Classic American

A BRUSH WITH GENIUS

wbank’s Auction House recently offered a veteran classic car that played a landmark role in bringing motoring to the masses – ‘the Runabout’ beat Henry Ford’s Model T by two years to become the first car for the masses, thanks to its young designer. The 1909 10 Brush 6bhp two-seater Gentleman’s Runabout, which went to auction on December 6, is a truly historic rarity. Made by the Brush Runabout Company in Detroit,

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