Buggy Collection (#9)

CENTRAL PARK, NYC, 1869. Fashionable Turn-Outs in Central Park. Lithograph, 1869, by Currier & Ives
CENTRAL PARK, NYC, 1869. " Fashionable Turn-Outs in Central Park." Lithograph, 1869, by Currier & Ives

THE MORNING RIDE, 1859. Life in the Country--The Morning Ride. Lithograph, 1859, by Currier & Ives

HARLEM RIVER, c1901. The George Washington Bridge and the Harlem River Speedway, New York. Photographed c1901

Young boy in toy car
A young boy in a toy car poses for his picture in a photographic studio. The miniature vehicle has a slender steering wheel, horn and number plate

Brother and Sister with fine Go-cart
A small boy (driving) and his elder sister (standing) with their fantastic homemade Go-cart, seemingly constructed out of fruit boxes supported on the chassis of a former large upright pram

Family photo with children in Go-cart
A late Victorian family pose in their backyard, the three children (of decreasing age) sit proudly in their fantastic homemade toy go-cart, entitled Swift

Young boy in an elegant toy car
A young blond boy in a wide-brimmed hat and shorts sits proudly in a shiny new toy car, complete with lamp lights mounted on the bonnet

Norway - Stalheimskleven
Pony and trap traversing a barren track with a stunning view at Stalheimskleven, Norway

Gran pop a LA Carte
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood showing Gran pop the orang utan about to have a rather dangerous accident while driving a go-kart

Yellow buggy taxi, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Horse-drawn buggy tearing across plain at dusk, Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Elephant tusk arches, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Horse and buggy, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Young children in a push chair
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Buddhist monk in a tuk tuk taxi, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, Asia

Dune buggy on sand dunes, Genipabu (Natal), Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil, South America

Dune buggy on sand dunes, Pitangui, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil, South America

Beach buggy riding on the sandy dunes of the Ceara coastline, near Canoa Quedrada, Ceara, Brazil, South America

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"Buggy: A Journey Through Time and Adventure" From the vibrant shores of Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia to the picturesque countryside of Victoria, a buggy has been an emblematic mode of transportation throughout history. Picture No. 11067045 captures the essence of this timeless vehicle as it gracefully navigates through sandy dunes in Jacuma, Natal, Brazil. One can't help but be captivated by the charm of a VW Classic Beetle-based Dune Buggy from 1972 painted in a striking orange hue (DDE-90028237). Its presence evokes memories of carefree days spent cruising along coastal roads or exploring hidden trails. But buggies are not limited to beachside adventures; they have traversed suspension bridges like those seen from Sion Hill in Clifton during the late 19th century. These sturdy vehicles were also essential for pioneers venturing across vast landscapes, as depicted by an old wagon surrounded by wildflowers in Devine, Texas. The spirit of adventure knows no bounds when it comes to buggies – even young girls find joy and excitement behind the wheel of model racing cars. And who could forget two boys gleefully speeding down their neighborhood streets on their trusty go-cart? Buggies have transcended borders and continents, connecting people worldwide with their versatility and simplicity. From Weston-super-Mare in England to Canoa Quedrada on the Ceara coastline in Brazil, these vehicles have left tire tracks etched into countless landscapes. Whether patrolling lifeguards at Bondi Beach or transporting goods through Victorian towns, buggies symbolize freedom and exploration. They embody our desire for new horizons while reminding us that sometimes all we need is four wheels and an open road to embark on unforgettable journeys.