Henry Ford & The Model T

Henry Ford & The Model T

By Christian Rosales

At the beginning of the 20th century the car was a toy for the rich. Most models were complicated machines that needed a chauffeur knowledgeable with its individual mechanical details to drive it. Henry Ford was decided to build a simple, reliable and low priced car. A car the average American worker could afford. Out of this strong desire decision about - two inventions of new things that totally changed and improved American community of people and molded the world we live in today.Henry Ford did not invent the car; he produced a car that was within the money-based reach of the average American. While other manufacturers were content to target a market of the well to do, Ford developed a design and a method of manufacture that steadily reduced the cost of the Model T. Instead of pocketing themoney, Ford lowered the price of his car. As a result, Ford Motors sold more cars and steadily increased its earnings - changing the car from an (expensive and desirable) toy to a mainstay of American.

Model T Facts

Henry Ford started to make different types of models as time went by.

• Henry Ford called the Model T "the universal car,"

Henry Ford Changes the World, 1908

• A low-cost, reliable vehicle that could be maintained easily.

Last day of Model T production at Ford

• It successfully traveled the poor roads of the era

Through the years after 1908, Henry Ford really outdid himself and made the Model T affordable for many Americans

The story of the Model T had to come to an end, but it started a revolution n American Society that changed how people lived.

• The Model T came in nine body styles, all on the same chassis. "Lizzie" was one of the most popular of the dozens of nicknames for the Model T.

• On this day in 1927, Henry Ford and his son Edsel drive the 15 millionth Model T Ford out of their factory

• The Model T made its debut in 1908 with a purchase price of $825

• Marking the famous automobile’s official last day of production.

• https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2013/08/05/model-t-facts.html

• More than any other vehicle, the relatively affordable and efficient Model T was responsible for accelerating the automobile’s introduction into American society during the first quarter of the 20th century.

• Over ten thousand were sold in its first year, establishing a new record.

• Largely due to the Model T’s incredible popularity, the U.S. government made construction of new roads one of its top priorities by 1920

• Four years later the price dropped to $575.00 and sales soared.

• http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/last-day-of-model-t-production-at-ford

• By 1914, Ford could claim a 48% share of the automobile market.

• http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/ford.htm

Henry Ford

Henry Ford was a one of a kind type of man, who became very succesful with his ideas.

• Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863 in Dearborn, Michigan

• Henry Ford perished in April 7, 1947 at the age of 83

• He was a self-made man who became a world famous American industrialist and the founder of the Ford Motor Company.

Introduction

• In 1896 Henry Ford built his first car - a horseless carriage using a simple frame with an ethanol-powered engine and four bicycle wheels mounted on it. He called his creation the "Quadricycle"

• http://www.american-historama.org/1881-1913-maturation-era/henry-ford-model-t.htm

Conclusion

In end result, the Model T improved peoples lives because it united families, improved working conditions, improved social lives between couples, and it was used in many different ways. In this century there were many inventions barely getting made but the Model T became very famous and helpful to people. Before they had no cars so they would walk, ride trains, and ride horse. But as soon as they invented the Model T millions of them were sold very fast. As a result the Model T became so big that Ford kept on manufacturing cars even to this day, such as trucks, sports cars, suv's and more.

1908-1927 Ford Model T

Although the Model T wasn't the fastest at its time, it was reliable to take u anywhere.

• its 22-horsepower, four-cylinder engine could propel the 1,200-pound car to a top speed of between 35 and 40 miles an hour

• The gas tank nestled beneath the front seat, its fuel being fed to the engine by the force of gravity

• Meanwhile, the driver shifted the two-speed planetary transmission with foot pedals.

• The car didn't even have demountable rims at first, though in 1919 they became available for an extra $25

• http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1908-1927-ford-model-t.htm