Nicole Hillner Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Hello, I have automotive pieces (cars) from the GM Futurama ride in the 1939 World's Fair in New York. Uncle Eddie, a family friend who was on the crew that set up & dismantled the Futurama ride, wound up with a portion of the display. The following is a link to photographs of the unrestored cars in their original condition, http://www.flickr.com/photos/77085411@N02/sets/72157629408142929/ The writing, Futurama, on the roof of the largest car is in pencil, the writing on the bottom is in ink & pencil. The large metal car measures approximately 5.5" long 2" high & 2.5" wide. The smaller plastic cars measure from 0.5" to just over 2" in length. I am seeking any information of their potential value with the intent of selling. Ideally it would be nice to see them displayed for public consumption. Unfortunately the museums are only interested in donations. Thank You, Nicole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magikbilly Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Hi, Here is a small scan of this 35,000 sq. ft. Futurama installation in progress. The General Motors Futurama being installed, January, 1939. Best wishes, Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magikbilly Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Nicole, please check your mailbox regarding the color(s) of the small cars - I responded to your last mail. Best, Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicole Hillner Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Here are additional photos posted to Flickr; http://www.flickr.com/photos/77085411@N02/sets/72157629469929597/ Just to restate, the vehicles are all original, unrestored, & completely "crusty" :D I know there is color variation in some of the pictures; they were taken at different times with different cameras. I find the latest Flickr set of photographs to be the most accurate for color. - Nicole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magikbilly Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Nicole, PM sent. Thanks, Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicole Hillner Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Update: The cars have been sold & are lovingly displayed in their new home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yadda Yadda Report post Posted May 21, 2012 Cool display Trey - a very nice addition to the "Callaway Collection"... Glad to see that they went to a good home! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magikbilly Report post Posted May 21, 2012 Hey Trey! :D Very cool display! Also glad they went to a great home and collection. I too have one! I am having considerable problems with my display though. Can't compete with yours. My car is small, but I have construction slides, color slides, interior candids and pics of Bel Geddes holding this stuff and even Futurama installation - I have no idea how to round that all up - so far Best wishes, Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magikbilly Report post Posted May 22, 2012 Hi All, hi Trey :D I made a quick composite to illustrate my problems with this GM display. These items range in size from very smalll to 8x10. Problem is I want to display only my originals - not prints. Of course, the construction slide and my color slides (this example is the only thing I have scanned and it is horrible) will need to be printed to be seen. The interior print of the highways is also a blurry sample - I have much better unscanned from little sharp snaps and larger 5x7's like the nightime intersection photo shown. It is much easier to round this stuff up in here! Trey and All, have you seen this upcoming Bel Geddes exhibit in Texas? http://www.hrc.utexa...tions/upcoming/ Some of my GM items: Construction slide GM intersection, C. early 1938 Futurama installation, January 1939 Norman Bel Geddes with his Futurama, January 1939 35mm Kodachrome slide of GM Highways and Horizons building, 1939/40 Interior 5x7 b/w print of highways in the Futurama, 1939 Night shot of the Futurama intersection as part of the diorama (have color slide of full size intersection better than Corbis but unscanned), 1940 Robin's egg blue truck from the Futurama, injection molded plastic, designed by N. Bel Geddes, 1939/40 "I Have Seen The Future" button, GM giveaway, 1940 Oddly, I made no effort to collect GM! This is just accumulated, like run off! Any ideas or suggestions for my display most welcome. Best wishes, Eric Edit to add: It has only taken 8 years or so but I am posting larger images these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwoodling Report post Posted June 20, 2014 My grandfather, who was a tool and die maker, made the vehicles for the Futurama exhibit. I have a number of them. Is anyone able to tell me what they are worth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Cotter Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I'm sure they would be quite valuable. Do you have any pictures to share? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Kraus Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Yes, please post pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwoodling Report post Posted July 6, 2014 Have a picture, but do not know how to attach it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
