hansom cab

     

A Hansom cab is a kin of horse-drawn carriage designed and patented in 1834 by Joseph Hansom, an architect from York. The vehicle was developed and tested by Hansom in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. Originally known as the Hansom Safety Cab, its purpose was to combine speed with safety, with a low centre of gravity that was essential for safe cornering. Hansom's original design was heavily altered by John Chapman to improve its practicability, but retained his name.

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  • This 19th century vehicle seen here was named for its designer, not its good looks
  • This 2-wheeled, 2-passenger 19th century London cab had an elevated driver's seat in the rear
  • This cab was named for an English architect, not for its good looks
  • Patented in 1834, this 2-wheeled cab was named for its original designer--probably a good-looking fellow
  • This 19th century 2-wheeled cab was named for a Brit, not for its good looks

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