JO BO Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) In researching the Brennan auto, I read that along with supplying motors to large manufacturers as well as individuals, drawings of projected car Designs were also offered. I know it’s a long shot but would anyone have said drawings offered? Thanks Jo Bo Edited June 1, 2020 by JO BO add info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochetVelo Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Do you mean that Brennan sold plans for automobile construction? https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allcarindex.com%2Fproduction%2Funited-states%2Fbrennan-1%2F&psig=AOvVaw28hjHfs5LjiQgykEH-I22c&ust=1591031037954000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCODnjtLK3ukCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Kinda. In their brochures were drawings of a chassis with their motor installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO BO Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Research I found says Brennan expanded their building space in1903 due to the vast profits from motor sales in connection with completed car drawings (design )plans. From that statement I believe so....it was probably an effort to boost sales of motors so those who wished to build their own car would have a blueprint to work off. Jo Bo Ps. Wikipedia. Brennan. Motor Manufacturing Company. Phrase found under subtitle. “Automobile engines”. That may also be a reason I was told there were various autos built by the company itself from 1902 -1908 and hard to find two alike. Edited June 1, 2020 by JO BO (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO BO Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 7 hours ago, MochetVelo said: Do you mean that Brennan sold plans for automobile construction? https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allcarindex.com%2Fproduction%2Funited-states%2Fbrennan-1%2F&psig=AOvVaw28hjHfs5LjiQgykEH-I22c&ust=1591031037954000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCODnjtLK3ukCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD I wonder if this is one of their drawings or an actual company built car design? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO BO Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Here are some pictures of my Special 8hp Brennan motor with gear offered by Brennan in 1902. The car is in question on whether it is a Brennan built or a customer built. With the quality of workmanship and areas where special machining would be needed I am leaning toward Brennan built. The car originally had a spindle seat much like an early Stanley Steamer or Locomobile. I am looking for one to replace it with. very unique way to adjust chain tension. Also has a traverse front spring set up. never saw this on any other car . Edited June 1, 2020 by JO BO (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO BO Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 If anyone has opinions about this car please respond. It came from CT in 1977 and I believe was misidentified as another make. Any help would be grateful. It is hard to own a mystery car....drives you insane not knowing for sure. Thanks Jo Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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