Ford Model T Advertisement 1908
The relatively low price was partly the result of ford s efficient fabrication including.
Ford model t advertisement 1908. Clipping found in press and sun bulletin in binghamton new york on oct 26 1908. On this page you can see the specifications for the 1908 1927 ford model t. Advertisement for the 1909 ford model t the ford four cylinder october 1 1908 add to set contact us about this share summary. It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile which made car travel available to middle class americans.
And as you ll read the magazine also carried his 1926 defense for the automobile age he introduced. Back cover of a 1911 ford times sows racing events in england. The model t ford upon its introduction in 1908 as a 1909 model was destined to be the world s most popular and best selling car. It was replacing ford s models n r and s already the world s best selling and most popular cars.
In 1908 the post carried henry ford s first advertisement for his model t. Model t automobile built by the ford motor company from 1908 until 1927. This advertisement appeared in life and saturday evening post magazines on october 1 1908. L head i 4 176 7 cid 3 3 4 4 in.
Shown below is the full page advertisement seen on page 29 of the october 3rd 1908 saturday evening post. Model t advertising in ford times and other periodicals. Bore stroke 4 5 1 compression ratio 20 22 bhp 1 600 rpm 83 lbs ft torque 900 rpm. More than 15 million model ts were built in detroit and highland park michigan.
1908 ford model t ad. Advertisement for the 1909 ford model t the ford four cylinder october 1 1908 back. Of course a ford won. Conceived by henry ford as practical affordable transportation for the common man it quickly became prized for its low cost durability versatility and ease of maintenance.
Thf122987 if you really have a good thing it will advertise itself henry ford. The automobile was also assembled at a ford plant in manchester. In advertisements ford motor company emphasized key technological features and the low prices of their model ts. It was affordable efficient and reliable.