1.8. The travellers were to journey by Vettura from Chivasso to Turin; and when Odo woke next morning the carriage stood ready in the courtyard.
"The Valley of Decision"
Edith Wharton
Coming back they hired a Vettura, for the child was very tired; and as soon as they reached home his mother gave him a cup of soup and a piece of bread, and put him to bed.
"A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest"
Amelia B. Edwards
All we say is that Italian railroad travel is as bad as heart could wish-the heart that loves Italy and holds dear the memory of the days when there were few railroads, if any, there, and one still went by diligence or Vettura.
"Imaginary Interviews"
W. D. Howells