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- 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
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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.
- Donald Frey, Henry Ford II and Lee Iacocca at the New York World's Fair, First Anniversary of the Mustang, April 15, 1965 - By the time the Mustang celebrated its first birthday, Ford had sold 418,812 units, giving the car one of the most successful launches in automotive history. Ford commemorated the first anniversary with ten "birthday parties" held throughout the United States on April 15, 1965. The main event was at the New York World's Fair, where the Mustang debuted in 1964.
- April 15, 1965
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Donald Frey, Henry Ford II and Lee Iacocca at the New York World's Fair, First Anniversary of the Mustang, April 15, 1965
By the time the Mustang celebrated its first birthday, Ford had sold 418,812 units, giving the car one of the most successful launches in automotive history. Ford commemorated the first anniversary with ten "birthday parties" held throughout the United States on April 15, 1965. The main event was at the New York World's Fair, where the Mustang debuted in 1964.
- Ford Aurora on Display at New York World's Fair Product Salon, 1964 - 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.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Aurora on Display at New York World's Fair Product Salon, 1964
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.
- Ford Aurora on Display at New York World's Fair Product Salon, 1964 - 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.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Aurora on Display at New York World's Fair Product Salon, 1964
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.
- "The Random Walk" from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961 -
- 1960-1961
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"The Random Walk" from Mathematica: A World of Numbers and Beyond Exhibition, 1960-1961
- Mustang Convertible at Loading Area for 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. Although many other Ford convertibles were used, the Mustang was particularly popular.
- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Mustang Convertible at Loading Area for 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. Although many other Ford convertibles were used, the Mustang was particularly popular.
- Story of Man Diorama on 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. After a dinosaur scene, time shifted forward to a depiction of cavemen.
- 1964-1965
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Story of Man Diorama on 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. After a dinosaur scene, time shifted forward to a depiction of cavemen.
- Henry Ford II and Walt Disney in 1962, Viewing the 1964-65 New York World's Fair Ford Pavilion Model - 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. Here, Walt Disney reviews the attraction model with Henry Ford II.
- November 26, 1962
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Henry Ford II and Walt Disney in 1962, Viewing the 1964-65 New York World's Fair Ford Pavilion Model
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. Here, Walt Disney reviews the attraction model with Henry Ford II.
- International Gardens Display 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. The International Gardens display, featuring 12 miniature villages, represented Ford's global reach.
- 1964-1965
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International Gardens Display 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. The International Gardens display, featuring 12 miniature villages, represented Ford's global reach.
- Fun House Mirror From IBM Pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair -
- 1963-1964
- Collections - Artifact
Fun House Mirror From IBM Pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair