Rear Exterior, Ford Aurora Concept Car, March 31, 1964
THF275523 / Rear Exterior, Ford Aurora Concept Car, March 31, 1964 / detail
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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
Photographic print
Date Made
31 March 1964
Subject Date
31 March 1964
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
99.1.1251.136
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
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Ford debuted its Aurora concept car at the 1964 New York World's Fair. The futuristic station wagon featured illuminated panels along its body sides; a polarizing sunroof that changed from transparent to opaque with the push of a button; and, instead of a conventional steering wheel, a powered steering bar that required just one half turn from lock to lock.