Cartercar 1907 Models

⇦ 1906 | 1908 ⇨

Model “A” fixed Tonneau

One of the first two body styles of the Motorcar Company, the Model “A” survived through multiple “seasons” (model years).

Price $1,350

Weight 1600 lbs

Color Brewster green

1907 Model A
1907

1907 Model C
1907

1907 Model D
1907

1907 Model E - Folding Tonneau Closed and Open
1907
1907

1907 Model F
1907

Chassis Specifications (all models):

Motor 214 ci – 5-1/2 in Bore, 4-1/2 in Stroke 2 cylinder opposed, 20-24 HP

Bearings: 1-7/8” dia, Rear - 5 inches long, crank pin – 2-1/8, front – 4 inches; main bearing babbitt poured in crankcase; rod bearings are bronze shells with Babbitt linings.
Valves: New rocker arm design
Water Cooled – Thermo-gravity with Honeycomb radiator
Ignition - Jump spark
Lubrication – Lavigne Lubricator positive oil pumps (6 – two for the bearings, two for the cylinders and two for the crankcase)
Forged Crankshaft
Flywheel with fan blades

Wheelbase/Track 96 in Wheelbase

Steering Worm and Segment

Tires: 30 x 3-1/2

Springs Semi-elliptic, 2 in wide – Front: 40 in long; Rear: 48 in long

Drive Single chain

Axles Tubular – Rear: live axle, 1-1/4 dia with Hyatt roller bearings and Brown-Lipe differential, end thrust carried by ball bearings; Front: large ball bearings in wheel hubs

Frame 3-1/2 in pressed steel

Brakes Two: Friction transmission reverse and Raymond (band) on rear hub operated by foot lever (“emergency only”)

Gasolene Tank 15 gallons

Standard Equipment 3 oil lamps, tube horn, mats, tire repair kit, dry cell batteries, battery box of pressed steel with tray for small tools on running board. All bodies ironed for tops. Only standard American tires are used.

Extra Equipment Special colors, tops of all styles, gas head lamps, gas tanks or generators, extra tires with covers and holders, speedometers, odometers, clocks, etc.

Guarantee 90 day guarantee

Notes

Differences from 1906:

Bore increased from 5 in to 5-1/2 in
HP rating changed from 20 HP to 20-24 HP
Valve mechanism now has rocker arms
Honeycomb instead of flat tube radiator
Fan blades in flywheel (?)
Wheelbase and front and rear spring lengths all increased by 2 in
Frame increased in depth from 3 in to 3-1/2 in
Battery box/storage moved to running board
“Carter” no longer on running board
Model “B” dropped, Models “D”, “E” and “F” added
Straight speed lever
No longer has separate metal dash
Radiator & hood different with louvers the whole length
Has horn
Different lamps
Has transmission cover
Brake rods different

⇦ 1906 | 1908 ⇨

Cartercar - 1907 Models