An automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927. From 1913 it was built on a moving assembly line, cutting the labor time to build a car and, with it, the price, putting car ownership within reach of ordinary wage earners for the first time. Over 15 million were built, and it is widely credited with starting the mass automobile age in the United States. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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SignificanceMass produced on a moving assembly line from 1913, putting automobile ownership within reach of ordinary wage earners. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Connections
Exemplifies
Source Wikipedia: Ford Model T
Invented By
Source Wikipedia: Ford Model T
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WikipediaOverview
The Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by the Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927.
Mass production
As a result, Ford's cars came off the line in three-minute intervals, much faster than previous methods, reducing production time from 12 1/2 hours before to 93 minutes by 1914, while using less manpower.
Mass production (totals)
With over 15 million sold, it was the most sold car in history before being surpassed by the Volkswagen Beetle in 1972.
Lead section
The Model T was colloquially known as the 'Tin Lizzie'.
- Invented By: Henry Ford
- Exemplifies: Road Transport
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