1927 Ford Model T Touring Car, The Fifteen-Millionth Ford, Photographed in Henry Ford Museum, 1953
THF136811 / 1927 Ford Model T Touring Car, The Fifteen-Millionth Ford, Photographed in Henry Ford Museum, 1953
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Artifact Overview
The fifteen millionth Ford Model T -- the ceremonial "last" Model T built -- joined The Henry Ford's collection soon after the museum opened in 1929. For several years thereafter, Ford Motor Company occasionally borrowed the car for promotional events. The T was repainted sometime between 1939 and 1953, covering its commemorative "Fifteen Millionth Ford" lettering. That lettering was restored in 1990.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
December 1953
Subject Date
December 1953
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.P.B.4825
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in
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Artifact1927 Ford Model T Touring Car, The Fifteen-Millionth Ford
After 19 years and some 15 million cars, Ford Motor Company ended production of its venerable Model T. Company officials designated this car as the Fifteen Millionth and ceremonial "last" Model T. They gathered at Ford's Highland Park plant to watch Henry Ford and Edsel Ford drive it off the assembly line on May 26, 1927.