A 1910 Ford Model T, photographed by Harry Shipler.
This incredible volume of production involved the use of standardized mass-produced parts, a technique developed during 19th-century industrialization.
In 1913, Ford introduced the moving assembly line.
A 1910 Ford Model T, photographed by Harry Shipler. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public domain])
This invention revolutionized factory production across many industries.
For Ford, it allowed his company to keep up with skyrocketing demand while keeping prices low.
The Ford Model T changed the American way of life.
A 1925 Ford Model T touring model, built in Michigan. (Photo: ModelTMitch viaWikimedia Commons[CC BY-SA 4.0])
A 1925 Ford Model T touring model, built in Michigan.
Over 15 million vehicles were sold.
The Build a Model T experience in Made in America at The Henry Ford.
The Build a Model T experience in “Made in America” at The Henry Ford. (Photo:The Henry Ford)
The Ford assembly line putting together flywheels in Michigan, 1913.
The assembly line experience at The Henry Ford.
Exploded Ford Model T. Originally Manufactured in 1924. (Photo:The Henry Ford)
The Ford assembly line putting together flywheels in Michigan, 1913. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons[Public domain])
1909 Model T, “Driving America” at The Henry Ford. (Photo:The Henry Ford)
The assembly line experience at The Henry Ford. (Photo:The Henry Ford)
