CONTENTS
Make Price Guide Page
CARTERCAR
£26,097
MEDIAN PRICE
OF ALL CARS
TOP SALE
ALL TIME
LOWEST SALE
ALL TIME
£168,327
TOTAL SALES VALUE
OF ALL CARS
7
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS
ALL TIME
87%
SELL-THROUGH RATE
SOLD CARS ÷ CONSIGNMENTS
Cartercar, produced from 1905-1915, was known for its friction drive transmission.
Based in Jackson, Michigan, it offered a unique alternative to geared transmissions.
William Carter, the founder, believed in its simplicity.
General Motors acquired Cartercar in 1909, intending to leverage its technology.
However, GM discontinued the brand in 1915.
A lesser-known story involves a race between a Cartercar and a Cadillac, both under GM's umbrella.
The Cadillac, with its conventional gearbox, was favored.
Yet, the Cartercar, surprisingly, won due to its smooth, gearless acceleration, showcasing the potential of its innovative drive system.
