Surrey (carriage)

A Surrey is a horse-drawn four-wheeled, light carriage with two or four seats and simple lightweight fabric roof. He has a nearly flat floor. The name derives from the southern English county of Surrey, where this Kutschenart was first built.

The Surrey was introduced in 1872 in the United States. Also for pedal powered Quadracycles and early automobiles which looked similar to a Surrey - coach, used to the name. In the Fore - Seat Surrey is a structure for carriages or early automobiles with rear -or under- floor engine. In the front bulkhead, a bench was built, which was accessible with the opening of a two-part lid. According to the same opening of the upper part of the cover forming the back and the lower leg support with the footboard. Often, a blanket made ​​Attach which at least down to the passengers on this drafty seat of the hip provided a makeshift protection from wind and weather.

Trivia

In the musical Oklahoma! there is a song called The Surrey with the Fringe on Top.