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| Keywords: Charabanc, 1850-1900.jpg Drawing by J Gilfoy of a design for a horse-drawn charabanc with three rows of seats produced by the coachbuilders Hooper Co The firm was established in 1807 in Haymarket London were awarded their first Royal patronage in 1830 and gained a reputation for unrivalled quality and craftsmanship In the 20th century they switched to building coachwork for motor cars and are probably best known for their association with Rolls-Royce Charabancs introduced into Britain from France in about 1850 varied much in construction design and size They were pulled by four horses and initially were popular for transporting shooting parties http //www ssplprints com/image php id 130618 idx 1 fromsearch true Science and Society Picture Library century 19 J Gilfoy PD-Art Drawings of carriages Files uploaded by Darwinius Charabancs | ||||
