Automobiles

The Model T

The Model T occupies a unique place in history. The first car to be built on a production line the Model T transformed automobiles from a plaything of the rich to a transportation tool available to the average man. The world has never been the same.MODEL T traces the complete story of the "Tin Lizzie" from the very first production cars in 1908 to the end of the line - 15 million cars later - in the late '20s. See extensive footage of the world's first automobile plant where Henry Ford's vision of a car for the masses became a reality. Vintage shots of Ts in action nationwide show the remarkable influence the car had on the nation while aficionados of this all-time classic show off their prized possessions and take them out for a spin. Hold on tight - the "Tin Lizzie" can reach a blistering 40 miles an hour!