Lot 233

The Brucker Collection

Autopia Car

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$4,600 USD | Sold

United States | United States

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In 1967 the Mark VII Autopia car made its debut in Fantasyland at Disneyland, California. The entire vehicle, including engine, body and chassis were designed by renowned imaginer Bob Gurr, and were inspired by the pinnacle Corvette design of 1967 (Gurr is also credited for the design of the first six Autopia cars as well as the Tomorrowland monorail and countless other Disney creations). Beginning with the Mark VII the Autopia car received a complete overhaul. The previous designs were welded together and could not withstand the constant bumping and crashing of their tiny drivers. The welded frame gave way to a flexible frame the shape of a round tube with an engine that would clamp together. This concept became known as a �Belly Frame.� Now equipped with a flexible frame, Gurr attached the chassis with a series of flexible hood latches so that the body would never take a hit but slightly lift. Other features included a flex mounted front axle, enclosed rack and pinion steering, and a large custom molded plastic fuel tank. The new design of the Autopia car was so successful that it was used at Disneyland until 1999 when they closed Autopia and underwent a major reconstruction process. This lemon-yellow Autopia car is an amazing piece of Disneyland memorabilia. Any child who visited the park between 1967 and 2000 most likely took a ride in a car just like this one. With a ingle-cylinder engine this tiny car hits a top speed of seven miles per hour. In very good original condition this car would be the perfect completion to any childhood fantasy.