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1908 Ford Model T advertisement. The Model T was designed by Childe Harold Wills, and Hungarian immigrants Joseph A. Galamb (main engineer) [21] [35] and Eugene Farkas. [36] Henry Love, C. J. Smith, Gus Degner and Peter E. Martin were also part of the team, [37] as were Galamb's fellow Hungarian immigrants Gyula Hartenberger and Károly Balogh ...
1908 was a leap year ... Ford Model T launch. October 1. Official launch of Henry Ford's Ford Model T automobile, ... The initial price is set at US$850. [16]
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant was sold to the Model T Automotive Heritage Complex in April 2000. [21] Model T Automotive Heritage Complex is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has run the building as a museum since July 27, 2001. [22] [23] The Piquette Avenue Plant is the oldest purpose-built automotive factory building open to the public.
A 1908-09 Model T advertisement. Early advertising for the Model T pointed out the appealing appearance and customization of the car which offered a variety of functionality for buyers.
In 1908, the price of a Model T was around $825, and by 1912 it had decreased to around $575. This price reduction is comparable to a reduction from $15,000 to $10,000 in dollar terms from the year 2000. In 1914, an assembly line worker could buy a Model T with four months' pay. [6]
Later, with the introduction of the Model A Ford's flathead V8 in the early 30's, and their ease of availability in the post-war 1940's and early 1950's at a price that was within the reach of teenagers, mating one to a salvageable example of a Model T or a Model A lacking this eight cylinder engine gave birth to Hot Rod culture in the early 40's.
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October 1: Ford Model T launch. October 1 Official launch of Henry Ford's Ford Model T automobile, the first having left the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan, on September 27. [2] The initial price is set at $850. [3] Penny Post is established between the United Kingdom and United States. [4]