Ten-Millionth Ford on Cross-Country Trip, 1924

Summary

In June 1924, the ten millionth Ford automobile -- a Model T, of course -- rolled off the assembly line. Ford sent this vehicle on a cross-country tour promoting the company. Crowds greeted the car as it made its way from New York to California along the Lincoln Highway. This photo shows the ten millionth Ford traveling with two other Model Ts.

In June 1924, the ten millionth Ford automobile -- a Model T, of course -- rolled off the assembly line. Ford sent this vehicle on a cross-country tour promoting the company. Crowds greeted the car as it made its way from New York to California along the Lincoln Highway. This photo shows the ten millionth Ford traveling with two other Model Ts.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

18 December 1924

Subject Date

1924

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.833.39466.A

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in

Width: 10 in

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