1923 Ford Model T Station Wagon
THF108068 / 1923 Ford Model T Station Wagon
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Artifact Overview
The "station" in "station wagon" refers to a railroad depot. In the early 20th century, resort hotels and spas often used these roomy vehicles to shuttle their guests to and from the train. The first Model T station wagons used chassis and powertrains from Ford, but bodies came from outside builders. Ford didn't offer complete factory-built station wagons until 1929.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1923
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Model T/Service Vehicles
Object ID
59.104.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Composite Forgings, Inc.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Glass (Material)
Leather
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 87 in
Width: 67 in
Length: 155 in
Wheelbase: 100 in
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