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| Founded | 1909 in St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Founder | William Carter |
| Defunct | 1985 |
| Parent | American Car and Foundry Company (from 1922) |
The Carter Carburetor Company was an American manufacturer of carburetors, primarily for the automobile industry. It was established in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1909 and ceased operation in 1985. Founder William Carter started experimenting with automotive carburetors while running a successful bicycle shop. His first, a cast brass model, could meter and deliver fuel more accurately than many competing units. He sold Carter Carburetor Company 13 years after founding it to American Car and Foundry Company. Carl Breer wrote that, upon learning that the Ball family (owners of Ball & Ball) was planning to leave the carburetor business, he set them up with Carter, which continued to produce the Ball & Ball basic designs used by Chrysler.[1]
- ^ "Friends of Chrysler: Carter Carburetor". allpar.com. Retrieved 20 February 2014.