The Brush Motor Car Company produced cars from 1907 until 1913. All throughout production, the Brush sales campaign touted the light little cars as hill climbers, pointing out that “a squirrel can climb a tree much better than an elephant.” Additionally, the Company claimed a top speed of 35 mph.
Allan Brush made these cars for 6 years. To make them affordable, both axles, frame, the entire car is made from wood – except the fenders. Wood was cheap, steel was expensive. Now it’s the other way around. Ours at the Antique Car Museum of Iowa is a 1910. A little smokey, but runs strong.