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Market Wagon

This unit is brand new. It is called a market wagon and has all the features of a very nice top buggy in the front, complete with the utility of a truck with stock racks behind. It is ready for hauling flowers, luggage or produce to a market. The woodwork is exceptional. The convertible top folds down easily. Detail in the painting and pin striping is near perfect. It has rubber tires and comes complete with hydraulic brakes. This unit has it all. It is ready as is for either the parade route or the country lane.

 
 
 
 

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Black Rockaway

Of North American origin, the first Rockaway was built in 1830 and modeled after the English Brougham. These were used both in the country as well as the city, either privately or coachman driven. This is the carriage that became the first cab or taxi. This unit is a fully restored Rockaway. Wheels are new with rubber tires but the windows are originals - in perfect condition. You will notice the beveled glass in each. These are irreplaceable. They can either drop down inside the suicide doors or are completely removable, depending upon the weather. Upholstery is beautifully restored. The unit is complete with a coachmanıs seat and the removable carriage lights, that are collectorıs items in their own right. This Rockaway is a complete and elegant carriage that might have been used to escort a lady and her gentleman to the ball. It can be yours to escort wedding parties to the chapel, dignitaries in a parade, or it easily can be the main feature in a carriage museum.

 
 
 
 

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Sears 2-Seater

Straight from the pages of a Sears catalog, this beautiful, cut under, 2 seater carriage is a one of a kind. The Sears Roebuck and Co. plate is still intact. The top is immaculate, complete with a rear window that can be rolled open or button closed. The cut under allows easy turns and improves safety while adding to the elegant design of the carriage. It comes with the drivers whip holder and two antique side lamps, which by themselves are sought after in today s antique market. In its day this unit could be ordered from Sears and Roebuck for a whopping $49.50 (paperwork included), however, it will not be sold for that amount today!

 
 
 
 

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Red and Black Surrey

A red and black 2-seater surrey that could be used as is or, with little effort, it could be pimped out with a coat of paint, a racing stripe and a fringe on the top. This carriage has a lot of potential. The upholstery is in already in great shape and the wheels are perfect, with rubber tires. This carriage is the way for a family to really go to town!

 
 
 
 

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Cockshutt Carriage

This is truly an antique. As the name plate reads, a Cockshutt carriage built by Brantford Carriage co. Ontario, Canada. This fully restored top buggy oozes with history. To bear the name Cockshutt - means quality, to bear the name Brantford carriage - means elegance, both together mean - this is one beautifully constructed and unique antique. Yet, it is fully functional and would be equally at home in a parade, a museum or simply in a garage or pole barn. This is a conversation piece, who would NOT want to own it?

 
 
 
 

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Jump Seat, Top Buggy

A superbly restored jump seat, top buggy. This buggy is very convertible. Top up or down, two seats or one, front seat facing front or back, you decide. It folds up nearly any way you want it to - in seconds. Note the brass button nut covers on the top frame and wheels. These accent what is already a beautiful and functional top buggy.

 
 
 
 

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Open Sleigh

Have you ever seen an open sleigh with a front, foldaway, drivers seat? With this unit there is plenty of room for that romantic couple as well as a driver and even a coachman if desired. This sleigh is fully functional as is, but could be restored (reupholstered and repainted) into a beautiful and unique one horse open sleigh. The construction is very solid.

 
 
 
 

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Red Top Buggy (fully restored)

This top buggy is fully restored with red cloth button upholstery and a black convertible top in perfect condition. It is finely painted with black and red and detailed with gold pin striping. The delicate wheels feature rubber tires making this spectacular buggy ready for immediate use.

 
 
 
 

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Canopy Top Surrey With Fringe

Here is the show stopper! Photographs simply do not do justice to this breathtaking, canopy top, surrey. It is fully restored with particular attention to every detail. It is black with rich, green, cloth upholstery and brass accents including hub covers. Fenders, dash and boot are flashy and in perfect condition. Even the shafts are covered and painted to match the carriage from front to back. The intricate, pin striping from front to rear completes this elegant carriage. It comes with unique oil burning lights and is remarkable in every way. This is truly the best restoration we have seen. It has never been used and would look as nice in a show room as it would on the parade route. If you want the Rolls Royce of a horse drawn surrey ­ this is it.

 
 
 
   

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White Wedding Limousine Vis-à-Vis

Here is a once in a life-time opportunity to own a gorgeous vis-à-vis wedding carriage. It is pristine white, with crushed velvet interior all in perfect condition. It is not known to have been used outside of an indoor show room, which is why it is in immaculate condition. It comes with both metal shafts and a pole with eveners, providing an option of driving it with either a single or a team of horses. It has a white convertible canopy, with plush interior, trunk, 5th wheel, hydraulic brakes and a full extra seat (Limousine) ready to accommodate the bride and groom as well as the entire wedding party. This is a beautiful Canadian-made carriage and could serve as a splendid tour vehicle as easily as the perfect accent to any wedding photograph.

