Help have a Brush thought it was 1904 but no way

[Guest jpcrane]

How do I tell what year it is.

 

Been in family for 60 years and time to let it go, but now I know its not a 1904

 

Wheel base 87 inches if i remember

[GARY F]

first, need pictures

[old car fan]

Would love to own it pics please

[Guest jpcrane]

Ok will have pictures Friday afternoon

Edited January 6, 2016 by jpcrane (see edit history)

[George Albright]

^{Us present and past Brush owners will be able to ID it. Brush cars built 1907-1913. George Albright,Ocala,fla.}

[MBarrett]

Please provide me with photos and contact info. Many thanks.

Best Regards,

mbarrett

 

[Guest jpcrane]

hope you can see this will fix Saturday

 

[wayne sheldon]

I am not a Brush expert, but have looked at a few of them. Cannot tell a lot from the photos, but it appears to maybe be a 1912 Liberty model Brush. The motor looks to be the later iron crankcase version.

The Brush automobile was a victim of Benjamin Briscoe's wheeling and dealings. Forced liquidation put the profitable subsidiary out of business. There were several variations of the last models using outdated fenders, no running boards, and several different radiators (some were brass, some steel and painted), to finish off uncompleted cars. They were likely doomed anyway, as Ford's price for the model T was dropping fast, and the Brush was an archaic design by 1910. The Liberty models look more like cars from about 1907. They are fairly popular with the one and two cylinder early car crowd. 

Alanson P Brush, himself, was a notable automotive designer, responsible for many patents and innovations from the beginning through the '20s.

A rich history, and nice early cars!

Good luck!

[Guest jpcrane]

Also have the carbide Light Brass and Horn and the 3 oil lamps

 

Why does it turn my pictures

[dibarlaw]

My son is very interested. PM sent

[Guest AlCapone]

What is your asking price ? Wayne

[caddyshack]

The data plate would have been the best indicator of the year and serial number, but it appears blank. Carefully clean the plate and see if any data appears. My Brush looks very similar to yours, and it is the last model number (F) before the Liberty model started production. As mentioned above the '12 Liberty would have a step plate instead of running boards. Do you have a side view of the auto with fenders attached?

Very nice auto, let me know if I can help in any way.

Thanks

[caddyshack]

I did not see the flared front fender earlier and partial step plate. I would guess '12 Liberty also. The carb (updraft) is different, most were side draft. Where are you located? 

[john ullrich]

On the top of the jug, next to the round cylinder head that unscrews there will be an engine serial number which will actually identify the year of the engine.  I have a registry as listed by the Brush owners club, if you post that I will  identify the year of the engine.