1909 Ford Model T Touring Car Drawn to Scale, November 27, 1972

Summary

When Ford's Model T was introduced in October 1908, there was nothing quite like it on the road. Its durable construction and affordable price attracted first-time car buyers who appreciated the value. Prices for 1909 started at $825 for the two-seat runabout, and $850 for the four-seat touring car. Ford built more than 10,000 cars in the T's first model year.

When Ford's Model T was introduced in October 1908, there was nothing quite like it on the road. Its durable construction and affordable price attracted first-time car buyers who appreciated the value. Prices for 1909 started at $825 for the two-seat runabout, and $850 for the four-seat touring car. Ford built more than 10,000 cars in the T's first model year.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

27 November 1972

Subject Date

1909

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.P.D.964

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: 8.25 in

Width: 10 in

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