 
 
 
 

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Historical Black Rock-a-Way

This is a fully functional, heavy-duty carriage with lots of charm. It brings the nostalgia straight from the late 1800s and is known to have actually been used on the streets of downtown Chicago. It is fully enclosed with button down rear and side doors and a large trunk. It seats 4 persons as well as a driver and a chauffer. Its black color with green interior is true to the era. This is a piece of history and with a bit of restoration would make a beautiful and unique parade or tour carriage.

 
 
 
 

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Top Buggy (with Many Original Parts)

This is a beautiful buggy with a convertible top. It is in its true black color and to add to the authenticity, the original dash-board made of leather with some pitch patching has been preserved. Shaft ends also sport the original leather covering. It has a unique design featuring side springs. This is a rare find and a quality buggy for someone who wants a bit of the real thing in a fully functional, convertible top buggy.

 
 
 
 

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Buckboard

There are not many wagons that can really take a person back in time like a working buckboard. Run into town to pick up some supplies just like on the Ponderosa. The weathered board construction adds character and authenticity to the buckboard while the steel wheels with rubber tires make this a workhorse. The seat is built in and offers a slanted foot-rest for those long trips into town. A removable wooden box in the back adds to security and can be locked. Want to experience the real working buckboard? This is it.

 
 
 
 

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Elegant Surrey with Fringe on Top

Elegant is the only word to describe this beautifully restored, one horse, canopy top, surrey with a fringe. This is a four passenger surrey designed for a single horse but suitable to be driven with two. This is a fine quality carriage in all aspects. The unique, quick- change, shaft couplers, used only on high-grade carriages, evidence the quality of its workmanship. It sports fenders over rubber tired wheels and has gorgeously upholstered velvet seats. Two contemporary oil burner lamps add to the charm. This is definitely a 'show stopper' in any parade.

 
 
 
 

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Fully Restored Convertible Top Buggy

This is one of the most beautifully restored top buggies that we have seen. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in all aspects of this carriage. The painting with yellows and greens is very tasteful. The seat is original leather with button upholstery. It is truly one-of-a-kind. The convertible top is in mint condition and folds down in seconds to reveal yet another sporty look. It is fully restored, never been hitched and is waiting for someone just like you.

 
 
 
 

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Fully Restored and Immaculate Runabout

This fully restored, burgundy and black, run-about is in immaculate condition. It features a unique spindle seat with plush velvet upholstery. Even the shaft ends are covered to add to the beauty. This newly restored carriage has never been hitched and is in nearly perfect condition. And what is best of all, it can be yours.

 
 
 
 

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Real Life Doctors Buggy

There is nothing like a real life, Doctors buggy to bring you back in time to the days when country Doctors made house calls in these little buggies. This buggy was actually used by a doctor in Iowa in the late 1800s. The seat has been restored and new wheels have been added, otherwise it is the real McCoy. It even comes complete with the doctors bag designed to fit snuggly in the trunk. Ride back in time with this rare but perfectly usable buggy.

 
 
 
 

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Amish Style Box Buggy

This is a working, carriage that features some very modern conveniences such as hydraulic brakes, rear view mirrors, head and signal lights, a windshield and even a manually operated wiper. A built-in propane heater completes the carriage. With a bit of work, this cart could become fully functional in every way. It's wheels and under-carriage are sound. It has a rear button door and two font slide doors. It contains a back seat for tools produce or even children. This has all of the comforts of a Cadillac in a horse drawn wagon. It is road worthy and would make a nice fixer-upper for someone wanting to convert it into a delivery wagon or into an Amish buggy.

 
 
 
 

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One Horse Open Sleigh

This recently redone cutter is unique in its design. It sports a very unusual, curving, front dash to protect from snow and wind while adding to the elegance of the sleigh. It has a buggy whip holder and cast iron eagle ornaments to further set it apart. It has recently been repainted red with black trim. It only needs a horse and some sleigh bells to make this ride become a romantic, fairy tale come true.

 
 
 
 

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Draft Wagon

This is a complete unit, wagon, harnesses and team of registered, 4 year-old Belgians. You need look no further. The wagon is large enough for 12 passengers plus a driver and someone to ride shotgun. The driver seat is built to comfort and the extended foot board adds to its charm. It is built on a sturdy undercarriage and has very unique wheels with wooden hub and spokes to give it that old time authentic look but rides on inflated rubber tires to make it an easy ride on the road. It could easily have a cover added to make it a covered wagon if desired. The two matched Belgians are half sisters and have excellent breeding and training. They have been used in traffic and parades without any problem. They come complete with leather harnesses so the whole unit stands ready to go for tours, parades or just for fun. Pictures say it all. (Indiana)

 
 
 
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