Two-passenger vehicle with an open body and folding hood to be used in good weather. The vehicle was named in England in the 19th century in honour of Queen Victoria. It is similar to the MILORD but the coachman’s seat can be removed it can be driven by the passenger. For this purpose, next to
Half body, two-seat vehicle which emerged in Germany in the 17th century with the name Chaise which in Portugal became Sege. The wheels are connected by two shafts from which hang a stirrup to enter the Chaise. The body is set on two leather straps, just like the Berlin. It could be driven by a
Is a vehicle that was born in England in the 19th century. It is a four-wheel car which is very comfortable for two passengers and has an additional seat in the front which can take two additional passengers. The body was covered with a folding hood and had a coachman’s seat. It is a vehicle
A vehicle for the exclusive purpose of official transportation of mail, in an individual compartment, as well as passengers and luggage. Some coaches had indoor and outdoor seats, could accommodate nine passengers, and luggage. The Mail Coach was introduced in 1798 with a route from Lisbon to Coimbra (which took approximately 40 hours) and the
Type of vehicle with no wheels (18th century) descending directly from the roman Letica, which allowed for comfortable, fast travel in the narrow city streets and on long journeys on bad roadways. The body, with two seats, could be open, in Italian style, or closed for colder climates. It was drawn by mules harnessed to
Created in the city of Landau, in Germany, this type of car is sought after because of its elegance and because it can be used in good or bad weather. It comes into use in the second half of the 18th century but it was in the 19th century that it became widespread. It is
The name Phaeton comes from Greek mythology in which Phaeton son of the Sun god, Helios, was driving his father’s car. The first Phaeton emerged in the second half of the 18th century and there are number of different models. Essentially it is a four-wheel vehicle drawn by a pair of horses lead by its
Ceremonial vehicle for travelling which emerged in Hungary in the mid 15th century in a location named Kocs, which is where the name comes from. The use of the coach became the most important expression of aristocratic power. The body was suspended on leather straps, from a mounting structure affixed to the wheel axels. In
The name of this vehicle comes from the Duke of Clarence, who under the name William IV was King of England in the 19th century. The structure of this vehicle is similar to that of the Berlin, but the front of the body was replaced with rectangular or round windows, making its appearance lighter. The
This type of car was born in France during the first half of the 19th century. It is a promenade vehicle, or hunting vehicle, used for small excursions or to bring along guests to hunting expeditions who did not ride. It is long with an open body and three seats, each seating three people. The
