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- Two Tracks of Automobiles Entering the Magic Skyway Ride in the Ford Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Convertibles moved at evenly spaced intervals along two parallel fixed tracks.

- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Two Tracks of Automobiles Entering the Magic Skyway Ride in the Ford Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Convertibles moved at evenly spaced intervals along two parallel fixed tracks.
- Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963 - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.

- 1962-1963
- Collections - Artifact
Testing for the Magic Skyway Ride, 1962-1963
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. To test the ride-track system, Disney Imagineers first built a prototype track.
- Car in Transparent Tunnel of the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. The ride began through a glass tunnel, affording a view of the fairgrounds.

- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Car in Transparent Tunnel of the Magic Skyway Ride, Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. The ride began through a glass tunnel, affording a view of the fairgrounds.
- General Motors GM-X Stiletto Scale Model, 1964 - This 1/9-scale model depicts the GM-X Stiletto concept car. A full size model was built later and shown at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. It was strongly influenced by aerospace design.

- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
General Motors GM-X Stiletto Scale Model, 1964
This 1/9-scale model depicts the GM-X Stiletto concept car. A full size model was built later and shown at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. It was strongly influenced by aerospace design.
- "Style" Display on the Ramp to the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.

- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
"Style" Display on the Ramp to the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- "Performance" Display on the Ramp to the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.

- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
"Performance" Display on the Ramp to the "Magic Skyway" Ride in the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- Model of "Dependability" Display on the Magic Skyway Ramp in the Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair - Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.

- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Model of "Dependability" Display on the Magic Skyway Ramp in the Ford Pavilion, 1964-1965 New York World's Fair
Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- Crowd outside the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.

- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Crowd outside the Ford Wonder Rotunda at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- Queue for the Ford Wonder Rotunda and "Magic Skyway" Ride at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.

- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Queue for the Ford Wonder Rotunda and "Magic Skyway" Ride at the New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design exhibits for its pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Visitors waited in long lines for this "unique and memorable entertainment adventure." Once inside, fairgoers encountered displays focusing on Ford's history, global influence, and current products. The highlight was the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show.
- Loading Area for the Magic Skyway Ride at the Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Convertibles were used because they were easy to get into.

- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Loading Area for the Magic Skyway Ride at the Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Convertibles were used because they were easy to get into.