1904 Carter Electric Motorette

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Highlights

LOT #
					315
				

Sold Price
					$3,000.00
				

Year
					1904
				

Make
					Carter
				

Model
					Electric
				

VIN / Serial Number
					SH6XXXXX
				

1904 Carter Electric Motorette

Single Speed Electric Motor

All Original Upholstery, Including Top

Purchased New in London, England in 1904

Imported to the U.S. and was Driven until 1942

20-Mile Range at Speeds from 15 to 18 MPH

6-12 Volt Battery Operated, 3-Wheel Chassis

Rear-Wheel Drive

Tiller Steering with Single Headlight

Electric Taxi Cabs were Introduced to the Streets of London in 1897 by Walter C. Bersey

Later that Same Year, Samuels Electric Carriage and Wagon Company Began Running 12 Cabs in New York City

A Very Uncommon Car such as this One is Bound to Generate Great Interest

Well-Preserved by its Previous Owners

This Car Represents a Significant Point in the Evolution of the Electric Vehicle Craze