1919 Ford Model T Sedan
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The Model T's basic design received many updates over the car's 19-year life. Some incorporated mechanical improvements, some responded to growing consumer demands, and some simply reduced costs. The 1919 sedans were the first with electric starters and demountable tire rims. These features were standard on other makes but cost extra on a Ford, keeping the base price low.
The Model T's basic design received many updates over the car's 19-year life. Some incorporated mechanical improvements, some responded to growing consumer demands, and some simply reduced costs. The 1919 sedans were the first with electric starters and demountable tire rims. These features were standard on other makes but cost extra on a Ford, keeping the base price low.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1919
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
61.136.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. James A. Ferguson.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Cloth
Color
Black (Color)
Specifications
Make & Model: 1919 Ford Model T sedan
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: inline-4, L-head valves, 177 cubic inches
Transmission: 2-speed manual
Height: 73 inches
Wheelbase: 100 inches
Width: 67.5 inches
Overall length: 134.5 inches
Weight: 1875 pounds
Horsepower: 20 at 1600 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 93.8
Price: $875
Average 1919 wage: $1,201 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 8-1/2 months
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