Press Release, Children's Compartment, Ford Aurora Concept Car, March 31, 1964

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company introduced the Aurora concept car at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Ford stylists designed the futuristic station wagon with young families in mind. Its clamshell tailgate opened wide for easy access into the rear "children's compartment." This area could be closed off from the rest of the wagon with a soundproof glass partition.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Press release

Date Made

31 March 1964

Subject Date

31 March 1964

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

99.1.1251.130

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Press Release, Children's Compartment, Ford Aurora Concept Car, March 31, 1964