Cartercar Company Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Carry a distinctive piece of American automotive history on your travels with this Cartercar Company passport cover. The marque began in Jackson, Michigan, in 1905, moved to Detroit, and settled in Pontiac as its business developed. Cartercar became known for an unusual friction-drive transmission and memorable thousand-speeds advertising before General Motors acquired it in 1909. Its brief journey through the brass era gives this travel accessory a story beyond the road. A fitting choice for car collectors, history lovers, and curious travelers.
Cartercar was an American automobile manufacturer founded by Byron J. Carter in Jackson, Michigan, in 1905. After leaving the Jackson Automobile Company over a disagreement about transmissions, Carter formed the Motorcar Company. The business moved to Detroit by the end of 1905 to be closer to financing. In 1907 it became the Cartercar Company and relocated to Pontiac, where it merged with makers of the Pontiac High wheeler. Cartercar became known for its friction-drive transmission, which allowed a continuous choice of ratios rather than fixed gear positions. The company began with a flat-twin engine and later offered vertical four-cylinder engines. Production sales rose from 101 cars in 1906 to 264 in 1907 and 325 in 1908. General Motors acquired Cartercar on October 26, 1909. After GM leadership changed, the board discontinued the marque; its factory was assigned to Oakland production. Cartercar’s brief history connects an early American automaker, an unusual transmission, and a sequence of moves and corporate decisions during the brass era.
Carry a distinctive piece of American automotive history on your travels with this Cartercar Company passport cover. The marque began in Jackson, Michigan, in 1905, moved to Detroit, and settled in Pontiac as its business developed. Cartercar became known for an unusual friction-drive transmission and memorable thousand-speeds advertising before General Motors acquired it in 1909. Its brief journey through the brass era gives this travel accessory a story beyond the road. A fitting choice for car collectors, history lovers, and curious travelers.
Cartercar was an American automobile manufacturer founded by Byron J. Carter in Jackson, Michigan, in 1905. After leaving the Jackson Automobile Company over a disagreement about transmissions, Carter formed the Motorcar Company. The business moved to Detroit by the end of 1905 to be closer to financing. In 1907 it became the Cartercar Company and relocated to Pontiac, where it merged with makers of the Pontiac High wheeler. Cartercar became known for its friction-drive transmission, which allowed a continuous choice of ratios rather than fixed gear positions. The company began with a flat-twin engine and later offered vertical four-cylinder engines. Production sales rose from 101 cars in 1906 to 264 in 1907 and 325 in 1908. General Motors acquired Cartercar on October 26, 1909. After GM leadership changed, the board discontinued the marque; its factory was assigned to Oakland production. Cartercar’s brief history connects an early American automaker, an unusual transmission, and a sequence of moves and corporate decisions during the brass era.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth