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Nomenclature May 25 1955:
DISNEYLAND AUTOPIA (Richfield Exhibit)
The name of the car is the DISNEYLAND AUTOPIA
32 gasoline motored cars on the AUTOPIA FREEWAY.
4 police cars
1 DISNEYLAND AUTOPIA SPECIAL
3 extra cars
The interpretation of the word AUTOPIA stresses safety and good driving; in other words, AUTOPIA is the ultimate in automobile safety.

In the 1950's kids received a Richfield Autopia driver's license after riding Autopia.

The original fleet of 40 cars also contained four black and whites complete with flashing red lights and sirens.

95% of the cars running at the start of opening day were disabled by the end of the day

In 1965 a center rail was installed.

The cars are governed to 7 miles per hour but are capable of 25 miles per hour.

Mark I Cars -Original Cars (1955)

Mark II Cars -Had a smoother engine (1955)

Mark III Cars -Prototype Only (1955)

Mark IV Cars -New Mechanical Design (1956)

Mark V Cars -All New Design and were twice as heavy (1959)

Mark VI Cars -First ones built by Arrow for the center rail (1965)

Mark VII Cars -Cost $5,000 (in 2021 dollars it would cost over $42,000) each. They weighed over 1,000 pounds (1967)

Required a "C" ticket in 1955-1957

In 1956 the phone extension for Autopia was 336

Required a "D" ticket in 1959

1964 New Guide System installed also larger fuel tanks were added to the cars.

Required a "C" ticket in 1964-1965

From WED Disneyland Dictionary 1968
Is one of Disneyland's most popular features since opening day. The AutopLa was designed primarily to give youngsters an opportunity to drive gasoline-powered autos on super Autopia freeways. It has proven equally appealing to moms and dads. The two-passenger cars allow drivers to control speed and steer over bridges, winding roads and through underpasses. Senior and junior Autopia cars provide for various ages and are powered by products of Atlantic Richfield Co., sponsor.

Required a "C" ticket in 1970's

From Steve Birnbaum brings you the best of Disneyland 1982:
This sibling of the Fantasyland Autopia boasts scenery a shade less lively but nevertheless attractive. For the smaller fry for whom the miniature freeway ride is really designed, the distinction is almost too fine to matter.