Electric starting was offered for the first time in 1919; until then the engine was started by hand crank. The change removed one of the car's best known chores, though the magneto in the flywheel was still its source of ignition current. The year also fell during the long stretch when Ford bought no advertising, and the Model T was still the car most closely linked in the public mind with going anywhere at all on a country road.
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Source Wikipedia: Ford Model TLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
The Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by the Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927.
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Electric lighting powered by the magneto was adopted in 1915, replacing acetylene gas flame lamp and oil lamps, but electric starting was not offered until 1919.
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The Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by the Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927.
Body style, roadster: Price and production, Runabout
In 1909, the cost of the Runabout started at $825 (equivalent to $29,560 in 2025).
Body style, coupe: Colors, coupes
Green was available for the touring cars, town cars, coupes, and Landaulets.
Engine, 1919 starting
Electric lighting powered by the magneto was adopted in 1915, replacing acetylene gas flame lamp and oil lamps, but electric starting was not offered until 1919.
Production, advertising
It was so successful Ford did not purchase any advertising between 1917 and 1923; instead, the Model T became so famous, people considered it a norm.
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