The Marr Autocar was an automobile built in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin, Illinois

Elgin is a city in northern Illinois located roughly northwest of Chicago on the Fox River. Most of Elgin lies within Kane County, Illinois, with a portion in Cook County, Illinois...

 by the Marr Auto-Car Company from 1903-1904. The Marr was a two-seater runabout

Runabout (car)

Runabouts were a popular car body style at the beginning of the 20th Century. They were small, inexpensive, open cars. Most runabouts had just a single row of seats, providing seating for two passengers. Many also had a tonneau at the rear to provide optional seating for four or five...

 with a single-cylinder 1.7L engine, that was mounted under the seat. The vehicle had a tilt steering wheel and an overhead valve engine. Unfortunately the plant burnt to the ground in August 1904 with 14 cars inside. Only one Marr Auto-Car exists today.
The car was designed by early automobile pioneer Walter L. Marr who went on to be the first Chief Engineer for Buick from 1904-1918. Automotive historians credit him and his advanced designs with the early success of Buick which was the foundation for General Motors.