Brush Motor Car Company, also known as the Brush Runabout Company, produced automobiles in the United States from 1907 to 1913. Founded in Detroit, Michigan by engineer Alanson P. Brush, the company became known for lightweight, affordable runabouts powered by single-cylinder engines and featuring distinctive wooden chassis construction. Brush vehicles were marketed as economical transportation and gained popularity for their simplicity, durability, and low operating costs. Characterized by innovative lightweight engineering and accessibility, the company ceased operations in 1912 during the rapid consolidation of the early American automobile industry.