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- Drawing, "Rear Spring Hanger," Second Operation, Ford Model T, June 18, 1926 - The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- June 18, 1926
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Drawing, "Rear Spring Hanger," Second Operation, Ford Model T, June 18, 1926
The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- Violin, Made from Parts of Model T Touring Car, 1932 - Henry Ford often received special gifts from ordinary people. Clay Speegle, an Alabama farmer, made this violin entirety out of parts from a discarded 1923 Ford Model T touring car. It took Speegle about 30 days to create this violin in his spare time. Combining Ford's love of violins with his car that changed the world--it's a quite appropriate gift for Henry Ford.
- 1932
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Violin, Made from Parts of Model T Touring Car, 1932
Henry Ford often received special gifts from ordinary people. Clay Speegle, an Alabama farmer, made this violin entirety out of parts from a discarded 1923 Ford Model T touring car. It took Speegle about 30 days to create this violin in his spare time. Combining Ford's love of violins with his car that changed the world--it's a quite appropriate gift for Henry Ford.
- Ford Model T Race Cars during the New York to Seattle Transcontinental Race, June 1909 - These Ford Model Ts are headed from New York to Seattle in America's first transcontinental race. Six cars battled over 4,106 miles of bad roads, trails, and wilderness. The Model Ts took first and third (though one was later disqualified for an illegal mid-race axle change), illustrating their hardy ability to surmount deep ruts, big rocks, and muddy terrain.
- June 01, 1909
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Ford Model T Race Cars during the New York to Seattle Transcontinental Race, June 1909
These Ford Model Ts are headed from New York to Seattle in America's first transcontinental race. Six cars battled over 4,106 miles of bad roads, trails, and wilderness. The Model Ts took first and third (though one was later disqualified for an illegal mid-race axle change), illustrating their hardy ability to surmount deep ruts, big rocks, and muddy terrain.
- Fifteen-Millionth Model T Engine on Assembly Line on Last Day of Model T Production, May 26, 1927 - The assembly of the fifteen millionth Model T, the ceremonial "last" Model T, was a major event for Ford Motor Company. The automaker's eight senior-most employees -- Fred Rockelman, Gus Degener, Frank Kulick, Charles Meida, Charles Sorensen, Charles Hartner, P.E. Martin, and John Wandersee -- each hand-stamped one of the serial number's eight digits into the engine's number plate.
- May 26, 1927
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Fifteen-Millionth Model T Engine on Assembly Line on Last Day of Model T Production, May 26, 1927
The assembly of the fifteen millionth Model T, the ceremonial "last" Model T, was a major event for Ford Motor Company. The automaker's eight senior-most employees -- Fred Rockelman, Gus Degener, Frank Kulick, Charles Meida, Charles Sorensen, Charles Hartner, P.E. Martin, and John Wandersee -- each hand-stamped one of the serial number's eight digits into the engine's number plate.
- 1917 Ford Model T Taxicab - The ever-versatile Ford Model T could be adapted for taxicab service. Taxi drivers appreciated the same qualities that made the Model T so appealing to private owners: its low price and modest operating costs. This cab features a landaulet body -- with a fixed roof for the driver and a convertible roof for the passengers.
- 1917
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1917 Ford Model T Taxicab
The ever-versatile Ford Model T could be adapted for taxicab service. Taxi drivers appreciated the same qualities that made the Model T so appealing to private owners: its low price and modest operating costs. This cab features a landaulet body -- with a fixed roof for the driver and a convertible roof for the passengers.
- "...And My Good Ford Has Brought All My Delight," Ford Motor Company, circa 1915 - It's not usual for an advertisement to credit a car for feelings of freedom, pride, or even youth. But this postcard from 1915 goes further, with the owner crediting his Ford Model T for "all my delight."
- circa 1915
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"...And My Good Ford Has Brought All My Delight," Ford Motor Company, circa 1915
It's not usual for an advertisement to credit a car for feelings of freedom, pride, or even youth. But this postcard from 1915 goes further, with the owner crediting his Ford Model T for "all my delight."
- Auto Campers with Ford Model T Touring Car and Tent, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, circa 1919 - During the late teens and 1920s, hordes of middle-class motorists were answering the call of the open road. But overnight lodgings were hard to find, so many people packed a tent, cots, and food, and enjoyed the freedom of autocamping. Setting up camp for the night provided the opportunity to make much-needed repairs before heading out the next day.
- circa 1919
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Auto Campers with Ford Model T Touring Car and Tent, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, circa 1919
During the late teens and 1920s, hordes of middle-class motorists were answering the call of the open road. But overnight lodgings were hard to find, so many people packed a tent, cots, and food, and enjoyed the freedom of autocamping. Setting up camp for the night provided the opportunity to make much-needed repairs before heading out the next day.
- Three Men Examining Tire on Ford Model T Car, 1909 - Early automobiles required a lot of maintenance. Drivers like these, dressed for motoring and examining their Model T by the side of the road, had to be ready to perform mobile repairs.
- 1909
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Three Men Examining Tire on Ford Model T Car, 1909
Early automobiles required a lot of maintenance. Drivers like these, dressed for motoring and examining their Model T by the side of the road, had to be ready to perform mobile repairs.
- Drawing, "Steering Ball Connecting Rod," Forging Size, Ford Model T, October 7, 1925 - The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- October 07, 1925
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Drawing, "Steering Ball Connecting Rod," Forging Size, Ford Model T, October 7, 1925
The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- Advertising Poster for the 1911 Ford Model T Sold by Ford Dealer Henri Depasse, Paris and Neuilly, France, 1910-1911 - Ford Motor Company opened its first international sales branch, in Paris, France, in 1908. The Paris office became the heart of Ford's marketing efforts throughout the European continent. The company established a French subsidiary, Ford France, in 1916. This French-language poster advertised Henri Depasse's dealerships in Paris and Neuilly. Depasse opened his first Ford dealership in 1908.
- 1911
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Advertising Poster for the 1911 Ford Model T Sold by Ford Dealer Henri Depasse, Paris and Neuilly, France, 1910-1911
Ford Motor Company opened its first international sales branch, in Paris, France, in 1908. The Paris office became the heart of Ford's marketing efforts throughout the European continent. The company established a French subsidiary, Ford France, in 1916. This French-language poster advertised Henri Depasse's dealerships in Paris and Neuilly. Depasse opened his first Ford dealership in 1908.