Model T

Written and illustrated by David Weitzman

Discover how the Model T revolutionized travel and industry forever.

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40 pages· 2,608 words· Est. 22 min read· ~990L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore Henry Ford's journey in creating the Model T, the car that changed America. Witness the evolution of the assembly line, transforming production from 18,000 to a million cars annually. Dive into the innovations that made automobiles affordable, with prices dropping from $950 to $350. Through detailed illustrations and firsthand accounts, uncover the story of a mechanical genius who reshaped the world.

From the publisher

Somehow Henry Ford knew what Americans were hankering for: “Everybody wants to be someplace he ain’t. As soon as he gets there, he wants to go right back.” And so, he pioneered the Model T – the first affordable car for the masses.David Weitzman has meticulously documented the development of the assembly line and the many innovations and adaptations Ford put to use in making his famous Tin Lizzy. When the Ford plant first opened, the crew could make 18,000 cars a year at a cost of $950 each. In just ten years, they had refined the process enough so that they could build one million cars in a year and the price had come down to about $350. Filled with detailed black-and-white drawings, helpful text and captions, and fascinating quotes from Ford employees, this elegant book gives young readers a look at a mechanical genius in action.

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