On October 1, 1908, the first Ford Model T was produced. It featured a hand-crank motor until 1919, and its 4-cylinder engine produced around 20 horsepower. Passengers trucked along at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, and got 13-21 miles per gallon.
Since its inception in 1908, the Ford Model T has been a groundbreaking machine. By 1921, the Model T accounted for nearly 57% of worldwide automobile production. By the time production halted in 1927, over 15 million had been built. Indeed, the Model T was the best-selling vehicle of all time until 1972, when it was overtaken by the also-iconic Volkswagen Beetle.
Although the Ford Model T is rarely seen on the highways outside of classic car shows, the car company still remains at the forefront of innovation. The Ford Rouge production plant in Dearborn, Michigan, is among the country's most eco-friendly. And Ford continues to explore new possibilities for fuel-efficient vehicles.
Enjoy the gallery of old Model T photos, as well as these 13 Ford innovations that have come in the 100 years since the Ford Model T was first produced.
13 Creations to Honor the Ford Model T's 100th Birthday
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Ford Sync (REVIEW)
In Car Speech Recognition for Your iPod, Phone and Navigation
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Ford Targets Sally
Warriors in Pink 2008 Mustang For Breast Cancer
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Car Commercial With No Cars
Ford Uses Acrobats To Pose As Fusion & Edge
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Instruments Made of Car Parts
Car Music Project for Ford
9
Fuel-Saving Ford
Explorer America Concept (NAIAS 2008)
8
Eco-Friendly Car Plants
Ford Rouge Truck Plant
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Ford Dumps Jaguar and Land Rover For Indian Brand
100,000 Tatas in 2008
6
Ford & Microsoft Team For Breast Cancer
Pink Zune
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Ford Escape Hybrid
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4
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Alesha Serenades a Ford Focus
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Stylish Subcompact Car
Ford Verve (NAIAS 2008)
2
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1930 Pink Ford & More Vintage Rides
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Ford Transit Taxi
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