ford model t automobile

Henry Ford grew up as a Michigan farm boy who intuitively saw the advantages of internal combustion and built his first gasoline engine our of scavenged industrial scraps. When Ford began to build his first car, the Model T which transformed American industry, it took twelve and a half hours to build one car. A decade later it took exactly one minute. By making his car available for purchase by his workers, he created a cycle of consumerism that is still in practice today.

Presents the life of Henry Ford, who built the first Model T car, introduced the manufacturing assembly line, and changed the way Americans traveled.

Describes the development and production of the Ford Model T car and its effects on America.

Explores the life of Henry Ford and the technological inventions that changed America during his lifetime, not least of which is his own Model T.

A detailed look at the creation of Henry Ford's Model T automobile, including its assembly line production.

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Henry Ford and his popular Model T automobile.

Grandpa loves working on old cars, especially his Model T Ford, and he passes along to his grandchildren not only the history of automobiles and all of their benefits, but also his concerns about traffic, pollution, and the problems of relying on foreign oil.

Surveys the history of the Model T, one of the earliest and most popular cars in America.