The car that put the world on wheels, the Ford Model T, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2008. October 1, 1908 marks the anniversary of the first Model T built for sale.
The Model T was the first low-priced, mass-produced automobile. It was equipped with a 20-horsepower, four-cylinder engine with a top speed of about 45 miles per hour, weighed 1,200 pounds, and achieved 13-21 miles per gallon. More than 15 Million Model Ts had been sold by May 26, 1927 when production ended.
Henry Ford called the Model T "the universal car," a low-cost, reliable vehicle that could be maintained easily and could successfully travel the poor roads of the era.
On Dec. 18, 1999, the Ford Model T was named "Car of the Century" by a panel of 133 automotive journalists and experts.
In addition to the Ford Motor Company sponsored centennial celebrations coming in September, Year of the Car will honor the Ford Model T throughout the MotorCities area with museum and collection exhibits; car shows and cruises; home and building tours; and arts and education activities.
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What's My Assembly Line?
Visitors can take a shift on the assembly line in this audience participation game show.
Model T 101
Learn about the basic mechanical components and operation of the Model T.
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