fooey on automobile history

[ritaxis]

Went haring off to find out how automobile side windows opened at the turn of the century . . . to discover that they didn't have side windows, or any sufficient protection tio drive around in winter time, until the 20s, which is kind of too late.

How on earth am I to transport Yanek and the Duke's children around the landscape in the middle of winter then?  They'll freeze if they have to drive in an open car for several hours.  Carriages?  What about the horses?  Didn't they suffer horribly in that cold?

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[autopope.livejournal.com]

Going from memory of anecdote here, but my dad's first car -- bought right after WW2 -- was of a model that could be fitted with an optional heater, which added about 10% to the cost of the vehicle! So most folks did without and drove wearing a heavy coat.