Phaeton
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004258
A style of open automobile body popular in the early 20th century, characterized by having no fixed roof or side windows, though a folding soft top might be available. It typically featured multiple rows of seating. The term originated from a type of light, open horse-drawn carriage.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004258 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Tourenwagen; Spanish: faetón; French: phaéton |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004258",
"term": "Phaeton",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A style of open automobile body popular in the early 20th century, characterized by having no fixed roof or side windows, though a folding soft top might be available. It typically featured multiple rows of seating. The term originated from a type of light, open horse-drawn carriage.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Tourenwagen",
"es": "faetón",
"fr": "phaéton"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/phaeton/"
}
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