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Jaunting car, early 19th century; in the Science Museum, London
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jaunty car, or sidecar
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cart
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Jaunting car, early 19th century; in the Science Museum, London
Jaunting car, early 19th century; in the Science Museum, London

jaunting car

carriage
Also known as: jaunty car, sidecar
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jaunting car, two-wheeled, open vehicle, popular in Ireland from the early 19th century. It was unusual in having lengthwise, back-to-back or face-to-face passenger seats. The light, horse-drawn cart carried four passengers (although the earliest versions carried more). It usually had a narrow, forward-facing driver’s seat.