U.S. Census Bureau Issues Facts for Features Special Edition: Model T Centennial, Oct. 1, 2008

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WASHINGTON, DC., Sept, 24, 2008 - On Oct. 1, 1908, Ford Motor Co. introduced the Model T, generally regarded as the first affordable automobile and the car that industry experts say “put America on wheels.” The first Model T, produced for the 1909 model year, was assembled by hand and sold for $850. The demand for the cars was so high that Ford started producing them on an assembly line, enabling it to turn out a Model T every 10 seconds. Many consider the Model T to be the most influential car of the 20th century.