Original 1908 Ford Model T
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.
Original 1908 ford model t. Find new and used 1908 ford model t classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. What s more he marketed them as easy to handle. Ford introduced its model t in 1908 and continued production and sales for roughly two decades ceasing in 1927. It was on october 1 1908 just about a month before william howard taft defeated william jennings bryan for the presidency of the united states that the ford motor company unveiled the little machine that many historians think of as the most significant automobile of all time the 1908 1927 ford model t.
Starting in 1908 henry ford sold his novel model t cars as the first to be really accessible to the masses. The model t was introduced oct. The ford model t colloquially known as the tin lizzie leaping lena jitney or flivver is an automobile produced by ford motor company from october 1 1908 to may 26 1927. Model t automobile built by the ford motor company from 1908 until 1927.
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It is often called the tin lizzie and the flivver and is credited with putting america on. Then in 1926 and 1927 colors included green light blue brown. Mass produced via assembly line the model t retains its vintage charm its appeal and its sturdy workmanship to this day. More than 15 million model ts were built in detroit and highland park michigan.
It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile which made car travel available to middle class americans. Ford motor company unveils the model t on october 1 1908 the first production model t ford is completed at the company s piquette avenue plant in detroit.