Crouch Brighton was an early American automobile manufacturer based in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, operating from 1894 to 1900. The company was founded by W. Lee Crouch, who built his first automobile in 1894. This initial vehicle was a simple two-seater runabout, notable for its wire wheels and a unique design where the springs served as side members of the frame, reminiscent of the later curved dash Oldsmobile. In 1896, Crouch was commissioned…