ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Aurora (1957 automobile)

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a colorful light show in the sky? It's called the aurora borealis or the Northern Lights. Well, the Aurora was a car that was built in 1957 by a company called Fageol Motors in California.

Just like how the Northern Lights have different colors, the Aurora car was quite colorful too. It was available in three different colors: red, yellow, and blue. The car was also quite special because it was made entirely out of fiberglass, which made it lightweight and durable.

Similarly, how we need fuel to make our cars go, the Aurora car needed an engine to move. The Aurora was powered by a 500cc, two-stroke engine that made it go really fast. But it was not as big and strong as the engines we have today, but for the time it was a really good car.

The Aurora was quite unique in design too. It had three wheels, with one wheel at the front and two at the back. It had a cool bubble-like dome shape on top, which made it look like a spaceship, almost like a toy car. But it was a real car and had seats for two people, a steering wheel, and even had headlights to see in the dark.

Unfortunately, only 51 Auroras were ever made, which made it quite rare and special. But it was an example of how people can use different materials and creativity to build something unique and fun. So, just like how the Northern Lights light up the sky with colors, The Aurora car kind of lit up the road with its bright colors and unique design.