Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Very Uncommon Car
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
1904 Carter Electric Motorette
Lot # M22-315
- Sale Price:
- $3,000
- Engine Size
- Electric
- Body Style
- Other
- Vin
- SH6335
- Stock
- M22-315
- Sale Price:
- $3,000
- Engine Size
- Electric
- Body Style
- Other
- Vin
- SH6335
- Stock
- M22-315
Very Uncommon Car
Vehicle Highlights
- 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