19th century transportation-getting from A to B

Due to a draught on the subject of 19th century transportation options (okay, we admired a steam train a while back, perhaps, but I think that's really about it in the way of transport methods-unless we delve in Spring-heeled Jack's rather crafty and prudent methods involving a pair of nifty DIY shoes) we really should delve into some sensible choices to assist one in getting from A to B. Comfort and style varied substantially, but we'll first cast a glance at the phaeton (named so after a god of Greek mythology), a small carriage with limited seating options, born around the late 18th century. They remained in service for a good portion of the following century, and were a vehicle that a gent or lady could be in command of, rather than one having to acquire the services of a coachman. This one's quite a good looker with it's elderly leather top and original seat cushions, wouldn't you agree? I would assume it would be pulled by 1-2 horses, and was desirable due to it's lightweight nature and it's ability to be driven around town with ease.

Daguerrian Dandy will return after tending to his dark, luxuriant sideburns, though perhaps not quite so rapidly as old mate and English terror Spring-heeled Jack after a poor, helpless maiden in a graveyard after midnight.