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A Berlin (or '''Berline''') Carriage was a type of light, fast four-wheeled travelling carriage with a separate hooded seat at the rear. It had a distinctive two-perch running gear and thoroughbrace suspension.

The carriage was designed around 1670 for the Elector Of Brandenburg . It took its name from Brandenburg 's capital city (and now the capital of Germany ), Berlin . It became popular in England in the 18th Century after it was imported by a German officer.