Cartercar was founded by Byron Carter in 1905. Production
began in 1905 with the 1 and 2-cylinder models. Only 2-cylinder cars were
produced from 1906 through 1909. Only 4-cylinder cars were produced beginning
with the 1910 model. Cartercar was known for their gearless, friction drive
transmission. Cartercar was absorbed into General Motors in October 26,
1909.
The HCFI has the following literature in their archives:
Note - (C) indicates copies only; no originals. (R) indicated
an official reprint.
| YEAR | MODELS | SALES BROCHURE | PARTS LIST | OPERATORS MANUAL |
| 1908 | A, C, E | 21 PAGES | ||
| 1910 | H, L, M, T | 12 PAGES | ||
| 1910 | H, L | 31 PAGES | ||
| 1912 | H, R, S | 22 PAGE SPECS CATALOG | ||
| 1912 | MOD 4 (40 HP) | 32 PAGES | ||
| 1913 | 5A - 5D | 58 PAGES | ||
| 1914 | 5A, 5B, 7 | 8 PAGE FOLDER | ||
| 1914 | ALL | 58 PAGES | ||
| 1914 | 7, 5B, 5C, 5D | 23 PAGES | ||
| 1915 | 9 | 80 PAGES | ||
| 1915 | 9 | 30 PAGES | ||