F.J. Fanning Manufacturing Co. was an American automobile manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois, that operated from 1901 to 1903. Founded by brothers John and Frank Fanning, the company produced both petrol and electric vehicles during its brief existence. The petrol cars featured a 9-horsepower, air-cooled, 2-cylinder engine and were available in two body styles: a 2-seater runabout and a 4-seater tonneau. These vehicles utilized a chain…