Inside The Model-T Ford

Ford's Model T How the "Tin Lizzie" Changed Everything The Ford Model T was originally nicknamed the "Tin Lizzie" '27 80, Manufactured between 1908–1927 A symbol of American folklore Ford's goal with the Model T was to "democratize the automobile" In the early 1900s, the Model T was powered by 3 different sources: Steam Electricity Gasoline 15 million Model T vehicles were built in Detroit and throughout Michigan From 1913–1925 the car was only produced in black Reverse gear was more powerful than the front gears 30 different types of black paint were used to paint various parts of the Model T Due to this, had to be driven backwards up a steep hill The 10-gallon fuel tank was located under the front seat! The cranks on the Model T could kick back and break your arm Occasionally the Model T threw the crank out of the vehicle The Model T was the first mass-produced car with standard interchangeable parts Marketed to the middle class "I will build a motorcar for the great multitude" – Henry Ford In 1914, the Model T took 93 minutes to assemble The car was so popular between 1917–1923 that Ford didn't purchase advertising Ford employees were contractually obligated to buy a Ford as soon as they were financially capable In 1918, over half the cars sold in America were Model Ts The availability of Model T installment plans led to the rise of consumerism in the 1920s Ford owned 50% of the – 1923 new car market Sales peaked –– 2 million Model Ts produced 1924 Ford introduced the Model T - 1925 Runabout witha pickup body With the assembly line, Ford produced a new Model T every 24 seconds Production ceased for 6 months 1927 Ford's Model A began to phase out the Model T The last Ford Model T was produced on May 26, 1927 DAY Information from: http://www.history.com/topics/model-t https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2013/08/05/model-t-facts.html http://www.american-historama.org/1881-1913-maturation-era/henry-ford-model-t.htm http://www.modelt.ca/background.html http://madmikesamerica.com/2014/03/15-fun-facts-about-the-ford-model-t/ Ford %24 HENRY