referred to as "spiral" springs by the company, were utilized on all four wheels. This produced a softer ride and made it possible to use solid rubber tires, though pneumatic tires were optional at a cost of $50.00. Humorists said of the Brush, "Wooden frame, wooden axles and wouldn´ run".
Brush automobiles were produced until 1912 when Mr. Brush became engineer for the newly-formed Chevrolet Motor Company.
