In honor of the 109th anniversary of Walt Disney's birth, I have something fun to share with you today. Between 1960 and 1965, Walt commissioned four electric runabouts for use at Disneyland, primarily for escorting VIP guests around his park. Designed by Disney Legend Bob Gurr, the cars were replicas of a 1900 curved-dash Oldsmobile, complete with fringe tops and brass headlamps.
Two of those original vehicles (dark blue and white/green) are still at Disneyland and occasionally put on display. You might be surprised to discover, however, the whereabouts of the other two. The burgundy and the all white runabouts are actually being used daily in Florida at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
So the next time you pause to enjoy the antics of Otto Von Bonn Bahn, Evie Starlight or the other Citizens of Hollywood, take a moment to appreciate the fact that you're thisclose to Walt and a real piece of Disney history.
Thanks for sharing such a great bit of FYI!
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