Carter Steam Car (United States) - AllCarIndex

Carter Steam Car was an American automobile manufacturer that operated briefly in the early 1920s. Founded by the Richard Caner Automobile Company in Gulfport, Mississippi, the company produced steam-powered vehicles during a time when the automotive industry was transitioning to gasoline engines.

The Carter Steam Car featured a unique paraffin-powered 2-cylinder engine and was exclusively offered as a 5-seater touring car. Priced at $2,350, it aimed to provide an alternative to conventional petrol vehicles while maintaining a similar appearance to them.

Production of the Carter Steam Car was limited, with estimates suggesting that only about 25 units may have been produced. The company ceased operations shortly after its inception, marking a brief chapter in the history of steam-powered automobiles in the United States.